Otto Schulz Chesterfield sofa for Jio Möbler - Sweden, 1950s
By Otto Schulz
Located in London, GB
The Chesterfield-style three-seater sofa by Otto Schulz features deep button tufting on the back and armrests, which are streamlined and gently curving in accordance to the aesthetic...
Hemp
Two-Seater Sofa by Otto Schulz 'Attr.' for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Utrecht, NL
This spectacular two-seater sofa by Swedish designer, Otto Schulz, is a beautiful example of the furniture designer’s repertoire of cleverly constructed pieces.
Fabric, Wood
Curved Three Seat Sofa in the style of Otto Schulz
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
In the style of Otto Schulz. Seat height 43 cm.
Cotton, Wood
Important Otto Schulz Curved Four-Seat Sofa for Boet, Sweden, Mid-1940s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in The Hague, NL
This important curved sofa was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by his company Boet in Gothenburg.
Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Elm, Pine
Midcentury Otto Schultz Sofa, Elm Wood & Pistachio Velvet, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful sofa by Otto Schulz, in a curved form with decorative piping.
Wood
Otto Schulz or John Kãrnhage, Sofa, Sweden 1940's
By Otto Schulz
Located in Säffle, SE
Lovely shaped Sofa from early 20th mid-century. The sofa is attributed to both Otto Schulz and John Kärnhagen on different occasions.
Fabric, Birch
Danish Sofa in Style of Otto Schulz Scandinavian
By Otto Schulz
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Covered with a sheepskin-like polyester fabric.
Polyester, Wood
Sofa in the Manner of Otto Schulz Produced in Sweden
By Otto Schulz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa in the manner of Otto Schulz. Produced in Sweden.
Fabric, Birch
Otto Schulz Big Curved Sofa Produced by Boet in Sweden
By Otto Schulz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare and big curved sofa designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Boet in Sweden.
Fabric, Oak
Sofa Attributed to Otto Schulz Produced by Boet in Sweden
By Otto Schulz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare and big curved sofa attributed to Otto Schulz. Produced by Boet in Sweden.
Fabric, Velvet, Oak
1930/40s Upholstered elm sofa by Otto Schulz (1882-1970)
By Otto Schulz
Located in London, GB
A handsome Swedish sofa in early mid-century modern style by Swedish based German born designer Otto Schultz for his own company Boet in Gothenburg. In a warm polished mid brown elm ...
Elm
Sofa in Patinated Leather and Fabric, Designed by Otto Schulz
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa in leather and fabric. Designed by Otto Schulz and made by Boet AB.
Brass
Swedish Curved Sofa Attributed to Otto Schulz for Boet, 1940s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Paris, FR
Large and well shaped three-seat curved sofa attributed to Otto Schulz. Very soft and comfortable seat.
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
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H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 43.31 in
Big Curved Sofa in Beech and Fabric Attributed to Otto Schulz, 1930's
By Otto Schulz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Big Curved Sofa in Beech and Fabric Attributed to Otto Schulz, 1930's Additional Information: Material: Beech and fabric Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Produced by Boet in Sweden D...
Beech, Fabric
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H 28.75 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Curved Art Deco Sofa Attributed to Otto Schulz and Boet, Sweden, 1930s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Hägersten, SE
Soffa attributed to Otto Schulz and his company Boet. Produced in Sweden during the 1930s-1940s. Birch legs and recently upholstered in Linen fabric in beige. Very good condition wit...
Linen, Birch
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H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 22.45 in
Swedish Modern Sheepskin Lounge Chairs in the Style of Otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of Swedish modern lounge chairs. Reminiscent to the style of Otto Schulz. Made in Sweden during the 1940-50s. Stained beech wood and new sheep skin fur upholstery with cognac le...
Sheepskin, Beech
Seating Group in the Manner of Otto Schulz Produced in Sweden
By Otto Schulz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare seating group in the manner of Otto Schulz. Consisting of a sofa and a pair of easy chairs.
Fabric, Birch
Otto Schulz Curved Swedish Sofa, circa 1940
By Otto Schulz
Located in London, England
Sweeping curved sofa by Swedish master Otto Schulz designed and produced in the early 1940s.
Fabric, Elm
Curved Sofa in Blue Velvet Attributed to Otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare curved sofa attributed to Otto Schulz. Probably produced by Boet in Sweden.
Velvet, Beech
Upholstered Otto Schulz (Attr.) Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1930s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Utrecht, NL
This two-seater sofa, attributed to the German-born Swedish designer Otto Schulz, is a beautiful example of the furniture designer’s repertoire of cleverly constructed pieces.
Fabric, Alpaca, Wood
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H 33.47 in W 80.71 in D 41.34 in
Curved Sofa by Otto Schulz (Attr.) for Boet Göteborg, Sweden 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed in the early phase of what we know today as mid-century modern, this curved sofa was produced by Otto Schulz's legendary own company, BOET in Gothenburg.
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Otto Schulz Curved Four-Seat Sofa for Boet, Sweden, Mid-1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in The Hague, NL
This generously sized curved sofa was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by his company Boet in Gothenburg.
Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Elm, Pine
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H 28.75 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Otto Schulz Attributed Scandinavian Mid Century Sofa in Sheepskin
By Otto Schulz
Located in Karlstad, SE
Curved 3-seater sofa attributed to Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden.
Sheepskin, Wood
Otto Schulz Sofa
By Otto Schulz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Otto Schulz sofa designed in the 1930's and produced by Boet in Gothenburg.
Leather
1930s Sheepskin Sofa, Otto Schulz for Boet
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, Sweden
Newly upholstered with a fantastic Icelandic sheepskin this 1930s Otto Shulz for Boet sofa is something else. Year: 1930s. Country: Sweden. Condition: Great vintage condition an...
Sheepskin
Otto Schulz, att. Sofa for Boet, 1930-40s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Säffle, SE
Otto Schulz curved 3-seater sofa for Boet, Sweden.
Fabric, Beech
Otto Schulz att. Sofa with Sheepskin upholstery, Sweden -1950s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Säffle, SE
Amazing mid-century design Sheepskin Sofa, attributed to Otto Schulz. Big proportions and newly reupholstered and renovated.
Sheepskin, Oak
Otto Schulz, att. Banana Sofa for Boet, Sweden -50s.
By Otto Schulz
Located in Säffle, SE
Otto Schulz, att. curved Banana Sofa for Boet, Sweden.
Velvet, Oak
Otto Schulz for Jio Mobler: A Rare Beech and Upholstered Sofas
By Otto Schulz, Jio
Located in New York, NY
A rare variation on the iconic Otto Schulz tufted chair. The tufted concave back supported by three uprights, the kidney-shaped seat with two loose cushions, above a conforming apron...
Beech, Upholstery
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H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 43.31 in
Three-Seat Sofa attributed to Otto Schulz for Boet, Black Icelandic Sheepskin
By Otto Schulz
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Impressive curved three-seat sofa designed attributed to Otto Schulz for Boet.
Fur, Wood, Wool
Otto Schulz High Back Banana Sofa for Boet, 1930s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Belgium, BE
An unique high back banana sofa from the Architect Otto Schultz, completely new upholstered with a mustard yellow color French quality velvet fabric. An Avant Garde design made in ...
Wood, Velvet
Set of 8 Fine French 1930s Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of eight fine French Art Deco solid cherry wood bridge armchairs with bronze sabots. Price is for a set of 8 chairs only (not 12 as mentioned in "Sold As")
Bronze
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
$653Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Artemide Executed in nickeled brass and delicate opaline glass, Italy, circa 1960s. Clean and architectural, these hardwired ...
Brass, Nickel
Early 19th century Swedish pair of Karl Johan stools
Located in London, GB
A nice pair of C19th mahogany veneer Karl Johan stools. Their four curved sabre legs support an oval upholstered deep seat which has over time been upholstered in traditional Damask ...
Mahogany
Mid-Century Lounge Chair by Paolo Buffa, Polished Walnut, Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian lounge chair made of hand crafted polished Walnut designed by Paolo Buffa, in good condition. The detailed club chair is composed with tw...
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut
Black Ceramic Table Lamp Oatmeal Linen Shade, Barro Bruñido
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
This collection is shaped from clay sourced from the Sierra Madre mountains in Oaxaca. Local legend holds that the clay is blessed. Before firing, each piece is meticulously burnish...
Clay, Linen
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
1930's Swedish Oval Pedestal Table
Located in New York, NY
A 1930's Swedish Deco occasional table with oval top in bookmatched birch veneer and faceted pedestal base with feet, contrasting in Macassar ebony.
Birch
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
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