Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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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Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wicker, Wood
1980s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rattan, Reed
20th Century Chinese Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wicker
20th Century Indonesian Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Glass
1980s Italian Vintage Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
1970s Vintage Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Late 20th Century Belgian Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Reed, Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 2000s Swedish Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
1940s American Vintage Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
1790s American Antique Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Early 20th Century American Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Late 19th Century British Antique Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Teak
1970s Vintage Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Belgian Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Reed, Wood
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rattan, Bamboo
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bamboo
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bamboo
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s Vintage Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rattan, Reed, Wood
1980s Vintage Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wicker, Rattan
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bamboo, Rattan
1980s Italian Vintage Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wicker, Rattan, Glass, Wood
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rattan, Glass, Wood, Wicker