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, Low Teak Sideboard, VAMO, Danish Mid Century Modern, 1960s
By Vamo Sonderborg, Kurt Østervig
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful example of mid-century Danish design, this low teak sideboard was crafted by renowned designer Kurt Østervig and produced by Vamo Sønderborg in Denmark. The piece feature...
Oak, Teak
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
Danish Modern Midcentury Teak Cocktail Cart "Model 111" by Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler
Located in San Diego, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian Modern cocktail cart in teak wood "Model 111" designed by Kurt Ostervig and manufactured by Jason Mobler in Denmark in the 1970s. vibrant teak wood g...
Laminate, Teak
Bar Cabinet with Tambour Doors in Rosewood and Brass by Kurt Østervig, 1960's
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bar Cabinet with Tambour Doors in Rosewood, Brass and Glass by Kurt Østervig, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood, brass and glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Pro...
Rosewood
Bar Cabinet with Tambour Doors in Rosewood and Glass by Kurt Østervig, 1960's
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bar Cabinet with Tambour Doors in Rosewood, Brass and Glass by Kurt Østervig, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood, brass and glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Pro...
Brass
Kurt Ostervig Sideboard for KP Mobler oak
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Kiel, SH
An oak sideboard designed by Kurt Ostervig for KP Mobler, Denmark. It has 4 doors with beautiful leather and brass handles. 3 upholstered drawers on the left side. Besides a slightl...
Leather, Oak
Mirror Dresser / Entry Set by Kurt Østervig 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Handewitt, DE
Fine mirror dresser / entry mirror by Kurt Østervig for Emmaboda Möbelfabrik Sweden 1960s. Made in oak. Original stand
Oak
Bar Cabinet in Rosewood by Kurt Østervig, 1960's
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bar Cabinet in Rosewood by Kurt Østervig, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by K.P Møbler in Denmark Dimensions (W x D x H)...
Rosewood
Kurt Østervig Model 119 Low Danish Modern Credenza in Rosewood
By Kurt Østervig, KP Mobler
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
$5,975Sale Price|23% Off
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard Credenza by Kurt Østervig for KP Møbler
By KP Mobler, Kurt Østervig
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
Kurt Ostervig for Brande Mobelfabrik Burled Walnut Cabinet
By Kurt Østervig, Brande Møbelfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
Sideboard designed by Kurt Ostervig for Brande Møbelfabrik, 1956, Denmark. Features a stunning burled walnut exterior with pattern match on the door...
Walnut
Kurt Østervig Low Walnut Sideboard with Bookcase Top 1950s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Handewitt, DE
Beautiful danish low sideboard with bookcase top. Design by Kurt Østervig for Brande Møbelindustrie. Denmark, 1950s. Made in finest walnut and oak. In front with 3 drawers and on top...
Oak, Walnut
Large side board by Kurt Østervig for K. P. Møbler Denmark, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Østervig side table with shelves and drawers behind the doors. Made by K. P. Møbler.
Rosewood
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 Bar Cabinet Produced by K.P. Møbler in Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare bar cabinet designed by Kurt Østervig. Produced by K.P Møbler in Denmark.
Brass
Bar cabinet designed by Kurt Østervig for KP Møbler
By KP Mobler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Stockholm, SE
This rare Danish bar cabinet by Kurt Østervig for KP Møbler is a refined example of Scandinavian mid-century case furniture, combining disciplined proportions with thoughtful interio...
Rosewood
$2,359Sale Price|42% Off
Oak cupboard by Kurt Østervig for ab Randers, Denmark 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Randers Møbelfabrik, Kurt Østervig
Located in ECHT, NL
High board by Kurt Ostervig for A.B. Randers. Made from oak with exposed brass hinges. Behind the left door there are two drawers and two shelves. The right doors holds two shelves. ...
Oak
Mid Century Danish Modern High Sideboard Cocktail Cabinet by Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Danish Modern High Sideboard Cocktail Cabinet was designed by Kurt Ostervig, circa 1950’s. (it has no maker’s mark). Originally from Denmark, crafted from teak wood, it features...
Teak
Danish Vintage Cabinet by Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in London, GB
A stunning Danish vintage cabinet by Kurt Ostervig. This was made in Denmark, it dates from the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, this is beautifully crafted and has a very stylis...
Wood
XXL Danish Teak Retro Vintage Sideboard by Kurt Østervig for Møbler, Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Markington, GB
An exceptional XXL Danish teak sideboard designed by Kurt Østervig for Møbler, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and elegant functionality that define Scandinavian mid-century mod...
Teak
Scandinavian bar cabinet by Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare 1960s Scandinavian bar cabinet, attributed to Kurt Østervig, teak veneer with fine interior organization and brass details. Rare Scandinavian bar cabinet from the 1960s attribu...
Teak
Kurt Østervig Cabinet in Teak and Oak with Round intarsia, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, K.P. Møbler 1
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kurt Østervig, cabinet in teak and oak with round intarsia, cabinetmaker K. P. Møbler, 1960s.
Oak, Teak
$4,570Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.19 in W 34.26 in D 17.33 in
Midcentury Style Brass and Blu Murano Glass Bar Cabinet, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Very fine handmade bar cabinet by a master artisan. Brass frame with handmade and hand-cut cobalt blue and white opaline Murano glass raised on sp...
Glass, Wood
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Sideboard, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Low Rosewood sideboard, 1960s Beautiful Danish Modern low sideboard in minimalistic style attributed to Danish designer Arne Vodder for Sibast. Front with...
Rosewood
$4,800
H 45.67 in W 81.5 in D 18.9 in
Henning Kjærnulf for EG Møbler, Solid Oak Sideboard, Danish Modern, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Hans J. Wegner, Arne Vodder
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful mid-century sideboard designed by Henry Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, crafted in solid oak during the 1960s–70s. This piece exemplifies the refined Scandinavian design ...
Oak
$1,800Sale Price|60% Off
H 28.75 in W 34.5 in D 19.5 in
Midcentury Danish Rosewood Bar Cabinet by Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen
By Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen
Located in Oakland, CA
Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen expanding midcentury rosewood bar cabinet with two sections that slide out to reveal a stylish interior with...
Rosewood
$8,743
H 36.62 in W 48.04 in D 17.72 in
Børge Mogensen 232 Wooden Sideboard Cabinet in Oak by FBD Møbler Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare Danish mid century wooden sideboard cabinet model "232" solid stained in oak with decorative brass details designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by FBD Møbler Denmark, 1960s...
Brass
$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
$3,295
H 35.5 in W 37.5 in D 18 in
Rosewood Dry Bar Cabinet by M. Hayat & Bros, Brass Inlay, Mid-Century
By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.
Located in Southampton, NJ
Midcentury bar cabinet of radiant grain solid Rosewood with intricate brass inlay details throughout. Substantial mirrored top panel & drop forward serving surface open simultaneousl...
Brass
$18,000 / set
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
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
$3,895
H 43 in W 43.5 in D 20 in
Mid Century Scandinavian Rosewood Bar Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1970 Scandinavian bar cabinet in dramatically figured rosewood veneer features two sliding glass doors on the top section over three felt lined drawers on one side and a storage compartment with internal shelf on the other. Tapered legs. Unknown maker. Very good overall vintage condition. Open Shelf Sections...
Glass, Rosewood
Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modern modular teak wall unit designed by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe, circa 1960. Black lacquered wooden uprights with ant legs. Multiple teak wooden shelves with brass hang system...
Teak
$4,480
H 40.16 in W 81.89 in D 19.69 in
Mid-20th Century, Brutalist Sideboard in Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Henning Kjærnulf, Kurt Østervig
Located in Odense, DK
A refined Danish Mid-Century sideboard in oak, in the style of Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf, crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. The piece reflects key characteristics...
Brass
Kurt Østervig Teak Sideboard, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard with sled base designed by Kurt Østervig, teak, Denmark, 1960s/ This credenza features two sliding doors and four drawers. The sideboard shows some highly crafted details ...
Teak
Rare Kurt Østervig Teak & Oak Sideboard
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Puslinch, ON
Condition: Good Vintage Condition Dimensions: 60” L x 16.25” D x 49.25” H Description: A vintage teak & oak highboard by Kurt Østervig. Made in Denmark, circa 1950s. Restoration av...
Teak, Oak
Kurt Ostervig cabinet in oak A/S Randers Denmark 1960
By Randers Møbelfabrik, Kurt Østervig
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
This beautiful cabinet was designed by Kurt Østervig and produced by A/S Randers, Denmark, circa 1960. A superb example of Danish mid-century modern design, the piece reflects Østerv...
Oak
Kurt Østervig Cabinet in Partly Solid Oak
By Kurt Østervig, KP Mobler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Østervig cabinet in partly solid oak. With sliding doors and drawers. Made by KP Møbler.
Oak
Kurt Østervig Illuminated bar cabinet, model 93 by KP Møbler Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and rare 1940 Kurt Østervig Illuminated Cabinet, Model 93 by KP Møbler, Denmark. Cabinet features two intarsia designed doors concealing an illuminated interior with thre...
Brass
Sold
H 35.44 in W 88.98 in D 19.69 in
Danish Mid Century Low Brutalist Sideboard in Oak, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Hans J. Wegner, Kurt Østervig
Located in Odense, DK
Charming low-profile modern sideboard crafted from oak, featuring an elegantly carved front and generous storage capacity. Made in the style of Henning Kjærnulf during the 1960s, thi...
Oak
Kurt Ostervig high cabinet in oak A/S Randers Denmark 1960
By Randers Møbelfabrik, Kurt Østervig
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful symmetric cabinet designed by Kurt Østervig and manufactured by A/S Randers, Denmark 1960. This elegant high cabinet epitomizes the grace and functionality of Scandinavian ...
Oak
Kurt Ostervig Teak Credenza
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kurt Ostervig Teak Credenza. Sliding doors reveal a birch interior. Nice Size and Scale with doors on left and pull out drawers to the right. Dovetailed construction and velvet to...
Teak
Kurt Ostervig Teak Danish Credenza/ Hutch
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kurt Ostervig Teak Credenza sold with it's optional display top. Top moves around to the left or right. Can be centered or used as a free standing bookcase/ display. Original Cond...
Glass, Teak
Mid-Century Oak Wall Unit by Kurt Østervig for K.P. Møbler
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Oirlo, LI
Elevate your interior with this authentic mid-century Kurt Østervig oak wall unit, crafted by K.P. Møbler in the 1960s. Made from high-quality light oak, this wall unit seamlessly co...
Oak
Kurt Ostervig Rosewood Bookcase by KP Mobler
By KP Mobler, Kurt Østervig, Arne Vodder, Finn Juhl, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Raleigh, NC
A mid century modern classic. With beautifully sculpted frame and brass hardware this piece can be placed in any interior. Professionally restored with custom sliding doors made to...
Rosewood
Sold
H 49.22 in W 59.85 in D 16.15 in
Danish Highboard in Teak and oak by Kurt Ostervig for Randers Mobelfabrik 1960.
By Kurt Østervig, Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Cabinet, High Scandinavian Sideboard. On the right side, a hinged door (locks, key provided) on the top which opens onto 3 interior drawers for storage or bar, 4 large drawer...
Birch, Oak, Teak