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 French Bohemian Furniture
Iron
1970s Turkish Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
Mid-19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Wood
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton, Yarn
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Ceramic, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century European Bohemian Furniture
Ceramic
1970s Thai Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
2010s Indian Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton
1980s British Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Acrylic, Wood
1960s Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wicker, Rattan, Rush
2010s British Bohemian Furniture
Paper
Mid-20th Century Asian Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Jute
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Metal, Chrome
2010s British Bohemian Furniture
Paper
1950s Slovak Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wood, Paint, Paper
Mid-20th Century Pakistani Bohemian Furniture
Leather, Bamboo, Hardwood
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Travertine
2010s Italian Bohemian Furniture
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Wood
Late 20th Century British Bohemian Furniture
Linen
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
1920s Caucasian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Cedar
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Glass
1940s Czech Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Paper
2010s Dutch Bohemian Furniture
Polyester, Cotton
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Bohemian Furniture
Mirror, Beech
Late 19th Century French Antique Bohemian Furniture
Blown Glass, Mercury Glass
1960s Balinese Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
19th Century Antique Bohemian Furniture
Copper
1980s Latvian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Canvas
1910s Azerbaijani Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
2010s British Bohemian Furniture
Paper
Late 19th Century Antique Bohemian Furniture
Brass
20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Earthenware, Terracotta
1910s Austrian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Brass
Late 20th Century Pakistani Bohemian Furniture
Organic Material, Cotton, Wool
20th Century African Bohemian Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Crayon
20th Century Czech Bohemian Furniture
Metal
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Rattan
1920s Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Travertine
1970s European Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Metal
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Rattan
2010s British Bohemian Furniture
Paper
1980s Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Rattan
19th Century Italian Antique Bohemian Furniture
Carrara Marble
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Ceramic
20th Century Czech Bohemian Furniture
Cut Glass
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
2010s British Bohemian Furniture
Paper
1940s Czech Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Brass
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other