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)
Danish Teak Wall Unit Modular Room Divider by Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Kensington, MD
- The statement piece that will define your space yet also help to contain, organize and curate your stuff. - Finished on the back for placement in the middle of a room. - Use the dr...
Teak
$18,000
H 76 in W 159.5 in D 18 in
California Modern Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider by Lou Hodges, 1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 80's light blue cerused oak modular wall bookcase, which is finished on the back so can also be used as a floating room divider, is by Lou Hodges and was designed and produced i...
Oak
$2,450
H 88.59 in W 35.44 in D 5.91 in
Midcentury Room Divider in Dark Stained Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Praque 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury Room Divider in Stained Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Praque 1960s A memorable stained dark room divider from a villa in Prague was purchased from the original owner. This o...
Bentwood, Plywood
1960's Art Wall Unit or Room Divider with Sculpture by Jelínek
Located in Praha, CZ
Unique mid-century artistic wall unit or room divider made of metal with two wooden benches and sculpture by Jelínek (signed).
Metal, Copper
$3,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 95 in W 90 in D 18 in
Danish Modern Modular Adjustable Wall Unit Shelving 1960s-- 22 pcs Complete Wall
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Madison, WI
Very cool, versatile wall unit shelving modular set. Includes 9 regular shelves Includes 6 Medium shelves Includes 3 Large shelves 37 shelving brackets of various sizes 4 mounting po...
Metal
$6,154
H 78 in W 96.6 in D 15.8 in
Poul Cadovius Royal System Teak Modular Wall Unit Danish Mid-Century Modern 1960
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive Danish Mid-Century Modern modular wall unit crafted in warm teak and dating to the 1960s. This versatile wall-mounted system combines generous storage with a functional wo...
Teak
William Watting for Fristho Two-Bay Teak Modular Wall Unit
By William Watting, Fristho
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Attributed to William Watting for Fristho, this two-bay modular wall unit is built around three cylindrical teak upright posts that run floor to ceiling, supporting four adjustable s...
Metal, Brass
$2,382Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.93 in W 25.99 in D 7.88 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare handmade solitary teak wall unit with two shelves designed by acclaimed Danish designer Poul Cadovius in the 1960s. Solid smoothly rounded wooden brackets on which two shelves a...
Wood, Teak
$13,500Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 76 in W 34.75 in D 18 in
California Modern Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider by Lou Hodges, 1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 157.5 inch wide pink cerused oak modular wall bookcase, which is finished on the back so can also be used as a floating room divider, is by Lou Hodges and was designed and produ...
Oak
$3,335
H 79.93 in W 32.68 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Teak Shelving System by P. Cadovius - Danish Wall Unit, Royal System
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) ca. 82,5 x 40 / 50 x 203 cm Elevate your living space with this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true master...
Glass, Teak
$9,200Sale Price|23% Off
H 76 in W 97 in D 18 in
Pink Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider by Lou Hodges, 1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This absolute show-stopper modular bookcase refinished in gorgeous pink cerused oak with contrasting white grain is by Lou Hodges, designed and produced in California in the 1970s an...
Oak
$26,700
H 112.21 in W 145.48 in D 17.33 in
Galerie L'Orme Modular Room Divider or Wall Unit in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Galerie l'Orme, modular wall unit or room divider, solid elm, leather, France, 1970s Grand modular wall unit or room divider manufactured by Galerie l'Orme in Paris. Executed in sol...
Elm
$2,450 / item
H 88.59 in W 35.44 in D 5.91 in
Mid-20th Century Room Dividers in Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Praque, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-century room dividers in Blond Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Praque 1960s. A memorable blond room divider from a villa in Prague was purchased from the original owner. This objec...
Bentwood, Plywood
Danish Modern Kurt Ostervig Teak Freestanding Wall Unit or Room Divider
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Extremely rare wall unit / room divider designed by Kurt Ostervig for KP Mobler. This gorgeous, teak system is fully finished on the back, allowing for use as a freestanding room divider. It also modular can add or rearrange shelves and cabinets , Beautiful teak grain and sculpted posts. This unit comes with a Four drawer cabinet two shelves and a sliding door cabinet. Teak is in wonderful condition with a beautiful patina and very very minor wear. 41” Wide 16” deep 71 Inches High This listing is for the one bay unit...
Teak
Sold
H 68.12 in W 41.34 in D 13.78 in
Kurt Østervig Teak Free Standing Bookshelf or Room Divider, 1960's Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian modern period free standing bookshelf or room divider designed by Kurt Østervig for K.P. Møbler makers in 1960's Denmark. High qua...
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 24.38 in W 16.38 in D 31.63 in
Kurt Ostervig Teak Tiered Danish Tables Brass Magazine Racks Scandinavian Pair
By Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare variation model no.202 with removable brass paper rack by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler of Denmark. Each measures W 16.5 x D 31.63 x low Lg shelf, H 17.38 x total H 24.38 in.
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Room Divider Wall Unit by Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Gorgeous Scandinavian Modern open modular teak wall unit room divider by Kurt Ostervig. Features three adjustable cabinets, one sliding double door large cabinet with a movable shelf, a smaller glass front sliding door cabinet and a medium sized cabinet...
Glass, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Room Divider Wall Unit by Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Gorgeous Scandinavian Modern open modular teak wall unit room divider by Kurt Ostervig. Features three adjustable cabinets, one sliding double door large cabinet with a movable shelf, a smaller glass front sliding door cabinet and a medium sized cabinet...
Glass, Teak