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 Scandinavian Modern Footstool Mohair Upholstery Nickel Nail Heads
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern footstool by Otto Schulz for Boet with scrolled design. Newly upholstered with gray mohair upholstery and detailed with nickel nail heads. Measures: Length 25.5",...
Nickel
$3,971 / set
H 17.33 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Scandinavian Modern Triangular Stools in Blue Floral Tapestry, 1950s
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Odense, DK
Pair of triangular stools made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. The stools are made of an elegant curved wooden frame, that has been reupholster...
Tapestry, Oak
19th Century Biedermeier Footstool
Located in Darmstadt, DE
We present an authentic small Biedermeier footstool from around 1830. The piece features a solid walnut top resting on oak legs, displaying the w...
Oak, Walnut
Footstool Schumacher Flamestitch Upholstery
By Missoni
Located in New York, NY
A footstool with rich brown bun feet, upholstered in (possibly) a Schumacher flame-stitch fabric, with brass nail-head design around, circa mid-20th century. Great as a footstool or low bench seat...
Brass
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
1950's Midcentury Small Tabouret or Footstool, Europe
Located in Praha, CZ
all in original condition sign of use Only 17x17x17 cm
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
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
LUSO Footstool
Located in Frazão, Porto
LUSO stool is a very delicate and well-balanced piece, upholstered in fabric with a contrasting piping detail and base in antique brass color. Perfectly matches with the Luso sofa, ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Lacquer
Seagrass Footstool - Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Seagrass Footstool - Pair stool measures - 11.5 x 10.5 x 10.5 smaller stool measures -7 x 9.5 x 8
Wood
Scandinavian Footstool 1960-1970
Located in Herentals, BE
The wooden footstool has a new upholstery of a high-quality yellow woven fabric.
Fabric, Wood
1930's, Pair of Footstools by Otto Schultz
By Otto Schulz
Located in New York, NY
1930's Swedish modern foot stools by Otto Schulz for Boet. Designed with the typical soft and elegant curves of Otto Schulz these stools are a great example of the Swedish Modern era...
Faux Leather
Scandinavian Minimalistic Four-Legged Pine Stools, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scandinavian; Minimalistic; pine; wood; four-legged; stools; 1950s; Craftsmanship; Woodworking; Charlotte Perriand; Scandinavian Modern; Scandinavian minimalistic four-legged pin...
Pine
Vintage Chocolate Brown Leather Footstool, '1/2'
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to present this vintage chocolate brown leather footstool. We have deep cleaned the footstool throughout, hand waxed...
Leather
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H 22.45 in W 13 in D 14.18 in
1920s Bottle Green Sewing Box / Foot Stool By Otto Schulz for Boet Sweden
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A beautiful foot stool designed by Otto Schulz for Boet Göteborg in Sweden. This foot stool is upholstered with bottle green faux leather and studs. It has a storage compartment so ...
Faux Leather
Leather Stool Otto Schulz, Swedish, 1930s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in London, GB
A 1930s leather stool designed by Otto Schultz for Boet, Gothenburg. The stool is both small enough to be used as a footstool, and large enough to be used as a small seat. Whilst ...
Leather, Wood
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H 18.12 in W 23.63 in D 10.63 in
Stool with Decorative Nail Heads by Otto Schulz for Boet, Gothenburg, Sweden
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Goteborg, SE
Stool in Art Deco style by the German-Swedish designer and publisher Otto Schulz. The stool from the 1930´s is in original condition with a cover in leather and upholstery in velvet....
Leather, Velvet
Swedish Art Deco upholstered footstool by Otto Schulz for Boet.
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Art Deco footstool designed by Otto Schulz for Boet, Gothenburg. Reupholstered in pewter colored velvet with tacks. Height: 15.25", Length: 20.5", Depth: 11" German born O...
Wood, Upholstery
Stool Small Otto Schultz Swedish Early 20th Century Leather Sweden
By Otto Schulz
Located in New York, NY
Stool small Otto Schultz Swedish leather Sweden. A stool smaller size made in Sweden during the early 20th century by furniture maker Otto Schultz. Upholstered in a dark brown leathe...
Sold
H 19 in W 25.5 in D 13.5 in
Swedish Art Deco Footstool by Otto Schulz with Red Velvet, Brass Nailheads
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in New York, NY
Swedish art deco footstool by Otto Schulz for Boet with scrolled design. Newly upholstered with red velvet upholstery and detailed with brass nailheads. Length: 25.5" x Width: 13.5" ...
Brass