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 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
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
$2,881Sale 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
$11,303Sale Price / set|20% Off
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 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
$4,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Set of Four Vintage Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chair Made by STOL Kamnik 1960s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chair made by Stol Kamnik Slovenia 1960s
Bentwood
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
Pair of Kurt Østervig Bar Stools for Brande Møbelindustri
By Kurt Østervig, Brande Møbelindustri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of teak stools by Danish born designer Kurt Østervig for Brande Mobelindustri, c.1960s, Denmark. The stools feature a round seat and curved seat back. Each stool has four long s...
Brass
$2,585 / 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 Kurt Østervig, Ryesberg Møbler
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
$3,547 / 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
$2,015Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Set of 4 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Teak & Vinyl Dining Chairs
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four dining chairs was made in Denmark during the 1960s. The chairs are made of teak wood in a warm shade of brown. The seats have been reupholstered with high-quality bl...
Faux Leather, Teak
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
$1,914Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.11 in W 84.65 in D 31.89 in
1960s, Danish design by Kurt Østervig, 3 seater sofa, model 57, original.
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Kurt Østervig for Rolschau Møbler. 3 seater sofa, model 57, in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original light green furniture velour, t...
Velvet, Teak
Set of 6 Cane Mid-Century Style Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 cane Mid-Century Modern style dining chairs with newly upholstered leather seat in Holly Hunt leather. Sculptural legs, sturdy. Frames in good original condition with a slig...
Leather, Cane
$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 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
$10,800 / set
H 29.14 in W 30.71 in D 29.14 in
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...
Leather, Oak
Kurt Ostervig for Moreddi Teak Dining Chair
By Kurt Østervig, Moreddi 1
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 Kurt Østervig, K.P. Møbler 1
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
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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 Kurt Østervig, Sibast
Located in Stockholm, SE
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
Kurt Ostervig for KP Møbler Pair of Armchairs in Oak
By KP Mobler, Kurt Østervig
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
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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