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.
"Schulz" Easy Chair by Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler, Jönköping Sweden 1960
By Otto Schulz
Located in Paris, IDF
Armchair by Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler, Jönköping Sweden 1960 Good condition with off white velvet fabric. The “Schulz” is a model with a design that dates back to 1936 and is a st...
Fabric, Wood
$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
$5,542Sale Price|35% Off
H 28.15 in W 31.11 in D 28.35 in
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
Pair of armchairs by Otto Schulz for Boet, 1940s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Brescia, IT
Upholstered armchairs with a wooden frame, velvet upholstery, and capitonné stitching on the backrest. Drawing by Otto Schulz for Boet, 1940s. A pair of armchairs designed by Otto S...
Velvet, Wood
Pair Swedish Modern Easy Chairs, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Sheepskin
$24,900 / set
H 28.5 in W 31 in D 21.5 in
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
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
JIO-Möbler, Lounge Chair, Oak, Leather, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A black leather and oak lounge chair, Model Siesta, produced by JIO-möbler, Sweden, c. 1960s. Dramatic patina on leather. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inch...
Leather, Wood
$15,667 / set
H 34.65 in W 70.87 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Vintage Swedish Otto Schultz Lounge Chairs c1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in London, England
Otto Schultz - Pair of Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, c1940s A beautifully proportioned pair of lounge chairs produced in Sweden and attributed to designer Otto Schultz for Boet. This pai...
Sheepskin, Oak
$8,527
H 28.35 in W 32.68 in D 27.17 in
Otto Schulz Lounge Chair in Green Pierre Frey Tweed and Beech, Sweden, 1940s
By Jio, Otto Schulz, La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare lounge/easy chair was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Jio Möbler in Jönköping, Sweden in the late 1940s. The design is distinguished by its curved, enveloping bac...
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Beech
$17,000 / set
H 29.5 in W 26 in D 29.5 in
Pair of White Troika Slipper Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Airborne, France 1960
By Pierre Guariche
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Troika slipper chairs by Pierre Guariche. This model is the lesser-seen variant without arms on enameled flat steel l...
Cut Steel
Otto Schulz Chesterfield sofa for Jio Möbler - Sweden, 1950s
By Otto Schulz
Located in London, GB
The Chesterfield-style three-seater sofa by Otto Schulz features deep button tufting on the back and armrests, which are streamlined and gently curving in accordance to the aesthetic...
Hemp
Pair Swedish Modern Easy Chairs, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Sheepskin
$2,154
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
$10,687
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
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
Chair by Otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz
Located in Long Island City, NY
The chair designed by Otto Schulz, produced by Jilo Mobler, Sweden. W-33'; H-30" D-30". Condition: Excellent vintage. The matching chair available see item LU9378920549.
Birch
Sold
H 29.53 in W 31.89 in D 30.71 in
Otto Schulz, Rare Modernist Slipper Chair, Fabric, Elm, for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in High Point, NC
An organic lounge chair /slipper chair by Otto Schulz, manufactured by Boet, Göteborg, Sweden 1940s. Reupholstered in brand new high-end fabric sourced in Sweden. Other designer...
Sheepskin, Beech
Sold
H 28.35 in W 30.71 in D 28.35 in
Otto Schulz, Pair of Modernist Slipper Chairs, Sheepskin, Beech, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of organic lounge chairs / slipper chairs by Otto Schulz, manufactured by Boet, Sweden. Other designers working in the organic style include Flemming Lassen, Philip Arcta...
Sheepskin, Beech
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
Pair of Swedish Chairs by Otto Schulz / Schultz
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large pair of chairs by Swedish designer Otto Schulz. Some wear to the fabric, the foam in one of the back cushion is a bit dry. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any q...
Upholstery, Wood
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
Pair of slipper chairs by otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz
Located in New York, NY
Pair of newly upholstered slipper chairs by Otto Schulz for BOET, Sweden ca. 1950's. 26"W x 26"d x 26.5"H at back Seat: 16"H
Upholstery, Wood