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 Wingback Chair in Sheepskin and Birch, BOET, Sweden, 1946
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare armchair was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 1946. Its rounded, organic lines create a striking yet inviting silhouette...
Sheepskin, Birch
$26,052 / set
Pair of Otto Schulz Chairs, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ivory white velvet easy chairs by Otto Schulz, Boet, Sweden, 1940s. Reupholstred and restored, excellent condition.
Velvet
Otto Schulz Armchair in White Sheepskin and Beech, Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare wingback chair was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Goteborg, Sweden in the 1940s. The elegant organic lines of the design create a striking silhouette. Its ...
Leather, Sheepskin, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
$2,169Sale Price|20% Off
1940s Armchair by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Otto Schulz for Boet, Gothenburg, Sweden, 1940s. Elegant armchair in original brown leather with a tufted back and decorative nailhead trim. Features the original brown velvet cushio...
Leather
$6,900
Chair by Otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz
Located in Long Island City, NY
The chair designed by Otto Schulz, produced by Jilo Mobler, Sweden. W-33'; H-30" D-30". Condition: Excellent vintage. The matching chair available see item LU9378920549.
Birch
Otto Schulz 1940s Sheepskin Swedish Wing Chair
By Otto Schulz
Located in London, England
Otto Schulz Wing chair, c1940s An imposing and impressive wing chair from Swedish master designer Otto Schulz, produced by hiss own company Boet in Gothenburg Sweden in the 1940s....
Sheepskin, Elm
Otto Schulz chair, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish tufted chair designed by Otto Schulz, circa 1940s, Sweden. Original velvet upholstery, detailed with brass nails.
Velvet
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...
Wool, Wood
Otto Schulz armchair "Schulz" for BOET manufactured in Sweden by Jio MOBLER
By Otto Schulz
Located in Paris, IDF
OTTO SCHULZ, 1 pair of armchairs, designed 1936 for Boet, Gothenburg, JIO Möbler, legs in stained beech, newly re-upholstered in off white fabric, deep stapled buttons with a loose ...
Fabric, Beech
$9,473 / item
Otto Schulz Chair, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Velvet easy chair designed by Otto Schulz, produced by Boet, Sweden, 1940s.
Fabric
Otto Schulz Armchair Olive green velvet for Boët Sweden 1940
By Otto Schulz
Located in Paris, IDF
Otto Schulz (Germany, 1882-1970) Otto Schulz emblematic armchair made in Sweden around 1940 Green velvet fabric, deep-buttoned velvet upholstery secured with decorative nails, remova...
Wood
"Schulz" Easy Chair by Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler, Jönköping Sweden 1960
By Otto Schulz
Located in Paris, IDF
Armchair by Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler, Jönköping Sweden 1960 Good condition with off white velvet fabric. The “Schulz” is a model with a design that dates back to 1936 and is a st...
Fabric, Wood
“Schulz” Lounge Chair by Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler Jönköping, Sweden, 1950
By Otto Schulz
Located in Paris, IDF
“Schulz” Lounge Chair by Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler Jönköping, Sweden, circa 1950 Birch wood and green velvet fabric Upholstery. G...
Fabric, Velvet, Birch
Low Beech Armchairs with Leather Seats by Otto Schulz, Sweden Mid-20th Century
By Otto Schulz
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of armchairs by Swedish-German designer, Otto Schulz, is a beautiful example of his repertoire of cleverly constructed pieces. With a creative and masterfully crafted hardw...
Leather, Beech
Easy Chair by Otto Schulz, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Brussels, BE
Easy Chair by Otto Schulz, Sweden, 1940s
Fabric, Wood
On Hold|$26,000 / set
H 28.75 in W 33.08 in D 25.6 in
Otto Schulz Pair of ‘Schulz’ Easy Chairs in Light Sheepskin, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Jio
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of ‘Schulz’ easy chairs, designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Jio Möbler in Jönköping (Sweden), 1940s. Recently reupholstered in light sheepskin. Dimensions: Height: 73 cm / 28...
Sheepskin, Beech
$3,315
H 18.51 in W 23.63 in D 10.63 in
1930s Otto Schultz stool in leather, brown velvet, nailheads, oak. Boet, Sweden
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in København K, 84
This Otto Schultz stool is a masterpiece of Swedish design, encapsulating the refined aesthetic and exceptional craftsmanship that defined 1930s Scandinavian furniture. Crafted by th...
Leather, Velvet, Oak
$14,210
H 36.62 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Large Wing Back Lounge Chair Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Comfortable walnut wing back chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1954, produced by Carlo Ghan Denmark. Original black leather upholstery with a loose cushion and a comfortable cushion...
Leather, Walnut
$4,263Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
1940s, Set of Chairs by Sternells Virserum, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is a set of armchairs manufactured by Sternells in Virserum, Sweden, during the 1940s. The chairs feature their original luxurious velour upholstery in a deep red tone, beautifu...
Beech, Oak
On Hold|$14,000
H 28.75 in W 33.08 in D 25.6 in
Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler 'Schulz' Easy Chair in Light Sheepskin, 1940s
By Jio, Otto Schulz
Located in Prague, New Town
'Schulz' easy chair, designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Jio Möbler in Jönköping (Sweden), 1940s. Recently reupholstered in light sheepskin. Dimensions: Height: 73 cm / 28.74 in Wi...
Sheepskin, Beech
$28,420
H 28.35 in W 110.24 in D 31.5 in
Important Otto Schulz Curved Four-Seat Sofa for Boet, Sweden, Mid-1940s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in The Hague, NL
This important curved sofa was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by his company Boet in Gothenburg. The generously sized sofa can comfortably sit four people. The sofa has been ne...
Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Elm, Pine
$5,500
H 39.77 in W 25.6 in D 29.14 in
Alfred Christensen Danish Armchair in Beech and Light Sheepskin, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Prague, New Town
Danish armchair, model ’32’, designed by Alfred Christensen. Produced by Slagelse Møbelværk in Denmark, 1940s. Made from beech, recently reupholstered in light sheepskin. Second chai...
Sheepskin, Beech
Otto Schulz, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric and wood lounge chair or slipper chair designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet, Sweden, c. 1940s. Minor scuffing on legs and feet. Fabric shows wear. Tuft butt...
Fabric, Wood
$15,631Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 33.08 in D 25.6 in
Otto Schulz Pair of ‘Schulz’ reupholstered with pink Lelièvre velvet
By Otto Schulz, Jio
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
The ‘Schulz’ chair blends classic form with modern design and was especially popular in 1940s Sweden. It features a spacious seat and a curved, floating backrest supported by extende...
Velvet
Otto Schulz, Lounge Chair
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Otto Schulz lounge chair with original patinated leather. New upholstered cushion with bouclé Made by Boet, in the 1940s.
Leather
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.5 in W 25.5 in D 30 in
1940s Italianate Mahogany and Sage Linen Upholstery Wing Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired design with Italian flair, this fully restored sculptural wing chair has exposed and carved mahogany elements with saber back legs, flu...
Linen, Mahogany, Upholstery
Rare Easy Chair by Otto Schulz, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare easy chair model Schulz, designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Sweden during the 1940s, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and elegant detailing characteristic...
Velvet, Beech
Sold
H 28.35 in W 32.29 in D 25.99 in
Otto Schulz armchair "Schulz" for BOET manufactured in Sweden by Jio MOBLER
By Otto Schulz
Located in Paris, IDF
OTTO SCHULZ, 1 armchair designed 1936 for Boet, Gothenburg, JIO Möbler, legs in stained beech, newly re-upholstered in off white fabric, deep stapled buttons with a loose cushion. C...
Fabric, Beech
2 mid 20th century chairs by Otto Schulz for Boet
By Otto Schulz
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we have a single and armchair by otto schulz circa 1940. Made in birch which has been stained. Scrolled shaped arms with barley twist supports. Each standing on barley twist ...
Birch
Otto Schulz Easy Chairs Model Schulz Produced by Boet in Sweden
By Otto Schulz
Located in Göteborg, SE
Here, we present a true design classic, the Schulz armchair. Designed over 80 years ago by Otto Schulz, a Swedish interior architect, writer, and designer born in Germany. In 1920, ...
Fabric, Beech
Sold
H 30.71 in W 32.68 in D 33.08 in
1930s Lounge Chair in Sheepskin, Otto Schulz for Boet, Scandinavian Modern
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Odense, DK
Rare vintage lounge chair made in the 1930s at "BOET", Sweden. Designed by Swedish designer Otto Schultz. The frame is in beautifully patinated solid elm wood with the most amazing g...
Lambskin, Elm
Pair, Vintage Leather Club Chairs by Otto Schulz, Sweden circa 1920-40
By Otto Schulz
Located in Round Top, TX
Vintage pair of club or lounge chairs designed by Otto Schultz and produced by Boet of Goteburg, Sweden. The notable use of nail heads as decoration were one of Schultz's style statements. Seats are a vintage crushed...
Leather, Velvet, Wood
"Easy" Armchairs by Otto Schultz for Boet
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of vintage "EASY" armchairs, upholstered with sheep fur, by Otto Schultz for Boet Sweden, 1930s.
Fur, Wood
Sold
H 40.16 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
Otto Schulz Wingback Chair in Pierre Frey Fabric and Beech, Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By La Maison Pierre Frey, Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare armchair was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Goteborg, Sweden in the 1940s. The rounded, organic lines of the design create a striking silhoue...
Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Upholstery, Beech
Sold
H 28.35 in W 33.47 in D 25.6 in
"Schulz" Armchair by Otto Schulz, for Jio Möbler, Jönköping Sweden 1960
By Otto Schulz
Located in Paris, IDF
Armchair by Otto Schulz, made by Jio Möbler, Jönköping in Sweden around 1960. original fabric. Good condition The “Schulz” is a model with a ...
Fabric, Beech
Sold
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 24.41 in
Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather and Boucle Designed by Otto Schulz
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair in leather and boucle. Designed by Otto Schulz and made by Boet AB. Great condition.
Brass
Sold
H 37.8 in W 34.26 in D 36.62 in
Otto Schulz Wingback Chair in Red Velvet and Beech, Boet, Sweden, 1946
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare armchair was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Go¨teborg, Sweden, 1946. The rounded, organic lines of the design create a striking silhouette. I...
Fabric, Mohair, Velvet, Beech
Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather, Designed by Otto Schulz
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair in leather and fabric. Designed by Otto Schulz and made by Boet AB. Original condition.
Brass
Pair of Lounge Armchairs in Wood and Sheepskin by Otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz
Located in Berlin, BE
Pair of Lounge armchairs in wood and sheepskin by Otto Schulz Curved deep upholstered back and upholstered seat. ?Sheepskin clad.? ? Seat height about 44 cm.? Additional info...
Wood