Teak daybed model 311 by Kurt Østervig Denmark

Period of design and manufacture in Denmark: 1950 to 1959. Value: €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 designs include private homes, boats, dispensaries, hotels and cinemas. His interior designs 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. Turning to design, østervig 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 with mid-century Danish brands including bernh. Pedersen & son, bramin, jason, rolschau, sibast, and vamo. østervig's most important designs include 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 daybed in teak by Kurt østervig (Denmark) H. 45cm/17.7" W. 200cm/78.7" D. 80cm/31.5" Seat height 37cm/14.6".