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
Round 1930s Swedish Modern Stained Birch Table by Otto Schulz for Boet
By Boet, Otto Schulz
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
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
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
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 Designer, Side Table, Birch, Elm, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained birch and elm side table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Refinished. Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.65"H x 36.0"D All items ship from High Point, North ...
Birch, Elm
Swedish Designer, Side Table, Elm, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An elm and birch side table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Dimensions: 23.25” H x 35” diameter
Birch, Elm
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
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
Swedish Designer, Side Table, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch side table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Natural cracking to tabletop surface consistent with age along with minor imperfections from normal use. Moderate scuf...
Birch
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
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist, Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in High Point, NC
A wood side table or end table designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 20.9” H x 18.9” Diameter
Wood
Mosaic Side Table by Isle Möbel, Germany, 1950s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant and charming side table or drink stand by Mosaik Mobel, model #205. Brass legs and frame with beautiful decoration.
Ceramic
Swedish Designer, Side Table, Elm, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An elm and birch side table or center table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Birch, Elm
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
Sold
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
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
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