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)
Sideboard Model No.21 in Oak by Omann Jun. Møbelfabrik
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Handewitt, DE
Omann Jun. sideboard, model no.21 in oak. In front with sliding doors and inside with shelfes and drawers. Denmark, 1960s. In very good vintage condition, with minor signes of age. S...
Oak
High Quality Danish Sideboard with Brass Handle Inlays 1950s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Beautiful danish sideboard in dark wood with brass handle inlays. In front with 3 sliding doors and 8 drawers. Behind the doors with shelves.High quality production. Denmark 1950s.
Brass
Fine Danish Teak Cabinet by N.C.Møbler 1960
By NC Möbler
Located in Handewitt, DE
Elegant Danish teak cabinet with drawers and doors. We think it’s by Niels Clausen for N.C. Møbler Denmark. Often as described as Arne Vodder. It’s the same, very good quality. Prod....
Teak
Rare Børge Mogensen Sideboard / Double Dresser Set 1950s.
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rarely offered Børge Mogensen sideboard / double dresser set. (W.450 cm) Produced in teak by Søborg Møbelfabrik 1950s. Chest with 8 drawers, s...
Oak, Teak
Rare Sideboard by John Mortensen for Helge Sibast 1961
By John Mortensen, Helge Sibast
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rarely offered sideboard by John Mortensen (Danish, b.1938) for Helge Sibast Furniture Denmark 1961. With a fold-down front, inside drawers and storage compartments. Chromed base. Hi...
Chrome
Danish Freestanding Teak Shelf System 1950s with Cabinets
Located in Handewitt, DE
Danish freestanding and conical shaped teak shelf system with cabinets, bar, shelfes and double chest of drawers. With nice teak color and in origina...
Teak
Kurt Ostervig Mid Century Danish Rosewood Low Credenza Bookcase
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kurt Ostervig Mid Century Danish Rosewood Low Credenza Bookcase This credenza bookcase measures: 65 wide x 22.25 deep x 37.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what...
Rosewood
Kurt Østervig Sideboard in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Østervig, sideboard, walnut, Denmark, 1950s Sophisticated walnut sideboard by Kurt Østervig. The quality of this piece is reflected in the very well made seamless wood joints a...
Walnut
Kurt Østervig Model 119 Low Danish Modern Credenza in Rosewood
By KP Mobler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kurt Østervig Manufacturer: KP Mobler. Era: 1960s. Materials: Rosewood. Measurements: 83 wide x 21.5 deep x 31.5 tall. Condition: In excellent original condition with typical wear for its vintage...
Rosewood
Danish Modern Teak Credenza or Console
By Knud Nielsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare Danish Mid Century Modern teak sideboard by Knud Nielsen for Losning Mobelfabrik.
Wood, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard Credenza by Kurt Østervig for KP Møbler
By Kurt Østervig, KP Mobler
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Danish modern sideboard credenza in teak designed by Kurt Ostervig for KP Mobler, made in Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece maxi...
Teak
1960's Danish Sideboard Buffet of Teak
Located in Oakland, CA
Scandinavian tall credenza with angled front crafted of old-growth teak with book-matched sliding doors revealing an interior with adjustable shelves and mirrored bar on left, above ...
Teak
