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.
Otto Schulz Side Table, Beech & Intarsia Decor, Swedish Grace / Art Deco.
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Side table in beech with two drawers, handles with intarsia decor, one depticting a star. Designed by Otto Schulz for Boet, Gothenburg Sweden 1930s. Small veneer losses and wear. T...
Beech
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 Boet, Otto Schulz
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
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
Art Deco Walnut Veneer Side Table, Swedish Design, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant round Art Deco side table. Striking Swedish design from the 1930s. Original walnut veneered base with original walnut veneered top. This wonderful Art Deco side ...
Walnut
Swedish Art Deco Moderne Round Pedestal End or Side Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bookmatched golden elm top on solid dark flame birch pedestal tripod base.
Birch, Elm
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, Teak, Beech, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, beech and brass side table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.9"H x 21.0"W x 21.0"D All items shi...
Brass
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
$1,656
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
French Provincial Round Pedestal Side Table, Turned Elm, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
French Provincial Round Pedestal Side Table, Turned Elm, 1950s. This side table is built from solid elm with a two-plank circular top set over a turned baluster pedestal. The silhou...
Wood
$685
H 25.6 in W 20.87 in D 14.77 in
Restored Art Deco Side Table, by J. Halabala for UP Závody, Beech, Czech, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This table is an elegant example of 1930s Czechoslovak design, created by one of the most prominent architects of the era, Jindřich Halabala. It was manufactured by the famous UP Záv...
Lacquer, Wood, Beech
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 Art Moderne Walnut Intarsia Coffee or Side Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art Moderne Deco concave table with playful matchbook walnut for use as a side or coffee table, 1930s. Inlaid with rosewood. Recently refinished and Swed...
Walnut
$1,200
H 23.04 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Danish Art Deco, Octagon Side Table in Birch With Intarsia Top, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A luxurious octagon, tripod legged, Art Deco side table in birch with a sculptural intarsia pattern top. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s. This lovely table will complemen...
Birch
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
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