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)
Bar cabinet, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bar cabinet, Denmark, 1960s, Anonymous. H: 77.5 cm / 2' 6 1/2" L: 53 cm / 1' 8 7/8" W: 40 cm / 1' 3 3/4" Rosewood, brass, mirror. Key included.
Brass
Wall mounted cocktail cabinet designed by Svend Langkilde for Langkilde Møbler
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Mid-Century Danish Cabinet – 1950s Pine Design with Drawers and File Slots
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Cabinet designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark, 1960s
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Very rare bar cabinet designed by Kurt Østervig. Produced by K.P Møbler in Denmark.
Brass
Bar Cabinet in Rosewood by Kurt Østervig, 1960's
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Futura Bar Cabinet by Jorgen Hansen and Jens Thuesen for Romweber
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Tove & Edward Kindt-Larsen Bar Cabinet Produced by Gustav Bertelsen in Denmark
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Stylish Bar Cabinet by Dyrlund, Denmark, 1960's
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Rare Decorative Bar Cabinet by Oswald Vermaercke for V-Form, 1966
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