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)
Niels Moller Rosewood Model 55 Chair with Leather Seat, 1951
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, England
Niels Moller - Model 55 Armchair, 1951 Niels Moller's Model 55 armchair was one of his earliest and most expressive works, designed in 1951 in the early days of operating his own fa...
Leather, Rosewood
$3,200
H 33 in W 22 in D 16 in
Danish Mid Century Heavy Carved Solid Walnut Walnut Arm Side Sculptural Chair
By Richard Jensen & Kjærulff Rasmussen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Heavy Carved Solid Walnut Walnut Arm Side Sculptural Chair MINT
Walnut
$24,807
H 34.65 in W 26.38 in D 25.6 in
Exceptional Hans Asplund Armchair, Walnut and Leather, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1955
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Hans Asplund
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare armchair was designed by Hans Asplund around 1955. Asplund designed the chair for the beauty salon at the Nordiska Kompaniet department store on Hamngatan in Stockholm. The chair was reportedly produced solely for the salon in a few examples, please see the last 2 images of the listing to view the chairs in their original interior. Adding to the historical importance of this particular chair on offer is the fact that it comes from the private collection of Hans Asplund himself. The design is marked by the beautiful, sculptural frame, which has been entirely executed in solid walnut wood. The curved lines of the armrests, the legs and the backrest give the design a refined and elegant appearance. The seat, backrest and armrest are upholstered in brown leather. The chair is in very good, restored condition. Provenance: Architect Hans Asplund (1921-1994). Thence by descent to his son, diplomat and UN ambassador Bo Asplund (1950-2024). Thence by descent to the previous owner. Literature: Ingegerd Henschen & Stig Blomberg, "Svenskt Möbellexikon", Förlagshuset Norden AB 1961, pp. 162-163. Filippo Alison...
Leather, Walnut
$1,943
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Office Chair Model 31 by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
The icon of Danish Mid-Century Modern design: the original Model 31 executive chair. It was designed by Kai Kristiansen for the Danish manufacturer Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik in 1957...
Faux Leather, Teak
Knud Faerch Teak Cowhorn Chair 1950s
By Knud Faerch, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in London, England
Knud Faerch - Cowhorn Chair, c1950s Produced in the 1950s by renowned cabinetmakers Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the town of Slagelse, Denmark. The Cowhorn armchair is one of Faerch's mos...
Leather, Teak
Arne Vodder Teak Armchair Model 166
By Vamo Sonderborg, Arne Vodder
Located in Vienna, AT
Arne Vodder solid teak armchair model 166 designed in the 1964 for Vamo Sonderborg. New cream leather upholstery.
Upholstery, Hardwood, Leather, Teak
Danish Modern Walnut and Leather Armchair by Povl Dinesen
By Povl Dinesen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Danish modern walnut and leather armchair by Povl Dinesen. Classic design and superior quality featuring beautiful turned and wood and joinery, would be a handsome desk or occasional...
Leather, Walnut
$1,200
H 31.11 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in
Midcentury Side Chair in Rosewood and Patinated Leather by Gustav Bertelsen
By Gustav Bertelsen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Side chair in rosewood and patinated leather, designed by Kai Kristiansen and made by Gustav Bertelsen cabinetmakers. Great original condition.
Rosewood, Leather
$2,362
H 28.15 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Arm chair in elm and leather with exquisite patina by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Arm chair model St-750 designed by Arne Wahl Iversen. Produced in Denmark by Danish cabinetmaker during the 1960s. Made from solid elm wood with oil finish. Seat with patinated leath...
Leather, Elm
Teak & Leather Chair by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very comfortable guest chair in teak with a black leather seat. Manufactured by Gustav Bertelsen, Copenhagen. Seat shows patina on the leather.
Teak, Leather
Expertly Restored - Niels Moller Model-80 Teak & Cognac Leather Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Niels Møller Manufacturer: JL Møllers Møbelfabrik Materials: Teak Wood, New Italian Full-Grain Cognac Leather ________________________________________ Transforming a piece...
Leather, Wood, Teak
Expertly Restored - Nanna Ditzel ND-83 Cognac Leather Chair for Søren Willadsen
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Nanna Ditzel ND-83 cognac leather chair for Søren Willadsen is a refined example of Danish Modern design, blending sculptural form with exceptional comfort. Upholstered in rich c...
Leather, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Niels Møller Model-71 Leather & Teak Arm Chairs for J.L. Møllers
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Teak Wood, New Top Grain Leather, New High-Density Foam _________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to lif...
Leather, Foam, Wood, Teak
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 Modern Sculpted Oak & Teak Arm Chair by Arne-Hovmand Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Komfort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Modern sculpted oak & teak arm chair by Arne-Hovmand Olsen. Materials: Oak Wood, Teak Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New High-Density Foam ______________________________________...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Oak, Teak
Expertly Restored - Finn Juhl Model BO-118 Cognac Leather & Teak Lounge Chair
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials Teak Wood, Italian Full-Grain Leather, New High-Density Foam ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing ...
Leather, Foam, Wood, Teak
