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.
1920s Czech Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Crystal
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
Mid-20th Century Indian Bohemian Furniture
Brass
1920s Romanian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Earthenware
2010s Dutch Bohemian Furniture
Silk
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Pine
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Glass
1960s Czech Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Glass
1970s Italian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Brass
20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Crystal
1970s Thai Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Czech Bohemian Furniture
Opal
20th Century French Bohemian Furniture
Glass
Mid-20th Century Danish Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Bohemian Furniture
Crystal, Bronze
2010s Dutch Bohemian Furniture
Silk
1960s Algerian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton
Late 20th Century Dutch Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century English Bohemian Furniture
Ceramic
1930s Belgian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Furniture
Crystal
Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Furniture
Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Bohemian Furniture
Marble
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Bohemian Furniture
Ceramic
Late 20th Century British Bohemian Furniture
Linen
Mid-20th Century Danish Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Wicker
1950s Czech Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Mirror, Wood
Late 20th Century British Bohemian Furniture
Linen
1960s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Ceramic, Fabric
Mid-20th Century European Bohemian Furniture
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Chinese Bohemian Furniture
Cotton, Linen
Mid-20th Century English Bohemian Furniture
Steel
20th Century European Bohemian Furniture
Metal
1970s Indonesian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
Early 1900s Swiss Antique Bohemian Furniture
Boxwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
Late 20th Century British Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Mirror
1980s Italian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Rattan, Wood
Late 20th Century Chinese Bohemian Furniture
Cotton, Linen
1970s Czech Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Art Glass
Late 20th Century Northern Irish Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Linen
Mid-20th Century Swedish Bohemian Furniture
Velvet, Teak
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Bohemian Furniture
Ceramic
1960s Czech Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Art Glass
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Bohemian Furniture
Canvas
1970s Algerian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton
Late 20th Century Norwegian Bohemian Furniture
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Northern Irish Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Linen
1970s European Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Bohemian Furniture
Glass
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Furniture
Rattan, Parchment Paper
1960s German Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Glass
1960s Czech Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Brass
2010s British Bohemian Furniture
Linen
Late 20th Century Swedish Bohemian Furniture
Ceramic