Upholstered Otto Schulz (Attr.) Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1930s

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About the Item

This two-seater sofa, attributed to the German-born Swedish designer Otto Schulz, is a beautiful example of the furniture designer’s repertoire of cleverly constructed pieces. With a creative and masterfully crafted wooden structure and fully upholstered body, this model truly deserves its place in Swedish design history. The design of this 1930s piece combines function and aesthetics, keeping the form in service of the user while still being elegant and modern. This sofa has a streamlined appearance, where sections flow into each other smoothly, thanks to the exquisite craftsmanship. The luxurious upholstery enhances this effect and highlights the gentle, subtle curve of the backrest. Schulz often used unexpected combinations of materials and techniques, and developed a style that was sometimes traditional, sometimes modern, inimitable, and often striking. This sofa is ideal for any space, as it utilizes its size in a smart and stylish manner. Furthermore, the “form follows function” principle of Swedish Modern is maintained, with this model creating a cosy atmosphere while offering plenty of functional, textured surface as well. In Sweden, “svensk design” (Swedish design) in particular operates as a set of relations linking the everyday world - composed of objects, spaces, and people - to the cultural ideologies that motivate the persistence of a social democratically-infused “way of life.” Thanks to this sentiment, cabinetmakers, like Schulz, put an emphasis on soft elegance and functionality, making this sofa model timeless in every sense of the word. Schulz founded the Swedish company BOET and an eponymous magazine that became an extremely influential design publication during the 1930s and 40s. As this sofa shows, Schulz was not only a brilliant designer and architect, but also excelled in producing designs that came to be part of Swedish design history. The artisanal production quality is evident throughout the construction of this sofa and takes the Swedish idea of furniture that last for generations seriously. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The sofa is upholstered in a premium Alpaca blend fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information. Dimensions: 51.18 in W x 27.56 in D x 29.92 in H; Seat height 17.72 in; Seat depth 19.69 in; Arm height 24.80 in 130 cm W x 70 cm D x 76 cm H; Seat height 45 cm; Seat depth 50 cm; Arm height 63 cm

Attributed to:
Otto Schulz (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 29.93 in (76 cm)Width: 51.19 in (130 cm)Depth: 27.56 in (70 cm)Seat Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Alpaca,Fabric,Wood
Place of Origin:
Sweden
Period:
1930-1939
Date of Manufacture:
1930s
Condition:
Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. The sofa is recently re-upholstered in a premium alpaca blend fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Seller Location:
Utrecht, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: 202423161stDibs: LU2947340307472

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