Otto Schulz, Wingback chair for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
About the Item
- Creator:Otto Schulz (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 40.56 in (103 cm)Width: 32.29 in (82 cm)Depth: 27.56 in (70 cm)Seat Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1940
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Säffle, SE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8721235419262
Otto Schulz
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.
You May Also Like
Vintage 1940s Swedish Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wool, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wool, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Birch
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Sheepskin, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Elm
