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 Model 311 Re-Issue Black Tufted Leather Daybed with Oak Frame
By Matzform, Kurt Østervig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kurt Østervig's Model 311 daybed pairs a solid oak frame with a thin tufted black leather cushion in a composition that is restrained and precise. The frame holds a distinctive asymm...
Leather, Oak
Kurt Østervig Tufted Black Leather & Oak Model 311 Daybed by Matzform (Reissue)
By Kurt Østervig, Matzform
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kurt Østervig's Model 311 daybed, re-issued by Danish manufacturer Matzform, reflects the restrained functionalism that defined Scandinavian furniture design in the 1950s. The solid ...
Leather, Oak
$2,724Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Danish Modern Settee-Sofa in Cognac Tanned Leather, Model 55 by Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Ostervig designed tanned leather two-seated sofa or Settee with tapered oak legs. It features original upholstery and intricate leather upholstery details around the top part of...
Leather, Oak
Oak Daybed by Guillerme & Chambron, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Guillerme & Chambron in the 1960s, this French oak daybed reflects the duo’s instinct for sculptural simplicity and everyday utility. This example is fitted with a c...
Linen, Oak
$8,527 / item
H 21.66 in W 76.78 in D 37.41 in
Minho Daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Beige Cotton and Walnut Oak
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
"The Minho daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in beige cotton fabric with walnut-stained oak bases and integrated side table. Handcrafted in Portugal, available now. The Minho t...
Oak, Upholstery, Cotton, Wood
$8,527 / item
H 21.66 in W 76.78 in D 37.41 in
Minho Daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Dark Blue Velvet and Walnut Oak
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Minho daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in dark blue velvet with walnut-stained oak bases and integrated side table. Handcrafted in Portugal, available now. The Minho takes...
Velvet, Oak, Upholstery, Wood
$11,937 / item
H 25.6 in W 76.78 in D 39.38 in
Twins Daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Beige Bouclé and Dark Brown Oak
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Twins daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, a curved chaise longue in beige bouclé on a plinth of American oak stained dark brown, open-pore matte. Handcrafted in Portugal. W 19...
Bouclé, Oak, Upholstery
$6,670 / item
H 21 in W 88 in D 39 in
Stiletto Daybed Blue Velvet Channeling tufted wood base oak maple walnut wenge
Located in Ridgewood, NY
The Stiletto daybed is sophisticated and plush. Its sleek wenge frame and rich velvet upholstery make this piece a perfect balance of comfort and luxur...
Upholstery
$13,074 / item
H 23.63 in W 76.78 in D 39.38 in
Twins Daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Rose Gold Mohair Velvet and Oak
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Twins daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, a curved chaise longue in rose gold mohair velvet on a plinth of natural American oak, satin. Handcrafted in Portugal. W 195 x D 100 ...
Mohair, Velvet, Oak, Upholstery
Upholstered Daybed Chaise Longues
Located in Sheffield, MA
Graceful and inviting, the recamier chaise with arched back and rolled arm. The fainting couch is upholstered but it does show some ware. Although made in the Victorian period, it ...
Upholstery
Kurt Østervig Model 168 Hunting Chairs, Pair
By K.P. Møbler 1, Kurt Østervig
Located in Austin, TX
A striking pair of Model 168 “Hunting Chairs” designed by Danish designer Kurt Østervig for KP Møbler, Denmark, circa 1960s. Constructed of solid oak, each chair features a generousl...
Metal
Vintage Lounge daybed in black leather by Mobel Italia - Italy
By Mobel Italia
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Ultra comfortable daybed in its original black leather. First owner - very good vintage condition. Dimensions : W 160 x D 67 x H 80 cm
Leather
$10,232 / item
H 21.66 in W 76.78 in D 37.41 in
Minho Daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Beige Bouclé and Oak Root
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Minho daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in beige wool bouclé with an ivory faux fur pillow and natural oak root bases. Handcrafted in Portuga...
Bouclé, Oak, Faux Fur, Upholstery
$8,527 / item
H 21.66 in W 76.78 in D 37.41 in
Minho Daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Red Velvet and Walnut Oak
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Minho daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in red velvet with walnut-stained oak bases and integrated side table. Handcrafted in Portugal, available now. The Minho takes its n...
Velvet, Oak, Wood, Upholstery
$1,202
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Oak and Leather Side Chair by Kurt Østervig, Sibast, Denmark, 1960s
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
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
Midcentury Tiger Oak Daybed/Sofa by Marge Carson
By Marge Carson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury tiger oak daybed/sofa by Marge Carson. This sofa is a wonderful piece that can use as a daybed or a sofa giving it two unique purposes. It features a tiger oak wood frame ...
Brass
$15,900
H 17 in W 72 in D 30 in
Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen PK 80 Tufted Leather and Flat Bar Steel Daybed
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is the PK 80 daybed By Poul Kjaerholm. The daybed is crafted in a rich tufted leather. The base is made is flat bar steel. The bed has been newly reupholstered.
Cut Steel
Sold
H 17.33 in W 78.75 in D 42.13 in
Danish Teak Daybed Model 311 by Kurt Østervig for Jason Möbler 1950s
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in ECHT, NL
The Model 311 daybed by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler is a quintessential example of Danish mid-century modern design. Designed in the 1950s, this piece combines functionality with ...
Fabric, Teak
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H 16.93 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
Kurt Østervig, Rare Daybed, Teak and White Leatherette for Jason, Denmark, 1950s
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in High Point, NC
A rare modernist daybed, designed by Kurt Østervig and produced by Jason Møbler, 1950s. Branded. In finely carved teak, leatherette is most likely secondary. Contemporary Danish ...
Faux Leather, Teak
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
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H 16.54 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
1950s Kurt Ostervig Daybed with Stained Oak Frame and Kvadrat Wool Cushion
By Kurt Østervig, Matzform
Located in Madrid, ES
Kurt Ostervig (1912-1986) designed this daybed, model 311, in circa 1958. Frame made of walnut-stained American oak. Cushions upholstered in wool from Kvadrat. Height of the frame 36...
Wool, Oak
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H 14.18 in W 77.96 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Daybed, Model 311 in Walnut by Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig, Matzform
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Kurt Ostervig day bed in solid walnut covered with wool fabric Divina light gray melange of Kvadrat. First published in 1958 by Jason Møbler, this mythical day bed is now reissued...
Walnut, Wool
Very Rare Daybed No. 311 by Kurt Ostervig for Jason, Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and beautiful daybed by Kurt Ostervig. Belts, foam and fabric redone to perfect condition. Fabric by famous Danish designer Hanne Vedel. Massive teakwood frame. signed with m...