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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.
20th Century American Bohemian More Folk Art
Natural Fiber
Mid-20th Century Bohemian More Folk Art
Wood
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian More Folk Art
Velvet
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian More Folk Art
Glass, Blown Glass
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian More Folk Art
Silk
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian More Folk Art
Fabric
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian More Folk Art
Silk
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian More Folk Art
Silk
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian More Folk Art
Brocade
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian More Folk Art
Brocade, Braid
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian More Folk Art
Silk
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian More Folk Art
Metal
1920s Swedish Vintage Bohemian More Folk Art
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bohemian More Folk Art
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bohemian More Folk Art
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bohemian More Folk Art
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Indian Bohemian More Folk Art
Brass
Late 20th Century American Bohemian More Folk Art
Lucite
Late 18th Century Scandinavian Antique Bohemian More Folk Art
Brass
20th Century Mexican Bohemian More Folk Art
Wood
1890s Danish Antique Bohemian More Folk Art
Wood
19th Century Dutch Antique Bohemian More Folk Art
Brass, Iron, Tin
1940s Botswanan Vintage Bohemian More Folk Art
Natural Fiber
20th Century Southeast Asian Bohemian More Folk Art
Natural Fiber
18th Century Czech Antique Bohemian More Folk Art
Blown Glass
20th Century Italian Bohemian More Folk Art
Glass, Art Glass
20th Century American Bohemian More Folk Art
Thread, Glass, Wood
20th Century American Bohemian More Folk Art
Paint, Wicker
Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Bohemian More Folk Art
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
1990s American Bohemian More Folk Art
Multi-gemstone
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian More Folk Art
Brocade
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian More Folk Art
Silk
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian More Folk Art
Velvet
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian More Folk Art
Wool
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian More Folk Art
Velvet