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 Cabinet Produced by Boet in Sweden
By Otto Schulz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare cabinet designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Boet in Sweden.
Brass
Swedish Modern Bureau by Otto Schulz for Boet, 1940s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Karlstad, SE
Very rare bureau by Otto Schulz for Boet, circa 1940. This bureau is covered in cream white vinyl attached with pearl nails, significant for the designer. The skewed front is made o...
Wood
Scandinavian Modern sideboard by Otto Schulz, Sweden, 1930s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant functionalist sideboard by Otto Schulz, with bold lines and contrasting birch and darker colored wood. Large round drawer handles with decorative ...
Birch
Scandinavian Functionalist Cabinets, Otto Schulz, Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of beautiful cabinets by Otto Schulz, in a neat size. Made from mahogany with sculpted legs in stained wood. Decorative brass handles in a generous size, keys with the “Boet” lo...
Mahogany
Otto Schulz Sideboard and Mirror, Circa 1930-40
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish credenza and mirror by Otto Schulz (1882-1970), Produced by BOET, Stained birch and birch of rectangular form with three narrow drawers above three deep drawers, the deep d...
Wood
Art Deco Sideboard by Otto Schulz for Boet, 1930s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Karlstad, SE
This sideboard by Otto Schulz for Boet is a magnificent piece of furniture that dates back to the 1930s. This stunning sideboard is made of high-quality birch wood, with intricate in...
Birch
Sideboard in Glass and Lacquer by Otto Schulz, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare sideboard or bar cabinet, attributed to Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Sweden during the 1940s, is a striking example of Scandinavian modernism marked by refined craft...
Glass, Lacquer, Mirror, Wood, Zebra Wood
$6,986
H 50.4 in W 31.89 in D 17.72 in
Swedish Modern 1940s Cabinet from Walfrid Svensson & Co in Karlstad
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish Modern 1940s cabinet from the furniture factory AB Walfrid Svensson & Co in Karlstad. It comes with stained oak burl veneered double doors, decorated with a bea...
Oak, Burl
Midcentury Modern Cabinet by Eugen Höglund, Sweden, 1940s
By Eugen Höglund
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant cabinet by Eugen Höglund, with elaborate decor on the doors and rounded sculpted legs. Made from mahogany with relief decor in a lighter nuance. The decor depicts animals, a ...
Mahogany
$2,190Sale Price|33% Off
H 66.93 in W 75.6 in D 24.81 in
Art Deco Sideboard by Meroni & Fossati, 1930s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Art Deco sideboard by Meroni & Fossati, walnut and walnut briar, Body with a wave-shaped veneered with selection briar veneer and supported by grooved pilasters that end in black lac...
Walnut
$3,552 / set
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Matching Swedish 1940s Chest and Cabinet in the Style of Otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz
Located in Hägersten, SE
Matching chest of drawers and small cabinet in the style of Swedish designer Otto Schulz. Done in Sweden during the 1940s. Both cabinets with teak on back and the front doors/drawers...
Brass
Swedish Modern Inlaid Cabinet in Mahogany
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1940s Materials: Mahogany Measurements: 30? wide x 15.75? deep x 22? tall Condition: In excellent original conditi...
Mahogany
1920s Italian Art Deco Mirrored Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
Grand Italian Art Deco sideboard or buffet, circa 1925. A rectangular framed mirror over a black glass top, two doors flanking a central drawer over a sliding glass display area, all...
Glass, Wood
Cabinet, Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Cabinet in the Swedish Grace style by an unknown designer, produced by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s. The cabinet features gently curved doors veneered in teak with a band of burl ...
Beech, Teak, Burl
Art Deco Oak Sideboard G Plan, 1930s
By G-Plan
Located in South Shields, GB
This high-quality oak Art Deco sideboard, circa 1930s. Made by E Gomme ( G Plan) Featuring a cupboard to the front with shelves and drawers. There's a further cupboard to each side...
Oak
$9,236
H 43.31 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Cabinet in Stained Pinewood by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, 1940s
By Goran Malmvall, Svensk Fur
Located in Odense, DK
Rare cabinet in dark stained pinewood by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur. Pair of doors with relief decor. 4 shelves with dovetail joints. Original key included. Göran Malmvall (1917-...
Pine
1930s French Art Deco Oak Sideboard
By Christian Krass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1930s, France. In the style of French designer Christian Krass. With its bold geometric patterns, hand-carved adornments, and exquisite silver detailing, it is a stunning representat...
Oak
$2,292Sale Price|42% Off
H 30.71 in W 49.61 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco Credenza Sideboard French Sue et Mare Buffet, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Deco credenza sideboard French manner of Sue et Mare dresser buffet, circa 1930 Stunning marquetry panels with carved walnut Floral motifs and mixed woods typical of Sue et Mare ...
Marble
$11,605
H 39.38 in W 78.75 in D 22.45 in
Horizontal and vertical curved French 1930s Art Deco Sideboard in Black Lacquer
Located in Ulm, DE
Sideboard with curved sides in typical shape. The front is also curved both horizontally and vertically Furniture in Black Lacquer, high g...
Wood
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H 17.72 in W 66.93 in D 15.75 in
Otto Schulz for BOET, Rare Art Deco Chest/Bench made in 1944, Swedish Modern
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Odense, DK
A rare refined chest/bench designed by Otto Schulz for BOET, Gothenburg, in 1944. The piece is covered in antique patinated faux leather, adorned with "Bopoint" decorative pearl nail...
Faux Leather, Birch
Rare 1930’s birch cabinet of grand proportions Otto Schulz for Boet
By Otto Schulz
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare 1930's birch cabinet of grand proportions Otto Schulz for boet. We are pleased to offer this piece designed by German designer otto schulz for swedish company boet. This piece...
Birch, Oak
Modernist faux leather cabinet by Otto Schulz, Sweden, 1950s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Amazing cabinet by Otto Schulz, in a bold design with oxblood colored faux leather front and sides. Decor of brass nails in a graphic pattern. White washed oak legs.
Faux Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century Art Deco Otto Schulz Boet Secretary
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Kramfors, SE
Otto Schulz Art Deco secretary for Boet, Gothenburg. The secretary is a modern classic from the 1930s and plays well into the classical elements of the Art Deco era. The sharp geomet...
Birch
Rare Large Otto Schulz Cabinet, Made by Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Pietro Chiesa, Axel Einar Hjorth, Otto Schulz
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare, substantial Otto Schulz Cabinet, made by Boet, Sweden 1930s / 40s. Constructed from elm wood with the front and sides upholstered in cream ...
Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 17.52 in
1940s Swedish Modern Chest of Drawers by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Chest of drawers by Otto Schulz for Boet. Amazing Swedish Modern chest of drawers, made from mahogany. Oversized round drawer handles with inlayed...
Mahogany
Chest of Drawers by Otto Schulz
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Adorable chest of drawers by Otto Schulz, made from wood with green vinyl top and sides. Front framed by decorative nails, wooden tassels for drawer handles. Neat size.
Faux Leather, Wood
Rare 1930s Birch Cabinet of Grand Proportions Otto Schulz for Boet
By Otto Schulz
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare 1930s birch cabinet of grand proportions Otto Schulz for Boet. We are pleased to offer this piece designed by German designer Otto Schulz for Swedish company Boet. This piece...
Birch
Leather and Brass Nail Dining Room Cabinet by Otto Schultz
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Stamford, CT
A distinctive Swedish 'Grace' leather wrapped oak cabinet designed by Otto Schultz made by Boet, Gothenburg, Sweden, 1940 interior fitted with six drawers also fitted for silverware....
Leather, Oak
Otto Schulz Cabinet Produced by Boet in Sweden
By Otto Schulz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare cabinet designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Boet in Sweden.
Brass
Birch Chest of Drawers by Otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Chest of drawers by Otto Schulz, in a distinct, clean design with large round brass handles. Dynamic wood veneer and a base with a darker shade of wood and black contrasting lines.
Brass
Mahogany Chest of Drawers by Otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stunning chest of drawers by Otto Schulz, made with lively mahogany veneer and beautifully sculpted legs. Large, round handles in a contrasting light wood with inlays of a stylized b...
Birch, Mahogany