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Otto Schultz Seating

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
Otto Schulz Wingback Chair in Sheepskin and Birch, BOET, Sweden, 1946
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare armchair was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 1946. Its rounded, organic lines create a striking yet inviting silhouette...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Seating

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Sheepskin, Birch

Otto Schultz, Settee, Elm, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white fabric and elm settee designed by Otto Schultz and produced by Boet, Sweden, c. 1940s. Seat height 16”.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Seating

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Fabric, Elm

Otto Schulz, Lounge Chair in Green Velvet, Boet, Swedish Modern, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Odense, DK
An amazing lounge chair by the famous German born furniture designer Otto Schulz for Boet in Sweden. This chair is from the 50s and remains in a good vintage condition, with the orig...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Otto Schultz Seating

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Fabric, Velvet, Wood

1930s Foot Stool With Patinated Brown Leather By Otto Schulz For Boet Göteborg
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Foot stool in beautiful patinated brown leather designed by Otto Schulz for Boet Götenborg in Sweden in original and good condition. The cushion in upholstered with brown velvet.
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1930s Swedish Karl Johan Vintage Otto Schultz Seating

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Leather, Velvet

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Otto Schulz, Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful lounge chairs by Otto Schulz, upholstered with luxurious dark green velvet. Loose cushions. Generous, elegant design, gr...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Seating

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Velvet, Wood

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...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Seating

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Leather, Velvet, Oak

Chair by Otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz
Located in Long Island City, NY
The chair designed by Otto Schulz, produced by Jilo Mobler, Sweden. W-33'; H-30" D-30". Condition: Excellent vintage. The matching chair available see item LU9378920549.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Seating

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Birch

Otto Schulz 1940s Sheepskin Swedish Wing Chair
By Otto Schulz
Located in London, England
Otto Schulz Wing chair, c1940s An imposing and impressive wing chair from Swedish master designer Otto Schulz, produced by hiss own company Boet in Gothenburg Sweden in the 1940s....
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Seating

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Sheepskin, Elm

Otto Schulz Armchair in White Sheepskin and Beech, Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare wingback chair was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Goteborg, Sweden in the 1940s. The elegant organic lines of the design create a striking silhouette. Its ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Seating

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Leather, Sheepskin, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Easy chair by Otto Schulz for Boet
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Easy chair by Otto Schulz for Boet from the 1940s. Newly upholstered Schumacher Teddy Boucle fabric. Otto Schulz is now an iconic Swed...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of luxurious lounge chairs by Otto Schulz, Sweden, 1940s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful lounge chairs designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Sweden during the 1940s. Elegant design with a generous wing shaped back rest. Beautiful pink fabric.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Otto Schultz Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Large Art Deco Stool Green Leather & Suede, Otto Schultz for BOET, Sweden, 1930s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful stool in Swedish Grace & Art Deco style by the German-Swedish designer and publisher Otto Schulz. The stool from the 1930s is in original condition with patinated green lea...
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1930s Vintage Otto Schultz Seating

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Leather, Suede

Pair of red velvet Lounge Chairs by Otto Schulz, Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of lounge chairs by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden, embodies his signature blend of elegance and functionality. Designed in the 1936, the chairs feature soft curves, tufted backs,...
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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Seating

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Wood

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.     
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Seating

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Velvet

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...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Seating

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Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Elm, Pine

Pair of Otto Schultz Newly Upholstered Velvet Chairs, circa 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in San Angelo, TX
What a beautiful and special pair of original Otto Schultz chairs that have been recently reupholstered featuring a loose cushion in a luxurious taupe colored velvet! These are literally ready to go in any designer space from traditional to modern. Please feel free to reach out to us regarding these beautiful chais among many items we currently have in stock. We are here and are happy to help in anyway possible. We ship containers throughout the year from Europe with unique and hand picked items and proud to offer these one of a kind pieces. Thank you again, Crystal Nichols...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Seating

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Upholstery, Beech

2 mid 20th century chairs by Otto Schulz for Boet
By Otto Schulz
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we have a single and armchair by otto schulz circa 1940. Made in birch which has been stained.  Scrolled shaped arms with barley twist supports.  Each standing on barley twist ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Otto Schultz Seating

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Birch

Otto Schulz chair, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish tufted chair designed by Otto Schulz, circa 1940s, Sweden. Original velvet upholstery, detailed with brass nails.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Seating

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Velvet

Otto Schulz armchair "Schulz" for BOET manufactured in Sweden by Jio MOBLER
By Otto Schulz
Located in Paris, FR
OTTO SCHULZ, 1 pair of armchairs, designed 1936 for Boet, Gothenburg, JIO Möbler, legs in stained beech, newly re-upholstered in off white fabric, deep stapled buttons with a loose ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Otto Schultz Seating

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Fabric, Beech

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 Seating

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Leather

Otto Schulz for Boet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Floral Upholstery
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Otto Schulz for Boet, pair of easy chairs, fabric, ash, Sweden, 1940s These armchairs, designed by the illustrious Swedish designer Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in the 1940s, ar...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Seating

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Fabric, Ash

Extremely Rare Otto Schulz Wingback Armchair for Boet, Sweden
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed in Sweden in the 1940s by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Goteborg, elegant organic design create a striking silhouette. Its generous proportions and the high back make ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Seating

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Elm, Upholstery

Otto Schulz Chair, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Velvet easy chair designed by Otto Schulz, produced by Boet, Sweden, 1940s.  
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Seating

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Fabric

Hermès Upholstered Schulz Lounge Chair by Otto Schultz for Boet, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
One of a kind Hermès upholstered lounge chair by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden. New upholstery with high quality fabric by Hermes Pari...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Easy Chair Model Schulz Designed by Otto Schulz Produced by Boet in Sweden
By Otto Schulz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model Schulz designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Boet in Sweden.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Seating

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Velvet, Beech

Otto Schulz for Boet Lounge Chair Floral Upholstery
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Otto Schulz for Boet, easy chair, fabric, ash, Sweden, 1940s This armchair, designed by the illustrious Swedish designer Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in the 1940s, is exemplary ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Seating

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Fabric, Ash

1930's, Pair of Footstools by Otto Schultz
By Otto Schulz
Located in New York, 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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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Seating

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Faux Leather

Pair of 1940s Otto Schulz Easy Chairs
By Otto Schulz
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of luxurious "Schulz" easy chairs by Otto Schultz for Jio Möbler, Sweden. Very early edition featuring large and curved back rests professionally re-upholstered in a grey velvet...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Schultz Seating

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Velvet, Wood

"Schulz" Easy Chair by Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler, Jönköping Sweden 1960
By Otto Schulz
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair by Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler, Jönköping Sweden 1960 Good condition with off white velvet fabric. The “Schulz” is a model with a design that dates back to 1936 and is a st...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Otto Schultz Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Otto Schultz Lounge Chairs in Bouclé, Sweden, ca 1950s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of 1950s easy chairs by Otto Schultz, Sweden. The elegant organic lines of the design create a striking silhouette. With its classic shape paired with modern design, t...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Otto Schultz Seating

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Bouclé

1940s Armchair by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Otto Schulz for Boet, Gothenburg, Sweden, 1940s. Elegant armchair in original brown leather with a tufted back and decorative nailhead trim. Features the original brown velvet cushio...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Otto Schultz Seating

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Leather

Easy Chair by Otto Schulz, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Brussels, BE
Easy Chair by Otto Schulz, Sweden, 1940s
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1940s Swedish Vintage Otto Schultz Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Easy Chair Designed by Otto Shulz for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chair designed by Otto Shulz for Boet, Sweden. 1940s. Wool upholstery and lacquered wood. Measurements: H: 70 cm / 2' 3 1/2" W: 79 cm / 2' 7 1/2" D:...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Otto Schultz Seating

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Wool, Wood

20th Century Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Beechwood Side Chair by Otto Schulz
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish side chair made of hand crafted polished Beechwood, designed by Otto Schulz for Boet in good condition. The button-tufted seat backrest o...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Otto Schultz Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

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 Seating

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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 Seating

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Nickel

Otto Schulz Lounge Chair
By Otto Schulz
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
A ‘Schulz’ Lounge Chair first designed by Otto Schulz in the late 1930s for Jio Möbler Jönköping, Sweden. This example produced c.1950-1960.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Otto Schultz Seating

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Velvet, Beech

Otto Schulz Armchair Olive green velvet for Boët Sweden 1940
By Otto Schulz
Located in Paris, FR
Otto Schulz (Germany, 1882-1970) Otto Schulz emblematic armchair made in Sweden around 1940 Green velvet fabric, deep-buttoned velvet upholstery secured with decorative nails, remova...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Otto Schultz Seating

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Wood

“Schulz” Lounge Chair by Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler Jönköping, Sweden, 1950
By Otto Schulz
Located in Paris, FR
Schulz” Lounge Chair by Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler Jönköping, Sweden, circa 1950 Birch wood and green velvet fabric Upholstery. G...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Otto Schultz Seating

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Fabric, Velvet, Birch

Easy Chair Designed by Otto Shulz, for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Otto Schultz Seating

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Wool, Wood

Otto Schultz seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Otto Schultz seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Otto Schultz were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Nordiska Kompaniet, Norell Möbel AB, and Boet. Prices for Otto Schultz seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $701 and can go as high as $44,215, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,928.

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