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 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
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 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 Mid-century Teak Sideboard for Brande Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1956
By Kurt Østervig, Brande Møbelfabrik
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
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
$2,295
H 31.25 in W 83.75 in D 18.5 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenza Sideboard By Austinsuite Danish Style
By Austinsuite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning sideboard made by renowned British furniture maker Austinsuite, this Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenza Sideboard offers great storage with its spacious compartments...
Teak
$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
$2,997Sale Price|50% Off
H 32 in W 17 in D 79 in
Beautiful Mid Century Scandinavian modern 4 door teak credenza sideboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid Century Scandinavian modern teak credenza sideboard. Made in Norway, c. 1965. Wonderful light teak wood with (4) upper short drawers and (4) lower cabinet doors. The ca...
Birch, Teak
European Mid Century Modern Teak Fresco Sideboard Credenza G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
European Mid Century Modern Teak Fresco Sideboard or Credenza made by G Plan. The credenza has 4 center drawers and 2 cabinet doors on the left and right. The handles are all carved ...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern English Teak Credenza / Sideboard, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern teak credenza / sideboard manufactured in England during the 1960s. Elegant proportions, thoughtful craftsmanship, and subtle details define this beautiful piece, ...
Teak
$1,995
H 29.25 in W 65.25 in D 18.5 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Sideboard Credenza by Meredew Danish Style
By Meredew
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your space with this gorgeous mid century credenza by renowned furniture maker Meredew. Featuring fantastic wood grain and great storage, this teak sideboard is a stunning ex...
Teak
$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
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 40 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern low short Rosewood cabinet credenza 2 door
By Arne Vodder, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid-century low short Rosewood cabinet credenza 2-door with beautiful carved finger pull handles. In the style of Arne Wahl Iversen. Has 2 adjustable behind the front 2 doo...
Birch, Rosewood, Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Credenza with Tambour sliding doors
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Brande Møbelfabrik, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare and refined sideboard signed by the famous Danish designer IB Kofod-Larsen for Brandes Møbelfabrik, a Scandinavian design classic of the 1950s. Made of teak, this piece has a mi...
Birch, 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
Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza, Mid-Century, Circa 1970
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
1970s Danish Modern rosewood credenza or cabinet. 4 drawers, 1 sliding door, which opens to storage compartment with adjustable height shelf. Beautiful rosewood grain and color. O...
Rosewood
$3,019
H 27.17 in W 62.21 in D 17.33 in
Walnut sideboard by Kurt Olsen for Andersen & Bohm, Denmark, 1950s
By A. Andersen and Bohm, Kurt Olsen
Located in Brescia, IT
Danish walnut sideboard designed by Kurt Olsen and produced by Andersen & Bohm in the 1950s. The front features two roller-shutter-style doors with recessed circular handles; the int...
Walnut
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 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
Stunning Rosewood Credenza by Kurt Ostervig, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Finn Juhl, Kurt Østervig
Located in Raleigh, NC
A stunning 1960s rosewood credenza by Danish designer Kurt Ostervig. Purchased from the iconic Illums Bolighus in Copenhagen, Denmark. A large storage piece with sliding doors and...
Rosewood
Mid-Century Credenza by Kurt Østervig for KP Møbler
By Kurt Østervig, KP Mobler
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-Century sideboard or credenza by Kurt Østervig for KP Møbler. Made in Denmark circa 1960s from Danish teak wood. Rich warm teak wood and grain throughout. Lots of storage potenti...
Wood, Teak
Kurt Ostervig Credenza for Brande Mobelindustri
By Kurt Østervig
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kurt Ostervig design teak credenza for Brande Mobelindustri, Denmark. High quality construction and materials in a multi purpose credenza. Perfect anchor piece for a dining room or t...
Teak
Kurt Østervig Rosewood Credenza for Brande Mobelindustri
By Kurt Østervig, Brande Møbelindustri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking rosewood credenza by Danish born designer Kurt Østervig for Brande Mobelindustri, circa 1960s, Denmark. The credenza ...
Rosewood
Grand Danish Teak Credenza Designed by Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Impressive in size and quality, this extra large sideboard/credenza was designed by Kurt Østervig. Model 26014, it sits on 15 1/2" inche solid teak legs and houses a set of drawers a...
Birch, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Credenza by Kurt Østervig in Teak
By Kurt Østervig
Located in San Antonio, TX
This two-tiered vintage Mid-Century Modern credenza is made by Kurt Østervig. Vintage credenza is made of teak, front features sliding panels that opens up to several shelves and sev...
Glass, Teak
Kurt Ostervig Credenza, 1960
By Kurt Østervig, K.P. Møbler 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bold Danish modern, solid oak credenza by Kurt Ostervig for KP Möbler, 1960, with two sliding doors, one center shelf behind one door and one center shelf and four felt lined drawers...
Oak
Danish Modern Teak Credenza by Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in San Antonio, TX
This Danish modern teak credenza and removable hutch top by Kurt Ostervig is in overall good condition, with very minor veneer loss along the bottom front (as seen in photos). Sled b...
Teak