Otto Schultz
(1882 – 1970)

Born in 1882 in Germany, Otto Schultz was an interior architect and furniture designer, publisher, and founder of the Swedish furniture company Boet. He played a crucial role in promoting mid-20th-century modern Scandinavian design.

Otto Schultz moved to Sweden in 1907, where his interest in furniture and interior design took shape. In 1920, he founded the Boet furniture company in Gothenburg, specializing in functional and traditional designs that reflected the essence of Scandinavian furniture. During this period, Otto Schultz also launched the magazine Boet, dedicated to design, highlighting the most influential Swedish architects and designers. He served as publisher and editor-in-chief until 1938.

In the 1930s, Otto Schulz created a range of opulent modern Scandinavian-style furniture, including cabinets, secretaries, and occasional tables, made from noble woods such as elm, birch, mahogany, and walnut. Many of his works feature his patented use of decorative nails, called Bopoint, used as edging on occasional tables.

Otto Schultz is particularly known for his Schultz lounge chair, designed in 1936, which gained popularity in Sweden in the 1940s. Its voluptuous design is characterized by a generous seat and a wide, curved backrest. Although Boet initially produced it, the Swedish furniture manufacturer Jio Möbler took over its production in 1941.

Otto Schultz led Boet until his retirement in 1950 and passed away in 1970. Today, Otto Schultz's pieces are highly valued by interior decorators and collectors seeking a blend of Scandinavian modernity and sumptuous decorative style.