Bohemian Seating
Defying design conventions and embracing all tastes, Bohemian style, or Boho style, is eclectic, bold and, above all, individual. Vintage Bohemian-style furniture and decor feature bright colors, natural materials and a global spirit, ranging from statement pieces such as peacock chairs constructed with wicker and handmade art-glass vases to jewel-toned plush seating like turquoise sofas.
Although Bohemian furniture is not rooted in a specific time and can include Victorian lamps alongside Space Age chairs, its name dates back to the 19th century. Its exact origins are unclear, with some sources linking it to a counterculture formed in the wake of the French Revolution and others to a pejorative for the Romani people in France who were erroneously believed to be from Bohemia, which was part of what is now the Czech Republic.
By the 1850s, “bohemian” was used to describe someone who led an itinerant life, usually an artist, actor or author. This helped shift the term from disparaging to something romantic and evoking creativity, culture and travel. In the 20th century, to be a bohemian was fashionable, and the celebration of free expression in the 1960s gave the Bohemian style a hippie flair. It has remained popular over the years, especially with younger generations seeking to express their personality and individual perspective through furniture, folk art, antiques and other collectibles.
A Bohemian interior exuberantly mixes textures and patterns, particularly through textiles from around the world in tapestries, rugs and upholstery. Bohemian decor can include Japanese shibori, Indonesian ikat and Kazakhstani suzani prints mingling with Moroccan lanterns, Turkish carpets and wall hangings from India. Saturated earthy colors like burnt orange and marigold yellow are common to bring together the mix of vintage, modern and global design.
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1950s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wood
Early 2000s Czech Bohemian Seating
Wood
1970s North American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Natural Fiber, Rattan
2010s Mexican Bohemian Seating
Rattan
2010s Mexican Bohemian Seating
Rattan
2010s North American Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Oak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Faux Leather, Cedar
2010s American Bohemian Seating
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Bohemian Seating
Wood, Wool
Mid-20th Century German Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Wood
1960s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Cane, Bamboo
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Steel
Late 20th Century French Bohemian Seating
Wicker
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Wicker
1980s European Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather
1970s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Bohemian Seating
Wool, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Seating
Sheepskin
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane
1950s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wool, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Bohemian Seating
Wool, Wood
Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Wood, Beech
2010s Mexican Bohemian Seating
Rattan
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Seating
Wool, Cotton, Sequins
2010s Australian Bohemian Seating
Sheepskin
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Seating
Leather
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Plastic
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Seating
Leather
1960s Dutch Vintage Bohemian Seating
Oak, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Dutch Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Metal
Late 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Rattan, Bentwood
Late 20th Century French Bohemian Seating
Fabric
20th Century Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
1970s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Ash
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Spanish Bohemian Seating
Cane, Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
1990s Indonesian Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1980s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wood, Glass, Rattan, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
1980s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wicker, Wood
19th Century French Antique Bohemian Seating
Rattan