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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1950s Dutch Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Wool
1950s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Rattan
19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Glass
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wicker
1960s English Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Czech Bohemian Furniture
Crystal
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Danish Bohemian Furniture
Sheepskin, Cane
Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Furniture
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Czech Bohemian Furniture
Crystal
Late 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Furniture
Angora
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Brass
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary European Bohemian Furniture
Travertine, Marble
1960s Turkish Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Hemp, Wood
1950s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Iron
Late 19th Century European Antique Bohemian Furniture
Crystal
1960s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Rattan
1940s European Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Early 1900s Southeast Asian Antique Bohemian Furniture
Brass, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Concrete
1980s Italian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary North American Bohemian Furniture
Ceramic
1970s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Upholstery, Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Spanish Bohemian Furniture
Ceramic, Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Brass
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Wool
1950s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Cane, Reed, Bentwood
1970s Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
20th Century Spanish Bohemian Furniture
Wicker, Rattan, Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Reed, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Iron
1980s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
20th Century Spanish Bohemian Furniture
Rope, Cord, Acrylic, Rattan, Wicker
1990s American Bohemian Furniture
Upholstery, Rattan
1980s Polish Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Cane, Wood
20th Century Czech Bohemian Furniture
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Plywood, Paper
19th Century French Antique Bohemian Furniture
Marble
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wood, Paper
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
19th Century Antique Bohemian Furniture
Art Glass
Late 20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Metal
Late 20th Century Persian Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Early 20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Rope
20th Century Unknown Bohemian Furniture
Metal
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
1950s British Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Wool
20th Century Philippine Bohemian Furniture
Rattan, Mahogany
2010s Dutch Bohemian Furniture
Polyester
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Furniture
Textile, Faux Bamboo
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Terracotta
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Furniture
Plastic, Wood