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.
Swedish Grace Birchwood Cabinet by Otto Schulz for BOET, Gothenburg, 1930s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Odense, DK
A refined and exceptionally well-preserved example of Swedish Grace design, this cabinet by Otto Schulz for BOET embodies the sophisticated restraint and craftsmanship that defined S...
Birch
Cabinet in Birch and Lacquer by Otto Schulz, 1930s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare and exceptional cabinet was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Sweden during the 1930s. It stands as a distinguished example of Swedish Art Deco furniture...
Birch, Lacquer
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
Scandinavian Functionalist Cabinets, Otto Schulz, Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
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
$4,400Sale Price|50% Off
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 ...
Oak, Burl
Rare pine cabinet by Otto Dahlin, Sweden, 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Produced by Åby Möbelfabrik and retailed by Otto Dahlin in Stockholm during the 1940s. Made in solid pine with iron details. The gently curved top and legs are in the spirit of Swe...
Iron
Swedish Modern bar cabinet in Mahogany and root veneer, 1940s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Swedish Modern serving or bar cabinet in Mahogany and root veneer from the 1940s by unidentified designer. Legs in dark stained birch (or possibly Elm). A draw out serving shelf in g...
Birch, Elm, Mahogany
Swedish Scandinavian Art Deco Cabinet Attr. Otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful Swedish Art Deco cabinet attributed to the designer Otto Schulz. The cabinet is veneered with ebonized birch, flamed birch and maccasar wood. In the middle of the front the...
Nickel, Silver
$5,741
H 46.46 in W 32.68 in D 13.78 in
Bar cabinet - Swedish modern, 1940´s by Thysell´s furniture, Sweden
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Bar cabinet in mahogany from the Swedish modern period, app. 1940´s. Made by Thysell´s furniture in Anderslöv, Sweden. Mirror cut burl mahogany in the doors. Extremely high quality. ...
Mahogany
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
$6,595
H 53 in W 44.5 in D 17 in
Swedish Grace Hand-Carved Antique 1920s Art Deco Bar or Storage Cabinet
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and exceptional piece of Swedish Grace furniture, handmade in Sweden in the 1920s. Attributed to famed furniture designer Otto Schulz of Boet, this cabinet showcases the soph...
Hardwood, Birch, Elm, Mahogany
$9,875Sale Price|50% Off
H 48.04 in W 50.4 in D 18.12 in
Swedish Modern 1940s Cabinet with Antique Nordens Flora Decor
By Josef Frank
Located in Örebro, SE
A Swedish Modern 1940s cabinet in birch. It has been subsequently decorated with a botanical pattern featuring 80 illustrations from a Swedish antique botanical encyclopedia. The ca...
Birch, Paper, Plywood
$6,379
H 23.63 in W 25.6 in D 16.34 in
Art Deco Cabinet in Macassar and Birch by Gebroeders Reens Amsterdam, 1930s
By Gebroeders Reens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco cabinet. Design by Gebroeders Reens Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1930s. Original macassar ebony veneered base with two original birch...
Birch, Macassar
$5,500Sale Price|50% Off
H 56.11 in W 40.16 in D 17.33 in
High-Legged 1930s Swedish Grace Cabinet in Elm and Birch
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the 1930s Swedish Grace cabinet made from elm and birch in nearly excellent condition. It comes with a tall elegant leg structure with s...
Elm, Plywood
$57,996
H 64.57 in W 37.8 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Modern Unique Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Unique bar cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, in a strikingly decorative design with elegant details. Made from mahogany with floral motif inlays in birch and rosewood. Lighting inside. M...
Mahogany
$5,500Sale Price|50% Off
H 49.22 in W 53.15 in D 18.51 in
1920s - 1930s Swedish Grace Masur Birch Inlay Cabinet Attributed Carl Bergsten
By Carl Bergsten
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the 1920s - 1930s Swedish Grace inlay cabinet attributed Carl Bergsten. It comes with a top veneered in dark stained birch decorated with a well-marked molding in both straig...
Birch, Elm, Plywood
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
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
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 Boet, Otto Schulz
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 and Velvet Cabinet by Otto Schulz
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Spectacular cabinet by Otto Schulz, made from stained birch and dressed in a caramel nuance of velvet. Decorated with black metal nails in a geometric pattern. Lion's paw feet. Ot...
Metal
Standing Cabinet by Otto Schulz for BOET
By Otto Schulz
Located in New York, NY
Stunning cabinet by Otto Schulz for BOET. Exterior of oak covered in art leather with decorative design in brass heads. Two doors open to an inter...
Wood
Vintage Leather Cabinet by Otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite cabinet in original leather by Otto Schulz for BOET, Sweden. Hand carved oak base and unique brass hardware. Beautiful patina to leather.
Brass