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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1960s European Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Plastic
1990s Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Cane, Reed
20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Rattan, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Furniture
Wool
20th Century North American Bohemian Furniture
Milk Glass
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Furniture
Wool
20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Travertine
1970s Moroccan Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Persian Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Mid-20th Century Afghan Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Paint, Paper
1960s Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Leather, Bamboo, Wicker
20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Masonite, Paint
1970s Moroccan Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Late 20th Century British Bohemian Furniture
Linen
Late 20th Century British Bohemian Furniture
Linen
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
Early 20th Century Polish Bohemian Furniture
Cane, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Early 20th Century Caucasian Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Furniture
Canvas, Wood, Paint
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Furniture
Wool
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Reed, Wood
20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Masonite, Paint
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
Early 20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Wood
2010s American Bohemian Furniture
Paper
1980s Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Masonite, Paint, Paper
Mid-20th Century North American Bohemian Furniture
Glass, Wood, Paint
20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Paint, Paper
Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Mid-20th Century Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Crystal
1960s Swedish Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Linen, Cane, Rattan
20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton
20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Masonite, Paint
20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Paint, Paper
Mid-20th Century North American Bohemian Furniture
Canvas, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Late 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Furniture
Wool
20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Early 2000s Turkish Bohemian Furniture
Wool
1890s Azerbaijani Antique Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Late 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Metal