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
Bar cabinet designed by Kurt Østervig for KP Møbler
By KP Mobler, Kurt Østervig
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
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
$12,890
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
$4,593Sale 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
$32,811 / 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
$4,218Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 29.53 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Extravagant Bar Cabinet by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Rome, IT
This fancy bar cabinet designed in Italy by Umberto Mascagni .This piece features a cream colored vinyl with anodized aluminium and centered by colorful Italian landscape prints. An ...
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 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
$10,545
H 77.56 in W 48.04 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Bar Cabinet in Wood, Mirror and Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian bar cabinet in rosewood and glass with the peculiarity of being composed of two separate units. The larger one is a wall unit characterized at the top ...
Metal, Brass
Bar Cabinet by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s
By Reno Wahl Iversen, Dyrlund
Located in Karlstad, SE
Sophisticated foldable bar cabinet designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo in the 1960s. Crafted in richly grained rosewood, the cabinet features a clever fold-out construction that d...
Brass
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H 24.5 in W 32 in D 18 in
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
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
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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 Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler
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 K.P. Møbler 1, Kurt Østervig
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