Bohemian Sofas
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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21st Century and Contemporary North American Bohemian Sofas
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood, Feathers
20th Century American Bohemian Sofas
Upholstery, Rattan
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Sofas
Upholstery, Rattan
Late 20th Century French Bohemian Sofas
Steel
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Bohemian Sofas
Wicker
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Sofas
Reed
1970s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Sofas
Upholstery, Rattan
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Sofas
Fabric, Rattan
1960s French Vintage Bohemian Sofas
Fabric
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Sofas
Rattan
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Sofas
Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Sofas
Rattan, Wood
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Sofas
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century Bohemian Sofas
Rattan, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Sofas
Upholstery, Rattan
1980s Thai Vintage Bohemian Sofas
Upholstery, Wicker
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Sofas
Rattan
Early 2000s Australian Bohemian Sofas
Leather, Wood
1960s French Vintage Bohemian Sofas
Leather, Wicker
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Sofas
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
Late 20th Century French Bohemian Sofas
Fabric
1990s North American Bohemian Sofas
Upholstery
Early 2000s American Bohemian Sofas
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Sofas
Wood
2010s Bohemian Sofas
Leather
2010s English Bohemian Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Bohemian Sofas
Fabric, Rope
Early 2000s American Bohemian Sofas
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Down
2010s Unknown Bohemian Sofas
Leather
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Sofas
Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Sofas
Fabric, Rattan, Wood, Down
2010s Unknown Bohemian Sofas
Leather
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Sofas
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Late 20th Century French Bohemian Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary French Bohemian Sofas
Wool
1980s French Vintage Bohemian Sofas
Fabric, Rattan
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Sofas
Steel
1970s Italian Vintage Bohemian Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Bamboo, Rattan
1960s French Vintage Bohemian Sofas
Fabric, Bamboo
1960s French Vintage Bohemian Sofas
Bamboo
19th Century Indonesian Antique Bohemian Sofas
Linen, Teak
19th Century French Antique Bohemian Sofas
Rattan
1970s North American Vintage Bohemian Sofas
Chrome
1990s Fijian Bohemian Sofas
Leather, Palmwood
20th Century Philippine Bohemian Sofas
Fabric, Rattan