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)
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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
$1,926Sale Price|20% Off
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
$5,750
H 31.89 in W 104.73 in D 32.29 in
Model "GE-300" Four-Seater Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Denmark ca 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Utrecht, NL
Hans Jørgensen Wegner was one of the central figures of Danish modern design, known for combining rigorous craftsmanship with an almost effortless sense of comfort and proportion. Wo...
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Tan Leather long loveseat Sofa
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern beautiful Tan leather long loveseat sofa with light wood legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Beautiful light beige cream tan leather is soft and shows little sig...
Leather, Wood
$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
$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 Kurt Østervig, KP Mobler
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
$5,081
H 33.47 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
Armchair by Kurt Østervig, Denmark, 1950 Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Göteborg, SE
An unusual armchair by Kurt Østervig for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark. The Danish oak wing chair by Kurt Østervig is a timeless classic that will elevate any home decor with its mi...
Wool, Teak
$3,999Sale Price|50% Off
H 28 in W 83 in D 30 in
Vintage 1960s Danish Three-Seat Sofa Model GE-300/3 by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s Danish three-seat sofa Rare model GE300/3 designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA Manufacturer solid light oak solid wood frame and legs with original patina has original sp...
Upholstery, Oak
$2,661
H 27.56 in W 57.09 in D 30.32 in
Danish Modern Two-Seat Sofa with Cognac-Colored Leather Made in Denmark 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage 2 seater sofa manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s. It's upholstered with the original cognac-colored leather with light patina, ...
Leather, Wood
$2,413
H 29.53 in W 35.83 in D 30.71 in
Three Seater Sofa, Model AP 18S, Designed by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
The three-seater sofa, Model AP 18S, upholstered in green wool fabric and with dark wood legs, was designed by the Danish architect Hans J. Wegner in 1960. Wegner, known for his uniq...
Wool, Wood
$12,500 / set
H 40 in W 28 in D 33 in
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
Danish 1950's Sofa by Kurt Olsen Teak Accents
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Curved sofa by Kurt Olsen from the 1950's. Epitome of Danish 1950's style. Made by Slagelse Møbelværk around late 1950's5800. Solid and sturdy but needs to get reupholstered. Remova...
Wool, Teak
$6,200
H 31 in W 70 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Sofa by Kurt Olsen Model 220 Papa Bear Style, 1960's
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian designed sofa by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk as Model 220. This iconic sofa has a slight curve to it ...
Wool
$12,583
H 29.93 in W 76.78 in D 28.75 in
Danish Modern TV Bench Sofa Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Modular teak TV bench model 161 by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark. The set consists of a bench, two seating modules and a table. Four cushions are included. We...
Teak
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H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 31.89 in
1960s, Danish sofa by Kurt Østervig model 58, completely reupholstered.
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish sofa by Kurt Østervig model 58. Completely renovation: new upholstery, new elastic belts, wooden construction checked, legs and ar...
Wool, Teak
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H 30.71 in W 85.04 in D 33.08 in
1960s, Danish design sofa by Kurt Østervig model 61, original good condition.
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design sofa by Kurt Østervig model 61. Original good condition: no smells and no stains. Furniture wool, teakwood legs. Removable seat cushions. Manufactured by Danish ...
Fabric, Wool, Teak
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H 27.56 in W 72.84 in D 29.53 in
Kurt Østervig three seater sofa, original black leather and rosewood. 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, Centrum Møbler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Østervig three seater sofa in original black leather. Legs of rosewood. Made by Centrum Møbler in the 1960s
Leather, Rosewood
Danish 1950s original sofa by Kurt Østervig, Rolschau Møbler
By Kurt Østervig
Located in København K, DK
This beautiful sofa is a forerunner of the 50's beautiful and minimalist approach to design. The clean lines and lightness of the sofa are combined with incredible quality and profes...
Fabric, Wool, Beech, Teak
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H 25.99 in W 72.45 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Leather&Rosewood 3-Seat Sofa by Kurt Østervig
By Centrum Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This leather three-seater sofa was designed by Kurt Østervig for the Danish manufacturer Centrum Møbler during the 1950s. It is model 55 from early productio...
Leather, Wood, Rosewood
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H 31.5 in W 88.98 in D 32.29 in
60s, Danish design by Kurt Østervig, 3 seater sofa, model 14, wool, teak wood
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Tarm, 82
60s, Danish design by Kurt Østervig. Completely renovated, reupholstered 3 seater sofa model 14. Rupholstered in quality Nevotex furniture wool fabric in two ...
Wool, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Sofa in Cappuccino Colored Leather by Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig, Ryesberg Møbler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Danish 1960s designed sofa by Kurt Ostervig in a nice cognac brown leather and probably produced by either Ryesberg or Rolschau Mobler of Denmark both of which produced furni...
Teak, Leather
Vintage Kurt Østervig Sofa from the 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model 14 sofa designed by kurt østervig. Manufactured by Ryesberg Møbler, Denmark. Amazing sofa sleek organic design lines and just the epitome of the best the Danish designers of t...
Wool
Danish Modern Model-58 Sofa by Kurt Ostervig for Rolschau Mobler
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage sofa designed by Kurt Ostervig for Rolschau Mobler in Denmark, circa 1958. This rare design features a sturdy teak wood frame and arm...
Fabric, Wood, Teak
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H 30 in W 87 in D 33 in
Midcentury Four-Seat Danish Modern Sofa in Teak and Wool by Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool sofa designed by Kurt Ostervig and manufactured in the early 1960s. Classic 1960s design with low elegant lines. Quite sizeable at a length of 87 inches and strong presence to anchor a living room. Covered in its original yellow wool fabric and raised on legs of solid teak. We recommend that the sofa be...
Wool, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Kurt Østervig, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Asaa, DK
Probably the most beautiful couch ever made in Denmark. Immensely elegant vintage design. This a rare four-seater and it is the original green upholstery. Elegant curved armrests. So...
Wool, Teak
Kurt Østervig Three-Seat Sofa in Striped Wool, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seat sofa, in walnut and fabric by Kurt Østervig, Denmark, 1950s. This sofa shows exquisite Danish craftsmanship and aesthetics. The settee features a slightly tilted back ...
Fabric, Wood