Swedish Modern Lounge Chair by Otto Shulz for Boet
View Similar Items
Swedish Modern Lounge Chair by Otto Shulz for Boet
About the Item
- Creator:Otto Schulz (Designer),Boet (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 29.53 in (75 cm)Width: 32.29 in (82 cm)Depth: 33.08 in (84 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1940s
- Condition:Reupholstered. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Karlstad, SE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1720222469172
Otto Schulz
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.
More From This Seller
View All20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Birch
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Pine
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech
You May Also Like
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wool, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wool, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
