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.
1930's, Pair of Footstools by Otto Schultz
By Otto Schulz
Located in New York, NY
1930's Swedish modern foot stools by Otto Schulz for Boet. Designed with the typical soft and elegant curves of Otto Schulz these stools are a great example of the Swedish Modern era...
Faux Leather
$3,348
H 18.51 in W 23.63 in D 10.63 in
1930s Otto Schultz stool in leather, brown velvet, nailheads, oak. Boet, Sweden
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in København K, 84
This Otto Schultz stool is a masterpiece of Swedish design, encapsulating the refined aesthetic and exceptional craftsmanship that defined 1930s Scandinavian furniture. Crafted by th...
Leather, Velvet, Oak
$2,571
H 18.51 in W 23.63 in D 10.63 in
Large Art Deco Stool Green Leather & Suede, Otto Schultz for BOET, Sweden, 1930s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful stool in Swedish Grace & Art Deco style by the German-Swedish designer and publisher Otto Schulz. The stool from the 1930s is in original condition with patinated green lea...
Leather, Suede
Small 1930s Stool by Otto Schulz with Great Patina
By Otto Schulz
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian Modern footstool by Otto Schulz for Boet with scrolled design in original vintage condition. beech, brown leather and brass nails, Measures: Length 25.5", width 13.5", h...
Beech
Otto Schulz Art Deco Leather Stool for Boet
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Otto Schulz leather tabouret or stool for Boet in Gothenburg. Designed and produced during the 1930s with upholstery in dark leather and riveted details. Original and untouched, the ...
Leather
Sofa in cognac leather by Otto Schultz
By Otto Schulz
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Reupholstered sofa in Shade Coganc leather w. legs in stained beech. Designed by Otto Schulz.
Leather, Beech
Otto Signed Stool by Rockstool Paris
Located in Geneve, CH
Otto Signed Stool by Rockstool Paris Limited edition of 15 + 5 AP per color Dimensions: W 75 x D 60 x H 55 cm Materials: Stoneware Available in different colors and sizes, please co...
Stone, Other
Binaria Red Stool by Otto Canalda & Jordi Badia
Located in Geneve, CH
Binaria red stool by Otto Canalda & Jordi Badia Dimensions: Diameter 65 x Height 82 cm Materials: Steel structure and lever painted in a polyester powder coating and satin fin...
Steel
Binaria Black Stool by Otto Canalda & Jordi Badia
Located in Geneve, CH
Binaria black stool by Otto Canalda & Jordi Badia Dimensions: Diameter 65 x Height 82 cm Materials: Steel structure and lever painted in a polyester powder coating and satin f...
Steel
Binaria White Stool by Otto Canalda & Jordi Badia
Located in Geneve, CH
Binaria white stool by Otto Canalda & Jordi Badia Dimensions: diameter 65 x height 82 cm Materials: steel structure and lever painted in a polyester powder coating and satin f...
Steel
Armchair by ES and Stool Neoclassical 18th Century Sweden Gilded and Green
Located in New York, NY
An armchair made during the 18th century in Sweden. Attributed to the royal chair maker Ephraim Stahl. Gilt wood with green details. Upholstered in a Pierre Frey.
Giltwood
Bench Stool Swedish Black 19th Beige Linen Century Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Bench Swedish Black 19th Beige Linen century Sweden. A stool made during the 19th century in Sweden. Painted in our Laserow Black and upholstered in a beige linen.
Stool Karl Johan Swedish 1810-1840 Black Leather Seat, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A stool made during the Karl Johan period 1810-1830 in Sweden. Refinished in our Laserow Black. Upholstered in a black leather thats is finished with brass nail heads.
Leather, Wood
Bench Swedish Baroque 18th Century Original Paint Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Bench Swedish Baroque 18th century original paint Sweden. A bench made during the Baroque period in Sweden 18th century. Left overs of or...
Wood
Chair with Foot Stool Swedish 20th Century Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chair with Foot Stool Swedish 20th Century Sweden. A chair with foot stool made in during the first part of 20th century in Sweden. Upholstered i...
Leather, Wood
Chest of Drawers Signed by Gustaf Furlow Swedish Gustavian, 1780-1800, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chest of drawers signed by Gustaf Furlow Swedish Gustavian, 1780-1800, Sweden. An exquisite chest made by cabinet maker Gustaf Furlow in Sweden during the Gustavian period. All origi...
Wood
