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 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
Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler 'Schulz' Easy Chair in Light Sheepskin, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Jio
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
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
Hermès Upholstered Schulz Lounge Chair by Otto Schultz for Boet, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
One of a kind Hermès upholstered lounge chair by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden. New upholstery with high quality fabric by Hermes Pari...
Fabric, Wood
1930´s Otto Schultz, Lounge Chairs + Ottoman by Boet AB, Sweden.
By Otto Schulz
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A rare set of Otto Schultz leather club chairs, swedish art deco style in an overall good condition. Leather varies in tone and patina throughout and with occasional minor scuffs, sc...
Leather
$14,500 / set
Pair of 1940s Otto Schulz Easy Chairs
By Otto Schulz
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of luxurious "Schulz" easy chairs by Otto Schultz for Jio Möbler, Sweden. Very early edition featuring large and curved back rests professionally re-upholstered in a grey velvet...
Velvet, Wood
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
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
$15,601Sale Price / set|20% Off
Otto Schulz Pair of ‘Schulz’ reupholstered with pink Lelièvre velvet
By Jio, Otto Schulz
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
“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
Easy Chair Model Schulz Designed by Otto Schulz Produced by Boet in Sweden
By Otto Schulz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model Schulz designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Boet in Sweden.
Velvet, Beech
$6,938
Otto Schulz Lounge Chair
By Otto Schulz
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
A ‘Schulz’ Lounge Chair first designed by Otto Schulz in the late 1930s for Jio Möbler Jönköping, Sweden. This example produced c.1950-1960.
Velvet, Beech
Mid-Century Otto Schultz Lounge Chairs in Bouclé, Sweden, ca 1950s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of 1950s easy chairs by Otto Schultz, Sweden. The elegant organic lines of the design create a striking silhouette. With its classic shape paired with modern design, t...
Bouclé
Otto Schulz Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs - a pair
By Otto Schulz
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
‘Schulz’ Lounge Chair designed by Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler Jönköping, Sweden. Originally designed in the mid-1930s by Otto Schulz (1882–1970), a key figure in Swedish interiors. 33...
Fabric, Wood
$8,273 / set
iconic set of 2 otto schultz lounge chairs
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
swedish lounge chairs by otto schulz. all original untouched condition . very early examples of it´s iconic design language.
Metal
Pair of Otto Schultz Newly Upholstered Velvet Chairs, circa 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in San Angelo, TX
What a beautiful and special pair of original Otto Schultz chairs that have been recently reupholstered featuring a loose cushion in a luxurious taupe colored velvet! These are literally ready to go in any designer space from traditional to modern. Please feel free to reach out to us regarding these beautiful chais among many items we currently have in stock. We are here and are happy to help in anyway possible. We ship containers throughout the year from Europe with unique and hand picked items and proud to offer these one of a kind pieces. Thank you again, Crystal Nichols...
Upholstery, Beech
$6,400
H 31 in W 27.5 in D 29 in
Danish Otto Schulz style Low Mid century Lounge Chair in Oak and Shearling 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Otto Schulz style lounge chair made by unknown Danish master carpenter sometime in the 1930s or 1940s. The style is similar to that of Schulz with the typical separat...
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of Curvaceous 1940s Slipper Chairs
By William Billy Haines
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Curvaceous Slipper Chairs, in the manner of William "Billy" Haines, American, circa 1940's. They are currently being refinished and r...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,304
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 Boet, Otto Schulz
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
Pair of 1930s Swedish Lounge Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1930s Swedish lounge chairs. Stained beech legs. Vintage velvet upholstery. Sculpted upholstery along the profile of the chairs. Nail...
Velvet, Beech
Pair Swedish Modern Easy Chairs, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Sheepskin
$1,791Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.89 in W 25.2 in D 28.35 in
1940s, Danish Slipper Chair Newly Upholstered in Botanical Fabric
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and elegant Danish slipper chair dating from the 1940s, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and organic design language characteristic of mid-century Scandinavian furnitur...
Linen, Beech
$7,400
H 37.5 in W 26 in D 42 in
JIO-Möbler, Siesta Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
By Jio
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and off-white fabric "Siesta" lounge chair produced by JIO-Möbler, Sweden, c. 1960s. Ottoman Dimensions- H: 15” W: 21” D: 18.5” Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.5"H x 26.0"W ...
Fabric, Oak
$16,546
H 38.59 in W 31.5 in D 33.08 in
Exceptional Organic Swedish Modern Easy Chair in Sheepskin and Beech, Late 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare lounge chair was designed and produced in Sweden in the late 1940s. The organic, curved lines of this easy chair give it a sculptural and striking appearance. Its we...
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
$28,366
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
Pair of 1940s French Slipper Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1940s, France. Featuring tapered birch legs and a gently scalloped backrest edge. Upholstered in the original satin striped fabric with some wear and tear. Priced & sold as...
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
$6,264
H 26.78 in W 30.71 in D 29.53 in
Gösta Jonsson Lounge Chair in Floral Fabric and Birch, Sweden, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare lounge chair was designed by Gösta Jonsson and produced in Jönköping, Sweden in the late 1940s. The beautifully curved backrest makes this a very comfortable and embracing ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Birch
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H 28.75 in W 31.89 in D 28.75 in
Otto Schulz, Lounge Chair in Green Velvet, Boet, Swedish Modern, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Odense, DK
An amazing lounge chair by the famous German born furniture designer Otto Schulz for Boet in Sweden. This chair is from the 50s and remains in a good vintage condition, with the orig...
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
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H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Swedish Tan / Brown Nailed Leather Lounge Chair By Otto Schulz For Boet 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This 1940s Swedish Tan/Brown Nailed Leather Lounge Chair by Otto Schulz for Boet is a remarkable piece of early Scandinavian design. The chair features rich tan/brown leather upholst...
Metal
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H 28.35 in W 30.71 in D 26.38 in
Pair of red velvet Lounge Chairs by Otto Schulz, Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of lounge chairs by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden, embodies his signature blend of elegance and functionality. Designed in the 1936, the chairs feature soft curves, tufted backs,...
Wood
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H 29.14 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
Midcentury Modern Lounge Chairs by Otto Schulz, Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of lounge chairs by Otto Schulz in a luxurious design. Made from mahogany with elegant ribbed backs and beautiful details. Upholstered with offwhite bouclé fabric.
Mahogany
Pair of luxurious lounge chairs by Otto Schulz, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful lounge chairs designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Sweden during the 1940s. Elegant design with a generous wing shaped back rest. Beautiful pink fabric.
Fabric, Wood
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H 28.75 in W 31.89 in D 24.02 in
Otto Schulz Lounge Chairs, Pair of Scandinavian Modern Original Schulz
By Otto Schulz, Jio
Located in Kramfors, SE
Pair of Schulz Lounge Chairs – Otto Schulz Easy Chairs. Otto Schulz was active during parts of the 20th century and these lounge chairs were designed in 1936 and manufactured by Ji...
Fabric, Wood
Easy chair by Otto Schulz for Boet
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Easy chair by Otto Schulz for Boet from the 1940s. Newly upholstered Schumacher Teddy Boucle fabric. Otto Schulz is now an iconic Swed...
Fabric, Wood
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H 27.56 in W 32.29 in D 25.2 in
Otto Schulz, A Pair of Lounge Chairs, Jio Möbler, Swedish Modern, 1950s
By Otto Schulz, Jio
Located in Odense, DK
An amazing pair of lounge chairs by the famous German born furniture designer Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler in Jönköping, Sweden. This pair is from the 50s and they both remain in a rea...
Fabric, Beech
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H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
Midcentury modern lounge chairs by Otto Schulz, BOET, Sweden, 1940s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Elegant lounge chairs designed by Otto Schulz and produced by BOET in the 1940s. In the style of Scandinavian Modern. Beech frame with a wing back. Upholstered in white fabric wi...
Wool, Beech
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H 29.5 in W 33 in D 28 in
Otto Schulz, Mid-Century Lounge Chairs, White Velvet, Beech, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Swedish Mid-Century Modern Otto Schultz Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Velvet Pair of 'Schulz' easy chairs by Otto Schulz having new Alabaster linen velvet upholstery and exposed ...
Velvet, Beech
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H 38.59 in W 34.65 in D 34.65 in
Midcentury Modern Lounge Chair by Otto Schulz, Boet, Sweden, 1950s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant lounge chair by Otto Schulz in an oversized, ample design. Original green upholstery made from wool fabric.
Wool, Wood
Otto Schulz, Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Otto Schulz pair of lounge chairs with original patinated leather. Made by Boet, in the 1940s.
Leather