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.
Sidetable with intarsia decor by Carl Malmsten, Scandinavian Modern
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare sidetable in mahogany veneer with intarsia decor depicting leaves, by reowned designer Carl Malmsten, Sweden circa 1940s. Two drawers on each side. Makers mark CM underneath ta...
Wood
Unique table in stained beech, sculptural legs, Bauhaus style, late 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A one of a kind Art Deco - / Bauhaus style, late 20th Century table in stained beech. Perfect entry table or smaller dining table. Legs have a futuristic style...
Beech
Swedish Smoking Table, oak with copper top, 1913 by Nordiska Kompaniet
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful sidetable / smoking table in solid oak with hammered copper top. Made by Nordiska Kompaniet in 1913, model Tenn. Nice patina, smaller / normal signs of age and use. Sta...
Copper
Kaj Gottlob, a rare decorative four-tiered sidetable, Danish Functionalism 1941.
By Kaj Gottlob
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare sidetable by Kaj Gottlob (Denmark 1887-1976) -renowned danish architect and one of the main designers of danish functionalism. This four-tier table in cherry and black lacquer...
Wood, Cherry
Otto Wretling, sideboard in carved pine with colored decor, Swedish Jugend.
By Otto Wretling
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sideboard in carved solid pine with colored decor depicting grapes, by designer and artist Otto Wretling, Umeå. Swedish Jugend 1910s. In 1928 Otto Wretling Workshop was appointed S...
Pine
Pierre Jeanneret original PJ-BU-02-A Pigeonhole Desk, Mid-Century Modern.
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
This iconic original PJ-BU-02-A / Pigeonhole desk in teak by legendary designer Pierre Jeanneret. Dark brown re-covered leather top. A single drawer and open pigeonhole shelving. Jeanneret was commissioned by the city of Chandigarh, India, to build and design for the Punjab University Administrative buildings and a few private residences. They were produced between circa 1952 and 1957. Chair seen in pictures is not included but can be bought at 1stDibs Ref: LU7480248866122 . Provenance: Sourced from gallery Fiftiesdesign in Brest, who imported the furniture from India...
Leather, Teak
Art Deco Side Table, Stained Birch, Scandinavian Design, 1930s
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
This Art Deco decorative side table perfectly blends timeless elegance with Scandinavian modern vintage design. Featuring great details and a functional shelf, it offers both style a...
Birch
Mikko Nupponen Finnish Art Deco Birch Side Table with Drawer, 1930s
By Mikko Nupponen
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
A Finnish Art Deco side table with drawer produced by Huonekaluliike Mikko Nupponen in Lahti during the 1930s. The table has a distinctive architectural profile formed by stacked hor...
Birch
1930s Art Deco Oak Side Table attributed to Lajos Kozma
By Lajos Kozma
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
An exceptional Art Deco side table or nightstand in its rare, authentic original condition, attributed to the renowned Hungarian designer and architect Lajos Kozma for Budapesti Műhe...
Oak
Swedish Art Deco Wooden Side Table with Cabinet and Shelves, 1940's.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Swedish Art deco side table from the 1940's in richly figured wood veneer. The square-form cabinet is raised on a stepped base and features projecting shelves on three sides, with a ...
Wood
Scandinavian Art Deco Side Table by Danish Cabinetmaker in Birchwood, 1930s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Odense, DK
A refined example of Scandinavian Art Deco craftsmanship, this elegant side table embodies the understated sophistication and material sensitivity associated with early 20th-century ...
Birch
Art Deco Birch‑Veneered Side Table with Drawer, France, 1920s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A refined 1920s Art Deco side table in birch veneer, professionally refinished to restore its warm glow and crisp geometry. Compact yet cle...
Birch
