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Otto Schultz Side Chairs

German, 1882-1970

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.

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Creator: Otto Schultz
20th Century Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Beechwood Side Chair by Otto Schulz
20th Century Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Beechwood Side Chair by Otto Schulz

20th Century Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Beechwood Side Chair by Otto Schulz

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A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish side chair made of hand crafted polished Beechwood, designed by Otto Schulz for Boet in good condition. The button-tufted seat backrest o...

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Otto Schultz side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Otto Schultz side chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original side chairs by Otto Schultz were created in the mid-century modern style in sweden during the early 20th century. Prices for Otto Schultz side chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $9,400 and can go as high as $9,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,400.