$1,237
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Oak and Leather Side Chair by Kurt Østervig, Sibast, Denmark, 1960s
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant chair by Kurt Østervig, with a boxy oak silhouette and leather seat and back. Details of white seams on the sturdy, nicely patinated leather.
Leather, Oak
$5,667 / set
H 31.7 in W 20.08 in D 16.54 in
Set of 7 Dining Chairs Designed by Kurt Østervig for Sibast, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, Sibast
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 7 dining chairs designed by Kurt Østervig for Sibast, 1960s Danisch design chairs by Kurt Østervig in rosewood with stitched black leather seating and backrest.
Leather, Wood
$3,452 / set
H 32.09 in W 20.48 in D 16.93 in
Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs by Kurt Østervig for Sibast, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, Sibast
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant set of four Mid-Century Modern dining room chairs. Design by Kurt Østervig for Sibast. Striking Danish design from the 1960s.
Leather, Teak
$4,400 / set
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Kurt Østervig for Sibast Pair of Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
By Kurt Østervig, Sibast
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Østervig for Sibast, pair of dining chairs, cognac leather, oak, Denmark, 1960s.
Leather, Oak
$18,168 / set
H 29.53 in W 30.32 in D 28.55 in
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs by Kurt Østervig, KP Møbler, Denmark, 1960s
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of cool hunting chairs by Kurt Østervig, model 168. Made from oak with distinct lines, cognac colored leather with decorative straps in the back.
Leather, Oak
$4,042Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 34 in W 24 in D 20 in
Rosewood and Leather Armchairs by Kurt Østervig
By Sibast
Located in Montclair, NJ
A pair of rosewood armchairs upholstered in seat and back with black full-grain leather. Model 414. Designed 1961. Manufactured and marked with metal plaque by Sibast Furniture. ...
Leather, Rosewood
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 19.3 in
Kurt Ostervig Wood and Leather Armchair for Sibast, Denmark, 1960s
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
Located in Maastricht, NL
A wooden armchair with a natural leather seating and backrest, by Kurt Ostervig for Sibast. The chair has been professionally upholstered in our in-house atelier.
Leather, Rosewood
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 24.41 in D 20.08 in
Set of Six Kurt Ostervig Dining Chairs for Sibast, Denmark 1960s
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Set of six Kurt Ostervig dining chairs made by Sibast, Denmark.
Fabric
Unavailable
H 32 in W 80 in D 20 in
Set 4 Midcentury Pallisander Chairs by Kurt Ostervig for Sibast Furniture
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
Located in Hilversum, Noord Holland
Stunning 4 vintage midcentury pallisander and leather dining chairs by Kurt Ostervig for Sibast Furniture. 4 beautiful high quality Danish design dining chairs from the 1950s with...
Leather, Palisander
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
Set of Six Rosewood Chairs by Kurt Østervig for Sibast Furniture
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Set of six Rosewood Chairs by Kurt Østervig for Sibast Furniture, Denmark 1960s.
Rosewood
Sold
H 31.7 in W 21.86 in D 19.1 in
Set of Eight Kurt Østervig Dining Chairs for Sibast, Denmark, 1960s
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
Located in Utrecht, NL
This set of eight dining chairs by Danish designer Kurt Østervig is a beautiful example of simple, refined midcentury Danish design.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 31.7 in W 24.41 in D 17.72 in
Rosewood and Cow Hide Chair by Kurt Østervig for Sibast, 60s Denmark
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Rosewood and cow hide chair by Kurt Østervig for Sibast, 60s Denmark. Solid Rosewood frame and cow hide leather.
Cowhide, Rosewood
Sold
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in L 31.89 in
Set of Eight Oak Dining Chairs by Kurt Østervig for Sibast, Denmark, 1960s
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Set of eight amazing dining chairs by Kurt Østervig, with boxy oak silhouettes and leather seats and backs. Details of white seams on the sturdy, nicely patinated leather.
Leather, Oak
Six Kurt Østervig Dining Chairs for Sibast, Denmark 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Utrecht, NL
This set of six dining chairs by Danish designer Kurt Østervig is a beautiful example of simple, refined mid-century Danish design.
Leather, Wood
Kurt Østervig, Armchair Teak and Cognac Aniline Leather
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Østervig armchair in solid rosewood Original saddle leather upholstery.
Leather, Rosewood
Kurt Østervig, Armchair Teak and Cognac Aniline Leather
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Østervig armchair in partly solid teak.
Leather, Teak
Set of Six Kurt Østervig Rosewood and Leather Dining Chairs
By Kurt Østervig, Sibast
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Six rosewood dining chairs designed by Kurt Østervig and produced by Sibast furniture. Each chair has a straight back and tapered dowel legs.
Sold
H 31.11 in W 20.08 in D 19.69 in
Kurt Østervig, dining chairs in rosewood and black butt hide leather
By Kurt Østervig, Sibast
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Østervig dining chairs in solid rosewood Original saddle leather upholstery.
Leather, Rosewood
Large Danish Coffee Table in Rosewood and Metal, 1970s
By Helge Sibast, Kurt Østervig
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The mix of rosewood and metal can remind a rectangular coffee table from the 1960s realized by the Danish designer Helge Sibast (1908-1985), the slightly curved shape of the tray can...
Metal
Pair of Kurt Østervig Dining Chairs for Sibast, Denmark, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, Sibast
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of dining chairs by Danish designer Kurt Østervig is a beautiful example of simple, refined midcentury Danish design.
Leather, Wood
Kurt Ostervig Dining Chairs by Sibast in Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of eight dining chairs designed by Kurt Ostervig. Produced by Sibast in Denmark.
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 31.7 in W 20.08 in D 16.54 in
Set of Four Dining Chairs in Black Leather by Kurt Østervig for Sibast, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, Sibast
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Set of four dining chairs designed by Kurt Østervig for Sibast, 1960s. Introducing the epitome of Danish design with these stunning dining room chairs by Kurt Østervig.
Leather, Rosewood
Set of 8 chairs by Kurt Ostervig for Sibast Furniture.
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of 8 chairs by Kurt Ostervig for Sibast Furniture. Teak & buttleather.
Leather, Teak
Kurt Ostervig Set of Ten Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, Sibast
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of ten dining armchairs in rosewood with leather seats and backrests by Kurt Ostervig for Sibast, Denmark 1960s (labels on bottom "Sibast Furniture / Made in Denmark").
Leather, Rosewood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$6,904 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Reyes Counter Stool in Walnut with Black Leather
By Martell Woodworks
Located in Mendocino, CA
This is a walnut counter stool with a stretched leather seat and back. The frame is solid walnut with a gentle radius at the interior joints and softly rounded edges. The leather is ...
Brass
Reyes Counter Stool in Cherry with Russet Leather
By Martell Woodworks
Located in Mendocino, CA
This is a cherry counter stool with a stretched leather seat and back. The frame is solid cherry, with a gentle radius at the interior joints and softly rounded edges. The leather is...
Leather, Cherry
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Large Black Czech Factory, Industrial Pendant Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Czech Industrial pendants with black enameled steel screen from the 1950s. Dimensions: Height approximately 72 cm, Ø 53 cm. Up to 20 pieces available.
Steel
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$592 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Set of 2 Brutalist Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Collage Tiles by Peter Glassford
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural White wash collage tiles part of the Brutal Nature collection by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-...
Wood
$701Sale Price / item|52% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and vintage tobacco aniline leather. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Moder...
Oak
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Discover the allure of French craftsmanship with this charming and compact oak buffet from the 1940s. Despite its smaller size, this piece exudes timeless elegance and showcases the ...
Oak
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Kurt Ejvind Østervig was born in 1912 in Odense, Denmark. He was originally trained and worked as a shipbuilding engineer. However, by the 1930s Østervig shifted to furniture design because of his passion for woodworking.
Østervig's career as a furniture designer began at E. Knudsen’s architectural design studio in Odense. In 1947, Østervig opened his first own studio as a freelance furniture designer, with a focus on modern design. In the following decades, he worked with many of the leading Scandinavian furniture producers of the period.
Østervig was exceptionally versatile, designing furniture for hotels, cinemas, and won numerous design competitions during his career. He won awards at the Milan Triennale in 1953 and 1960. In the 1960s, one of Østervig’s designs was selected for an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Østervig had a flair for the dramatic, infusing his furnishings with unique elements that stood out. From elegant, organic to coarse and purely functional furniture, his versatility earned him recognition.
Find vintage Kurt Østervig seating, tables, storage cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
(Biography provided by H. Gallery)
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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
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