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)
$2,850Sale 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
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
$11,184Sale 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 Kurt Østervig, Sibast
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 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
Set of Four MCM Swivel Dining Chair 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Swivel MCM Dining Chair Germany 1960s
Chrome
Audoux Minet 1960s Pair of French Rope Lounge Chairs
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Pair of Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet lounge chairs from France, 1950s. All original wood and rope with nice patina and age. Stunning and iconic pair.
Rope, Wood
$1,258
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
$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
$7,138 / set
H 29.14 in W 26.78 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Easy Chairs Model "F60" by Karl-Erik Ekselius, 1960s
By Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Stockholm, SE
Design Karl-Erik Ekselius, produced by JOC in Vetlanda, Sweden, 1960s. Chromed steel and original black leather cushions. Good vintage condition!
Chrome
$3,450 / set
H 16.75 in W 21.5 in D 23.75 in
Mid-Century Danish Oak Chairs, Kurt Østervig Style, Red Leather, Set of 6
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six Danish Mid-Century oak dining chairs in the style of Kurt Østervig, featuring red leather upholstered seats and distinctive curved bentwood grips integrated into the backr...
Leather, Oak, Bentwood
Kurt Østervig Attributed Large Danish Four-Seat Sofa, 1960s
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
$1,926Sale 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
$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 KP Mobler, Kurt Østervig
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
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
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 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 Sibast, Kurt Østervig
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