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
$1,762 / set
H 20.87 in W 11.03 in D 0.79 in
Set of Swedish Grace Pewter Wall Mirror and Candle Sconces, 1930s, Sweden
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Swedish Pewter Mirror with Wall Candle Sconces made in 1932. A fine installment for a beautiful place. * Pewter mirror with pair of matc...
Pewter
Swedish designer floral decor wall mirror, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Unique wall mirror by unknown designer in Sweden during the 1930s. Made in an organic shape with floral decor in iron lacquered white. Mirror glass with stains and crackling.
Iron
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
$3,227
H 42.52 in W 21.66 in D 0.79 in
Vintage Scandinavian Wall Mirror by Carl Malmsten, NK, Sweden, 1930s
By Carl Malmsten, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful wall mirror by Carl Malmsten, with a mahogany frame. Inlays of a vase and flowers coming out of it at the top of the frame.
Mirror, Wood
$5,287
H 45.67 in W 18.9 in D 0.79 in
Large Swedish Modern Mirror in Brass by Nordiska Kompaniet 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Karlstad, SE
A beautiful modernist mirror produced by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), circa 1950. The design is simple and expresses a low key elegance, typical for the Swedish Modern design era. Condi...
Birch
$2,114 / set
H 11.82 in W 16.93 in D 0.79 in
Set of Swedish Grace Pewter Wall Mirror and Candle Sconces, 1930s, Sweden
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Værløse, DK
Swedish Grace Pewter Mirror with Wall Candle Sconces made by Svensk Tenn circa 1930s. * Oval pewter mirror with rose decorations with set of matching mirror-candlestick holders * Ma...
Pewter
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
Swedish Designer, Wall Mirror, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A carved dark-stained wood wall mirror designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Light oxidation to mirror consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 42.0"H x 21.0"...
Wood
1930s Patinated & Painted Metal Swedish Grace Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1930s, Sweden. Swedish Grace mirror featuring ornamental metalwork with patina and painted details. The decorative crown showcases a figurine surrounded by grape bunches & o...
Metal
$8,459
H 34.26 in W 26.78 in D 1.97 in
Large Handmade Wall Mirror in Elm, 1930s, Vilhelm Lauritzen, Danish Modern
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Odense, DK
Large wall mirror attributed to Danish architect Vilhelm Lauritzen and executed in Scandinavian elm wood with a beautiful grain. Classic 1930 functionalism and superior craftsmanship...
Mirror, Elm
Swedish Designer, Wall Mirror, Birch, Glass, Sweden, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained birch wall mirror with beveled glass designed and produced in Sweden, 1920s.
Birch
Swedish Designer, Wall Mirror, Birch, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A round burnished birch wall mirror, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Mirror, Birch
Sold
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