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Otto Schulz Style Chair

Otto Schulz attributed Lounge Chair with Floating Back and Oak Frame in Mohair
By Otto Schulz 1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Otto Schulz attributed lounge chair made sometime in the 1930s or 1940s in Sweden
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Oak, Mohair

Pair of 1940s Otto Schulz Easy Chairs
By Otto Schulz
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of luxurious "Schulz" easy chairs by Otto Schultz for Jio Möbler, Sweden. Very early edition
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of 1940s Otto Schulz Easy Chairs
Pair of 1940s Otto Schulz Easy Chairs
H 29 in W 28.25 in D 27.5 in
Swedish modern sheepskin easy chair in the style of Otto Schulz, 1950s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Elegant and luxurious lounge chair in the style of Otto Schulz from the middle of the 20th century
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Elm

Floating Easy Chair in Sheepskin by Otto Schulz (attr.), Sweden 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Utrecht, NL
backrest are separated in a style that is typical of Swedish designer, Otto Schulz. This stylish feature
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Otto Schulz, A Pair of Lounge Chairs, Jio Möbler, Swedish Modern, 1950s
By Jio, Otto Schulz
Located in Odense, DK
An amazing pair of lounge chairs by the famous German born furniture designer Otto Schulz for Jio
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Mid-Century Otto Schultz Lounge Chairs in Bouclé, Sweden, ca 1950s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of 1950s easy chairs by Otto Schultz, Sweden. The elegant organic lines of the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Pair of Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs
By Otto Schulz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous pair of Swedish Modern Lounge chairs in the style of Otto Schulz. Round and plum shape
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs
Pair of Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs
H 26.5 in W 31.5 in D 33 in
Curved Danish Club Chair with Green Wool Upholstery, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Esbjerg, DK
upholstery. A low-seat chair in a style reminiscent of Otto Schulz and Flemming Lassen.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Club Chairs

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Oak, Wool

Rare Early 20th Century Dentist Chair, ca 1930s
Located in Uppsala, SE
to that of German/Swedish designer Otto Schulz and what he used on his cabinets. The high back style
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chairs

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Wood

Rare Early 20th Century Dentist Chair, ca 1930s
Rare Early 20th Century Dentist Chair, ca 1930s
H 55.12 in W 17.33 in D 18.12 in
Gösta Jonsson Lounge Chair in Floral Fabric and Birch, Sweden, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian Modern designers working in the same organic style include Otto Schulz, Viggo Boesen and Flemming
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Birch

Gösta Jonsson Lounge Chair in Gray Mohair Velvet and Birch, Sweden, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in The Hague, NL
original patina. Other Scandinavian Modern designers working in the same organic style include Otto
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Mohair, Upholstery, Velvet, Birch

Sven Staaf Easy Chair in Pierre Frey Linen and Elm, Almgren & Staaf, Sweden 1953
By Almgren & Staaf, La Maison Pierre Frey, Sven Staaf
Located in The Hague, NL
Staafs on page 118. Other Scandinavian designers working in the same period/style are Otto Schulz
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Elm, Fabric, Linen, Upholstery

Gustav Axel Berg Attributed Wingback Chair in Yellow Wool and Elm, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustaf Axel Berg
Located in The Hague, NL
Malmsten, Otto Schulz, Axel Einar Hjorth and others.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Elm

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Rare Lounge Chair by Bengt Ruda for Artifort, The Netherlands 1960s
By Bengt Ruda
Located in Utrecht, NL
This cosy mid-century lounge chair by Bengt Ruda is one of the designer’s rarest designs. The combination of the Swedish designer’s idea and the Dutch manufactury’s execution is exce...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Two pedestals Oval Made to order in Italy. Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm. Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
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Located in London, GB
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Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Pair of Park Night Stands in Oiled Oak by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Serenity Sofie Contemporary Wall Sconce/Light, White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Serenity Sofie wall light or sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary design inspired by nature and midce...
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Tulip Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

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Plaster

Little Petra & Pouf in Sahara Sheepskin & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Gio Ponti F.A. 33 Medium Mirror in Black Brass
By Gio Ponti, Gubi
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Gio Ponti F.A. 33 medium mirror in black brass. The F.A. 33 Mirror was originally designed by Gio Ponti in 1933 for Fontana Arte, the period’s most prominent lamp, glass, and mirror ...
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Gio Ponti F.A. 33 Medium Mirror in Black Brass
Gio Ponti F.A. 33 Medium Mirror in Black Brass
H 31.49 in W 21.25 in D 0.98 in
Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
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21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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Large Danish 1940's Channelback Lounge Chair in Pink Mohair Round Organic Shape
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Incredibly comfortable, exuberant designed high back lounge chair. The style is very much that of Viggo Boesen and true to his style and design proportions that perfectly captures th...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Lounge Chair Green Leather and Rosewood Attributed to Fredrik Kayser, Norway
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This very elegant lounge chair is unmarked but in terms of design bears many of the hallmarks of one of Norway's most iconic designers, Fredrik A. Kayser. This chair resembles Kayser...
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Pair of Danish Modern Brutalist Lounge Chairs in Oak, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Hans J. Wegner, Arne Vodder
Located in Odense, DK
A magnificent sculptural pair of Danish modern lounge chairs in the manner of Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf. Made in solid oak and its original silk/velvet fabric with flower motifs. Made...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak, Silk, Velvet

Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Sheepskin Lounge Chair
By Georg Kofoed
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Lounge chair, circa 1940s. Lounge chair in the manner of Fritz Hansen produced in Denmark in the 1940s, featuring wonderfully curved arms and back and ...
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Early 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

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Danish "Banan" Curved Sofa from the 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sought after Danish curved sofa made in the 1940s. These charmers were made with variations from the 1930s up to about 1950. These design with the beefier legs were generally from th...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

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Otto Schulz Style Lounge Chair in Oak with Brass Tacks Danish Midcentury
By Otto Schulz 1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Otto Schulz style lounge chair made by unknown Danish master carpenter sometime in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Danish 1940s Otto Schulz Style Club Chair Covered in Beige Lambswool
By Viggo Boesen, Otto Schulz 1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Boesen this specific chair interestingly shows some design cues from Sweden and Otto Schulz such as the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

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Wool, Beech

Otto Schulz 1940s Pair of Mid-Century Baroque Lounge Chairs in Leather
By Boet, Otto Schulz 1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb 1930s-1940s baroque-style lounge chair by Otto Schulz designed for Boet - Schulz' own high
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Birch, Leather

Pair of “Schulz” Lounge Chairs by Otto Schulz, Sweden, 1960s
By Jio, Otto Schulz
Located in Utrecht, NL
first “Schulz” chairs were produced by Otto Schulz's own legendary company, Boet in Gothenburg. In 1941
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Swedish Grace Style Lounge Chairs Attributed to Otto Schulz and Boet
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of lounge chairs attributed to Otto Schulz. Most likely produced by Boet in Gothenburg, Sweden
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Linen, Rattan, Birch

Floating Easy Chair by Otto Schulz 'attr' in Sheepskin, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Utrecht, NL
chair’s seat and backrest are separated in a style that is typical of Swedish designer, Otto Schulz. This
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Otto Schulz 'Attributed, ' Modernist Lounge Chairs, Sheepskin, Beech, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of organic lounge chairs / slipper chairs attributed to Otto Schulz, presumably manufactured
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Danish Midcentury Floating Back Lounge Chair in the Style of Otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Otto Schulz style lounge chair made by unknown Danish master carpenter sometime in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Midcentury modern lounge chairs by Otto Schulz, BOET, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Elegant lounge chairs designed by Otto Schulz and produced by BOET in the 1940s. In the style of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Beech

“Schulz” Lounge Chair by Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler Jönköping, Sweden circa 1940
By Jio, Otto Schulz
Located in Utrecht, NL
first “Schulz” chairs were produced by Otto Schulz's legendary own company, BOET in Gothenburg. In 1941
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

1950s Club / Lounge / Easy Chair in the Style of Otto Schulz Boet Sweden 1
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
the style of Otto Schulz Boet Sweden. Please note! Because Shipping Costs highly fluctuate daily, we
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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1950's Club / Lounge / Easy Chair in the Style of Otto Schulz for Boet Sweden
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
the style of Otto Schulz for Boet in Sweden. Please note! Because Shipping Costs highly fluctuate
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Otto Schulz, Rare Modernist Slipper Chair, Fabric, Elm, for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in High Point, NC
An organic lounge chair /slipper chair by Otto Schulz, manufactured by Boet, Göteborg, Sweden 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Otto Schulz, Dining Chair in Solid Oak, Upholstered in Velvet, Swedish Modern
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Odense, DK
Rare dining chair in solid oak, upholstered in velvet. Attributed to the Swedish designer Otto
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Pair of Vintage Leather Club Chairs by Otto Schulz
Located in Round Top, TX
Striking pair of club or lounge chairs designed by Otto Schultz and produced by Boet of Goteburg
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Early 20th Century Swedish Club Chairs

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Leather

Pair of Vintage Brown Leather Otto Schulz Small Scale Club Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
Vintage pair of club or lounge chairs designed by Otto Schultz and produced by Boet of Goteburg
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Early 20th Century Swedish Club Chairs

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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
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Floating Easy Chair by Otto Schulz 'Attributed', Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Utrecht, NL
luxurious upholstery provide great sitting comfort. The chair’s seat and backrest are separated in a style
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Oak

Floating Easy Chair in Sheepskin by Otto Schulz 'attr.', Sweden 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Utrecht, NL
backrest are separated in a style that is typical of Swedish designer, Otto Schulz. This stylish feature
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Pair of beige Easy Chairs 1940`s in beautiful velvet- Otto Schulz, Boet-Sweden
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
This pair of chairs by Otto Schulz for the Boet in Gothenburg, Sweden was one of the best sellers
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Danish 1950s Chesterfield Style Pair of Club Chairs in the Style of Otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz 1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Danish 1950s Chesterfield style pair of club chairs very similar to some of famed Otto Schulz
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Otto Schulz 1940s Lounge Chair for Boet, Scandinavian Midcentury
By Otto Schulz 1, Boet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb 1940s lounge chairs attributed to Otto Schulz designed for Boet - Schulz' own high-end
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Birch

Otto Schulz 1940s Lounge Chair in Worn Leather for Boet, Scandinavian Midcentury
By Otto Schulz 1, Boet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb 1930s-1940s baroque-style lounge chair attributed to Otto Schulz designed for Boet - Schulz
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Birch

“Schulz” Lounge Chair by Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler Jönköping, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Utrecht, NL
first “Schulz” chairs were produced by Otto Schulz's legendary own company, BOET in Gothenburg. In 1941
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wool, Wood

Otto Schultz, Lounge Chair, Birch, Leather, White Fabric, Boet 1938
By Otto Schulz 1
Located in High Point, NC
A lounge chair designed by Otto Schultz in 1938 for Boet. Executed in stained birch, back with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Otto Schulz Style Danish 1930s Pair of Club Chairs Brass Studded Brown Leather
By Otto Schulz
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. These chairs have brass studs very reminiscent of Otto Schulz' designs and smooth back as opposed to the
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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Otto Schulz 'Attributed, ' Modernist Lounge Chair, Sheepskin, Beech, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in High Point, NC
An organic lounge chair / slipper chair attributed to Otto Schulz, presumably manufactured by Boet
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Beech, Sheepskin

Otto Schulz, Pair of Modernist Slipper Chairs, Sheepskin, Beech, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of organic lounge chairs / slipper chairs by Otto Schulz, manufactured by Boet, Sweden
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Pair of Scandinavian Midcentury Easy Chairs by Otto Schulz
By Jio, Otto Schulz
Located in Karlstad, SE
A pair of easy chairs "Schulz" designed by Otto Schultz, manufactured by Jio Möbler. This chair was
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

1950s Pair Club / Lounge Chairs in the Style of Otto Schulz for Boet Sweden
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
petrol colored fabric in the style of Otto Schulz for Boet in Sweden. The overall condition for both
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Pair, Vintage Leather Club Chairs by Otto Schulz, Sweden circa 1920-40
By Otto Schulz
Located in Round Top, TX
Vintage pair of club or lounge chairs designed by Otto Schultz and produced by Boet of Goteburg
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Chesterfield Club Chairs

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Leather, Velvet, Wood

“Schulz” Lounge Chair by Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler Jönköping, Sweden 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Utrecht, NL
first “Schulz” chairs were produced by Otto Schulz's legendary own company, BOET in Gothenburg. In 1941
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Alpaca, Wood

Otto Schulz for BOET Chair, Gothenburg, Sweden
Located in Lund, SE
A rare chair attributed to the designer Otto Schulz for his own company BOET in Gothenburg, Sweden
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Otto Schulz for BOET Chair, Gothenburg, Sweden
Otto Schulz for BOET Chair, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Otto Schulz Style Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic otto schulz style chair available at 1stDibs. A otto schulz style chair — often made from wood, fabric and beech — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a otto schulz style chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A otto schulz style chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Otto Schulz Style Chair?

The average selling price for a otto schulz style chair at 1stDibs is $5,715, while they’re typically $2,600 on the low end and $9,699 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.