Otto Schultz Furniture
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.
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Furniture
Leather, Bouclé
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Furniture
Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Otto Schultz Furniture
Leather
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Otto Schultz Furniture
Fabric, Elm
20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Otto Schultz Furniture
Nickel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Furniture
Tapestry, Oak
20th Century American Organic Modern Otto Schultz Furniture
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Otto Schultz Furniture
Fabric, Beech
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Furniture
Oak, Mohair
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Furniture
Sheepskin, Wood
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Furniture
Fabric, Elm
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Furniture
Teak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Otto Schultz Furniture
Fabric, Beech
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Furniture
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Birch
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Furniture
Metal
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Furniture
Elm, Pine, Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Otto Schultz Furniture
Fabric, Birch
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Otto Schultz Furniture
Leather
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Furniture
Leather
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Otto Schultz Furniture
Leather
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Otto Schultz Furniture
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Furniture
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Furniture
Brass
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Furniture
Leather
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Furniture
Brass