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 Brande Møbelindustri, Kurt Østervig
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
$1,580 / set
H 14.18 in Dm 16.54 in
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Oak Stools with Shearling Lambswool Upholstery, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
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
$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
Pair of of Jean Touret Brutalist Bar Stools
By Jean Touret
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb Brutalist pair of mid-century oak bar stools. The angular and uneven seat tops of each of the two stools is hewn out of a single piece of thick timber with smooth tops with...
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
Rare Kurt Østervig Lounge Chair in Crimson Wool
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kurt Østervig Manufacturer: Jason Møbler Era: 1950s Materials: Teak Measurements: 35″ wide x 32.25″ tall Condition: In good original condition with vintage...
Teak
$7,000 / set
H 30 in W 15 in D 15 in
Pair of Florence Knoll for Knoll International Black & Silver Bar Stools
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Mid-Century American bar stools standing on black metal, rectangular legs anchored by a silver metal stretcher with seat upholstered in a neutral tone, salt and pepper weave ...
Fabric
$2,516
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
$680
H 14.57 in Dm 17.33 in
Mid-Century Danish Hexagonal Oak Stool with Shearling Lambswool Upholstery, 1950
By Henning Kjærnulf, Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
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
Danish Teak Stool 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Danish Teak Stool 1950s
Fabric, Teak
Pair Wicker Bar Stools
Located in New York, NY
Pair wicker bar stools. Pair well made vintage wicker bar/counter stools with conforming arms and a brass rail foot rest in natural mellowed wicker. ...
Wicker
Kurt Østervig Bar Stools for Brande Møbelindustri
By Brande Møbelfabrik, Kurt Østervig
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