Otto Schultz Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Throughout his career as an interior and furniture designer, publisher and founder of the Swedish furniture company Boet, Otto Schultz was a key figure in promoting mid-century modern Scandinavian design.
Born in Germany in 1882, Schultz moved to Sweden in 1907, where he became interested in designing furniture and interiors. In 1920, Schultz founded his furniture company Boet in Gothenburg, where he created functional and traditional designs featuring quintessential elements of Scandinavian furnishings. Around the same time, Schultz started the design and living magazine Boet, which published articles and profiles highlighting Sweden’s most influential architects and designers. He served as Boet’s publisher and editor until 1938.
During the 1930s, Schultz created a range of opulent Scandinavian modern and neoclassical furniture, including cabinets, secretaires and side tables, using fine woods like elm, birch, mahogany and walnut. Many of his pieces showcased his patented use of decorative nails called Bopoint.
He was best known for the Schultz lounge chair, which he designed in 1936. Its voluptuous design featured a generous seat and a large, curved backrest and it was upholstered with a luxurious blend of alpaca and wool. The Schultz chair was highly popular in Sweden in the 1940s. While Boet originally produced it, Swedish furniture manufacturer Jio Möbler took over its production in 1941.
Schultz operated Boet until his retirement in 1950. He died in 1970. Today, Schultz’s pieces are favorites among interior designers and collectors seeking a mix of modern Scandinavian simplicity and lavish decorative style.
On 1stDibs, discover vintage Otto Schultz seating, storage cabinets and case pieces, tables and more.
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Otto Schultz Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Otto Schultz Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
1770s Italian Directoire Antique Otto Schultz Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry, Walnut, Burl
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Otto Schultz Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Glass, Rosewood, Burl
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Otto Schultz Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Otto Schultz Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Bronze
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Otto Schultz Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ash, Mahogany
19th Century Antique Otto Schultz Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Otto Schultz Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Maple, Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Otto Schultz Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch, Elm, Oak
1770s Italian Directoire Antique Otto Schultz Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry, Maple, Walnut
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Faux Leather, Wood
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch, Mahogany
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Leather, Walnut