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 American Bohemian Furniture
Rattan
Late 20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Pottery
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Furniture
Wicker
Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Upholstery, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Mid-20th Century Spanish Bohemian Furniture
Ceramic, Fabric
Early 20th Century French Bohemian Furniture
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Furniture
Wicker, Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Furniture
Rock Crystal
20th Century Moldovan Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Mid-20th Century Philippine Bohemian Furniture
Wicker, Rattan
20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Ceramic, Paint
2010s Bohemian Furniture
Clay
1920s Czech Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Bohemian Furniture
Hemp
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Chinese Bohemian Furniture
Pine
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Plaster
Late 20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Pottery
1960s Persian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Concrete
1960s Persian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool
1970s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Cane, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Wicker, Bamboo
Early 20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Metal, Bronze, Copper
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Brass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Bohemian Furniture
Brass
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
1980s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wicker, Rattan, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary North American Bohemian Furniture
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Furniture
Wool
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wicker
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Cane
Early 20th Century Japanese Bohemian Furniture
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Glass, Art Glass
1990s American Bohemian Furniture
Steel
1960s English Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Metal
Mid-20th Century Czech Bohemian Furniture
Crystal
Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Furniture
Crystal
2010s Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Wool
1960s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Furniture
Brass
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Leather, Rattan
1970s Swiss Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Textile, Pine
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Majolica
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
20th Century Unknown Bohemian Furniture
Metal
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Early 20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Paper
Late 19th Century French Antique Bohemian Furniture
Glass
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Sequins