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.
Scandinavian Modern Easy Chair in Beech by Otto Schulz, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare easy chair, designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Sweden, is a distinguished example of early Scandinavian modernism imbued with a sense of craftsmanship and quie...
Sheepskin, Beech, Leather
Set of 2 Easy Chairs in Beech and Velvet by Otto Schulz, 1936
By Otto Schulz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare pair of easy chairs, model Schulz, was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Sweden in 1936. The chairs exemplify Schulz’s refined craftsmanship and luxurious aes...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
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
Easy chair designed by Otto Shulz for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
This vintage armchair is a refined example of the work of Otto Schulz, whose distinctive approach played a formative role in early twentieth-century Swedish design. The form draws in...
Fabric, Ash
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
$4,989
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in
Scandinavian Modern Otto Schulz "Boet" Lounge Chair, Mid-20th Century Design
By Otto Schulz
Located in Kramfors, SE
Easy chair ”Boet” designed by Otto Schulz from the mid 20th century. The chair is a prime example of the Scandinavian 20th century design with elegant proportions and sleek finishes....
Hardwood
$3,287
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
Unavailable|$5,800
H 28.75 in W 34.5 in D 29 in
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
$2,627Sale Price|24% Off
H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 26.78 in
1920s Tan Leather Club Chair Attributed To Otto Schulz For Boet Sweden
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant 1920s Swedish club chair, attributed to Otto Schulz for Boet, Gothenburg. This refined piece showcases Schulz’s characteristic balance of comfort and craftsmanship, wrapped i...
Leather, Beech
$28,225
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 Otto Schulz, Boet
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
Otto Schultz, Settee, Elm, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white fabric and elm settee designed by Otto Schultz and produced by Boet, Sweden, c. 1940s. Seat height 16”.
Fabric, Elm
$7,530 / set
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Pair Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs, Bouclé & Beech, 1940s
Located in Rødding, DK
A rare and desirable pair of Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chairs from the 1940s — commanding examples of Scandinavian Modern design at its most generous and tactile, presented in entir...
Bouclé, Wood
$8,805
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 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
Otto Schulz Attribution, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in High Point, NC
A red fabric and wood lounge chair attributed to Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden, c. 1940s. Fabric distressed; reupholstery recommended. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dime...
Fabric, Wood
Otto Schulz Art Deco Leather Stool for Boet
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Kramfors, SE
Otto Schulz leather tabouret or stool for Boet in Gothenburg. Designed and produced during the 1930s with upholstery in dark leather and riveted details. Original and untouched, the ...
Leather
Otto Schulz, Lounge Chair
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Otto Schulz lounge chair with original patinated leather. New upholstered cushion with bouclé Made by Boet, in the 1940s.
Leather
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
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...
Wool, Wood
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H 31.89 in W 27.96 in D 28.75 in
Floating Easy Chair by Otto Schulz 'attr' in Sheepskin, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Utrecht, NL
This peculiar mid-century easy chair features multiple distinctive characteristics, from its floating back to the curvaceous armrests. This model is, without a doubt, one of Schulz’s...
Sheepskin, Wood
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H 28.35 in W 29.14 in D 25.99 in
Swedish Modern Pair of Lounge Chairs by Boet, Attributed to Otto Schulz, 1940s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Odense, DK
Swedish modern pair of rare lounge chairs by Boet, most likely designed by Otto Schulz, 1940s. Previous owners bought them in 1940s at Boet. The pair is in a really good vintage ...
Fabric, Beech
Swedish Modern Lounge Chair by Otto Shulz for Boet
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Karlstad, SE
Extremely rare first edition armchair by Otto Schulz for Boet, circa 1940. This sculptural lounge chair is upholstered in honey-white sheepsk...
Sheepskin, Wood
Red Velvet Easy Chair by Otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful Swedish tufted slipper chair designed by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden. Original red velvet upholstery in nice vintage condition. The chair is detailed with brass nails.
Brass
Sold
H 28.75 in W 31.89 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Newly Upholstered Otto Schulz Lounge Chairs by Boet, Sweden, 1930-1940s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Skanninge, SE
A wonderful pair of "schulz" easy chairs. Newly upholstered in black velvet. These are the original early chairs made by Boet in Gothenburg. The model with pillow are later and made ...
Fabric, Wood
Easy Chairs by Otto Schulz for Boet, 1940s, Sweden
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Hägersten, SE
Easy chairs designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Boet in Sweden, during the 1940s. Mahogany legs with new linen upholstery and leather buttons. Very good condition with light signs o...
Leather, Linen, Mahogany
20th Century Otto Schulz Original Swedish Leather Armchair
By Otto Schulz
Located in Wainscott, NY
20th century Otto Schultz Swedish Leather Armchair. Original Leather /Nail Heads which are in great vintage condition Seat cushion is newly reupholstered in matching leather
Leather
Pair of Swedish Chairs by Otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large pair of chairs in velvet by Swedish designer Otto Schulz. About 1950's. A lot of wear to the fabric. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Worldwide ...
Wood, Upholstery