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Upholstered Otto Schulz (Attr.) Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1930s

Creator: Otto Schulz (Attributed)
Offered by: H. Gallery

Description
This two-seater sofa, attributed to the German-born Swedish designer Otto Schulz, is a beautiful example of the furniture designer’s repertoire of cleverly constructed pieces. With a creative and masterfully crafted wooden structure and fully upholstered body, this model truly deserves its place in Swedish design history.

The design of this 1930s piece combines function and aesthetics, keeping the form in service of the user while still being elegant and modern. This sofa has a streamlined appearance, where sections flow into each other smoothly, thanks to the exquisite craftsmanship. The luxurious upholstery enhances this effect and highlights the gentle, subtle curve of the backrest. Schulz often used unexpected combinations of materials and techniques, and developed a style that was sometimes traditional, sometimes modern, inimitable, and often striking. This sofa is ideal for any space, as it utilizes its size in a smart and stylish manner. Furthermore, the “form follows function” principle of Swedish Modern is maintained, with this model creating a cosy atmosphere while offering plenty of functional, textured surface as well.

In Sweden, “svensk design” (Swedish design) in particular operates as a set of relations linking the everyday world - composed of objects, spaces, and people - to the cultural ideologies that motivate the persistence of a social democratically-infused “way of life.” Thanks to this sentiment, cabinetmakers, like Schulz, put an emphasis on soft elegance and functionality, making this sofa model timeless in every sense of the word. Schulz founded the Swedish company BOET and an eponymous magazine that became an extremely influential design publication during the 1930s and 40s.

As this sofa shows, Schulz was not only a brilliant designer and architect, but also excelled in producing designs that came to be part of Swedish design history. The artisanal production quality is evident throughout the construction of this sofa and takes the Swedish idea of furniture that last for generations seriously.

Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The sofa is upholstered in a premium alpaca blend fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.

Dimensions:
51.18 in W x 27.56 in D x 29.92 in H; Seat height 17.72 in; Seat depth 19.69 in; Arm height 24.80 in
130 cm W x 70 cm D x 76 cm H; Seat height 45 cm; Seat depth 50 cm; Arm height 63 cm

Shipping:
This sofa will be packaged and shipped with the greatest care and attention to make sure you will receive the item in gallery condition. Complimentary shipping within the Netherlands.

IMPORTANT!
VAT normally applies and will be added to items when purchased by a European buyer or transported to a location within the EU.

More Information

Origin:	Sweden
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Alpaca Fabric, Wood
Condition:	Good. In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The sofa is upholstered in a premium alpaca blend fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Creation Date:	1930s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	20242316
Incollect Reference #:	734132

Dimensions

W.	51.18 in;	H.	29.92 in;	D.	27.56 in;
W.	130 cm;	H.	76 cm;	D.	70 cm;

Seat H.	17.72 in;	Arm H.	24.8 in;
Seat H.	45 cm;	Arm H.	63 cm;

Message from Seller:

Located in Utrecht, The Netherlands, H. Gallery specializes in modern and contemporary design with a strong focus on Brazil and Scandinavia. The gallery strives to preserve and promote especially Brazil's rich design heritage and curates a select group of contemporary artists. Meticulous research, ie getting in contact with the original designers, producers, their heirs, and retrieving and indexing old catalogues and magazines is at the heart of its activities. All works presented excel in great