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)
Kurt Østervig Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Leather, Denmark 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 6 Dining Chairs and 2 Armchairs in Rosewood with Black Leather by Kurt Østervig, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood and black leather Style: Mid century, Scand...
Rosewood, Leather
Pair of Model 168 "Jadtstol" armchairs by Kurt Østervig for KP Mobler - 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Magnificent pair of Model 168 "Jadtstol" armchairs by Kurt Østervig for KP Mobler in the 1960s. This pair of box chairs, typical of Danish furniture, consists of an oak frame suppor...
Leather, Wood
Armchair by Kurt Østervig, Denmark, 1950 Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Göteborg, SE
An unusual armchair by Kurt Østervig for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark. The Danish oak wing chair by Kurt Østervig is a timeless classic that will elevate any home decor with its mi...
Wool, Teak
Midcentury Kurt Østervig Model 58 Lounge Chairs for Henry Rolschau Mobler
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A very hard to find pair of Model 58 lounge chairs designed in the late 50s by Kurt Østervig for Rolschau Mobler, Denmark. An incredibly handsome design wi...
Rosewood, Teak
Set of Mid-Century Danish Oak Armchairs by Kurt Østervig, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Hamburg, DE
Two large chairs with a special cover based on a design by kurt østervig from the 60s. A design that convinces with its materiality and details. With their imposing dimensions, thes...
Leather, Wood
$5,768 / set
H 33.86 in W 22.25 in D 21.66 in
Danish Rosewood Armchairs by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbler, 1960s. Set of 6
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Rosewood Armchairs by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbler, 1960s. Set of 6. Elegant and beautiful Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern armchairs designed by Johannes Andersen for U...
Rosewood
$1,922 / item
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 21.66 in
Set of Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood, Aniline Leather, 1960s
By Skovmand and Andersen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Rosewood frames with seat and back reupholstered with black pure aniline leat...
Leather, Rosewood
$5,400
H 29.5 in W 97 in D 30 in
Danish Mid-Century Kurt Østervig Attributed Large Danish Four-Seat Sofa, 1960's
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Amazing sofa sleek organic design lines and just the epitome of the best the Danish designers of the 1960s had to offer. Some of these fantastic designs were in many ways the last ho...
Wool, Teak
$2,583 / set
H 29.53 in W 32.29 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Kurt Østervig for Ryesberg Møbler, 1960
By Ryesberg Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modern lounge chairs by Kurt Østervig for Ryesberg Møbler, 1960. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern pair of green upholstered...
Wool, Teak
$1,922 / item
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 21.66 in
Set of Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood, Aniline Leather, 1960s
By Skovmand and Andersen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Rosewood frames with seat and back reupholstered with vintage tan aniline lea...
Leather, Rosewood
$7,210 / set
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 21.66 in
Set of Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood, alcantara, 1960s
By Skovmand and Andersen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Rosewood frames with seat and back upholstered with white alcantara. Back pad...
Rosewood, Fabric
$8,454Sale Price|30% Off
H 16.93 in W 31.5 in D 78.75 in
Model 311 Teak Daybed by Kurt Østervig for Jason, Denmark
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare and beautiful daybed by Kurt Østervig for Jason. No. 311. Solid teak wood frame, upholstered in wool from Kvadrat designed by Nanna Ditzel.
Wool, Teak
$2,879Sale Price / set|21% Off
H 31.3 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of Four Chairs Made In Rosewood By Kurt Østervig From 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four dining chairs, crafted from exquisite rosewood and designed by Kurt Østervig for K.P. Møbler in the 1960s, epitomizes the timeless elegance of Danish mid-century des...
Rosewood
$3,545 / 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. Solid teak frames and the seats are...
Leather, Teak
$5,600 / set
H 30.5 in W 20 in D 18.5 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...
Leather, Oak
Kurt Østervig Dining Chairs Produced by Bramin
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare set of 10 dining chairs designed by Kurt Østervig. Produced by Bramin in Denmark.
Fabric, Walnut
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...
Upholstery, Foam, Teak
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H 29.93 in W 31.11 in D 29.93 in
Kurt Ostervig Hunting Chair Oak / Black Leather for K.P. Jørgensens Mobelfabrik
By Kurt Østervig, KP Mobler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Great example of a Scandinavian hunting chair (model 168) by Kurt Østervig for K. P. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik, Denmark. The design is sometimes also attributed to Erling Jessen and rem...
Faux Leather, Oak
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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. Made by Sibast. Model 411
Leather, Rosewood
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H 39.38 in W 37.41 in D 38.19 in
1960s Danish design by Kurt Østervig for Rolschau Møbler, relaxchair.
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s Danish design by Kurt Østervig, relax chair model 62H. Completely renovated-reupholstered in quality furniture wool fabric. Removable teak arm guard. Brand new upholstery with ...
Wool, Teak
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H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 20.08 in
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 and leather. Dimensions: H: 7...
Leather, Rosewood
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 construction with angled back legs, winged ba...
Leather, Teak
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H 33.86 in W 37.41 in D 34.26 in
60s, Danish Design by Kurt Østervig, Armchair, Model 14, Wool, Teak
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Tarm, 82
60s, Danish design by Kurt Østervig. Completely renovated, reupholstered armchair model 14. Rupholstered in quality Nevotex furniture wool fabric in two diffe...
Wool, Teak
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H 41.34 in W 37.41 in D 37.01 in
60s, Danish design by Kurt Østervig, highback armchair, model 14, wool, teak
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Tarm, 82
60s, Danish design by Kurt Østervig. Completely renovated, reupholstered highback armchair model 14. Rupholstered in quality Nevotex furniture wool fabric in ...
Wool, Teak
Pair of Hunting Lounge Chairs Kurt Østervig for KP Møbler 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, KP Mobler
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful set of Hunting lounge chairs designed by Kurt Østervig for KP Møbler in the 1960s. The chairs still have their original canvas up...
Leather, Canvas, Oak
Mid-century Walnut Lounge Chairs by Kurt Ostervig for James Mobler
By Kurt Østervig
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning mid-century walnut lounge chairs by Kurt Ostervig for James Mobler in the United States, circa 1960s. These chairs have been built from the highest quality walnut wood and f...
Fabric, Walnut
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 Savværk og stolefabrik.
Leather, Rosewood
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. Made by Sibast.
Leather, Rosewood
Original Kurt Østervig Hunting Chair
By KP Mobler, Kurt Østervig
Located in London, GB
An incredible original example of the Classic Kurt Østervig ‘hunting’ chair. Oak frame with thick saddle leather fastened via buckled stra...
Leather, Oak