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)
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
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 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
$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
$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
$4,689Sale 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
$3,895
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
Bar Cabinet by Gio Frigerio, Italy 1970s
By Frigerio
Located in New York, NY
Bar cabinet by Gio Frigerio. Red lacquer doors and mirrored interior. Makers label affixed to back.
Glass, Lacquer
"Times" Extendable Bar Cabinet by Torbjørn Afdal in Rosewood
By Mellemstrands Møbelfabrik, Torbjørn Afdal
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
$5,861
H 38.19 in W 34.26 in D 17.33 in
Midcentury Style Brass and Colored Murano Glass Bar Cabinet, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Very fine handmade bar cabinet by a master artisan. Brass frame with handmade and handcut cobalt blue and white opaline Murano glass raised on spe...
Glass, Wood
Danish Viking Bar Cabinet
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A very unusual, hand painted bar cabinet, as a Danish Viking, made in Italy. Striking naive/modern style, humorous and direct. The back is finished and ...
Wood
Bronze Mirrored Bar Cabinet by Ello
By Ello Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A two-part mirrored cabinet on chest, perfect for a bar. Two mirrored doors above three mirrored drawers with modern inset brass campaign handles, on a brass base with brass sides. G...
Brass
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
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H 45.67 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in
Scandinavian modern rosewood bar cabinet by Kurt Østervig, Denmark, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful bar cabinet designed by Kurt Østervig in Denmark during the 1960s. Made in rosewood with jalousie doors, brass details and elegant details in brass.
Brass
Mid century Danish Dry Bar by Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
DRY BAR BY KURT OSTERVIG A Mid Century Dry bar designed by Kurt Østervig in the early 1960's with tambour doors to reveal mirrored interior for bottles and glasses and drawers and a ...
Rosewood
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H 43.31 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in
Original danish modern bar cabinet in teak by Architect Kurt Østervig, KP Møbler
By Kurt Østervig
Located in København K, DK
Outstanding and original teak Tambour door Drinks Cabinet / Dry Bar by KP Møbler. Designed and produced in the mid and late 1950s. Two small side tables below with black formica top ...
Glass, Formica, Beech, Teak
Sold
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 15.36 in
Model 93 - Bar cabinet in teak and oak and doors with intarsia by Kurt Øservig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model 93 - Bar cabinet in teak and oak and doors with intarsia. The interior is with mirrored glass and the doors have circular veneer inlays. Designed in the 1950s. Kurt Østervig / ...
Oak, Teak
Kurt Ostervig Bar Cabinet Danish Modern
By Kurt Østervig, KP Mobler
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Kurt Ostervig bar cabinet produced by K.P. Mobler, Denmark circa 1950.
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Mid Century Kurt Ostervig Danish Teak Bar Cart
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Baltimore, MD
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern serving bar cart by designer Kurt Ostervig for Jason Mobler in Denmark, circa 1960s. Beautifully crafted from teak, this cleverly designed piece fea...
Laminate, Teak
Kurt Østervig Teak and Oak Bar Cabinet, 1940s
By Kurt Østervig, K.P. Møbler 1
Located in Paris, FR
Here is a rare bar cabinet designed by Kurt Østervig and manufactured by K.P. Møbler in the 1940s. Teak cabinet with oak inlays and base. The interior is composed of two birch dra...
Brass
Kurt Østervig Bar Cabinet in Rosewood by K.P Møbler in Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bar cabinet designed by Kurt Østervig. Produced by K.P Møbler in Denmark.
Rosewood
Kurt Østervig Bar Cabinet by K.P Møbler in Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bar cabinet with tambour doors designed by Kurt Østervig. Produced by K.P Møbler in Denmark.
Brass
Danish Modern Sliding Top Bar/Tea Cart in Teak by Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile sliding top serving or bar cart designed by Kurt Ostervig. Top slides open to reveal black melamine top for placing beverages while protecting the teak wood top. A lower sh...
Laminate, Teak
Kurt Ostervig Rosewood Bar Cabinet
By Kurt Østervig
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare Kurt Ostervig design bar cabinet with matching end or serving tables for K.P. Mobler, Denmark. Wine rack and fixed glass shelves and a pull-out t...