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.
Important Otto Schulz Curved Four-Seat Sofa for Boet, Sweden, Mid-1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in The Hague, NL
This important curved sofa was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by his company Boet in Gothenburg. The generously sized sofa can comfortably sit four people. The sofa has been ne...
Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Elm, Pine
Otto Schulz Chesterfield sofa for Jio Möbler - Sweden, 1950s
By Otto Schulz
Located in London, GB
The Chesterfield-style three-seater sofa by Otto Schulz features deep button tufting on the back and armrests, which are streamlined and gently curving in accordance to the aesthetic...
Hemp
Midcentury Otto Schultz Sofa, Elm Wood & Pistachio Velvet, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful sofa by Otto Schulz, in a curved form with decorative piping. Made from elm with elegant woodgrain and upholstered with pistachio green velvet.
Wood
Otto Schultz 66.5" Bentwood Arm Bowed Front Sofa
By Otto Schulz
Located in Pasadena, TX
Designed by Otto Schultz, this sofa has a bowed front and bentwood arms. The upholstery is button tufted and the back is rounded. Very comfortable. Very sturdy..
Bentwood
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
Restored 1940s Swedish Art Moderne “Banana Seat” Curved Loveseat Sofa
By Bröderna Anderssons 1
Located in Atlanta, GA
This newly restored and reupholstered curved sofa is a defining example of Swedish Art Moderne style, crafted circa 1945–1949 by the renowned Bröderna Andersson in Ekenässjön, Sweden...
Leather, Fabric, Elm
Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Cinova, sofa or daybed, model '711', leather, laminated wood, copper, Italy, 1968 A cubic sofa designed by Italian designer Tito Agnoli for Cinova, which can be tran...
Copper
$2,601Sale Price|24% Off
H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 26.78 in
1920s Tan Leather Club Chair Attributed To Otto Schulz For Boet Sweden
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant 1920s Swedish club chair, attributed to Otto Schulz for Boet, Gothenburg. This refined piece showcases Schulz’s characteristic balance of comfort and craftsmanship, wrapped i...
Leather, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Teak and Cognac Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, teak, leather, Europe, 1960s A sofa characterized by a striking geometric structure with clean lines and distinctive carvings. Its wide armrests feature subtle detailing with ...
Leather, Teak
Italian Sofa in Cognac Leather and Aluminum
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, aluminum, leather, Italy 1970s Comfortable sofa made in the 1970s. This sofa strongly represent the essence of furniture design of the 1970s, going beyond the strict conventio...
Aluminum
Danish Two Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, mahogany, Denmark, 1960s Wonderful Danish two seat sofa. The brown leather shows a light patina and is in good condition, showin...
Leather, Wood
Rare No. 704 Richard Schultz Knoll International Daybed / Sofa
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Convertible sofa designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll International. The seat pulls forward and up to create a flat and level bed. Wonderful and classic Mid-Century Modern design.
Metal
Vintage 80's Italian Modern Sofa in Cognac Leather and Wood
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful leather sofa. Wooden frame with curved sides and decorated with a lattice pattern. The back, side and seat cushions are padded and covered in cognac leather with a zipper. ...
Leather, Wood
Gio Ponti, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and wood sofa designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Casa e Giardino, Italy, c. 1940s. Minor scuffing of feet. Minor staining on seat and backrest cushions. Minor fr...
Velvet, Wood
$3,259
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
Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Staining to fabric, ideally reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27...
Velvet, Wood
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow floral-printed fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Wear to wood legs consistent with age and use Vintage fabric in fair condition, ideally rep...
Fabric, Wood
1930/40s Upholstered elm sofa by Otto Schulz (1882-1970)
By Otto Schulz
Located in London, GB
A handsome Swedish sofa in early mid-century modern style by Swedish based German born designer Otto Schultz for his own company Boet in Gothenburg. In a warm polished mid brown elm ...
Elm
Sofa in Patinated Leather and Fabric, Designed by Otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa in leather and fabric. Designed by Otto Schulz and made by Boet AB. Great condition.
Brass
Otto Schulz Big Curved Sofa Produced by Boet in Sweden
By Otto Schulz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare and big curved sofa designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Boet in Sweden.
Fabric, Oak
Otto Schulz Curved Four-Seat Sofa for Boet, Sweden, Mid-1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in The Hague, NL
This generously sized curved sofa was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by his company Boet in Gothenburg. The sofa can comfortably sit four people. The sofa has been newly uphols...
Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Elm, Pine
Otto Schultz Scandinavian Modern "Boet" Sofa
By Otto Schulz
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare Scandinavian modern Swedish sofa Boet from the mid 20th century. The sofa is designed by Otto Schultz and manufactured by Jio Möbler in Jönköp...
Fabric, Elm