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Otto Schultz Stools

German, 1882-1970

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.

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Creator: Otto Schultz
1930's, Pair of Footstools by Otto Schultz
By Otto Schulz
Located in Brooklyn, 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...
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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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Otto Schultz Stools

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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...
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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Stools

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Beech

Otto Schulz Scandinavian Modern Footstool Mohair Upholstery Nickel Nail Heads
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern footstool by Otto Schulz for Boet with scrolled design. Newly upholstered with gray mohair upholstery and detailed with nickel nail heads. Measures: Length 25.5",...
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20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Otto Schultz Stools

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Nickel

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Otto Schultz stools for sale on 1stDibs.

Otto Schultz stools are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Otto Schultz stools, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original stools by Otto Schultz were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider stools by Luxus, Luxus Vittsjö, and Oy Stockmann AB. Prices for Otto Schultz stools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $701 and can go as high as $3,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,302.

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