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 for Boet Rare Cabinet in Sage Velvet, Birch, and Brass Nails
By Otto Schulz
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Otto Schulz for Boet, cabinet, velvet, brass, stained birch, Belgian blue limestone, Sweden, 1920s/1930s Otto Schulz (1882–1970), founder of the Gothenburg-based interior design com...
Limestone, Brass
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
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 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
$7,094
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 beau...
Oak, Burl
Rare Cabinet in Rosewood, Mahogany and Brass, 1930's
By C.B.Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Cabinet in Rosewood, Mahogany and Brass, 1930's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood, mahogany and brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by cabinetmaker C.B. Ha...
Rosewood
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
$9,378
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 Svensk Fur, Goran Malmvall
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
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
$3,727
H 25.6 in W 53.15 in D 17.72 in
1920s Swedish Art Deco sideboard in the style of Otto Schulz and BOET
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Hägersten, SE
Art Deco sideboard designed and made in Sweden during the 1920s. A nice balance between materials typical for the time and style in Sweden during the time. Light polished birch combi...
Birch, Zebra Wood
Scandinavian Modern sideboard by Otto Schulz, Sweden, 1930s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
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
$60,121
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
$18,334
H 45.28 in W 33.86 in D 15.56 in
Swedish Grace Fall-front Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1925
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stunning fall-front desk by Axel Einar Hjorth, made from mahogany with sculpted, darker wood details. Generously decorated with inlays, beautifully executed. Multiple small drawers a...
Mahogany
Swedish Designer, Cabinet, Birch, Burl, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch, burl wood, wood inlay and brass cabinet designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Minor chipped veneer on bottom edge of top left door. Wear consistent with age and use. ...
Brass
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
1940's Swedish Cabinet
By Erik Mattsson 1
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Swedish Cabinet. Decorative inlay. 2 doors conceal adjustable shelves and 2 drawers. 2 lower drawers with scalloped fronts. Key included.
Beech
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 Axel Einar Hjorth, Pietro Chiesa, 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