Bohemian Benches
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 Italian Vintage Bohemian Benches
Fabric, Bamboo
1990s American Bohemian Benches
Upholstery, Rattan
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Benches
Bamboo
20th Century French Bohemian Benches
Bamboo
20th Century French Bohemian Benches
Bamboo
1960s German Vintage Bohemian Benches
Rattan
Early 20th Century Italian Bohemian Benches
Rattan
1990s Unknown Bohemian Benches
Rattan, Twine
Late 20th Century French Bohemian Benches
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Benches
Faux Leather, Cedar
1960s Dutch Vintage Bohemian Benches
Metal
1970s Italian Vintage Bohemian Benches
Bamboo
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Benches
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Benches
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s Italian Vintage Bohemian Benches
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century British Bohemian Benches
Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century Spanish Bohemian Benches
Stone
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Benches
Elm
1970s Czech Vintage Bohemian Benches
Beech
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Benches
Goatskin, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
1970s Vintage Bohemian Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bohemian Benches
Wood, Ebony, Velvet
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Bohemian Benches
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Unknown Bohemian Benches
Wicker, Paint
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Benches
Elm
1960s European Vintage Bohemian Benches
Pine
Mid-20th Century Peruvian Bohemian Benches
Wood, Leather
1950s Turkish Vintage Bohemian Benches
Upholstery
1960s American Vintage Bohemian Benches
Textile, Wood