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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Mid-20th Century Persian Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s Persian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool
2010s Bohemian Furniture
Clay
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Paper
2010s American Bohemian Furniture
Zebra Hide, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Bohemian Furniture
Travertine, Iron
2010s Chinese Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
1950s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Iron
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Furniture
Rattan, Glass
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Late 20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Wood
1960s Persian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Bohemian Furniture
Travertine, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Bohemian Furniture
Wicker
1950s Dutch Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
1970s Italian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Rattan, Glass
1970s Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Leather, Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Bohemian Furniture
Travertine, Iron
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Late 19th Century French Antique Bohemian Furniture
Glass
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Metal
Late 19th Century Antique Bohemian Furniture
Glass
1970s Brazilian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Tortoise Shell
1980s English Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Wool
20th Century Spanish Bohemian Furniture
Wicker, Rattan, Glass
1980s Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Furniture
Reed
Early 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Furniture
Glass
20th Century Mexican Bohemian Furniture
Ceramic, Paint
Early 2000s American Bohemian Furniture
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Mirror, Teak
20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
Early 2000s American Bohemian Furniture
Upholstery, Seagrass, Wood, Down
1960s English Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
2010s Mexican Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Furniture
Silk
1930s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wicker, Rattan
1980s Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Metal
1960s Persian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool
1950s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Metal
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Rattan, Glass
1970s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Shell, Coconut
1960s Czech Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Steel
1980s Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Leather, Cotton
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Plywood, Paper
Late 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Furniture
Wool
1960s Persian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Art Glass, Paint
1920s German Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Furniture
Plastic, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Furniture
Wool
1960s Persian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool
20th Century Spanish Bohemian Furniture
Cord, Wicker, Rattan, Acrylic, Rope