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 English Bohemian Furniture
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Northern Irish Bohemian Furniture
Linen, Wool
1960s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wicker, Rattan
1960s British Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Shell, Mirror
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Plaster
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Glass
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
1970s Italian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wood
Late 20th Century Northern Irish Bohemian Furniture
Linen
1960s Czech Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
20th Century British Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
1950s Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Rattan
1980s Latvian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Canvas
Early 1900s Antique Bohemian Furniture
Bentwood
1960s English Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
2010s Dutch Bohemian Furniture
Polyester
Early 20th Century French Bohemian Furniture
Crystal
Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Furniture
Porcelain
Early 2000s French Bohemian Furniture
Metal
Late 20th Century Northern Irish Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Linen
Late 20th Century Northern Irish Bohemian Furniture
Linen
1950s Belgian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century English Bohemian Furniture
Straw
Late 20th Century European Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s Italian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Brass
1960s Czech Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Steel
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
Mid-20th Century Spanish Bohemian Furniture
Ceramic, Fabric
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Majolica
Early 1900s Southeast Asian Antique Bohemian Furniture
Brass, Enamel
1920s Romanian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Earthenware
Late 20th Century Northern Irish Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Linen
Late 20th Century Northern Irish Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Linen
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
20th Century Spanish Bohemian Furniture
Cord, Wicker, Rattan, Acrylic
19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Glass
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Northern Irish Bohemian Furniture
Linen
Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Cotton, Linen
19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Metal
19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Enamel
1940s European Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Faux Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Danish Bohemian Furniture
Sheepskin, Cane
Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Furniture
Crystal
20th Century German Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Wicker
1860s German Antique Bohemian Furniture
Art Glass
1950s Czech Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Glass, Uranium Glass
1980s Indonesian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Rattan, Reed
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Bentwood, Cane
20th Century Czech Bohemian Furniture
Art Glass
Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Linen
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Gold
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Glass
Late 20th Century Northern Irish Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Linen
Mid-20th Century Polish Bohemian Furniture
Porcelain