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Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables

BOHEMIAN STYLE

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.

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Style: Bohemian
Antique 19th Century Italian Inlay Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
Step back in time with this vintage 19th Century Italian inlay writing desk. American-crafted with intricate details, this desk showcases classic It...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Boho Chic Wicker Rattan Glass Top Writing Desk by Henry Link
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your workspace with the Boho Chic Wicker Rattan Writing Desk by Henry Link. Crafted with intricate weaves, it's a blend of rustic charm and modern elegance. Minor wear around...
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20th Century American Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass

Bohemian Wicker Desk and Chair 1970s France
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of Bamboo and Wicker Desk and matching Chair . one drawer ,nice and very light . Normal wear and tear . 1970s Please don't hesitate to reach out for alternative ...
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1970s French Vintage Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wicker

Boho Chic Wicker Rattan Bamboo Vanity Dressing Table Writing Desk & Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage wicker desk and side chair featuring bamboo frames with woven green accents and one drawer flanked by two cubbies. Dimensions: desk 40.5" ...
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Late 20th Century Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan

Boho Chic White Matte Laminate Bamboo Rattan Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible vintage boho chic writing desk. Features bamboo rattan frame with a matte white laminate table top with one central drawer.
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1980s American Vintage Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Bamboo, Rattan, Laminate

Ladies roller blind writing desk, 1930s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This so-called “American” roller blind desk was made in Bohemia in the 1930s. It is made of beech wood and plywood. Completely renovated, in excelent cond...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Beech, Plywood

Vintage Shanxi Province Long Elm Calligraphy Table with Carved Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Shanxi Province Long Elm Calligraphy Table With Carved Legs Circa: 1950 Dimensions: W: 112" D: 29.5" H: 33.5" Introducing our Antique Ha...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables

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Elm, Lacquer, Paint

Vintage bamboo and rattan desk / dressing table by Dal Vera, Italy 1970s
Located in Hastings, GB
Vintage bamboo and rattan desk / dressing table by Dal Vera, Italy 1970s. Two drawers with brass ring-pull handles. Bamboo foot rest, rattan modesty panel. There's a slight natural c...
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Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

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Located in Buffalo, NY
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P.E.L. Tubular Steel Writing Desk and Chair, United Kingdom 1930s
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Located in Hellouw, NL
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Antique Victorian Walnut Writing Table Desk Hindley & Sons 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian walnut writing table, circa 1850 in date. One of the drawers is stamped by the maker: C.Hindley & Sons, late Miles & Edwards, 134 Oxford Street, London. It bears the inventory number 12451 The rectangular top features a moulded edge with a striking inset red leather writing surface over two cedar lined drawers to the frieze, fitted with Bramah locks. It is raised on four decorative barley twist legs terminating in brass castors. It is finished on all sides so that it can stand freely in the middle of a room. Complete with working Bramah locks and special key. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 76 x Width 123 x Depth 69 Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 6 inches x Width 4 foot x Depth 2 foot, 3 inches Hindley, Charles & Sons Berners Street & Oxford Street, London; cabinet makers, upholsterers and retailers (fl.c.1820-1892) Charles Hugh Hindley (b.1792- d.1871) was the son of Christopher, a merchant in Mere, Wiltshire. He moved to London with an elder brother to live with his uncle, who was possibly running the London branch of the Wiltshire business. In 1817 Charles joined the upholstery firm of Benjamin Merriman Nias at 32 Berners Street. Within a few years he bought the Nias business with a £1,000 investment from his family. Despite his business being described as a 'carpet warehouse' in London directories from 1820-1841, by the mid-1830s upholstery and cabinet work had joined his repertoire and he had taken on more showroom space next door at 31 Berners Street. Family records of the 1840s showed that individual custom-order business expanded to also ‘supplying established furnishing houses with goods on wholesale terms’. Jobs ranged from supplying Pentonville Prison with 100 hair mattresses and pillows, to altering spring roller blinds, to fulfilling private commissions with suites of parlour furniture. Hindley was the father of eleven children with three involved in the business: Charles Hugh (b. 1818), Frederick (b. 1820), and Albert Daniel (b.1822). Charles Hugh and Frederick joined the family firm about 1832, thus establishing the family partnership, Charles Hindley & Sons. Albert Daniel learned the carpet manufactory and trade in Kidderminster and eventually established a carpet manufactory in Liversedge, Yorkshire, supplying the family’s London store and others. In 1845 he patented an early tufted carpeting technique. Charles Hindley & Sons acquired the firm, Miles & Edwards in September 1844, including their premises at 134 Oxford Street. Both companies operated from this address until 1845 when Miles & Edwards was closed. The purchase of Miles & Edwards enabled Hindley & Co. to compete with other West End firms by offering everything from cabinet making and upholstery to painted decoration and interior design for the middle and upper class market. In a sample of 737 orders from October 1842-June 1845, six per cent of the clientele were upper and lower aristocracy with approximately seventy per cent gentry or middle class. The aristocratic clientele included the surnames of Hoare, Kirland, Drummond, Montefiore, Ashburton and Rothschild, and the Oriental Club at 18 Hanover Square (1824). Bramah is London's oldest security company. Established at 124 Piccadilly, London in 1784, and today based in Marylebone, London and Romford, Essex. Bramah made their first lock in 1784 and the patent was awarded in 1787. The designer was Joseph Bramah. Joseph Bramah was a leading inventor of the industrial revolution, patenting over 18 new ideas, including a new valve for the water closet (toilet), the hydraulic pump, a fountain pen, and a fire engine. Bramah also introduced a beer hand pump for use at the bar, to prevent fluid loss when barmen went downstairs to pour a new jug! Due to the quality of his manufacturing, his name became a by-word amongst British Engineers for engineering excellence and many of his inventions are on display in the Science Museum in London. You can find one of his original toilets still working in Osborne House, Queen Victoria's home on the Isle of Wight. The Bramah lock was unique and advanced property and valuables protection enormously. Indeed it was 50 years ahead of any Chubb lock...
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Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Pomona, CA
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Mid-Century Bamboo, Rattan Wicker and Glass Italian Desk with Drawers, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
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1970's Boho Chic Wicker or Rattan Table
Located in San Carlos, CA
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19th Century Italian Solid Walnut Antique Small Writing Desk
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
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Boho Chic White Wicker and Rattan Wringing Desk by Henry Link
Located in Delray Beach, FL
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Boho Chic Rattan Secretary Desk Designed by Ramon Castellano for Kalma Furniture
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Located in HEVERLEE, BE
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Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
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Vintage Rattan and Bamboo Writing Desk or Dressing Table Vanity
Located in Hopewell, NJ
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Bloomingdale's Vintage Handcrafted Bamboo Desk, Writing Desk & 4 Drawers 1970
Located in Miami, FL
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Located in Redding, CT
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On Sale- Vintage Faux Bamboo Table
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Located in London, GB
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Mid Century Faux Bamboo Console Table or Desk
Located in Redding, CT
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Boho Chic Vintage Handcrafted Bamboo Desk, Writing Desk with Drawer & Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
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Bohemian desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Bohemian desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with natural fiber, rattan and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Bohemian desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks and writing tables, popular names associated with this style include and Henry Link. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desks and writing tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $695 and tops out at $8,800 while the average work can sell for $1,319.

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