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 Persian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Mid-20th Century English Bohemian Furniture
Straw
Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Furniture
Ceramic, Pottery, Paint
1980s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Plywood, Paper
1950s English Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
1970s Taiwanese Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Reed, Glass
2010s Dutch Bohemian Furniture
Gold Leaf
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Copper
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Furniture
Metal
Late 20th Century French Bohemian Furniture
Wicker
1950s Dutch Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
2010s American Bohemian Furniture
Ceramic, Stoneware
1980s Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary North American Bohemian Furniture
Wicker
1960s Persian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool
20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Furniture
Grasscloth
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Furniture
Linen
Early 20th Century Chinese Bohemian Furniture
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Bohemian Furniture
Travertine, Iron
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Mid-20th Century Dutch Bohemian Furniture
Brass
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
1960s Turkish Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Hemp, Wood
20th Century Spanish Bohemian Furniture
Wicker, Rattan, Glass
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Wool
1940s Italian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Bohemian Furniture
Wicker
20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Masonite, Paint
Late 20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Mirror, Teak
1920s Moroccan Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool
1960s Persian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Bohemian Furniture
Travertine, Iron
Late 20th Century Persian Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Silk
20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Bohemian Furniture
Crystal
1960s Persian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Wool
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wicker
Late 20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Metal
Late 20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Glass
1960s Persian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Mid-20th Century Dutch Bohemian Furniture
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Bohemian Furniture
Travertine, Iron
2010s Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Late 20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Furniture
Wool
1960s Persian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool
2010s American Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Down
1970s Brazilian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Leather
Mid-20th Century Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Crystal
1950s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Cotton, Linen
20th Century English Bohemian Furniture
Glass, Wood
20th Century Unknown Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
2010s Bohemian Furniture
Clay