Kurt Østervig, midcentury sofa and armchair

KURT ØSTERVIG (Denmark, 1912-1986).
Very rare sofa and armchair, design 1954.
Upholstery in green velvet, with solid oak frame.
Armchair and sofa of the same series/design were exhibited at the Fredericia Furniture Fair in 1954. Last photo from the exhibition catalog/Danish Design Museum.
Armchair and sofa with patina and signs of use due to age.
Measurements: Sofa 75 x 168 x 75 cm. Seat height: 39 cm. Armchair 80 x 62 x 75. Height 39 cm.

This is an exceptional set of sofa and armchair of Danish manufacture, which can be appreciated in the perfect synthesis between function and beauty, as well as in the quality of the wood, whose grains are integrated into the design and contribute to harmonize its appearance. The structure is characterized by elegance and formal economy, seeking a visual balance between straight lines (minimal and elegant) and curves (soft and organic).

Kurt Østervig was a leading Danish furniture designer, a key figure in the golden age of midcentury design. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Østervig was trained not as a cabinetmaker but as an architect in Odense, Denmark. He opened his own studio in 1947, and quickly became known for his ability to work with wood and create pieces that masterfully united form and function.