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)
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Oak cupboard by Kurt Østervig for ab Randers, Denmark 1960s
By Randers Møbelfabrik, Kurt Østervig, Hans J. Wegner
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
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
$12,773
H 47.64 in W 32.68 in D 15.75 in
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
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 36 in D 18 in
Mid century danish oak tambour door produce cupboard with key
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish oak tambour door produce cupboard with key. Tambour door with key and had 2 plastic vented slide out shelves. Plenty of storage for vegetables bread and other prod...
Oak
$6,374Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 37.41 in D 79.53 in
Walnut Cupboard by Silvio Coppola for Bernini, Italy, 1960s
By Bernini, Silvio Coppola
Located in Roma, IT
This sculptural sideboard, designed by Silvio Coppola for Bernini during the early 1960s, exemplifies the architect’s dedication to pure geometries, solid construction, and functiona...
Wood
$8,900
H 43 in W 74.66 in D 20 in
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
$8,085
H 70.87 in W 70.87 in D 20.08 in
Hans Wegner - Teak and Rattan Highboard RY 20 RY Møbler, Denmark, 1960s
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Highboard by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, Denmark, 1960s. Crafted in teak and oak, with elegant upper doors in woven cane. The interior is veneered in oak and thoughtfully arranged ...
Rattan, Teak
$7,031
H 43.71 in W 88.19 in D 17.33 in
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
Alberto Salvati and Ambrogio Tresoldi Cupboard, Italy, 1960s
By Salvati & Tresoldi
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An eclectic but classic cupboard designed in the 1960s by Alberto Salvati and Ambrogio Tresoldi and produced in Lissone (Milan) for a private commissio...
Cherry, Burl, Teak
$3,328
H 52.76 in W 70.48 in D 17.72 in
Vintage 1960s Oak Cabinet - Cupboard Style of Danish Design Henning Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A Light Oak Storage Cabinet from the 1960s – in the Style of Henning Kjærnulf This compact cabinet, crafted in light Danish oak, features a design reminiscent of Henning Kjærnulf, b...
Brass
1960s Spanish Style Brutalist Carved Oak Cupboard or Cabinet
Located in London, London
A striking Spanish-style oak cupboard with a strong architectural presence and beautifully sculpted detail. Crafted in solid oak, the cabinet is defined by its pair of panelled door...
Oak
Ebonised and Oak Cupboard by Franz Schuster
By Franz Schuster
Located in London, England
Ebonised and oak cupboard by Franz Schuster. Early twentieth century with original lock and key. H 67cm x W 51cm x D 30cm Germany circa 1930
Oak
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
1960s Oak Cabinet by Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig, Vamo Sonderborg
Located in Hägersten, SE
Cabinet designed by Kurt Østervig during the 1960s. Produced by Vamo furniture factory in Denmark. Made from oiled oak on the outside with brass hinges and details on doors. Oak insi...
Brass