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.
1930s Otto Schultz stool in leather, brown velvet, nailheads, oak. Boet, Sweden
By Otto Schulz, Boet
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
Large Art Deco Stool Green Leather & Suede, Otto Schultz for BOET, Sweden, 1930s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful stool in Swedish Grace & Art Deco style by the German-Swedish designer and publisher Otto Schulz. The stool from the 1930s is in original condition with patinated green lea...
Leather, Suede
Otto Schulz Art Deco Leather Stool for Boet
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Kramfors, SE
Otto Schulz leather tabouret or stool for Boet in Gothenburg. Designed and produced during the 1930s with upholstery in dark leather and riveted details. Original and untouched, the ...
Leather
Small 1930s Stool by Otto Schulz with Great Patina
By Otto Schulz
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian Modern footstool by Otto Schulz for Boet with scrolled design in original vintage condition. beech, brown leather and brass nails, Measures: Length 25.5", width 13.5", h...
Beech
Scandinavian Functionalist Wooden Stool, G. A. Berg, Sweden, 1930s
By G.A. Berg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Cool wooden stool by G. A. Berg, in a clean functionalist design with a rounded triangular seat and bentwood legs.
Beech
$3,042
H 28.35 in Dm 17.72 in
Heavy Danish Modern Swivel Stool in Patinated Leather & Oak, Fritz Hansen, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Big and sturdy Danish Modern swivel stool attributed to Fritz Hansen, Denmark in the 1930s. The stool is in very good original condition. The thick and soft natural leather is worn b...
Leather, Oak
$2,779Sale Price|20% 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 Boet, Otto Schulz
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
$4,490
H 19.69 in W 17.33 in D 13.78 in
Swedish Grace Stool in White Lacquered Birchwood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Charming Swedish Modern stool made in the 1920-30s. The stool is made of birchwood. It retains the original white greenish lacquer and an amazing cushions in beautiful green and whit...
Birch
$28,363
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 Otto Schulz, Boet
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
Italian Designer, Small Stool, Oak, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small oak stool designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s. Seat height: 9.25”
Oak
$6,500 / set
H 27.56 in W 26.78 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs in Patinated Leather and Fabric, Designed by Otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of lounge chairs in leather and fabric. Designed by Otto Schulz and made by Boet AB.
Brass
$21,627
H 27.37 in W 30.71 in D 27.96 in
Easy Chair Designed by Otto Shulz for Boet, Wool Upholstery, Swedish Design
By Otto Schulz, Boet
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
$4,845 / set
H 14.18 in W 20.08 in D 14.18 in
Swedish Art Deco Stools in Lacquered Birch and Sheepskin/Shearling Seat 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These rare Art Deco stools was made in Sweden during the 1930-40s. Wonderfully crafted legs with middle part being in brighter birch, the seat newly upholstered in sheepskin/shearli...
Sheepskin, Birch
$463Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.36 in Dm 15.36 in
Art Deco Walnut Veneer Upholstered Stool, Czechoslovakia 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant Art Deco stool produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. This refined vintage seating piece features a solid beech wood structure accented with rich walnut veneer and a ne...
Other
Art Deco Boat Stools, 1930s, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Art Deco Boat Stools, wood and brass, Italy, 1930s, set of 2 These rare Art Deco stools, dating from the 1930s, feature a striking combination of sculptural elegance and nautical fu...
Brass
Italian Designer, Stools, Wood, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood stools designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s. Wood cracking and vintage worn seats. Minor imperfections throughout (scratches and normal wear). One has a one-inc...
Wood
Otto Schulz for Boet, Leather Stool, Sweden, 1940s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Otto Schulz for Boet, Leather Stool, Sweden, 1940s Rare and characterful stool designed by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden, circa 1940s. This piece features a robust sculptural wooden f...
Leather, Velvet
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H 18.51 in W 23.63 in D 10.63 in
1930s Foot Stool With Patinated Brown Leather By Otto Schulz For Boet Göteborg
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Characterful stool produced by Boet from Sweden in the 1940s. This rare and refined bench has an elegantly shaped wooden base, richly finished with decorative metal nails, which give...
Leather, Velvet
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H 18.51 in W 23.63 in D 10.63 in
Original Otto Schultz stool with nailheads and fabric for Boet 1930s, Sweden.
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in København K, 84
This stunning piece is a testament to the elegant craftsmanship of Otto Schultz and the innovative design sensibilities of the 1930s. The patinated wooden structure of the stool exud...
Fabric, Velvet, Oak
1930's, Pair of Footstools by Otto Schultz
By Otto Schulz
Located in New York, NY
1930's Swedish modern foot stools by Otto Schulz for Boet. Designed with the typical soft and elegant curves of Otto Schulz these stools are a great example of the Swedish Modern era...
Faux Leather
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H 18.12 in W 23.63 in D 10.63 in
Stool with Decorative Nail Heads by Otto Schulz for Boet, Gothenburg, Sweden
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Goteborg, SE
Stool in Art Deco style by the German-Swedish designer and publisher Otto Schulz. The stool from the 1930´s is in original condition with a cover in leather and upholstery in velvet....
Leather, Velvet
Stool Small Otto Schultz Swedish Early 20th Century Leather Sweden
By Otto Schulz
Located in New York, NY
Stool small Otto Schultz Swedish leather Sweden. A stool smaller size made in Sweden during the early 20th century by furniture maker Otto Schultz. Upholstered in a dark brown leathe...
Otto Schultz Stool
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in New York, NY
Stool made by interior designer Otto Schultz. Otto Schultz - a Swedish interior designer born in Germany. Moved 1907 to Sweden and started his furnoture company "Boet" 1920, in Got...