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.
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
A Swedish Modern side table in walnut-stained birch by Otto Schulz, featuring a round top finely veneered in birch with a refined geometric pattern. The table has four elegantly tur...
Birch
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
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
Swedish Designer, Side Table, Birch, Burl, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and burl side table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.55"H x 30.875"W x 30.875"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Birch, Burl
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
$1,157Sale 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
TMF, Side Table, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch side table produced by TMF, Sweden, 1930s. Dimensions: 23.5” H x 33.625” Diameter
Birch
Pair of Severin Hansen Rosewood Side Tables 1950s
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
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
Swedish Modern Scalloped Coffee Table in Flame Birch, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Hammarö, SE
An elegant Swedish Modern coffee table crafted in beautifully figured flame birch, produced in Sweden during the 1940s. The distinctive scalloped top with its softly undulating edge ...
Elm
$2,614
H 19.69 in W 51.19 in D 27.17 in
Swedish Rustic Wooden Cabin Coffee Sofa Table in Solid Pine Produced, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare rustic Swedish wooden coffee sofa table in solid stained pine produced by anonymous designer in the style of Roland Wilhelmsson / Sven Larsson around 1930s. In good original con...
Pine
Mid-Century French Wooden Bar Cart Trolley, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
This French style serving cart is a stunning piece of furniture that will add a touch of elegance to any room. The cart is equipped with four wheels, making it easy to move and place...
Walnut
Swedish Designer, Side Table, Birch, Elm, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and elm side table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.75"H x 31.5"W x 31.5"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Birch, Elm
$3,484
H 13.78 in W 19.3 in D 51.19 in
Roland Wilhelmsson Table / Bench in Pine, Produced in Sweden, 1973
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Handcrafted massive pine coffee table / bench. Designed by Roland Wilhelmsson and executed by the hand of the artist in Ågesta 1973, Sweden. Hand-signed Roland Wilhelmsson, Ågesta.
Pine
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
Sold
H 21.26 in W 19.49 in D 14.18 in
Midcentury Modern Nesting table by Otto Schulz, Boet, Sweden, 1950s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
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 Otto Schulz, Boet
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
Midcentury Serving Trolley by Otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz, Boet
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 Otto Schulz, Boet
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
Sold
H 23.63 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Scandinavian Side Table in Patinated Leather by Otto Schulz, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
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