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.
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Iron
1970s Algerian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Cut Glass, Glass
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Silver
Late 20th Century Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Rattan, Wood
Late 20th Century English Bohemian Furniture
Maple
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
20th Century Czech Bohemian Furniture
Cut Glass, Glass
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wicker
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
1940s Swedish Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton
Late 20th Century English Bohemian Furniture
Acrylic
1970s Spanish Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Cotton
2010s Italian Bohemian Furniture
Travertine
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Glass
2010s Portuguese Bohemian Furniture
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Ash, Feathers
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Late 20th Century Asian Bohemian Furniture
Palmwood
1960s German Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Crystal, Brass
19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Cut Glass
19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Pine
1970s Italian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Fabric, Bamboo
1970s European Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Steel
19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Cut Glass
1970s Indonesian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Wicker
Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Mid-20th Century Danish Bohemian Furniture
Rope
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Iron
Mid-20th Century Romanian Bohemian Furniture
Beech
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Glass
1970s Thai Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wicker, Rattan
20th Century French Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
1970s Italian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Brass
Early 1900s Swiss Antique Bohemian Furniture
Boxwood
1950s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
1950s British Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wrought Iron
1920s Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Marble
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Glass
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Glass
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
2010s British Bohemian Furniture
Paper
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Bohemian Furniture
Crystal, Bronze
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Marble
1960s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
Early 20th Century Japanese Bohemian Furniture
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Stone, Limestone, Marble
Mid-20th Century Indian Bohemian Furniture
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Concrete
Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Straw
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Glass
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Cotton, Bamboo
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Glass
1980s Turkish Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Silk