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.
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Furniture
Canvas
1960s Persian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Furniture
Rope, Wood
1960s Persian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool
20th Century Czech Bohemian Furniture
Opal
Late 20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Tapestry
Late 20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Plaster
1970s Thai Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wicker, Rattan
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Ceramic
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Late 20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Furniture
Wool
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
Late 20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Rattan
1970s Indonesian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
20th Century Czech Bohemian Furniture
Crystal
1940s Turkish Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Late 20th Century Southeast Asian Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Cane
2010s Mexican Bohemian Furniture
Rattan
1940s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Glass, Wood, Paper
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Brass
19th Century Unknown Antique Bohemian Furniture
Copper
1960s Persian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
Mid-20th Century North American Bohemian Furniture
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Wood
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Steel
1970s Asian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Rattan, Glass
20th Century Czech Bohemian Furniture
Cut Glass
1740s Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Glass
20th Century French Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
1980s European Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Iron
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Reed, Wood
20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Alabaster, Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Rattan, Wood
1970s Taiwanese Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Reed, Glass
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Furniture
Art Glass
Late 20th Century Spanish Bohemian Furniture
Maple
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Brass
1960s Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Leather, Bamboo, Wicker
20th Century French Bohemian Furniture
Metal
2010s North American Bohemian Furniture
Cotton
Late 20th Century French Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Wicker, Seagrass
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Furniture
Concrete
Late 20th Century French Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Furniture
Wool
2010s Indian Bohemian Furniture
Abalone, Wool
Mid-20th Century North American Bohemian Furniture
Canvas, Wood, Paint
1970s Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Bentwood
1960s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Plaster, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Furniture
Metal
Mid-20th Century North American Bohemian Furniture
Ceramic
20th Century Czech Bohemian Furniture
Cut Glass, Glass
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
1960s Persian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool
1990s Unknown Bohemian Furniture
Wood