Otto Schultz Sofas
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-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Otto Schultz Sofas
Leather, Beech
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Elm, Pine
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Otto Schultz Sofas
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Sofas
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Otto Schultz Sofas
Leather, Beech
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Sofas
Brass
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Otto Schultz Sofas
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1970s Vintage Otto Schultz Sofas
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Otto Schultz Sofas
Leather, Wood
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Sofas
Sheepskin, Elm
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Sofas
Leather, Walnut
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Sofas
Velvet, Beech
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Otto Schultz Sofas
Leather, Beech
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Sofas
Brass
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Elm, Pine
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Otto Schultz Sofas
Fabric, Elm
1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Sofas
Leather
