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.
Otto Schulz Birch Mirror, Swedish Modern, 1930s.
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Skanninge, SE
Swedish Modern Mirror by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden 1930-40s. It has a very unusual and attractive irregular shape. Made in flame birch and with a wonderful original bevelled mirr...
Mirror, Birch
Round 1930s Art Deco black and gold lacquer mirror by Otto Schulz, Boet, Sweden
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large round mirror by Otto Schulz. Produced by Boet in Gotherburg, Sweden during the 1930s. Black lacquered birch with gold leaf detail on the inside of the frame. Oversized proporti...
Mirror, Birch, Lacquer
Art Deco Mirror in Carved Wood 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Art Deco Mirror in Carved Wood 1930s. Elegant art deco wall mirror in carved wood. Great period art deco piece with a very elegant and timeless yet distinct shape. Suitable for vari...
Wood
$1,114Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.68 in W 1.19 in D 13.23 in
Swedish grace Art Deco 1930s silver Mirror, in the Vibe of Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Forest, BE
Cute silver painted Swedish grace Art Deco mirror. Showing traces of time and use but with a nice patina. Little hook to hang it to the wall. Perfect to fit in narrow places. Son patronyme officiel, Swedish Grace - " la grâce...
Mirror, Hardwood
$5,050
H 24.22 in W 11.82 in D 0.6 in
Swedish Grace Bronze Wall Mirror by Oscar Antonsson, Ystad-Metall, Sweden, 1930s
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Bronze wall mirror from Ystad Metall, in a strict, simple shape. Contrasting, elaborate decoration on top, showing a beautiful Venus inside a shell, flanked by dolphins.
Bronze
1930s Petite Art Deco Beveled Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely petite Art Deco mirror from France, 1930s. Rectangular mirror with beveled octagonal edge secured to a wooden back. Original mirror shows some small areas of age and slight sc...
Metal
Swedish Grace Art Deco 1930s mirror
Located in Boden, SE
MIRROR, Art Deco 1930s The mirror has a beautiful classic shape and its suitable for both modern and classic interiors. Very fine handcrafted detailing and ornamentation. Painted wo...
Mirror, Wood
Swedish Modern Art Deco Pewter Mirror with Stylized Crest, circa 1930s
By CG Hallberg, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
frame and striking architectural crest. The design exemplifies the restrained sophistication of Scandinavian Art Deco, blending clean geometry with subtle ornamentation. The rectang...
Pewter
1930s French Art Deco Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage mirror from France, 1930s. Lovely wavy beveled mirror secured to a wooden back. Original mirror shows nice age and patina. Perfect for a powder room or entryway.
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirror, Stjärnmetall ca 1930s
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare and absolutely beautiful Scandinavian Modern wall mirror by Stjärnmetall, ca 1930s. Frame depicting music playing and dancing figures. Original foxed mirror. Wear and patina co...
Metal
Art Deco Round Wall Mirror with Chain, Star Etching, France, 1930s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice round Mirror .Original chain . star etching. France 1930s
Mirror
Baroque bronze mirror, 1930s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Bronze Baroque mirror, Made in Italy, 1930s. Baroque style bronze wall mirror from the early 1900s. It is all ORIGINAL, both mirror and frame, and retains the patina of time. May s...
Bronze
Midcentury Modern Wall Mirror by Astrid Aagesen, Sweden, 1930s
By Astrid Aagesen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Swedish Grace wall mirror by Astrid Aagesen, made with a sleek green patinated bronze frame in a neat size. Adorned with a white metal relief of a pelican spreading its wings.
Bronze, Pewter
1930s French Art Deco Oval Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Art Deco metal mirror from France, 1930's. Vintage metal frame with lovely leaf motif on the top. Original beveled mirror and original metal finish show nice age and patina...
Metal
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H 32.29 in W 15.36 in D 1.58 in
Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror with Decorative Nails, Otto Schulz, Sweden, 1940s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant wall mirror by Otto Schulz. Frame dressed in dark green faux leather, decorated around the inner and outer edges with numerous brass nails.
Brass
Large Round Mirror by Otto Schulz for Boet, 1930s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Karlstad, SE
This rare mirror by Otto Schulz for Boet is a stunning piece of art that dates back to the 1930s, hailing from Sweden. This mirror boasts an impre...
Birch
Faux Leather Green Mirror by Otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz
Located in New York, NY
Artificial green leather mirror with brass nails Designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet Maker's metal label on back.
Faux Leather, Wood
Faux Leather and Brass Mirror by Otto Schulz
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Large wall mirror by Otto Schulz. Frame dressed in dark blue faux leather, decorated with numerous brass nails. Nice combination of elegance and playfulness.
Brass
Mirror By Otto Schulz For Boet Sweden
By Otto Schulz
Located in New York, NY
Mirror with period art leather and brass nail heads by Otto Schulz for BOET , Sweden ca. 1950.
Brass