Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
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.
Find a collection of vintage Bohemian tables, mirrors, rugs and carpets, decorative objects and more furniture on 1stDibs.
20th Century American Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Glass
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Wicker
Late 20th Century Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Bamboo, Rattan
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Bamboo, Rattan, Laminate
Mid-20th Century Czech Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Beech, Plywood
1950s Chinese Vintage Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Elm, Lacquer, Paint
1930s American Vintage Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Reed, Wicker
Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Chrome
Early 20th Century Japanese Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
1950s Italian Vintage Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Brass
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Wicker, Rattan
1970s Danish Vintage Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Aluminum
1910s Vintage Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Chrome
1930s Czech Vintage Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century Spanish Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Bamboo, Wicker
20th Century Italian Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Bamboo, Wicker
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Rattan, Wicker, Glass
1970s Asian Vintage Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Cane, Rattan
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s French Vintage Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Rattan, Bamboo
1970s Vintage Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Rattan
1970s Vintage Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Reed, Bamboo, Rattan
1970s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Glass, Bamboo, Rattan, Paint