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
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
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 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 Carmen by Comité De Proyectos
Located in Geneve, CH
Bar cabinet Carmen by Comité De Proyectos Dimensions: large: W 45 x D 90 x H 110 cm Materials: Huanacaxaxtle Wood, Sisal Fiber, Steel, Wicker, Mirror, Leather. We are an interior a...
Steel
$1,562 / item
H 66.9 in W 31.5 in D 11.4 in
"Perf" Bar Cabinet in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Perf" is a bar cabinet, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, b...
Steel
Danish Mid-Century Bar Cabinet in Rosewood by Kurt Østervig
Located in Karlstad, SE
Enhance your home with the classic charm of Scandinavian mid-century design with this breathtaking bar by Kurt Østervig for KP Møbler, Denmark. The rosewood exterior boasts beautiful...
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
$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 Hans J. Wegner, Arne Vodder, Kurt Østervig, Henning Kjærnulf
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
$2,800
H 43.31 in W 59.45 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century Cabinet / Sideboard in Teak & Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Lovely rare cabinet in teak & oak. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in 1960s. Highlighted details and plenty of shelves featured in this beautiful cabinet. A fine vintage object that will complement many interior styles. A modern, classic, art deco or Scandinavian home deco. With a heavy focus on functionality, this design style leans toward modernism, while incorporating coziness. The Scandinavian design style aims to provide a way for people to live more sustainably and in harmony with one another. Honorable mentions with similar designs; Jakob Kjær...
Oak, Teak
$4,688Sale 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
$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
$4,580
H 36.23 in W 88.19 in D 19.69 in
Henning Kjærnulf, Danish Mid Century, Brutalist Sideboard in Oak, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, Henning Kjærnulf, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Charming low-profile modern sideboard in oak, featuring a beautifully sculpted front and ample storage space. Crafted in the style of Henning Kjærnulf during the 1960s, the piece ref...
Brass
$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
Danish Designer, Cabinet, Oak, Iron, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable oak and iron cabinet designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s.
Iron
"Times" Extendable Bar Cabinet by Torbjørn Afdal in Rosewood
By Torbjørn Afdal, Mellemstrands Møbelfabrik
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare and practical bar cabinet model Times designed by Torbjørn Afdal and produced by Mellemstrands Møbelfabrik in Norway. Exceptional piece in beautiful all original condition. To...
Brass
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
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H 35.44 in W 88.98 in D 19.69 in
Danish Mid Century Low Brutalist Sideboard in Oak, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Kurt Østervig, 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
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
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H 47.84 in W 32.68 in D 15.75 in
Bar cabinet designed by Kurt Östervig for KP Möbler, Denmark, 1950s teak maple
By KP Mobler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bar cabinet designed by Kurt Östervig for KP Möbler, Denmark, 1950s Teak, maple, and glass.
Glass, Maple, Teak
Kurt Østervig, rosewood cabinet.
By Kurt Østervig
Located in København K, DK
Cabinet with two doors, adjustable shelves and solid rosewood drawers inside. Designed by Kurt Østervig in the 1960s and manufactured by VAMO Sønderborg, Denmark. Original receipt fr...
Rosewood
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H 43.31 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Kurt Østervig Teak Chest of Drawers, Emmaboda Möbelfabrik, Late 1950s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
A rare vintage pair of chest of drawers designed by the renowned Danish designer Kurt Østervig. Manufactured by Emmaboda Möbelfabrik in Sweden during the late 1950s. An elegant and t...
Teak
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H 48.04 in W 62.21 in D 17.72 in
Scandinavian Light Oak Cabinet by Kurt Østervig for KP Mobler Denmark 1970s
By KP Mobler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Rare light oak cabinet by Kurt Østervig for KP Mobler. Denmark 1970s. Two sliding doors with handles covered in leather, 3 drawers and 5 height-ad...
Oak, Leather
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H 43.31 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Chest of Drawers by Kurt Østervig, 1950s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
A rare vintage pair of chest of drawers designed by the renowned Danish designer Kurt Østervig. Manufactured by Emmaboda Möbelfabrik in Sweden during the late 1950s. An elegant and ...
Teak
Walnut Cabinet by Kurt Østervig for Brande Mobelfabrik
By Brande Møbelfabrik, Kurt Østervig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut Cabinet by Kurt Østervig for Brande Mobelfabrik, 1960's. This piece has tambour doors that open to reveal shelving and inner drawers. In orig...
Walnut
Danish Modern Kurt Ostervig Teak Wall Unit or Room Divider
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Extremely rare wall unit / room divider designed by Kurt Ostervig for KP Mobler. This gorgeous, teak system is fully finished on the back, allowing for use as a freestanding room div...
Teak