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.
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
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
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
$2,611
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
$3,481
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 designer coffee table by Bodafors, 1960s
By Bodafors
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Swedish modern coffee table by unknown designer, produced by Bodafors during the 1950s.
Wood
Rare Coffee Table by Kåpe Möbler, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Distinctive Swedish coffee table executed in elm with a metal-clad base. The design is defined by its round form and architectural base, where flat, vertical elements create a sculpt...
Steel
$444Sale Price|41% Off
H 24.41 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Rare Spider Coffee Table by Jindrich Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Zohor, SK
The unique style of this table is recognized all-over the world. Designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody in Czechoslovakia in 1930s. The table design is appreciated for decades. ...
Oak, Walnut
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
Fine French 1930s Coffee Table by Jean Pascaud
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Pascaud (1903-1996) - A fine French Art Deco walnut coffee table.
Wood
Sculptural Coffee Table Produced by Tri-Mark, 1970s
By Tri-Mark
Located in Echt, NL
Sculptural coffee table by Tri-Mark Designs. Heavy chrome steel base polished to a mirror finish. Thick glass top The base can be inverted to create a different look. From now...
Chrome
Rare Margaret T. Nordman Finnish Art Deco Coffee Table, 1930s
By Margaret Travers Nordman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare 1930s Finnish coffee table designed by Margaret T. Nordman and produced by Keravan Puusepäntehdas for Oy Stockmann Ab in Finland. The table features an unusually shaped elong...
Wood, Birch
Danish Cabinetmaker, Coffee Table, Oak, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A carved solid oak coffee table, designed and produced in Denmark, 1930s.
Oak
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