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.
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1980s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
Late 20th Century French Bohemian Furniture
Brass
1970s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Rattan, Wood, Paint
20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Rattan
Mid-20th Century German Bohemian Furniture
Crystal
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Glass, Wood
1980s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Seagrass
20th Century French Bohemian Furniture
Rattan, Mirror
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Furniture
Wicker, Glass
1980s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Rattan, Reed, Glass
20th Century Spanish Bohemian Furniture
Wicker, Rattan, Glass
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Shell, Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
1990s American Bohemian Furniture
Paper
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Furniture
Shell, Wood
2010s Bohemian Furniture
Clay
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century British Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
1980s Finnish Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Rattan, Glass
Early 20th Century Japanese Bohemian Furniture
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Bohemian Furniture
Travertine, Marble
20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Mid-20th Century Japanese Bohemian Furniture
Pottery
1980s Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
1970s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Dutch Bohemian Furniture
Brass
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Persian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Mirror, Wicker
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Bohemian Furniture
Zinc
1980s European Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Iron
1970s Spanish Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Pine
20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
1950s Moroccan Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Brass
20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Rattan, Glass
Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Furniture
Angora
1960s Persian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool
1990s Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Leather, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Crystal
Early 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Furniture
Glass
Mid-20th Century Spanish Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
Early 2000s Greek Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton, Yarn
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Rattan, Wood
Early 2000s American Bohemian Furniture
Upholstery, Seagrass, Wood
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Ceramic, Paint
20th Century French Bohemian Furniture
Acrylic, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary European Bohemian Furniture
Travertine, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Bohemian Furniture
Travertine, Iron
Early 2000s American Bohemian Furniture
Upholstery, Seagrass, Wood, Down
20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
2010s Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Wool
2010s Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Wool
1970s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Fabric
Late 20th Century Chinese Bohemian Furniture
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Rattan