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
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
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
$5,876 / 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
$1,763
H 15.36 in W 66.54 in D 10.24 in
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
$4,466
H 22.45 in Dm 42.92 in
Modernist teak and beech coffee table by Kurt Østervig for Jason, Denmark, 1950s
By Kurt Østervig, Jason Ringsted
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
$1,243
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Oak and Leather Side Chair by Kurt Østervig, Sibast, Denmark, 1960s
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant chair by Kurt Østervig, with a boxy oak silhouette and leather seat and back. Details of white seams on the sturdy, nicely patinated leather.
Leather, 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
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
$3,190 / set
H 17.75 in W 20.25 in D 14.25 in
In the Taste of Alexandre Noll Live Edge Blackened Side Tables/ Benches
Located in North Miami, FL
In the Taste of Alexandre Noll. This pair of live edge, brutal style tables or benches, stained in a dark black matte finish. Perfect as side tables or additional bench seating.
Wood
$2,550
H 18.12 in W 59.06 in D 11.82 in
Nesting Tables in Teak Designed by Kurt Østervig for Jason, Denmark
By Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler
Located in Goteborg, SE
These nesting tables were designed by Kurt Østervig in 1956 and produced by Jason Møbler in Ringsted, Denmark. The model is called model 200 and they are made of teak with legs in be...
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