Model 311 daybed in teak by Kurt Østervig Denmark

Period of design and manufacturing in denmark: 1950 to 1959 price: €12, 500 østervig is a renowned designer. His mid-century productions remain in high demand, fetching high prices at auctions and vintage galleries around the world. Østervig participated in the triennale di milano in the 1950s and an exhibition at the museum of modern art in the 1960s. His interior projects include private homes, boats, dispensaries, hotels and cinemas. His interior projects include private homes, boats, dispensaries, hotels and cinemas. Østervig is also a respected artist for his detailed and naturalistic drawings. Danish furniture designer kurt østervig (1912-1986) began his career as a naval architect in odense, denmark's third largest city. Retraining in design, østervig then worked for the manufacturer e. Knudsen before opening his own studio in 1947. He continued to work as an independent designer for the rest of his career, collaborating for danish brands from the mid -century, including among others: bernh. Pedersen & son, bramin, jason, rolschau, sibast, and vamo. Among østervig's most important designs are the model 12 easy chair for schillers polstermøblerfabrik (1961) and the butterfly dining chair (1950s) for brande. Although his designs were also produced in rosewood and teak, østervig's material of choice was oak. Model 311 teak daybed by kurt østervig (denmark) h. 45cm/17.7" w. 200cm/78.7" d. 80cm/31.5" seat height 37cm/14.6".

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