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 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
Kurt Østervig, Low Teak Sideboard, VAMO, Danish Mid Century Modern, 1960s
By Vamo Sonderborg, Kurt Østervig
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful example of mid-century Danish design, this low teak sideboard was crafted by renowned designer Kurt Østervig and produced by Vamo Sønderborg in Denmark. The piece feature...
Oak, Teak
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
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
$4,939Sale Price|20% Off
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
Kurt Østervig Low Walnut Sideboard with Bookcase Top 1950s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Handewitt, DE
Beautiful danish low sideboard with bookcase top. Design by Kurt Østervig for Brande Møbelindustrie. Denmark, 1950s. Made in finest walnut and oak. In front with 3 drawers and on top...
Oak, Walnut
Mid Century Danish Modern High Sideboard Cocktail Cabinet by Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Danish Modern High Sideboard Cocktail Cabinet was designed by Kurt Ostervig, circa 1950’s. (it has no maker’s mark). Originally from Denmark, crafted from teak wood, it features...
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
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Sideboard, 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Low Rosewood sideboard, 1960s Beautiful Danish Modern low sideboard in minimalistic style attributed to Danish designer Arne Vodder for Sibast. Front with...
Rosewood
$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, Arne Vodder, Hans J. Wegner
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
$14,870
H 38.39 in W 78.94 in D 20.48 in
Italian Modern Walnut and Leather Sideboard with Undulating Cornice, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare sideboard was produced in Italy during the 1950s by a master cabinetmaker. While the exact designer remains unknown, the piece reflects the refined decorative modernis...
Brass
$4,750
H 32.25 in W 72 in D 18.25 in
Danish Modern Teak Credenza by Svend A. Madsen for Falster Mobelfabrik
By Svend Åge Madsen, Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exceptional 1960s Danish modern teak credenza by Svend Age Madsen for Falster Mobelfabrik exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and timeless design of mid-century Scandinavian f...
Teak
$5,710
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 18.51 in
Henry Rosengren Hansen Sideboard of Rosewood by Brande Møbelfabrik, Denmark
By Henry Rosengren Hansen, Brande Møbelfabrik
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Henry Rosengren Hansen rosewood sideboard with drawers and shelves. It's made in Denmark in the 1960´s by Bande Møbelfabrik. Very nice vintage condition, ready for use.
Rosewood
Danish Sideboard Model 4 by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun, 1960s
By Gunni Omann, Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish design sideboard A timeless piece, this palissander model #4 credenza designed by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun Møbelfabrik. Superb level of quality and use of high end materials ...
Rosewood
$3,800
H 31.11 in W 83.08 in D 20.28 in
Danish Design Credenza / Sideboard by Bernhard Pedersen in Teak 1950 Brown Beige
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous Danish design credenza/sideboard in teak designed and produced by Bernhard Pedersen. Bernhard Pedersen is known for very high quality Danish furniture and this piece perfect...
Teak
Arne Vodder Style Danish Teak Sideboard
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite vintage teak sideboard features elegant sculpted pulls, tapered legs and shapely leg stretcher for addition support. Spacious interior cabinet offers adjustable shelf ...
Teak
$4,480
H 40.16 in W 81.89 in D 19.69 in
Mid-20th Century, Brutalist Sideboard in Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Kurt Østervig, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
A refined Danish Mid-Century sideboard in oak, in the style of Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf, crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. The piece reflects key characteristics...
Brass
$5,680
H 50.6 in W 70.08 in D 20.08 in
Danish Brutalist Limed Oak Highboard, Vamo Sønderborg, Manner of Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Vamo Sonderborg, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Rødding, DK
A monumental and highly sculptural Danish highboard in solid limed oak, produced by the prestigious Vamo Sønderborg (Vamo Møbelfabrik) in the 1960s. Executed in the distinct Danish B...
Oak
Rare Mid Century Modern Teak Danish sideboard, 1960s
By Vintage Specialties
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Rare Mid Century Modern Danish teak sideboard, 1960s Design year: 1960s Dimensions: 45 D x 205 W x 83 H cm It is in good vintage condition...
Teak
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
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H 49.22 in W 59.85 in D 16.15 in
Danish Highboard in Teak and oak by Kurt Ostervig for Randers Mobelfabrik 1960.
By Randers Møbelfabrik, Kurt Østervig
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Cabinet, High Scandinavian Sideboard. On the right side, a hinged door (locks, key provided) on the top which opens onto 3 interior drawers for storage or bar, 4 large drawer...
Birch, Oak, Teak
Danish cabinetmaker, large side board in oak
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish Cabinetmaker side table with shelves and drawers, made in partly solid oak.
Oak
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H 31.5 in W 82.68 in D 21.66 in
Kurt Østervig Oak Sideboard, Timeless Scandinavian & Mid Century Modern Elegance
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Introducing the sideboard produced by K. P. Møbler manufacture, designed by Kurt Østervig – an exquisite masterpiece that seamlessly blends the timeless elegance of Scandinavian Mode...
Oak
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H 31.5 in W 74.81 in D 17.72 in
Danish Teak and Oak Sideboard, 190 cm, model H38 by Kurt Ostervig for KP Mobler.
By Kurt Østervig
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian Sideboard. 2 large sliding doors open, on the right side, onto a large shelf, on the left side, a niche with 2 shelves and a niche with 5 interior drawers and an ...
Teak
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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
Kurt Østervig for VAMO Danish Mid-Century Oak Sideboard, 1960's
By Kurt Østervig, Vamo Sonderborg
Located in Norwalk, CT
Danish furniture designer Kurt Østervig (1912-1986) began his career as a naval architect in Odense, Denmark before changing career paths in favor of design, quickly becoming one of ...
Oak
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H 40.16 in W 88.19 in D 19.69 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
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
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
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H 53.55 in W 64.97 in D 22.05 in
Rare Sideboard with Top Cabinet by Kurt Østervig for Brande Møbelindustri, 1950s
By Brande Møbelindustri, Kurt Østervig
Located in Sittard, LI
Very rare and special sideboard with top cabinet by Kurt Østervig for Brande Møbelindustri, Denmark 1950s. Top quality walnut ...
Walnut
Solid teak cabinet by Kurt Østervig for VAMØ
By Vamo Sonderborg, Kurt Østervig
Located in Portland, OR
Beautiful solid teak cabinet by Kurt Østervig for Vamo Sonderborg, Denmark 1950s. Brass detail at closure; separate mechanisms locking each door. Tw...
Teak