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, Stool, Metal, Teak, Shearling, Denmark, 1950s
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in High Point, NC
A beige shearling, black-lacquered metal and teak stool designed by Kurt Østervig and produced by Jason Møbler, Denmark, c. 1950s. Seat height: 18”
Metal
Pair of Kurt Østervig Bar Stools for Brande Møbelindustri
By Kurt Østervig, Brande Møbelindustri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of teak stools by Danish born designer Kurt Østervig for Brande Mobelindustri, c.1960s, Denmark. The stools feature a round seat and curved seat back. Each stool has four long s...
Brass
Stool with Sheepskin, Made in Denmark, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Ottoman reupholstered with sheepskin. Designed and made in Denmark. Great condition.
Sheepskin, Elm
Danish Modern Teak Stool by ESA, 1950s
By ESA
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern teak stool by ESA, 1950s. Organically shaped Danish stool in solid teak. Beautifully sculpted seat. Four round legs with club shaped profile (like the Clam Chair), mou...
Teak
$2,600 / set
H 32.75 in W 17.5 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Charlotte Perriand Style Bar Stools /Kitchen Stools
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Westport, CT
Pair Italian Charlotte Perriand style chrome tubular, Z shaped Bar stool blue Naugahyde.
Chrome
$1,580 / set
H 14.18 in Dm 16.54 in
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Oak Stools with Shearling Lambswool Upholstery, 1950s
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
This elegant pair of stools is a refined example of Danish Modern design, crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. Each stool features a distinctive hexagonal seat and ...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
Pair of Italian Bar Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage pair of bar stools in the shape of female legs in colored resin with iron footrest and red fabric cushions / Made in Italy, 1970s Height: 32 inches / diameter: 18 inches 1 pa...
Iron
$680
H 14.57 in Dm 17.33 in
Mid-Century Danish Hexagonal Oak Stool with Shearling Lambswool Upholstery, 1950
By Flemming Lassen, Henning Kjærnulf, Viggo Boesen
Located in Odense, DK
This elegant stool is a fine example of Danish Modern design, crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. The piece features a distinctive hexagonal seat and finely carved...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
$2,502
H 32.29 in W 82.29 in D 28.35 in
1970s, Danish by Kurt Østervig, 3-seater sofa, furniture velour, teak wood.
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish by Kurt Østervig. 3-seater sofa. Original green furniture velour, teak wood legs, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construc...
Velvet, Teak
Danish Teak Stool 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Danish Teak Stool 1950s
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Thonet Romanian Bentwood Cane Bar Stools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of mid-century modern bar stools crafted from bentwood after Thonet. The stools feature a classic heart motif back crafted from gracefully curved beech. The round seat has woven cane inset and is supported by long straight legs conjoined by round and curved stretchers. The lower ring stretcher serves as a footrest with a seat height of 29.5 inches high. Each chair is stamped on bottom "made in Romania" with missing paper labels. Styled after the famous No. 16 sweetheart chairs...
Cane, Bentwood
Scandinavian Stool in Teak and Shearling Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ottoman or stool, Scandinavia, teak, shearling upholstery, 1960s Exhibiting a timeless blend of simplicity and functionality, this ottoman or stool epitomizes the understated elegan...
Fabric, Teak
$2,450 / set
H 31 in W 14 in D 23 in
Pair Of Borje Johanson Teak & Chrome bar stools for Johanson Design.
By Börje Johanson
Located in Bernville, PA
Borje Johanson Teak & Chrome and black bar stools for Johanson Design. Beautiful, rare pair of bar stools with an incredible and simple des...
Steel, Chrome
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 Bar Stools for Brande Møbelindustri
By Kurt Østervig, Brande Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Kurt Ostervig. Manufacturer: Brande Møbelindustri. Period/Style: Danish modern. Country: Denmark. Date: 1960s. Dimensions: 37.5″ H x 14″ W x 15″ D, seat height 28.5...
Teak