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.
Mid-Century Modern Beechwood Side Chair by Otto Schulz, Sweden
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet, Upholstery
$2,608Sale 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 Otto Schulz, Boet
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
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
$28,028
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
$4,963
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
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Pair Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern upholstered side chairs. The chairs have sculptural walnut frames. Also have tufted loose cushions. Chairs are...
Upholstery, Walnut
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
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 for Boet, Sweden, 1930
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Hammarö, SE
An elegant and architecturally refined pair of Swedish Modern lounge chairs attributed to Otto Schulz, one of the most influential figures of early Scandinavian design and founder of...
Textile, Elm
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
$10,977
H 41.74 in W 33.86 in D 37.41 in
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
Mid-Century Modern Beechwood Chiavari Chair 1940s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage extra high back vintage side chair Chiavari from beechwood with partly gilded rests at the surface. The beautiful chair shows a hand - caned seat. good vi...
Beech
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