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Otto Schultz Sideboards

German, 1882-1970

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.

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Creator: Otto Schultz
Scandinavian Modern sideboard by Otto Schulz, Sweden, 1930s
Scandinavian Modern sideboard by Otto Schulz, Sweden, 1930s

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 ...

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Art Deco Sideboard by Otto Schulz for Boet, 1930s
Art Deco Sideboard by Otto Schulz for Boet, 1930s

Art Deco Sideboard by Otto Schulz for Boet, 1930s

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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...

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Sideboard in Glass and Lacquer by Otto Schulz, 1940s
Sideboard in Glass and Lacquer by Otto Schulz, 1940s

Sideboard in Glass and Lacquer by Otto Schulz, 1940s

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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...

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Glass, Lacquer, Mirror, Wood, Zebra Wood

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Otto Schultz sideboards for sale on 1stDibs.

Otto Schultz sideboards are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Otto Schultz sideboards, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sideboards by Otto Schultz were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in sweden during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sideboards by Alf Svensson, Bodafors, and Hugo Troeds. Prices for Otto Schultz sideboards can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $9,453 and can go as high as $10,812, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $10,132.