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Otto Schulz - Boet Sweden

Important Otto Schulz Curved Four-Seat Sofa for Boet, Sweden, Mid-1940s

Documentation

Documented elsewhere (exact item)

Origin

Sweden

Period

1920-1949

Materials

Elm Wood, Pine Wood, Boucle Chenille Fabric, Upholstery

Dimensions

W.	110.24 in;	H.	28.35 in;	D.	31.5 in;
W.	280 cm;	H.	72 cm;	D.	80 cm;

Seat H.	15.35 in;
Seat H.	39 cm;

Condition

Good. Fully reconditioned and newly upholstered. The interior upholstery has been entirely renewed with new springs. Fabric: Tanganika Corail by Créations Métaphores. The elm legs have been restored and refinished.

Creation Date

mid 1940s

Description

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 newly upholstered following the measurements and details of the original upholstery, using an ivory chenille fabric by Créations Métaphores. The ivory, beige and coral yarns of this soft fabric create a subtle marbled effect. The seven legs in elm wood offer a nice and natural contrast with the fabric. The sofa looks attractive from all sides, making it perfect as a freestanding piece.

The curved design was first presented at the 25-year anniversary exhibition of Boet in 1945. Given the substantial size, it was not a piece that was produced often. This particular sofa was part of a custom order for a large villa in Långedrag, a seaside district just outside Gothenburg.

Styles / Movements

Collectible Design, Modern, Scandinavian Modern

Book References

Berghman, Arvid (editor.), Boet: 1945, Utg., Göteborg, 1945.

Incollect Reference Number

431203