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 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 characteristic chairs are made in solid oak, with seating and back from thick cognac lea...
Leather, Oak
Kurt Ostervig Mid Century Teak and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kurt Ostervig Mid Century Teak and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 4 Each armless chair measures: 19.5 wide x 15.5 deep x 31.5 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inches Each captains chai...
Cane, Teak
$2,728Sale Price / set|21% Off
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
$3,378 / 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 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...
Leather, Teak
$20,499 / set
H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 16.93 in
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 exemplified by their beautiful clean lines that seamlessly curve into elegant forms. It is a...
Goatskin, Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Set of High Back Dining Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish set of four matching dining chairs offer a shapely vinyl covered seat, with comfortable high backs. Hardwood walnut frames with tapered legs and clean modern lines add t...
Wood
$33,597 / set
H 31.3 in W 18.51 in D 20.48 in
Kurt Østervig Set of 10 Dining Chairs, Walnut & Fabric, 1950s
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
Set of 6 Teak Dining Chairs by Kurt Østervig, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Set of six dining chairs designed by Kurt Østervig in the 1960s. Crafted in teak, this elegant model was produced only for a limited period, making the set an uncommon find today. T...
Teak
$5,230 / set
H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Set Of Four Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chair Made by STOL Kamnik 1960s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Čelinac, BA
Set of Four Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Armchair Made by STOL Kamnik 1960s
Bentwood
$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
$2,397 / set
H 33 in W 19 in D 19 in
Set of four mid century 1950's Kurt Ostervig style oak and teak dining chairs
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Liberty, NY
Beautiful set of four mid century 1950's Danish dining chairs with sculptural patterned backrests very similar to a Kurt Ostervig design of the same period. These are unlabeled. The ...
Wool, Oak, Teak
$7,200 / set
H 29.291 in W 19.5 in D 19.25 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...
Teak
$1,204
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Oak and Leather Side Chair by Kurt Østervig, Sibast, Denmark, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, Sibast
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
$1,843Sale Price / set|41% Off
H 30.71 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Teak Wood & Fabric Dining Chair, 1960s, Set of 4
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four elegant chairs was produced in Denmark during the 1960s. They are made of solid teak wood in a dark shade of brown. The seat and the backrest are upholstered with hi...
Fabric, Teak
Set of Four Yellow Chairs, by Zielinski, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of four beech chairs designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole Furniture Industry Center at the end of the 1960s in Poland. The chairs have undergone a...
Velvet, Beech
Mid-Century Italian Set of Four Caned Folding Chairs
Located in Water Mill, NY
Set of four Mid-Century cane and laquered wood Italian folding chairs.
Cane, Wood
$4,555 / set
H 30.32 in W 20.48 in D 18.12 in
Danish Rosewood Chairs by Kurt Østervig for K.P. Furniture, 1960s, Set of 6
By Kurt Østervig, K.P. Møbler 1
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Elegant set of six dining chairs designed by Kurt Østervig for K.P. Møbler in the 1960s. Crafted from beautifully grained rosewood, these chairs combine timeless Danish design with e...
Rosewood
$1,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
Three Kurt Ostervig Scandinavian Teak Dining Chairs
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of three mid century modern dining chairs designed by Kurt Ostervig and made in 1960. Teak frames with blue fabric. As seen in the last image, we also have a Kurt Ostervig ex...
Teak, Fabric
Pair of Hunting Chairs Model 168 by Kurt Østervig 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, KP Mobler
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of hunting chairs in solid oak and patinated cognac saddle leather by Kurt Østervig for KP Møbler Denmark 1960s. Model 168. „Jadtstol“.
Leather, Oak
Kurt Ostervig for KP Møbler Pair of Armchairs in Oak
By Kurt Østervig, KP Mobler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Ostervig for KP Møbler, pair of armchairs model KP22, oak and paper cord, Denmark, 1960s This pair of armchairs is designed by Kurt Ostervig and produced b...
Cane, Oak
Kurt Østervig Set of Six Dining Chairs in Walnut
By Kurt Østervig, Brande Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six chairs, in walnut and fabric, by Kurt Østervig for Brande Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1956. Marvelous set of six dining chairs by Kurt Ostervig. These butterfly chairs have an...
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Wool
Kurt Østervig Chairs for Brande Møbelindustri- A Pair
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Denton, TX
Kurt Østervig Chairs for Brande Møbelindustri Solid teak with original black vinyl. The curved back makes these very comfortable and sturdy.
Teak
Kurt Ostervig for Moreddi Teak Dining Chair
By Moreddi 1, Kurt Østervig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kurt Ostervig for Moreddi Teak Chair with Rosewood inlaid pieces. Solid Teak with beautiful dovetailing and notched out pieces where seat fits into ...
Teak
Six Kurt Ostervig Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Kurt Østervig, K.P. Møbler 1
Located in Oakland, CA
Elegant Midcentury Danish dining chairs designed by Kurt Ostervig for K.P Moblefabrik Denmark. The chair frames are handcrafted from solid Brazilian with sculpted butterfly backrests...
Leather, Rosewood
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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
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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 ...
Leather, Rosewood
Set of 6 Kurt Østervig Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 mid-century teak Kurt Østervig dining chairs with half moon shaped teak backrests with lime green upholstered seats. Born in 1912 in Odense, Denmark. Kurt Ejvind Østervig wa...
Teak
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H 31 in W 18 in D 19 in
Set of 6 Kurt Østervig Rosewood Dining Chairs for KP Mobler w/ Bone White Seats
By Kurt Østervig, KP Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 rosewood dining chairs with half moon shaped backrests and newer bone white upholstered seats. Designed by Danish designer Kurt Østervig. In original condition with a few vi...
Rosewood, Fabric, Foam
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H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Kurt Østervig, 1960s, Set of 6
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of six modernist dinning chairs was created by Danish designer Kurt Østervig during the 1960s. The chairs were made of solid teak, with a visible structure and grain. This m...
Faux Leather, Wood
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H 40.95 in W 29.14 in D 27.56 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 stunning Danish vintage leather wing backed armchair features a teak frame and Upholstered...
Leather, Teak
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H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Set of Four Kurt Østervig Oak Dining Chairs for K.P. Møbler, 1960s
By K.P. Møbler 1, Kurt Østervig
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four Kurt Østervig oak dining chairs for K.P. Møbler. A minimal yet stunning design that is classic Danish modern yet executed with craftsman-like quality. The chairs are in...
Papercord, Oak
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
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H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 20.87 in
Danish Teak Chair by Kurt Østervig with Wooden Inlay Back Support
By Brande Møbelfabrik, Kurt Østervig
Located in Utrecht, NL
Beautiful single chair made of solid teak with exceptional wooden inlay detailing in the backrest. A 1950s design (1955) by Danish designer Kurt Østervig for Brande Møbelindustri...
Leather, Teak