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Kurt Ostervig Danish Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Oakland, CA
, newly upholstered in black leather. Chairs are in excellent condition with minor signs of age and use
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Kurt Østervig Pair of Armchairs in Teak and Beige Leather
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Østervig for Brande Møbelindustri, pair of armchairs model 27, teak, leather, Denmark, 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Kurt Ostervig Sideboard for KP Mobler oak
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Kiel, SH
An oak sideboard designed by Kurt Ostervig for KP Mobler, Denmark. It has 4 doors with beautiful
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Leather, Oak

Kurt Ostervig Sideboard for KP Mobler oak
Kurt Ostervig Sideboard for KP Mobler oak
H 43.31 in W 84.65 in D 17.72 in
Kurt Østervig Walnut Dining Chair, Denmark 1950s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Utrecht, NL
Walnut chair by Danish designer Kurt Østervig, manufactured by Brande Mobelindustri Denmark in the
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of 6 Rosewood Dining Chairs by Kurt Östervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Klintehamn, SE
cognac leather. Comes with Cites certificate so only available in Europe. Kurt Østervig (1912-1986
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of 10 ROSEWOOD and patinated niger leather dining chairs, by Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Uccle, BE
Set of 10 Skagen dining room chairs ( model 27 ) by Kurt Østervig. The Skagen chairs are
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Goatskin, Leather, Walnut

Danish Modern Settee-Sofa in Cognac Tanned Leather, Model 55 by Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Ostervig designed tanned leather two-seated sofa or Settee with tapered oak legs. It features
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Armchairs Designed by Kurt Östervig for Brande Möbelindustri
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of armchairs designed by Kurt Östervig for Brande Möbelindustri, Denmark, 1960s. Rosewood
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Oak and Leather Side Chair by Kurt Østervig, Sibast, Denmark, 1960s
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant chair by Kurt Østervig, with a boxy oak silhouette and leather seat and back. Details of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Kurt Østervig 'Hunting' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather and Oak
By KP Mobler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Østervig for K.P. Jørgensens Møbler, 'Hunting' armchair, model '168', oak, leather, metal
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Large Solid Oak Wall Cabinet from Kurt Ostervig 5 Parts 1970s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Discover the charm of mid-century design with this authentic Kurt Østervig oak wall unit, made by
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Kurt Østervig for Sibast Pair of Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Østervig for Sibast, pair of dining chairs, cognac leather, oak, Denmark, 1960s. These
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Kurt Østervig three seater sofa, original black leather and rosewood. 1960s
By Centrum Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Østervig three seater sofa in original black leather. Legs of rosewood. Made by Centrum
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

1960s, Danish design by Kurt Østervig, lounge chair model 55, leather, rosewood.
By Centrum Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Kurt Østervig. Lounge chair model 55. Black leather, rosewood legs
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Expertly Restored - Kurt Østervig Cognac Leather Wing Chairs for Rolschau Møbler
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of dtylish modern high wing-back chairs designed by Kurt Østervig for Rolschau Møbler in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood, Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs by Kurt Østervig, KP Møbler, Denmark, 1960s
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of cool hunting chairs by Kurt Østervig, model 168. Made from oak with distinct lines, cognac
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of 7 Dining Chairs Designed by Kurt Østervig for Sibast, 1960s
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
Located in Delft, NL
Østervig in rosewood with stitched black leather seating and backrest. Kurt Østervig (1912–1986) was a
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Leather&Rosewood 3-Seat Sofa by Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig, Centrum Møbler
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This leather three-seater sofa was designed by Kurt Østervig for the Danish manufacturer Centrum
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Rosewood

Kurt Østervig Hunter Chair Oak and Black Leather for K.P. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik
By KP Mobler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Great example of a Scandinavian hunting chair (model 168) by Kurt Østervig for K. P. Jørgensens
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Hunting Chairs Model 168 by Kurt Østervig 1960s
By KP Mobler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of hunting chairs in solid oak and patinated cognac saddle leather by Kurt Østervig for KP
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Six '6' Kurt Ostervig Mid-Century Rosewood Dining Chairs in Black Leather
By Kurt Østervig, K.P. Møbler 1
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish dining chairs designed by Kurt Ostervig for K.P Møbelfabrik, 1959, Denmark. The chairs are
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Rosewood and Cow Hide Chair by Kurt Østervig for Sibast, 60s Denmark
By Kurt Østervig, Sibast
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Rosewood and cow hide chair by Kurt Østervig for Sibast, 60s Denmark. Solid Rosewood frame and cow
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Rosewood

Scandinavian Light Oak Cabinet by Kurt Østervig for KP Mobler Denmark 1970s
By Kurt Østervig, KP Mobler
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Rare light oak cabinet by Kurt Østervig for KP Mobler. Denmark 1970s. Two sliding doors with
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Oak

Kurt Ostervig Teak & Boucle Tweed Wing Chair for Rolschau Mobler
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and the finest fabrics and leathers to give you a seat that’s as cozy as it is chic. • Dedicated to
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Teak

Set of 5 Oak Slatted Dining Chairs by Kurt Østervig for KP Mobler
By Kurt Østervig, KP Mobler
Located in San Antonio, TX
Set of 5 Kurt Østervig for KP Mobler oak slatted dining chairs, circa 1970s, Denmark. These Danish
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Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Highback Lounge Chair in Rosewood + Leather
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kurt Østervig (in the manner of) Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Vintage Kurt Ostervig Lounge Chairs From Denmark, Circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Kurt Ostervig Lounge Chairs From Denmark, Circa 1960. Solid oak construction with light
Category

Vintage 1960s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Safari Chairs Angel Pazmino Rosewood Hunting Armchairs Black Original Leather
By Angel Pazmino, Muebles De Estilo
Located in Vienna, AT
there commensurate with age. Kurt Ostervig, Klint or Don Shoemaker have designed similar pieces around
Category

Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak, Rosewood

Set of 3 Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Rosewood & Black Leather Chairs
By Bramin Mobler, Henry Walter Klein
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Johannes Andersen, Hans Olsen, Kurt Østervig and Frank Reenskaug. But the Bramin's most successful
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Rosewood & Leather Lounge Chairs (Henry Walter (h.w.) Klein for Bramin
By Bramin Mobler, Henry W Klein, Design Bramin, Henry Walter Klein, H.W. Klein
Located in Fort Collins, CO
respected Danish designers, such as Johannes Andersen, Hans Olsen, Kurt Østervig, and Frank Reenskaug
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Henrik Worts Erik Worts Danish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Table & Chairs
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
background. The talented Danish designers such as Kurt Ostervig, Poul Volther and Illum Wikkelso amongst
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of 4 Model 382 Dining Chairs in Mahogany by H.W. Klein, Denmark, c. 1960s
By H.W. Klein
Located in Deland, FL
Olsen, Kurt Østervig and Frank Reenskaug. Bramin's most successful partnership was with Norwegian
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Mahogany

Kurt Ostervig Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Kurt Ostervig leather lounge chair and ottoman with rosewood legs. Down filled seat cushion
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

KURT ØSTERVIG LEATHER CHAIRS, DENMARK, c. 1955
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of leather armchairs designed by Kurt Østervig. Model 55. Down-filled cushions upholstered
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Kurt Ostervig Wingback Leather Lounge Chair
By Kurt Østervig
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kurt Ostervig wingback lounge chair completely restored upholstered in premium black leather, high
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Kurt Østervig Armchair in Solid Oak and Leather
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kurt Østervig armchair designed, circa 1960. Solid oak and leather. Manufacturer: Jason Møbler.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Palisander

Kurt Østervig Solid Teak Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Brande Møbelfabrik, Kurt Østervig
Located in Panningen, NL
Set of four vintage Danish design dining chairs designed by Kurt Østervig for Danish manufacturer
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Midcentury Rosewood Armchair by Kurt Østervig for KP Møbler
By KP Mobler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Malmo, SE
A rare armchair designed by Danish designer Kurt Østervig. The chair is made out of rosewood and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Oak Cabinet
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Vancouver, BC
Gorgeous large vintage oak cabinet features four doors with leather strap pulls which open onto
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Danish Oak Cabinet
Vintage Danish Oak Cabinet
H 43.5 in W 84 in D 18 in
Very Rare and Stunning Chair in Teak by Erik Andersen and Palle Pedersen
By Randers Møbelfabrik, Kurt Østervig
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
with black skai leather. The curve of the backrest and armrest makes the chair very comfortable. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Kurt Ostervig Leather Wing Back Chair from Denmark, circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Kurt Ostervig leather wing back chair from Denmark, circa 1970. Supple black leather with rosewood
Category

Vintage 1970s European Lounge Chairs

Kurt Ostervig Walnut and Leather Dining Chairs
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare set of four Kurt Ostervig walnut dining chairs. Fully restored and re-upholstered in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Staved Teak & Leather Butterfly Chairs by Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rare set of staved teak and leather butterfly chairs by Kurt Ostervig circa early 1960's. These
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Kurt Østervig, Six Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Østervig six dining chairs made in walnut. New upholstered with black aniline leather.
Category

Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Kurt Østervig Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Østervig lounge chair new upholstered with sheepskin with buttons of leather. Organic
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Teak

Kurt Østervig Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
Kurt Østervig Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
H 40.56 in W 26.38 in D 30.71 in
Kurt Østervig Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Østervig lounge chair new upholstered with honey coloured lambskin with buttons of leather
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Teak

Kurt Østervig Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
Kurt Østervig Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
H 40.56 in W 26.38 in D 30.71 in
1965 Kurt Østervig Model 550 Wingback Leather Armchair for Slagelse Møbelværk
By Kurt Østervig
Located in London, GB
A 1960's Kurt Østervig Model 550 wingback leather armchair for Slagelse Møbelværk. This
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Kurt Østervig, Four Dining Chairs
By Kurt Østervig, SAX
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Østervig armchair rosewood Original upholstered with black leather. Made by Saxkjøbing
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Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Kurt Østervig, Four Dining Chairs
Kurt Østervig, Four Dining Chairs
H 30.71 in W 20.87 in L 30.71 in
Kurt Østervig, Four Dining Chairs
By Kurt Østervig, SAX
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Østervig four dining chairs made in rosewood. Original upholstered with brown leather
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Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Kurt Østervig, Four Dining Chairs
Kurt Østervig, Four Dining Chairs
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Kurt Østervig, Armchair Teak and Cognac Aniline Leather
By Kurt Østervig, Sibast
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Østervig armchair in solid rosewood Original saddle leather upholstery. Made by Sibast.  
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Kurt Østervig, Armchair Teak and Cognac Aniline Leather
By Kurt Østervig, Sibast
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Østervig armchair in partly solid teak. New upholstered with cognac aniline leather
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Kurt Østervig, Six Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Østervig six dining chairs made in rosewood. New upholstered with cognac aniline leather.   
Category

Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Kurt Østervig, Six Dining Chairs in Teak and Beech Cognac Aniline Leather
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Østervig six dining chairs made in teak and beech. One with armrests. New upholstered
Category

Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Teak

Kurt Østervig, Six Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Cognac Aniline Leather
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Østervig six dining chairs made in rosewood. New upholstered with cognac aniline leather.   
Category

Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Easy Chair, Model 168, of Oak and Patinated Leather Designed by Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Lejre, DK
Easy chair, model 168, of oak and patinated leather designed by Kurt Østervig. The chair is in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Sculptural Danish Lounge Chair by Kurt Østervig for Rolschau
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Round Rock, TX
An exceptional Danish sculptural teak lounge chair by Kurt Ostervig, circa 1960s. Solid teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Sideboard by Kurt Østervig for K.P.Furniture.
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sideboard by Kurt Østervig for K.P.Furniture. Solid oak, leather inserts in the handles. Nice
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Sideboard by Kurt Østervig for K.P.Furniture.
Sideboard by Kurt Østervig for K.P.Furniture.
H 33.47 in W 70.48 in D 19.69 in
Kurt Østervig Model 55 Black Leather & Rosewood Lounge Chair for Centrum Mobler
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
a very pleasing form finished in black leather, the cushions are filled with sumptuous goose down
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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Kurt Ostervig Leather For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of kurt ostervig leather for your home. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every item from our selection of kurt ostervig leather was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of kurt ostervig leather made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of kurt ostervig leather that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kurt Østervig, KP Møbler and Sibast produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Kurt Ostervig Leather?

Prices for a piece of kurt ostervig leather start at $879 and top out at $20,792 with the average selling for $5,201.

Finding the Right seating for You

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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.