Bohemian Club Chairs
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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1950s French Vintage Bohemian Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1980s Italian Vintage Bohemian Club Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Club Chairs
Rattan
1980s English Vintage Bohemian Club Chairs
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
1990s Bohemian Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century French Bohemian Club Chairs
Wicker
1950s Vintage Bohemian Club Chairs
Wool, Rattan
1940s European Vintage Bohemian Club Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Club Chairs
Fabric, Rattan, Foam, Wood
1930s Swedish Vintage Bohemian Club Chairs
Leather, Birch
Late 20th Century European Bohemian Club Chairs
Chrome
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Club Chairs
Rattan, Hardwood, Cane
Late 20th Century English Bohemian Club Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
1980s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Club Chairs
Cane, Rattan
Early 2000s Unknown Bohemian Club Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Club Chairs
Upholstery
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Club Chairs
Animal Skin, Wood
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Club Chairs
Fabric
Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Club Chairs
Wood
1990s Unknown Bohemian Club Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Club Chairs
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
20th Century American Bohemian Club Chairs
Wool, Wood
Late 20th Century Bohemian Club Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
1980s North American Vintage Bohemian Club Chairs
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Bohemian Club Chairs
Iron
1970s Vintage Bohemian Club Chairs
Rattan
1970s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Club Chairs
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Dutch Bohemian Club Chairs
Metal
1990s American Bohemian Club Chairs
Mid-20th Century Dutch Bohemian Club Chairs
Wood, Fabric