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.
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
$15,000
H 28.75 in W 33.08 in D 25.6 in
Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler 'Schulz' Easy Chair in Light Sheepskin, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Jio
Located in Prague, New Town
'Schulz' easy chair, designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Jio Möbler in Jönköping (Sweden), 1940s. Recently reupholstered in light sheepskin. Dimensions: Height: 73 cm / 28.74 in Wi...
Sheepskin, Beech
$30,000 / set
H 28.75 in W 33.08 in D 25.6 in
Otto Schulz Pair of ‘Schulz’ Easy Chairs in Light Sheepskin, 1940s
By Jio, Otto Schulz
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of ‘Schulz’ easy chairs, designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Jio Möbler in Jönköping (Sweden), 1940s. Recently reupholstered in light sheepskin. Dimensions: Height: 73 cm / 28...
Sheepskin, Beech
$22,353
H 38.98 in W 36.23 in D 37.41 in
Otto Schulz Wingback Chair in Sheepskin and Birch, BOET, Sweden, 1946
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare armchair was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 1946. Its rounded, organic lines create a striking yet inviting silhouette...
Sheepskin, Birch
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
Frits Henningsen Style Danish 1940s Low Lounge Chair in Mahogany
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Classic 1930s-1940s solid mahogany and wool wingback chair in the style of Master Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen, Denmark. Very elegant design that fits superbly into any mo...
Wool, Mahogany
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.5 in W 25.5 in D 30 in
1940s Italianate Mahogany and Sage Linen Upholstery Wing Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired design with Italian flair, this fully restored sculptural wing chair has exposed and carved mahogany elements with saber back legs, flu...
Linen, Mahogany, Upholstery
Rare Easy Chair by Otto Schulz, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare easy chair model Schulz, designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Sweden during the 1940s, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and elegant detailing characteristic...
Velvet, Beech
$14,118
H 36.62 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Large Wing Back Lounge Chair Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Comfortable walnut wing back chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1954, produced by Carlo Ghan Denmark. Original black leather upholstery with a loose cushion and a comfortable cushion...
Leather, Walnut
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
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
$11,059
H 41.74 in W 33.86 in D 37.41 in
Otto Schulz Armchair in White Sheepskin and Beech, Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
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
Otto Schulz chair, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish tufted chair designed by Otto Schulz, circa 1940s, Sweden. Original velvet upholstery, detailed with brass nails.
Velvet
Pair of Easy Chairs Designed by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of easy chairs designed by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden, 1940s. Wool upholstery and lacquered wood. This Schulz model is one of the designer’s rarest and finest chairs. Both chairs are newly reupholstered in the most luxurious Boucle fabric by one of Sweden’s best reupholsters. Otto Schulz was one of the most prominent furniture designers of his time; he founded the Swedish company Boet and an eponymous magazine that became an extremely influential design publication during the 1930s and 40s. This chair is based on the “Sulla chair...
Wool, Wood
Pair of Antique Swedish Leather Armchairs
By Otto Schulz
Located in London, GB
Fabulous pair of antique Swedish leather armchairs in excellent original condition and dating from around the 1950s period. We believe they w...
Leather
Pair of Antique Swedish Leather Wingback Armchairs
By Otto Schulz
Located in London, GB
This pair of antique Swedish leather armchairs have a wonderful original look and color. The leather is in good condition, with no splits or tears and they are very comfortable. They...
Leather, Mahogany
Extremely Rare Otto Schulz Wingback Armchair for Boet, Sweden
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed in Sweden in the 1940s by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Goteborg, elegant organic design create a striking silhouette. Its generous proportions and the high back make ...
Upholstery, Elm
Sold
H 29.14 in W 28.35 in D 24.41 in
Armchair by Otto Schulz 1930s-1940s Upholstered in Bespoke Mohair
By Otto Schulz
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
The lounge chair designed by Otto Schulz in 1936 & manufactured from the 1940s. Newly upholstered in bespoke mohair velvet bespoke by Thurstan with deep button back details & antique brass ball...
Brass
Rare Otto Schulz Armchair for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
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 ...
Fabric, Jacquard, Wood