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)
H 33.47 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Rare Dining Chairs by Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig, Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Kurt Østervig, solid dining chairs made of oak and teak, seats upholstered. Designed in 1956. Produced by Randers Furniture. A very good original condition, new upholstery and wood r...
Velvet, Oak, Teak
H 31.3 in W 18.51 in D 20.48 in
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
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Kurt Østervig for Sibast Pair of Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Østervig for Sibast, pair of dining chairs, cognac leather, oak, Denmark, 1960s. These characteristic chairs are made in solid oak, with seating and back from thick cognac lea...
Leather, Oak
H 30.5 in W 20.25 in D 19 in
1 Midcentury Dining Chair in the Manner of Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Pasadena, TX
One dining chair in the manner of Kurt Ostervig Danish modern solid wood in a walnut finish in the style of Kurt Ostervig. Sculptural and elegant...
Walnut
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
Three Kurt Ostervig Scandinavian Teak Dining Chairs
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of three mid century modern dining chairs designed by Kurt Ostervig and made in 1960. Teak frames with blue fabric. As seen in the last image, we also have a Kurt Ostervig ex...
Teak, Fabric
H 29.73 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
Kurt Østervig Set of Six Dining Chairs in Wood and Leatherette
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Østervig, dining chairs, beech, leatherette, Denmark, 1950s. Designed by Kurt Østervig in the 1950s, these Danish dining chairs are an exceptional example of mid-century craft...
Fabric, Walnut
H 30.32 in W 19.3 in D 18.51 in
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
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
H 35.83 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Set of 4 Oak Dining Chairs by Kurt Østervig, Denmark, Mid-Century Modern
By Kurt Østervig
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
This beautiful set of four dining chairs was designed by Kurt Østervig and made in Denmark. The frames are crafted from solid oak, highlighting elegant Scandinavian lines and high-qu...
Textile, Oak
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
Stacking table by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, Rosewood, 1960s
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Østervig stacking table in rosewood. Legs of black lacquered wood. Made by Jason.
Rosewood
Large side board by Kurt Østervig for K. P. Møbler Denmark, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Østervig side table with shelves and drawers behind the doors. Made by K. P. Møbler.
Rosewood
Henning Kjærnulf Dining Chairs, Oak & Wool, Scandinavian, 1970s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of dining chair by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and original upholstery Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblad...
Oak, Wool
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade Made by Another Classic...
Oak
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and red boucle . Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorb...
Oak, Bouclé
Børge Mogensen dining chairs with seagrass seat, oak, BM1
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen set of six dining chairs with seat of seagrass. Frame of oak. Made by C. M. Madsen. Model BM1.
Oak, Seagrass
