Kurt Østervig
Danish, 1912-1986
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.
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(Biography provided by H. Gallery)
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Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs by Kurt Østervig for Sibast, 1960s
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
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.
Solid teak frames and the seats are...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kurt Østervig
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Leather, Teak
$3,554 / set
H 32.09 in W 20.48 in D 16.93 in
Six Danish Mid-Mod Dining Chairs in Chocolate Colored Leather by Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig, K.P. Møbler 1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of 7 dining chairs designed by Kurt Østervig for KP Mobler in the 1960's. Solid Oak and a dark brown leather on the seat and backrests. The oak has taken on a nice warm tone - al...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kurt Østervig
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Leather, Oak
$5,600 / set
H 30.5 in W 20 in D 18.5 in
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 Denmark circa 1950s. These gorgeous chairs design feature...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kurt Østervig
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Leather, Foam, Wood, Walnut
$12,500 / set
H 40 in W 28 in D 33 in
Pair of Danish Modern Teak Side Tables / Nightstands by Kurt Østervig
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Kensington, MD
- A streamlined bi-Level design that represents the very essence of a side table
- Equally suited to serve as end tables or as nightstands & is even more beautiful in teak
- An overh...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kurt Østervig
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Teak
$6,000 / set
H 25 in W 14 in D 23 in
Restored Set of Six Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs, Attributed to Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Oakland, CA
A refined set of six Danish dining chairs attributed to designer Kurt Østervig, crafted in solid teak with sculpted backrests and contoured wooden seats highlight the clean lines and...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kurt Østervig
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Teak
$7,200 / set
H 29.291 in W 19.5 in D 19.25 in
Kurt Østervig Tufted Black Leather & Oak Model 311 Daybed by Matzform (Reissue)
By Kurt Østervig, Matzform
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kurt Østervig re-issue Model 311 oak daybed designed in the 1950s. A sleek wooden frame with a thin tufted black leather upholstered cushion. In good original condition with minimal ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Kurt Østervig
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Leather, Oak
$9,450
H 18.25 in W 31.75 in D 78.5 in
Midcentury Freestanding Bookcase in Teak by Kurt Østervig, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, K.P. Møbler 1
Located in Lejre, DK
Bookcase in teak designed by Kurt Østervig M.A.A. for K.P furniture in 1960s. Made in Denmark, great condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kurt Østervig
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Brass
$4,500
H 70.87 in W 40.95 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Danish Modern 3-Seat Sofa in Teak and Wool by Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool sofa designed by Kurt Ostervig and manufactured in the early 1960s. Classic 1960s design with low elegant lines and yet enough of a presence to anchor a living room. Covered in its original yellow wool fabric and raised on legs of solid teak. We recommend that the sofa be...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kurt Østervig
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Wool, Teak
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