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)
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
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
Kurt Østervig Model 55 Black Leather Lounge Chair Danish Mid-Century Design
By Centrum Møbler, Kurt Østervig
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
Expertly Restored - Kurt Østervig Cognac Leather Wing Chairs for Rolschau Møbler
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of dtylish modern high wing-back chairs designed by Kurt Østervig for Rolschau Møbler in Denmark circa 1950s. These gorgeous chairs design feature...
Leather, Foam, Wood, Walnut
1960s, Danish design by Kurt Østervig, lounge chair model 55, leather, rosewood.
By Centrum Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Kurt Østervig. Lounge chair model 55. Black leather, rosewood legs. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Manufactured by Danish furniture ma...
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Kurt Østervig Model 58 Lounge Chair for Rolschau Mobler
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Rarely seen Model 58 lounge chair designed by Kurt Østervig in 1958 for Henry Rolschau Mobler, Denmark. A very inviting cocoon shape frame upholstered to t...
Wool, Rosewood, Teak
$11,245Sale 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 Ostervig Danish Modern Sculptural Wingback Lounge Chair
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stunning and rare Kurt Ostervig Wingback Chair for Rolschau Mobler. Recently upholstered. Solid walnut frame.
Fabric, Teak
Midcentury Danish Kurt Ostervig Lounge Chair for Henry Rolschau Mobler
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A very rarely seen Model 58 lounge chair designed by Kurt Østervig in 1958 for Henry Rolschau Mobler, Denmark. A very inviting cocoon shape frame upholstered to the highest standa...
Rosewood
Highback Lounge Chair in Rosewood + Leather
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kurt Østervig (in the manner of) Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Leather, rosewood Measurements: 32.3? wide x 29? tall Condition: In ex...
Leather, Rosewood
Kurt Ostervig Danish Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century danish lounge chairs with curved backs and horn-shaped arms raised on tapered teak legs, newly upholstered in black leather. Chairs are in excellent condition with minor ...
Leather, Teak
Danish Modern Easy Chair and Stool Model 12 by Kurt Østervig, 2010s.
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Easy Chair and Stool Model 12 by Kurt Østervig, 2010s. Lounge chair and footstool in grey wool with round tapered teak leg designed in 1961 by Kurt Østervig for Schille...
Wool, Teak
Midcentury Kurt Østervig Model 58 Lounge Chairs for Henry Rolschau Mobler
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A very hard to find pair of Model 58 lounge chairs designed in the late 50s by Kurt Østervig for Rolschau Mobler, Denmark. An incredibly handsome design wi...
Rosewood, Teak
$6,584 / set
Danish mid century lounge chair by Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Lounge chair model 12 by Kurt Østervig for Schiller Postel Møbelfabrik. Reulphostered recently they are in pretty good shape. Possibility to have a pair of lounge chair .
Fabric, Teak
$2,866Sale 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
$2,350
H 30.5 in W 23.5 in D 28 in
Iconic Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll, Model 652-W, Mid-Century Modern
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Jens Risom Model 652-W lounge chair for KnollStudio, originally designed in 1941 and still celebrated as one of the icons of mid-century modern design. This timeless piece fe...
Cotton, Wood
$12,500 / set
H 30.75 in W 31.25 in D 33.75 in
Kurt Olsen for Andersen & Bohm Mid-century Danish Lounge Chairs
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Upholstered "Bear" lounge chairs designed by Kurt Olsen for Andersen & Bohm, Denmark, 1952. High-quality solid wood frames with teak accents, newly upholstered in sky blue wool fabri...
Wool, Teak
$3,529 / 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
$5,400
H 29.5 in W 97 in D 30 in
Danish Mid-Century Kurt Østervig Attributed Large Danish Four-Seat Sofa, 1960's
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
Danish Modern Late 1950's Lounge Chair with Teak Accents
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful late 1950's or classic danish modern lounge chair on tapered teak legs. The angled back rest and thick padded seating offer maximum comfort. A sleek and sturdy design with ...
Wool, Teak
$6,895 / set
H 32 in W 26.5 in D 29 in
Kurt Olsen Model-215 Wingback Lounge Chairs for Slagelse Møbelvaerk
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kurt Olsen
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...
Fabric, Wood, Teak
$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
$1,906Sale 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
$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
Danish Midcentury Highback Lounge Chair with Teak Armrests
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool Danish midcentury highback lounge chair with teak legs and teak accents on the armrests. Epitomizes the style from around 1960. This chair is much in the style of Kurt Ost...
Wool, Teak
Kurt Østervig for Brande Møbelindustri Dining Chair, 1960s
By Brande Møbelfabrik, Kurt Østervig
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
Kurt Østervig Danish Wingback Chair
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Østervig, wingback chair, made with yellow fabric and teak, Denmark, 1960s. Highly comfortable wingback chair with clear traits of the Danish modern style. This royal design b...
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 33 in W 27.25 in D 30 in
Expertly Restored - Kurt Østervig Sculpted Lounge Chairs for Jason Møbler
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning pair of Janus lounge chairs, designed by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler in the 1950s, is a masterpiece of Danish modern craftsmanship. Crafted from beechwood with a ric...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Kurt Ostervig Lounge Chair and ottoman , made in Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Buffalo, NY
Kurt Ostervig Lounge Chair and ottoman , made in Denmark ,, Classic modernist lines / design.. Extremely comfortable.. front arms worn ( see photos) Structuraly sound.tight, Amazing ...
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 41 in W 28 in D 36 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Leather Rosewood Lounge Chair & Ottoman Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Danish Modern leather lounge chair and ottoman Designed by Kurt Østervig Made by Slagelse Møbelværk. Danish modern chair and ottoman. rosewood frame, Off white leather chair...
Leather, Rosewood
Sculptural Danish Lounge Chair by Kurt Østervig for Rolschau
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Round Rock, TX
An exceptional Danish sculptural teak lounge chair by Kurt Ostervig, circa 1960s. Solid teak construction with angled back legs, winged ba...
Leather, Teak
Kurt Østervig Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Østervig lounge chair new upholstered with honey coloured lambskin with buttons of leather. Organic shaped frame of solid teak.
Sheepskin, Teak
Kurt Ostervig Easy Chair with Ottoman for Schiller Polstermobelfabrik
By Kurt Østervig
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kurt Ostervig lounge chair and ottoman for Schiller Polstermobelfabrik, Denmark. Large and impresive lounge chair and matching ottoman in the original wool fabric that shows signs of...
Upholstery, Teak
Sold
H 37.41 in W 31.5 in D 37.41 in
1960's Lounge Chair and Stool in Teak and Original Fabric by Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lounge chair and stool in teak and original fabric. Lots of wear and tear. Designed by Kurt Østervig and manufactured by K.P møbler, Denmark.
Teak
Sold
H 51.19 in W 35.83 in D 17.72 in
Custom order: Kurt Østervig cabinet and "Eva" lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Kurt Østervig
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Cool oak cabinet by Kurt Østervig, in a neat size and with a timeless look. Strict lines, decor of embossed stripes on the fronts. Very nice leather strap handles with decorative whi...
Leather, Beech, Oak
Mid-century Walnut Lounge Chairs by Kurt Ostervig for James Mobler
By Kurt Østervig
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning mid-century walnut lounge chairs by Kurt Ostervig for James Mobler in the United States, circa 1960s. These chairs have been built from the highest quality walnut wood and f...
Fabric, Walnut
Original Kurt Østervig Hunting Chair
By Kurt Østervig, KP Mobler
Located in London, GB
An incredible original example of the Classic Kurt Østervig ‘hunting’ chair. Oak frame with thick saddle leather fastened via buckled stra...
Leather, Oak
Pair of Kurt Østervig Hunting Chairs
By Kurt Østervig, KP Mobler
Located in London, GB
An incredible pair of original classic Kurt Østervig ‘hunting’ chair. Oak frame with thick saddle leather fastened via buckled straps. The...
Leather, Oak