Bohemian Seating
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.
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Italian Bohemian Seating
Wrought Iron
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Suede
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Rattan, Wood, Wicker
Late 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Cotton, Wicker, Foam
20th Century Bohemian Seating
Metal
1980s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
Early 2000s American Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Seagrass, Wood
2010s British Bohemian Seating
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Seating
Textile, Wood
1990s American Bohemian Seating
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Down
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wicker
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century British Bohemian Seating
Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Iron
1970s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
1990s Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Brass
Early 2000s American Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Seagrass, Wood, Down
1960s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
1970s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker
1970s Swiss Vintage Bohemian Seating
Textile, Pine
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Foam, Wood
1980s English Vintage Bohemian Seating
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1990s Moroccan Bohemian Seating
Leather, Wood, Paint
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Textile, Walnut
20th Century Philippine Bohemian Seating
Rattan
2010s Mexican Bohemian Seating
Natural Fiber, Rattan
1930s Danish Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Oak
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Rush, Teak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Faux Leather, Cedar
1970s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather
1960s European Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Seating
Wicker
Late 20th Century Spanish Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Cotton, Bamboo
1970s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Bamboo
1970s Brazilian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather
1970s Danish Vintage Bohemian Seating
Cherry
1970s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Seating
Rattan
20th Century Italian Bohemian Seating
Brass
1960s Turkish Vintage Bohemian Seating
Hemp, Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Seating
Reed
1970s Italian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Bamboo
2010s American Bohemian Seating
Wool, Down
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
1980s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Dutch Bohemian Seating
Sheepskin, Cane
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Rattan
Mid-20th Century English Bohemian Seating
Straw
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Reed
1980s Thai Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wicker





