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 Algerian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton
2010s Dutch Bohemian Furniture
Polyester
2010s British Bohemian Furniture
Paper
2010s British Bohemian Furniture
Paper
2010s Dutch Bohemian Furniture
Cotton, Polyester
2010s British Bohemian Furniture
Paper
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Travertine
1960s European Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Plastic
1960s Moroccan Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool
1970s European Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Metal
20th Century Czech Bohemian Furniture
Cut Glass
1960s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Rattan, Mirror, Bamboo
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
1960s Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wicker, Rattan, Rush
1970s Algerian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
2010s British Bohemian Furniture
Paper
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Marble
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
1970s European Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Glass
Early 20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Leather
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Travertine
1970s European Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Steel
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
1960s European Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Metal
1870s Belgian Antique Bohemian Furniture
Canvas
2010s Dutch Bohemian Furniture
Polyester
Mid-19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Bronze, Ormolu
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
1960s European Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Mirror
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Glass
2010s Dutch Bohemian Furniture
Polyester
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
1940s Caucasian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
1920s Caucasian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
1990s Afghan Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
20th Century Czech Bohemian Furniture
Metal
Late 19th Century Antique Bohemian Furniture
Brass
2010s Dutch Bohemian Furniture
Polyester
1970s Moroccan Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool
2010s Dutch Bohemian Furniture
Polyester
2010s Dutch Bohemian Furniture
Polyester
18th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Milk Glass
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Ormolu, Bronze
20th Century Czech Bohemian Furniture
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Opaline Glass
2010s British Bohemian Furniture
Paper