Otto Schulz easy chairs

These easy chairs, model “Schulz” were conceived in the 1940s by architect-designer Otto Schulz and brought to life by the Gothenburg workshop Boet. Their enveloping silhouettes are defined by a single, continuous curve: the gently flattened backrest sweeps seamlessly into the seat pan, creating a cocoon-like embrace. The chairs’ generous proportions are balanced by the restrained scale of their frames, yielding a form that feels both embracing and elegantly composed.

Each chair is upholstered in a pale beige velvet whose soft sheen heightens the fabric’s subtle nap and surface texture. Deep button-tufting on the backrest lends sculptural depth and a hint of classical detailing, while the loose, thickly padded seat cushion ensures a comfortable, supportive perch. Over decades, the velvet has mellowed to a warm ivory tone and shows gentle wear—slight discoloration on the highest contact points and a softening of the pile—that speaks to careful, long-term use without detracting from the chairs’ luxurious presence.

Supporting the upholstery is a solid beech frame stained to a dark brown, its warm tones echoing the velvet’s softness. The front legs curve in a graceful sabre profile, their outer edges following the chair’s rounded contours, while the rear legs rise in a more vertical attitude but maintain a light taper. A row of brass-tone decorative nailheads traces the perimeter of the seat base, their regular spacing and low-profile heads underscoring Schulz’s attention to ornamental detail.

Otto Schulz (1882–1970) was a German-born designer whose work in Sweden bridged the flourish of the Swedish Grace movement and the emerging simplicity of mid-century modernism. With Boet, Schulz pursued a post-functionalist vocabulary that prized tactile richness, formal fluidity and high craftsmanship. These model “Schulz” easy chairs exemplify that approach: their voluminous upholstery, refined woodwork and thoughtful ornamentation stand as hallmarks of early Scandinavian furniture design’s evolution toward modernity.

In structurally sound vintage condition, the chairs retain firm upholstery and stable frames. The velvet upholstery’s patina and the beech’s mellow finish together heighten the sense of authenticity, rendering each chair a quietly opulent statement of 1940s Swedish style and artisanal excellence.