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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Pair of Hunting Chairs in Oak & Leather by Kurt Østervig, Danish Modern, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, KP Mobler
Located in Odense, DK
An exceptional pair of mid-century Hunting Chairs designed by Kurt Østervig for KP Møbler in the 1960s. Constructed from solid oak and upholstered in original cognac leather, these c...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kurt Østervig
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Leather, Oak
$10,800 / set
H 29.14 in W 30.71 in D 29.14 in
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
$3,566 / set
H 32.09 in W 20.48 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century Square Coffee Table by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, Denmark, 1960
By Kurt Østervig
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Elegant Danish mid-century square coffee table designed by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler in the 1960s. Made from teak wood, it features beautiful rounded edges and a woven rattan sh...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kurt Østervig
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$1,680
H 19.69 in W 31.11 in D 31.11 in
Kurt Ostervig cabinet in oak A/S Randers Denmark 1960
By Randers Møbelfabrik, Kurt Østervig
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
This beautiful cabinet was designed by Kurt Østervig and produced by A/S Randers, Denmark, circa 1960. A superb example of Danish mid-century modern design, the piece reflects Østerv...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kurt Østervig
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Kurt Østervig Model 55 Black Leather Lounge Chair Danish Mid-Century Design
By Centrum Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in London, GB
Kurt Østervig for Centrum Møbler Model 55 Black Leather Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1960s
This striking Model 55 lounge chair embodies Kurt Østervig’s mastery of combining sculptural fo...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kurt Østervig
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Leather, Rosewood
$4,455
H 27.56 in W 29.34 in D 30.32 in
Kurt Ostervig Teak & Boucle Tweed Wing Chair for Rolschau Mobler
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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Kurt Ostervig for Brande Mobelfabrik Burled Walnut Cabinet
By Brande Møbelfabrik, Kurt Østervig
Located in Oakland, CA
Sideboard designed by Kurt Ostervig for Brande Møbelfabrik, 1956, Denmark. Features a stunning burled walnut exterior with pattern match on the door...
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Restored Set of Six Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs, Attributed to Kurt Østervig
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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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$7,200 / set
H 29.291 in W 19.5 in D 19.25 in
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