Bohemian Furniture
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.
Find a collection of vintage Bohemian tables, mirrors, rugs and carpets, decorative objects and more furniture on 1stDibs.
Mid-20th Century Dutch Bohemian Furniture
Brass
Late 20th Century Australian Bohemian Furniture
Hide, Leather, Palmwood
20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Crystal, Silver, Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Polish Bohemian Furniture
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century German Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Early 20th Century French Bohemian Furniture
Crystal
1970s Indonesian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Wicker
Mid-20th Century British Bohemian Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Linen
Mid-20th Century Spanish Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
1970s Algerian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton
20th Century Spanish Bohemian Furniture
Cord, Wicker, Rattan, Acrylic
Late 20th Century British Bohemian Furniture
Linen
1980s Indonesian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Rattan, Reed
1950s Belgian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
1970s Spanish Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Cotton
1970s Algerian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton
1980s Turkish Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Silk
20th Century French Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
1920s Czech Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Brass
1960s Czech Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Steel
1920s German Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Metal
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Glass, Bamboo
Late 20th Century Czech Bohemian Furniture
19th Century Moroccan Antique Bohemian Furniture
Ceramic
1980s Italian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Reed
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Glass
Late 20th Century Northern Irish Bohemian Furniture
Linen
Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Furniture
Crystal
20th Century Czech Bohemian Furniture
Art Glass
Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Faux Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
1970s Italian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Rattan
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Travertine
Late 20th Century Northern Irish Bohemian Furniture
Linen
20th Century Spanish Bohemian Furniture
Cane, Rattan, Rope
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Travertine
Early 20th Century Japanese Bohemian Furniture
Iron
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Silver
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Furniture
Cord, Natural Fiber
Late 20th Century Northern Irish Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Linen
Early 1900s Southeast Asian Antique Bohemian Furniture
Brass, Enamel
Late 20th Century Northern Irish Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Linen
Late 20th Century Northern Irish Bohemian Furniture
Linen
Early 1900s Southeast Asian Antique Bohemian Furniture
Brass, Enamel
2010s Afghan Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Late 20th Century British Bohemian Furniture
Linen
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Brass
1970s Greek Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton, Yarn
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Travertine
Late 20th Century Northern Irish Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Linen
1970s Swiss Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Textile, Pine
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Cut Glass
Early 20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Glass
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
1950s Czech Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Glass, Uranium Glass
1970s Algerian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton