Otto Schultz Furniture
German, 1882-1970
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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: Otto Schultz
Easy Chair Designed by Otto Shulz for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chair designed by Otto Shulz for Boet,
Sweden. 1940s.
Wool upholstery and lacquered wood.
Measurements:
H: 70 cm / 2' 3 1/2"
W: 79 cm / 2' 7 1/2"
D:...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Otto Schultz Furniture
Materials
Wool, Wood
Small 1930s Stool by Otto Schulz with Great Patina
By Otto Schulz
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian Modern footstool by Otto Schulz for Boet with scrolled design in original vintage condition. beech, brown leather and brass nails, Measures: Length 25.5", width 13.5", h...
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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Furniture
Materials
Beech
Otto Schulz, Mid-Century Lounge Chairs, White Velvet, Beech, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Swedish Mid-Century Modern Otto Schultz Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Velvet
Pair of 'Schulz' easy chairs by Otto Schulz having new Alabaster linen velvet upholstery and exposed ...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Edward Wormley Rosewood Janus Lounge Chairs in Bouclé Fabric for Dunbar
By Otto Schulz
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of Rosewood lounge chairs, draped in sumptuous Bouclé fabric, epitomizes sophistication and comfort. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the Rosewood frames exhibi...
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“Schulz” Lounge Chair by Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler Jönköping, Sweden, 1950
By Otto Schulz
Located in Paris, FR
“Schulz” Lounge Chair by Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler Jönköping, Sweden, circa 1950
Birch wood and green velvet fabric Upholstery.
Good condition.
The “Schulz” is a model with a d...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Otto Schultz Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Birch
Easy Chair Designed by Otto Shulz, for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chair designed by Otto Shulz, for Boet,
Sweden. 1940s.
Wool upholstery and lacquered wood.
Measurements:
H: 69.5 cm / 2' 3 1/4"
W: 78 cm / 2' 6 3/4...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Otto Schultz Furniture
Materials
Wool, Wood
Pair of Easy Chairs Designed by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of easy chairs designed by Otto Schulz for Boet,
Sweden, 1940s.
Wool upholstery and lacquered wood.
This Schulz model is one of the designer’s rarest and finest chairs. Both chairs are newly reupholstered in the most luxurious Boucle fabric by one of Sweden’s best reupholsters.
Otto Schulz was one of the most prominent furniture designers of his time; he founded the Swedish company Boet and an eponymous magazine that became an extremely influential design publication during the 1930s and 40s. This chair is based on the “Sulla chair...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Otto Schultz Furniture
Materials
Wool, Wood
Otto Schulz, Wingback chair for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Säffle, SE
This rare Wingback Chair was designed by Otto Schulz for Boet in 1940s. The amazing organic design and curves creates a lovely appearance.
This piece will be packed with greatest ca...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Otto Schultz Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
“Schulz” Lounge Chair by Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler Jönköping, Sweden 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Schulz” is a model with a design that dates back to 1936 and is a staple piece on lists detailing the most important Swedish furniture models of all time. This lounge chair exud...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Furniture
Materials
Wool, Alpaca, Wood
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Otto Schultz furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Otto Schultz furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Otto Schultz furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Otto Schultz were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Carl-Axel Acking, Alf Svensson, and Norell Möbel AB. Prices for Otto Schultz furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $701 and can go as high as $44,215, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,309.
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