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.
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Furniture
Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Birch
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Otto Schultz Furniture
Birch
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Otto Schultz Furniture
Bronze
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Furniture
Brass
20th Century American Chinoiserie Otto Schultz Furniture
Wood
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Furniture
Brass
20th Century Italian Otto Schultz Furniture
Wood, Tulipwood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Otto Schultz Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century American Georgian Otto Schultz Furniture
Brass
1910s German Jugendstil Vintage Otto Schultz Furniture
Porcelain
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Otto Schultz Furniture
Mahogany
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Furniture
Metal, Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Otto Schultz Furniture
Paint, Wood
Early 20th Century European Biedermeier Otto Schultz Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century Swedish Regency Otto Schultz Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Otto Schultz Furniture
Leather
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Otto Schultz Furniture
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany