Kurt Østervig (1912 to 1986) began his career as a naval architect in Odense before turning to furniture. He opened his own studio in 1947 and worked as a freelance designer for the rest of his career, taking on interior commissions that ranged from private homes and ships to hotels, nursing homes and cinemas. He was known for detailed, naturalistic drawings and favoured oak above other materials. Matzform reissues his Model 311 daybed as part of its licensed programme of mid-century Scandinavian furniture. Its versions include a walnut frame and an oak frame with black tufted leather upholstery, made by hand.