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 Atomic Wingback Lounge Chair in Afromosia
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Berkeley, CA
Upholstery Included - Choose your fabric, we'll refinish the frame and recover the chair with new foam and upholstery of your choice. Example shown in Kvadrat - Hallingdal 65 - 0457...
Wool
$6,054
H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 23.63 in
Midcentury Danish Kurt Ostervig Lounge Chair for Henry Rolschau Mobler
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A very rarely seen Model 58 lounge chair designed by Kurt Østervig in 1958 for Henry Rolschau Mobler, Denmark. A very inviting cocoon shape frame upholstered to the highest standa...
Rosewood
Danish Modern Late 1950's Lounge Chair with Teak Accents
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful late 1950's or classic danish modern lounge chair on tapered teak legs. The angled back rest and thick padded seating offer maximum comfort. A sleek and sturdy design with ...
Wool, Teak
$6,054
H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Kurt Østervig Model 58 Lounge Chair for Rolschau Mobler
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Rarely seen Model 58 lounge chair designed by Kurt Østervig in 1958 for Henry Rolschau Mobler, Denmark. A very inviting cocoon shape frame upholstered to t...
Wool, Rosewood, Teak
Kurt Olsen Model 221 Wingback Lounge Chair in Teak
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kurt Olsen Manufacturer: Slagelse Møbelfabrik Era: 1955 Materials: Teak, Wool Measurements: Inquire for dimensions. Condition: In excellent original...
Wool, Teak
Danish Jens Quistgaard Style Peter Hvidt High Back Lounge Chair
By Jens Quistgaard, Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful Mid-Century Modern lounge chair features a high backrest and a thick padded seat. Sleek Danish design with a sculpted oak frame and tapered legs. This rare Jens Quistg...
Metal
$4,765
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 29.14 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian 711 Loungechair by Fredrik Kayser, New Edition
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian 711 lounge.chair by Fredrik Kayser. New edition. Designed in 1960 by Fredrik A. Kayser, it is now reissued by the Norwegian manufacturer Hjelle. Mode...
Oak, Walnut
Danish Modern Z Chair in the Manner of Poul Jensen
By Poul Jensen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern walnut "Z" lounge chair, in the manner of Poul Jensen, Denmark, circa 1960s. This chair has been completely restored. The wood has been refinished and the cushions have...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
High Back Lounge Chair by Hvidt and Molgaard, Nielsen
By John Stuart, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic high back version of the iconic Hvidt - Molgaard lounge chair, made by France and Daverkorsen, distributed by John Stuart Inc. This example is in very fine, original, untouc...
Upholstery, Teak
Danish Midcentury Highback Lounge Chair with Teak Armrests
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool Danish midcentury highback lounge chair with teak legs and teak accents on the armrests. Epitomizes the style from around 1960. This chair is much in the style of Kurt Ost...
Wool, Teak
Kurt Olsen 221 for Slagelse Mobelvaerk Lounge Wingback Danish Modern Chair
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Kurt Olsen 221 for Slagelse Mobelvaerk Lounge Wingback Chair. Recently recovered
Fabric, Wood
Bengt Ruda Model 90 Mid Century Lounge Highback Chair
By Bengt Ruda
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Danish Modern Model 90 Chair by Bengt Ruda for Esa Møbelværk, Denmark, 1950s. Recently upholstered.
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Alfred Christensen Lounge Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Produced by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelværk in the 1940s. Recently recovered.
Fabric, Wood
Bruno Mathsson "Pernilla" Lounge Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Bruno Mathsson "Pernilla" Chair. Re-upholstered.
Fabric, Birch
Georg Thams Danish Mid Century Oak Chair
By Georg Thams
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Danish Modern Chair by Georg Thams, producted by Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik. Made in Denmark. Recently upholstered. 24w 25d 28h 15s Matching sofa also available.
Oak
Arnold Madsen and Schubell MS30 Highback Recliner Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare Arnold Madsen and Schubell MS20 Highback Lounge Chair Recliner and Ottoman. Chair reclines to other positions or locks in place. Ottoman is also adjustable. Made in Denmark. Ori...
Fabric, Wood
