Bohemian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
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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1880s Antique Bohemian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Late 19th Century French Antique Bohemian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood, Giltwood
1750s French Antique Bohemian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Bohemian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century Bohemian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Early 18th Century Spanish Antique Bohemian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood, Giltwood
19th Century English Antique Bohemian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Antique Bohemian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Ebony
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Plaster, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Dutch Bohemian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood, Oak