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.
Pair of elm and mosaic side table by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden, 1950s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Timeless and refined side table designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Sweden during the 1950s. ' Featuring a slender elm wood frame and a striking top in white mosaic tile...
Stoneware, Elm
Rare Swedish Modern Coffee Table by Otto Schulz for Boet, 1930s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
An iconic and rare coffee table by Otto Schulz (Germany/Sweden, 1882–1970), created for his own company Boet in Gothenburg, Sweden, during the 1930s. The table features a bold, roun...
Steel
Mid Century Serving Cart by Otto Schulz, Boet, Sweden, 1950s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely serving cart or side table by Otto Schulz. Made from mahogany with sleek lines. Table top and shelf with terracotta colored mosaic tiles.
Ceramic, Elm
Round 1930s Swedish Modern Stained Birch Table by Otto Schulz for Boet
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish Modern side table in walnut stained birch by Otto Schulz. It comes with a round tabletop, beautifully veneered in birch, displaying a refined geometric pattern. ...
Birch
Otto Schulz Coffee Table Produced by Boet in Sweden
By Otto Schulz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Boet in Sweden.
Brass
Italian Design Mid-Century Bar Cart, 1950s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare 1950s Italian desgin serving bar cart. Made of beech wood equipped with two glass shelves and brass wheels for convenient movement. Perfect for serving drinks to your guests. Vi...
Glass, Beech
Pair of Severin Hansen Rosewood Side Tables 1950s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen Jnr - Side Tables c1950s A pair of side tables or nightstands with a single, slim drawer. These tables were designed as part of Severin Hansen Jnr's first set of furn...
Rosewood
Italian Designer, Serving Cart, Teak, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and black-lacquered metal serving cart or bar cart designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. One wheel has flat spot (makes rolling a bit bumpy). Surfaces have minor scratch...
Metal
Swedish Designer, Side Table, Elm, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and elm veneer side table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Dimensions: 23.5” H x 31.5” Diameter
Birch, Elm
$1,178Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 36.62 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Wooden Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Catania, CT
Sophisticated Italian bar cart designed by Cesare Lacca, crafted in the 1950s. The structure is made of beautifully shaped wood, showcasing Lacca’s signature organic lines and elegan...
Glass, Wood
Swedish Designer, Bar Cart, Brass, Oak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, oak and rubber bar cart or serving cart designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Oxidation present to metal Minor water spots present to wood Wear consistent with age a...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Side Table, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch side table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.75"H x 27.5"W x 27.5"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Birch
1930s Art Deco Coffee Table , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Shows signs of use Good original condition Made in Czechoslovakia 1930 After cleaning, a special organic oil in brown was applied to the wood
Wood
Swedish Designer, Side Table, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained birch side table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.625"H x 31.75"W x 17.875"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Birch
Swedish Modern coffee table / side table, 1940s
By Carl-Erik Johansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exquisite Swedish coffee table from the 1940s is a true masterpiece of mid-century design, combining elegance with innovative craftsmanship. The table features a raw glass top, ...
Metal
Rectangular Coffee Table in Art Deco by Halabala, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of wood Designer Halabala Original condition.
Wood
$3,800
H 24.81 in W 43.31 in D 27.56 in
Danish Mid-20th Century, Coffee Table / Side Table in Oak, Otto Færge, 1940s
By Otto Færge 1
Located in Odense, DK
A wonderful wooden oak table crafted by a Danish cabinetmaker in the mid-20th Century, ca 1940s. Made in the style of Otto Færge. The table features an oval solid-wood top with a be...
Oak
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H 21.26 in W 19.49 in D 14.18 in
Midcentury Modern Nesting table by Otto Schulz, Boet, Sweden, 1950s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely nesting table by Otto Schulz, with three tables made from elm. Table tops with white mosaic tiles, very nice color and material combination.
Ceramic, Elm
Round Cocktail Table in Oak and Leather by Otto Schulz
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare find cocktail table by Otto Schulz. Made for Boet in Stockholm in the 1940's. A table that is very rarely seen in the market or anywhere else. Made from oak and with leather on ...
Leather, Oak
Small Side Table in Elmwood and "Bosaik" by Otto Schulz, Boet
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Goteborg, SE
This small table in elmwood and terracotta mosaic (Called "Bosaik" in the advertisement for this furniture). Designed by Otto Schulz, who had his own...
Elm, Terracotta
Midcentury Serving Trolley by Otto Schulz
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful bar trolley by Otto Schulz made from white-washed oak that brings out the wood grain in a great way. Shelves decorated with ceramic tiles in subdued greens and black. Wheel...
Brass
1940s Serving Trolley by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden, 1950s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Hägersten, SE
Serving trolley designed by Otto Schulz. Made by his company Boet in Gothenburg, Sweden, during the 1950s. Frame made of solid walnut with Schulz's signature mosaic, named by himself...
Brass
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H 23.63 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Scandinavian Side Table in Patinated Leather by Otto Schulz, 1940s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Lejre, DK
Side table with patinated leather top and brass nails. Designed by Otto Schulz and made by Boet Sweden. Great original condition.
Brass
Sold
H 20.87 in W 32.29 in D 15.75 in
Otto Schulz Trolley in Oak, Glass and Woven Cane Produced by Boet in Sweden
By Otto Schulz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare trolley designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Boet in Sweden.
Cane, Glass, Oak
Coffee table by Otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz
Located in New York, NY
Vintage patinated leather top table with brass suds and insert.Base made from darkened birch. Striking design ca. 1940 by Architect designer Otto Schulz, Sweden.
Brass
Otto Schulz, Boet, neoclassical Swedish 1920's table flame birch
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Art Deco table with beautiful flame birch veneer with carved feet and stretchers. Made by and signed "Boet" designed by Otto Schulz, Gothenburg. Dimensions H: 26” , Diameter:...
Beautiful Swedish art deco table by Otto Schulz for Boet 1936
By Otto Schulz
Located in New York, NY
Rare Swedish modernist table designed by Otto Schulz for Boet, Gothenburg. Great graphic design created with macassar ebony and elm veneers, a classic Swedish art deco design. Table ...
Macassar, Ebony