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.
1960s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
1980s Italian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Reed
1960s Dutch Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Metal
Mid-19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Crystal
Late 20th Century British Bohemian Furniture
Linen
1990s Bohemian Furniture
Metal
2010s British Bohemian Furniture
Linen
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Glass
Early 20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Glass
Late 20th Century Northern Irish Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Linen
1980s European Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bronze
Late 20th Century British Bohemian Furniture
Linen
Late 20th Century British Bohemian Furniture
Linen
Late 20th Century Northern Irish Bohemian Furniture
Linen, Wool
Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Furniture
Crystal
Late 20th Century British Bohemian Furniture
Linen
Late 20th Century British Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
1960s Algerian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton
Late 20th Century British Bohemian Furniture
Linen
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wicker
Late 20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Rattan
2010s British Bohemian Furniture
Upholstery, Wood, Linen
1960s Dutch Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wicker
Late 20th Century Australian Bohemian Furniture
Hide, Leather, Palmwood
Late 20th Century French Bohemian Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century German Bohemian Furniture
Zinc
Late 19th Century French Antique Bohemian Furniture
Glass
Late 20th Century Czech Bohemian Furniture
Mid-20th Century German Bohemian Furniture
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century English Bohemian Furniture
Maple
Mid-20th Century Welsh Bohemian Furniture
Wool
1970s Swiss Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Textile, Pine
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Brass
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Glass
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
1980s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Glass
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Cut Glass
1960s Belgian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Travertine
1970s Algerian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton
1970s Algerian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton
1960s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Pottery
1960s Czech Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Brass
1970s Greek Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton, Yarn
1970s Italian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Furniture
Cord, Natural Fiber
1970s Algerian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton
1740s Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Glass
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Travertine
20th Century Spanish Bohemian Furniture
Wicker, Rattan, Glass
1890s English Antique Bohemian Furniture
Blown Glass
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Travertine
1980s Algerian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Cotton
1920s German Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Metal
Early 1900s French Antique Bohemian Furniture
Rattan, Blown Glass