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)
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
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs by Kurt Østervig, KP Møbler, Denmark, 1960s
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of cool hunting chairs by Kurt Østervig, model 168. Made from oak with distinct lines, cognac colored leather with decorative straps in the back.
Leather, Oak
Kurt Østervig Set of Six Dining Chairs in Wood and Leatherette
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Østervig, dining chairs, beech, leatherette, Denmark, 1950s. Designed by Kurt Østervig in the 1950s, these Danish dining chairs are an exceptional example of mid-century craft...
Fabric, Walnut
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
Set of 7 Dining Chairs Designed by Kurt Østervig for Sibast, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, Sibast
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 7 dining chairs designed by Kurt Østervig for Sibast, 1960s Danisch design chairs by Kurt Østervig in rosewood with stitched black leather se...
Leather, Wood
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
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
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
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
$970 / item
Rare Dining Chairs by Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig, Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Kurt Østervig, solid dining chairs made of oak and teak, seats upholstered. Designed in 1956. Produced by Randers Furniture. A very good original condition, new upholstery and wood r...
Velvet, Oak, Teak
$1,198 / item
Kurt Østervig Armchair from the 1950s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Vienna, AT
Kurt Østervig armchair / armchair model 46, construction made of wood, presumably walnut, openwork backrest, seat cushion with striped cover. Height 86 cm, wi...
Beech
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
$35,156 / set
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
Danish Rosewood Chairs by Kurt Østervig for K.P. Furniture, 1960s, Set of 6
By K.P. Møbler 1, Kurt Østervig
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
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
Set of 4 Oak Dining Chairs by Kurt Østervig, Denmark, Mid-Century Modern
By Kurt Østervig
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
This beautiful set of four dining chairs was designed by Kurt Østervig and made in Denmark. The frames are crafted from solid oak, highlighting elegant Scandinavian lines and high-qu...
Textile, Oak
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
Set of 5 Rare Kurt Østervig Dining Chairs by Randers Furniture
By Kurt Østervig
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Rare set of 5 dining chairs by Kurt Østervig. Designed in the 1950s and produced by Randers Furniture, Denmark. The set includes four side chairs and one armchair, crafted in solid t...
Textile, Wood
Kurt Østervig for Brande Møbelindustri Dining Chair, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, Brande Møbelfabrik
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage solid teak dining chair designed by Kurt Østervig for Brande Møbelindustri during the 1960s. The chair has been recen...
Fabric, Teak
$3,200 / set
H 31.5 in W 18 in D 16 in
Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak for K.S. Mobler Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Niels Otto Møller, K.S. Mobler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic set of four dining chairs in teak with wool seats designed in the 1960s by Kai Kristiansen for K.S. Mobler of Denmark. The style of these Kai Kristiansen chairs is often mi...
Teak
$6,980 / set
H 38.59 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
Set Of Eight Dining Chairs By Arne Vodder Model 422 For Helge Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder, Helge Sibast
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of eight dining chairs made of solid rosewood, wooden back with molded cup piece, seats upholstered in woolen fabric. Desiged in the 1960s by Arne Vodder for Sibast furniture, mo...
Wool, Hardwood
$4,767 / set
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Arne Vodder Model 430 Dining Chairs for Sibast Møbler, set of 4
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Göteborg, SE
Elegant dining chairs Model "430" by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s. Stylish and comfortable!
Wool, Rosewood
$2,855Sale 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
$3,344Sale Price / set|24% Off
H 31.75 in W 18.25 in D 18.25 in
Set of 4 Kai Kristiansen for K.S. Møbler Teak Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, K.S. Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant and refined set of four Danish Modern dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for K.S. Møbler, Denmark, circa 1960s. These beautifully proportioned chairs exemplify the ...
Papercord, Teak
$4,042Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 34 in W 24 in D 20 in
Rosewood and Leather Armchairs by Kurt Østervig
By Sibast
Located in Montclair, NJ
A pair of rosewood armchairs upholstered in seat and back with black full-grain leather. Model 414. Designed 1961. Manufactured and marked with metal plaque...
Leather, Rosewood
$572 / item
H 30.32 in W 16.54 in D 17.33 in
1960s Danish Arne Jacobsen T-Chair / Hammer Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish vintage, Arne Jacobsen model 3103 named "T chair" / "Hammer chair" due to the shape. The chairs are from an early production of the chairs in t...
Stainless Steel
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
$3,813 / set
H 33.47 in W 18.51 in D 24.41 in
Six of Bauhaus-style Leatherette and Metal Chromed Cantilever Dining Chairs, 70s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Set of 6 cantilever chairs, 1970s Bauhaus style, made of chromed tubular steel, with black faux leather seat and backrest. Excellent condition, as shown ...
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
$4,399
H 27.56 in W 29.34 in D 30.32 in
Kurt Østervig Model 55 Black Leather Lounge Chair Danish Mid-Century Design
By Kurt Østervig, Centrum Møbler
Located in London, GB
Kurt Østervig for Centrum Møbler Model 55 Black Leather Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1960s This striking Model 55 lounge chair embodies Kurt Østervig’s mastery of combining sculptural fo...
Leather, Rosewood
$7,200 / set
H 31 in W 18.25 in D 19.5 in
Set of 8 Danish Modern, Palisander & Leatherette, Dining Chairs, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful 1960s Danish dining chairs in palisander & leatherette seat and back covers. Priced as a set of 8.
Upholstery, Palisander
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
20th Century Danish Wooden Dining Chair By Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century Danish wooden dining chair by Kurt Østervig reflects the designer’s signature blend of functional simplicity and warm, organic form. Crafted in solid wood, the fram...
Wood
Set of 6 Kurt Østervig Black Leather Dining Chairs
By Kurt Østervig
Located in London, GB
This refined set of six dining chairs by Danish designer Kurt Østervig exemplifies the sophistication and craftsmanship of Scandinavian modernism. Constructed from richly toned wood,...
Leather, Wood
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H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in
Kurt Østervig hunting Dining Chairs in Oak and Cognac Leather for KP Møbler
By Kurt Østervig, K.P. Møbler 1, KP Mobler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Hunting Dining Chair set designed by Kurt Østervig for KP Møbler, Denmark 1960s. Solid oak frames with beautiful warm wood grain and thick cognac-coloured patinated saddle leather se...
Leather, Oak
Wood + Woven Papercord Dining Chair by Kurt Østervig, Denmark 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Chicago, IL
Sold and priced individually. A Danish wood and woven papercord dining chair designed by Kurt Østervig in the 1960s. These Scandinavian Modern dining chairs feature minimalistic fra...
Wood
Sold
H 29.93 in W 20.48 in D 19.3 in
Kurt Østervig, set of 6 Chairs in Teak, Model 27 for Brande Møbelindustri
By Brande Møbelindustri, Kurt Østervig
Located in Munster, NRW
Kurt Østervig, Set of 6 Chairs in Teak, Model 27 for Brande Møbelindustri Showcasing the key elements of Scandinavian design—simplicity, elegance, durability, and respect for natura...
Bouclé, Teak
Kurt Østervig dining chairs in Solid Oak
By KP Mobler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Østervig dining chairs in solid oak. Original leather upholstery with patina. Made by KP Møbler.
Oak, Leather
Set of 6 Danish Modern Kurt Østervig Teak Dining Chairs
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Set of 6 Danish Modern Kurt Østervig Teak Dining Chairs Exquisite and Rare 1955 Dining Chairs by Kurt Østervig for Brande Møbelindustri Discover a remarkable piece of design histo...
Faux Leather, Teak
Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs By Kurt Østervig For K.P. Møbler
By Kurt Østervig, K.P. Møbler 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 8, Danish modern dining chairs designed by Kurt Østervig for K.P. Møbler, 1959, Denmark. These elegant chairs feature beautifully grained, Brazilian rosewood frames with sculp...
Fabric, Rosewood
Sold
H 31 in W 20 in D 21 in
Six '6' Kurt Ostervig Mid-Century Rosewood Dining Chairs in Black Leather
By K.P. Møbler 1, Kurt Østervig
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish dining chairs designed by Kurt Ostervig for K.P Møbelfabrik, 1959, Denmark. The chairs are handcrafted of solid Brazilian rosewood frames with sculpted backrests.Newly upholst...
Leather, Rosewood
Set of 5 Oak Slatted Dining Chairs by Kurt Østervig for KP Mobler
By Kurt Østervig, KP Mobler
Located in San Antonio, TX
Set of 5 Kurt Østervig for KP Mobler oak slatted dining chairs, circa 1970s, Denmark. These Danish modern dining chairs are in good overall condition. Dimensions: 19.70"x22"x34"x16"...
Oak
Sold
H 30.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Desk Chair in Teak by Kurt Østervig for International Designers, Denmark, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, International Designers Group
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, side/desk chair in teak by Kurt Østervig for International Designers, crafted in the 1960's in Denmark. This now iconic chair is constructed from solid Burmese te...
Fabric, Teak