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 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
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
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
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
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
Bar cabinet designed by Kurt Østervig for KP Møbler
By Kurt Østervig, KP Mobler
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
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
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 Østervig, Low Teak Sideboard, VAMO, Danish Mid Century Modern, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, Vamo Sonderborg
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
$2,350Sale 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
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
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 Danish Solid Oak Wall Unit – KP Møbler
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Oirlo, LI
A beautiful and authentic Danish mid-century wall unit designed by renowned Danish designer Kurt Østervig and manufactured by KP Møbler. This elegant modular cabinet system combines ...
Oak
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
Kurt Østervig Mid-century Teak Sideboard for Brande Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1956
By Brande Møbelfabrik, Kurt Østervig
Located in Oakland, CA
Sideboard designed by Kurt Ostervig for Brande Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1956. Features a stunning old-growth teak exterior with pattern-matched bi-fold doors, and a central bank of draw...
Teak
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
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
$4,862Sale Price|20% Off
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
$12,775
H 55.12 in W 40.36 in D 17.52 in
Italian Midcentury Sideboard or Cabinet Bar designed By Paolo Buffa in 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This elegant cabinet bar, designed in the 1950s, fully represents the elegant and refined language of classical origin characteristic of Buffa's works. Great executive quality, the w...
Brass
$4,200
H 27.96 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in
Midcentury Low Cabinet in Oak with Brass Hardware by Løgvig, Denmark, 1960s
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Cabinet in oak with brass hardware. Designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.
Brass
$10,360 / item
H 20 in W 84 in D 20 in
Modern 'Credenza Three' Cabinet by Last Workshop in Natural Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
"Credenza Three" by Last Workshop. Made-to-order in Chicago, IL. A sturdy yet elegant credenza featuring a matching case and door combination with a steel base. The tear-drop steel ...
Steel
$4,400
H 35.44 in W 82.09 in D 19.69 in
Low Sideboard in Oak, Mid Century Modern, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, Henning Kjærnulf, Hans J. Wegner, Arne Vodder
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural low rectangular classic sideboard / cabinet in oak with plenty of storage and a beautiful carved front design. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. Four doors, i...
Oak
$32,519 / item
H 72.84 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Contemporary Walnut Wine Bar Cabinet in Brushed Brass, Marble
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
Crafted with utmost attention to detail, this bar cabinet is a unique piece of functional decor. A magnificent addition to a modern home, where it will be eye-catching and functional...
Marble, Brass
$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
$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 Arne Vodder, Hans J. Wegner, Henning Kjærnulf
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
$4,471
H 26.38 in W 33.08 in D 18.9 in
'Kunstmeubelen De Puydt' Cabinet with Drawer in Solid Oak Belgium 1960s
By De Puydt
Located in Meer, VAN
An unusual ‘Kunstmeubelen De Puydt’ cabinet / chest of drawers in solid oak. Belgium, 1960s. A rather interesting cabinet, this is. Made by ‘Kunstmeubelen De Puydt’ in Belgium at th...
Oak
$6,995
H 52.96 in W 65.75 in D 18.51 in
Oak Cabinet with Carvings in the manner of Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark ca 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed in the manner of Henning Kjærnulf, this cabinet features a strong angular structure that gives a feeling of strength and durability. The wood construction is carved and scul...
Metal
$4,542
H 35.44 in W 82.29 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Modern, Low Sideboard in Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, Henning Kjærnulf, Hans J. Wegner, Arne Vodder
Located in Rødding, DK
This oak sideboard was made by a Danish cabinetmaker during the 1960s. Four doors span the front, each carved with a repeating octagonal cross-and-diamond motif set within a raised p...
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Teak Cabinet with Drawer
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
A lovely compact cabinet from the 1960s, made in Denmark in the Scandinavian modern style. The piece is built from warm teak wood with a beautiful natural grain pattern throughout. T...
Teak
$8,710
H 36.62 in W 48.04 in D 17.72 in L 36.62 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
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...
Oak, Teak
Sold
H 24.5 in W 32 in D 18 in
Danish Modern Midcentury Teak Cocktail Cart "Model 111" by Kurt Ostervig
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
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
Kurt Ostervig cabinet in oak A/S Randers Denmark 1960
By Kurt Østervig, Randers Møbelfabrik
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 KP Mobler, Kurt Østervig
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 Kurt Østervig, Hans J. Wegner, Henning Kjærnulf
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 Kurt Østervig, Randers Møbelfabrik
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 Arne Vodder, Finn Juhl, Kurt Østervig, Hans J. Wegner, KP Mobler
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