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 Otto Schulz Chairs, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ivory white velvet easy chairs by Otto Schulz, Boet, Sweden, 1940s. Reupholstred and restored, excellent condition.
Velvet
Pair of Otto Schulz Chairs, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ivory white velvet easy chairs by Otto Schulz, Boet, Sweden, 1940s. Reupholstred and restored, excellent condition.
Velvet
Otto Schulz Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs - a pair
By Otto Schulz
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
‘Schulz’ Lounge Chair designed by Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler Jönköping, Sweden. Originally designed in the mid-1930s by Otto Schulz (1882–1970), a key figure in Swedish interiors. 33...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Gustav Axel Berg Swedish Club Chairs Circa 1945
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice pair of mid 1940’s club chairs by Gustav Axel Berg of Sweden. Reupholstered in an off white boucle. Good reupholstered condition. Some wear and nicks to the legs.
Upholstery
Pair of Danish Easy Chairs, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning pair of Danish shell-shaped easy chairs with new upholstery. Produced in Denmark during the 1940s. Very solid frame and high quality.
Beech
$15,879 / set
H 34.65 in W 70.87 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Vintage Swedish Otto Schultz Lounge Chairs c1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in London, England
Otto Schultz - Pair of Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, c1940s A beautifully proportioned pair of lounge chairs produced in Sweden and attributed to designer Otto Schultz for Boet. This pai...
Sheepskin, Oak
$7,525 / set
H 33.08 in W 27.96 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Vintage Swedish Samsas Armchairs by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of vintage Swedish Samsas armchairs by Carl Malmsten. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from around the 1960’s. The quality is absolutely outstandin...
Bouclé, Beech
Pair of Lounge Chairs Attributed to Otto Schultz for Jio Mobler
By Otto Schulz
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of lounge chairs attributed to otto schulz for jio möbler. They are heavy, good quality. The wood legs are dark brown, walnut color. Chairs need to recovered. We can help.
Fabric, Wood
$7,249 / set
H 32.29 in W 27.96 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Vintage Swedish Samsas Armchairs by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of vintage Swedish Samsas armchairs by Carl Malmsten. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from around the 1960’s. The quality is absolutely outstandin...
Bouclé, Beech
$26,579 / set
H 27.56 in W 29.14 in D 32.68 in
Pair of Easy Chairs by AB Erik Ek's Snickerifabrik, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Fåtölj nr 186". Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin. Sold in Sweden through the retailer Gösta Jonsson.
Sheepskin
Pair of Danish Modern Armchairs by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
These exceptional armchairs are constructed on solid wood frames with mahogany-stained beech legs joined by stretcher bars, demonstrating the high level of craftsmanship associated w...
Fabric, Mahogany
Easy chair designed by Otto Shulz for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Stockholm, SE
This vintage armchair is a refined example of the work of Otto Schulz, whose distinctive approach played a formative role in early twentieth-century Swedish design. The form draws in...
Fabric, Ash
Easy Chair Designed by Otto Shulz for Boet, Wool Upholstery, Swedish Design
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chair designed by Otto Shulz, for Boet, Sweden. 1940s. Wool upholstery and lacquered wood. Measurements: H: 69.5 cm / 2' 3 1/4" W: 78 cm / 2' 6 3/4...
Wool, Wood
Easy chair designed by Alvar Andersson for Ferdinand Lundquist & Co
By Alvar Andersson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chair designed by Alvar Andersson for Ferdinand Lundquist & Co, Sweden, 1940s. Textile and birch. Marked. H: 89 cm / 2' 11'' W: 71 cm / 2' 4'' D: 69 cm / 2' 3 1/4'' SH: 43 cm...
Textile, Birch
A pair of Bergere Chairs designed By Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Bergere Chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1930s This pair of Bergere armchairs, designed by Kaare Klint in the 1930s, reflects his refined interpretation of 1...
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Pair of armchairs ‘Eva’ designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs ‘Eva’ designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1964. Leather and birch. Stamped. With its characteristically curved legs and armrests, this iconic c...
Leather, Birch
