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.
Find a collection of vintage Bohemian tables, mirrors, rugs and carpets, decorative objects and more furniture on 1stDibs.
1970s Moroccan Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary North American Bohemian Furniture
Metal
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Wood
1960s Pacific Islands Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Cane, Rattan
1990s Pacific Islands Bohemian Furniture
Rattan
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Bohemian Furniture
Elm
1950s Chinese Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Elm, Lacquer, Paint
Late 20th Century Spanish Bohemian Furniture
Maple
Late 20th Century English Bohemian Furniture
Maple
20th Century Chinese Bohemian Furniture
Wood
1960s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Bohemian Furniture
Wood
1960s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Bohemian Furniture
Wood
19th Century Chinese Antique Bohemian Furniture
Wood
1950s Japanese Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Teak
1960s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Rattan, Wood
19th Century Scottish Antique Bohemian Furniture
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Korean Bohemian Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Bohemian Furniture
Bronze
Late 20th Century Chinese Bohemian Furniture
Elm
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Bohemian Furniture
Oak, Pine
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Bohemian Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Bohemian Furniture
Elm
1890s British Antique Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Furniture
Softwood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Furniture
Softwood
1970s Indian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Cane