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 Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler
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
Jonas Bohlin for Magis Pair of Post-Modern "Lyra" Bar Stools
By Magis, Jonas Bohlin
Located in San Diego, CA
An elegant pair of Lyra bar stools designed by Jonas Bohlin for Magis of Italy, showcasing the designer's affinity for sculptural simplicity and functional innovation. Distinguished by their gracefully curved beechwood seats, each stool features Lyra's signature crescent-shaped cutout, creating a striking visual identity while enhancing comfort and ease of movement. #5483 The seats are supported by slender tubular steel bases finished in a sophisticated combination of polished chrome and graphite gray. The gently splayed legs and integrated footrests lend the design a sense of lightness and architectural balance, hallmarks of Bohlin's celebrated work. Produced by Magis, one of Italy's leading contemporary furniture manufacturers, the Lyra stool...
Chrome
$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
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Steel, Chrome
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Located in Čelinac, BA
Danish Teak Stool 1950s
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Chrome Bertoia Bar Stools from Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful iconic Harry Bertoia stools in a high chrome finish from Knoll with airy seats and welded rods. Originally designed in the 1950s with slight changes through the years. This...
Steel, Chrome
$2,438
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
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Velvet, Teak
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Fabric, 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
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Chrome
$6,500
H 32 in W 18.5 in D 22 in
Pair of Designs for Leisure Fluted Column Leather Upholstered Swivel Bar Stools
By Designs for Leisure
Located in Gladstone, NJ
Pair of Designs for Leisure Fluted Column Leather Upholstered Swivel Bar Stools
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Oak Tripod Stool, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
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Oak
$4,587
H 36.03 in W 40.56 in D 35.44 in
Danish Modern Easy Chair and Stool Model 12 by Kurt Østervig, 2010s.
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Located in Asaa, DK
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Fabric, Teak
$1,553
H 27.96 in W 16.93 in D 15.36 in
Pair of Platform Bar Stools by Maurizio Peregalli for Zeus Noto
By Maurizio Peregalli
Located in London, GB
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Steel
Kurt Østervig Bar Stools for Brande Møbelindustri
By Kurt Østervig, Brande Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Teak