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 Sideboard, Circa 1930-40
By 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...
Birch
$2,212Sale 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
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
$6,850
H 35.83 in W 73.63 in D 23.23 in
French Solid Walnut Credenza / Sideboard, Early Brutalist, 1930s, Architectural
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
A rare early French Brutalist credenza in solid walnut, dating to the 1930s, distinguished by its architectural form, handcrafted construction, and richly developed patina. A rare F...
Iron
Minimalist Painted French Sideboard, circa 20th Century
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a beautiful imported Swedish 3 door, 3 drawer sideboard that is dry scraped and painted to a beautiful neutral tone with whites/creams. This is a fantastic minimalist piece t...
Wood, Paint
circa 1820 Grande Spanish Sideboard
Located in San Angelo, TX
A stunning circa 1820 Spanish painted sideboard. Featuring 4 drawers with dove tail and 4 doors that enclose 2 shelves throughout the width of the sideboard. This beauty showcases a ...
Wood, Paint
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
$87,000
H 47.25 in W 38.98 in D 13.78 in
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
$1,880
H 28.5 in W 69 in D 18 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Sideboard Credenza by Sannemannn Moble. Circa 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Credenza Sideboard by Sannemannn Mobler, Denmark. Circa 1980s Features a quintessential Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design, with clean lines and a b...
Teak
$3,707
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
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
20th Century, Vittorio Valabrega Wooden Sideboard 1930s
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Turin, Turin
Vittorio Valabrega (1861-1952) was an Italian artist and designer. The Valabrega Brothers company was opened in Turin in 1884. It became known for the production fine-quality liberty...
Crystal, Brass
$3,157Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.34 in W 48.23 in D 15.75 in
Art Deco Credenza Sideboard French Black & Golden Refinished Buffet, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Deco credenza sideboard French dresser buffet, made circa 1930 Brown black & white venused marble in good condition. This art deco buffet has been ful...
Marble, Copper
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