Otto Schulz, a "Schulz" easy chair, Jio Möbler, Jönköping, Sweden, mid 20th century.
Curved back, seat with cushion, beech legs, upholstered in soft pink plush, brass nails, height 74 cm, width 81 cm, seat height ca 44 cm.
Slight wear, partly dried upholstery, the back with small repair to the fabric.
Otto Schulz (1882-1970) was a German-born designer and architect who spent the majority of his life working in Gothenburg. In 1920, Schulz founded the company Boet together with Adolf Nordenberg, which became a highly influential interior and furniture manufacturer. Schulz's daring aesthetics have a multifaceted character that has contributed to important elements in both the Swedish Grace and Swedish Modern concepts. Schulz also published the magazine Boet, which, along with the store and business, helped to cement his role as central in interior design contexts. Some of Schulz's characteristics included developing techniques for which he took out patents, such as Bopoint, Bosaik, and Botarsia, all of which contributed to the furniture's distinctive aesthetics and quality.
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