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)
Oak and Leather Side Chair by Kurt Østervig, Sibast, Denmark, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, Sibast
Located in Stockholm, SE
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
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs by Kurt Østervig, KP Møbler, Denmark, 1960s
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
Located in Stockholm, SE
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
$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
$9,000 / set
H 28.75 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Set of Six Midcentury Wishbone Chairs in Patinated Oak by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of six wishbone chairs in oak and paper cord designed by Hans J Wegner. Great original condition.
Papercord, Oak
$581 / 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 Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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
$2,601 / 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 Ryesberg Møbler, Kurt Østervig
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
$3,572 / 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
$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
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
$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 K.P. Møbler 1, Kurt Østervig
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
$23,594 / set
H 31.7 in W 24.02 in D 19.69 in
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
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
$1,453 / set
H 31.7 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
1960s Set of Four Danish Th. Harlev Dining Chairs in Teak and Beech by Farstrup
By Farstrup, Thomas Harlev
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 4 Th. Harlev dining chairs, model 210 - nicknamed "the smile" due to the shape of the backrest, manufactured by Farstrup Møbler in the 1960s. The chairs features a teak ba...
Beech, Teak
$4,400 / set
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
Sold
H 31.7 in W 24.41 in D 17.72 in
Rosewood and Cow Hide Chair by Kurt Østervig for Sibast, 60s Denmark
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Rosewood and cow hide chair by Kurt Østervig for Sibast, 60s Denmark. Solid Rosewood frame and cow hide leather. Cow hide is reupholstered and a unique ...
Cowhide, Rosewood
Set of Five Danish Walnut Dining Chairs by Kurt Ostervig
By Finn Juhl, Kurt Østervig
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A set of five 1960s dining chairs by Kurt Ostervig for Bramin. The sculpted walnut backs, floating seats and angled legs are reminisc...
Walnut
Set of Four Sculptural Walnut Dining Chairs, Denmark by Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of four sculptural walnut dining chairs, made in Denmark designed by Kurt Ostervig, simple design, extremely comfortable, curved. Doweled backrests.
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage Danish Kurt Ostervig Dining Chairs
By Kurt Østervig
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century set of four dining chairs designed by Kurt Ostervig. This set features sculpted backrests and nicely aged oak grains. Seats have been newly reupholstered in black vinyl. ...
Oak