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
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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
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, 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
Axel Larsson, Side Table, Elm, Sweden, 1940s
By Axel Larsson
Located in High Point, NC
An elm side table designed by Axel Larsson and produced by Bodafors, Sweden, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.5"H x 31.75"D All items sh...
Elm
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, 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
Swedish Designer, Side Tables, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-painted birch side tables designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.75"H x 23.5"D All items ship...
Birch
Alvar Aalto, Side Table, Birch, Sweden, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded birch side table designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek, Hedemora, Sweden, c. 1950s. Wear to wood consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.75"H ...
Wood, 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 designer birch birl table, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great free form side table by unknown designer in Sweden during the middle of the 20th century. Made in birch burl.
Birch
Pair of Italian 1950s Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian pair of side tables, rosewood and the top is glass mirror. Bottom of the legs are the brass boots. Side tables are in original condition as shown on the photos. we recommend ...
Brass
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, Side Table, Birch, Elm, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and elm side table with inlaid details designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Dimensions: 22.25” H x 24” diameter
Birch, Elm
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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
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