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)
Kurt Østervig Side Table or Bench Produced by Jason Møbler in Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare and long side table or bench designed by Kurt Østervig. Produced by Jason Møbler in Denmark.
Oak, Teak
Kurt Østervig Bench / Side Table Produced by Jason Møbler in Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bench / side table designed by Kurt Østervig. Produced by Jason Møbler in Denmark.
Steel
$1,007
H 17.72 in W 37.8 in D 13.78 in
Airisto Side Table and Bench, a Modern Scandinavian Wooden Design Piece
By Joanna Laajisto
Located in Halikko, Finland
Airisto bench with Joanna Laajisto. The Airisto collection's furnishings are multifunctional, they can be used as a side table, stool and a bench. The na...
Ash
Sculpted Bench or Side Table N4 in Solid Oakwood
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Bench or side table in solid oak (+ linseed oil) (Outdoor use OK) SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative objects in solid oak in an authentic sty...
Oak
$6,050 / item
H 17.72 in W 43.31 in D 13.78 in
Private Sale for Malusa Sculpted Bench or Side Table N10 in Solid Oakwood
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Bench or side table in solid oak (and linseed oil) (Outdoor use OK) SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative objects in solid oak in an authentic st...
Oak
Primitive Rustic Minimal Italian Wooden Bench Stool Side Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian rustic primitive country wooden bench, with typical legs in original aged natural color giving the rich and beautiful patina that makes it look wonderful in every i...
Wood
Danish Vanity Table or Desk in Teak by Kurt Østervig, Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Karlstad, SE
A desk or vanity table in teak by Kurt Østervig, Denmark, 1950s. Small desk with exciting details. The drawers have beautifully carved handles. On the tabletop is a jewelry box with...
Brass
$1,681
H 19.69 in W 31.11 in D 31.11 in
Mid-Century Square Coffee Table by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, Denmark, 1960
By Kurt Østervig
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Elegant Danish mid-century square coffee table designed by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler in the 1960s. Made from teak wood, it features beautiful rounded edges and a woven rattan sh...
Teak
$2,601 / set
H 29.53 in W 32.29 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Kurt Østervig for Ryesberg Møbler, 1960
By Ryesberg Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modern lounge chairs by Kurt Østervig for Ryesberg Møbler, 1960. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern pair of green upholstered...
Wool, Teak
$4,598
H 22.45 in Dm 42.92 in
Modernist teak and beech coffee table by Kurt Østervig for Jason, Denmark, 1950s
By Jason Ringsted, Kurt Østervig
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Coffee table designed by Kurt Østervig for Jason Ringsted in 1953. Three sculptural legs in beech with a table top of beautiful teak. Legs may be un...
Beech, Teak
$5,082
H 33.47 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
Armchair by Kurt Østervig, Denmark, 1950 Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Göteborg, SE
An unusual armchair by Kurt Østervig for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark. The Danish oak wing chair by Kurt Østervig is a timeless classic that will elevate any home decor with its mi...
Wool, Teak
$726
H 17.33 in W 21.58 in D 14.97 in
1960s Danish Kurt Ostervig Fully Restored Rosewood Side Table by Jason Mobler
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Danish Kurt Ostervig Fully Restored Rosewood Side Table by Jason Mobler Very well designed and crafted small sidetable table with tabletop in black formica and frame in rosewo...
Formica, Rosewood
Expanding Serving Cart by Kurt Ostervig for Jason Mobler, Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1960s serving/bar cart with removable tray by Hans Jørgen Wegner for Andreas Tuck in Denmark. The tray top is solid teak and finished on both sides. Frame/sides are solid oak...
Teak
$8,512Sale Price|30% Off
H 16.93 in W 31.5 in D 78.75 in
Model 311 Teak Daybed by Kurt Østervig for Jason, Denmark
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare and beautiful daybed by Kurt Østervig for Jason. No. 311. Solid teak wood frame, upholstered in wool from Kvadrat designed by Nanna Ditzel.
Wool, Teak
Sold
H 18.12 in W 59.06 in D 11.82 in
Kurt Østervig Side Table / Bench in Rio Rosewood for Jason Møbler, Denmark
By Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rarely seen side table / bench by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, Denmark. Brazilian rosewood table top with a solid Beech wood edge and black painted legs all in very good condition...
Beech, Rosewood
Sold
H 18.9 in W 141.74 in D 15.75 in
Kurt Østervig Long Bench or Side Table by Jason Møbler in Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and long bench or side table designed by Kurt Østervig. Produced by Jason Møbler in Denmark.
Steel