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)
Expanding Serving Cart by Kurt Ostervig for Jason Mobler, Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1960s serving/bar cart with removable tray by Hans Jørgen Wegner for Andreas Tuck in Denmark. The tray top is solid teak and finished on both sides. Frame/sides are solid oak...
Teak
Danish Teak Flip Top Bar Cart by Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your zip. Danish Teak Flip Top Bar Cart. Designed by Kurt Ostervig.
Formica, Teak
Trolley/Bar par Kurt Ostervig pour Jason Mobler - 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Magnificent little trolley/bar designed by Kurt Ostervig for Jason Mobler in the 1960s. The beautifully crafted upper section, as seen in the photos, is extendable/foldable, expandi...
Wood
$1,296Sale Price|28% Off
H 25 in W 31 in D 18 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak extension Bar Cart Server
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple mid century Danish modern teak bar cart server with two drawers and a lower shelf on casters. Solid teak wood construction top extends to reveal a black laminate center top. O...
Teak
Bremshey Bar Cart Trolley 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Bremshey Folding Bar Cart Troliey Germany 1960s
Chrome
Danish Vanity Table or Desk in Teak by Kurt Østervig, Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Karlstad, SE
A desk or vanity table in teak by Kurt Østervig, Denmark, 1950s. Small desk with exciting details. The drawers have beautifully carved handles. On the tabletop is a jewelry box with...
Brass
$1,669
H 19.69 in W 31.11 in D 31.11 in
Mid-Century Square Coffee Table by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, Denmark, 1960
By Kurt Østervig
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Elegant Danish mid-century square coffee table designed by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler in the 1960s. Made from teak wood, it features beautiful rounded edges and a woven rattan sh...
Teak
$4,563
H 22.45 in Dm 42.92 in
Modernist teak and beech coffee table by Kurt Østervig for Jason, Denmark, 1950s
By Kurt Østervig, Jason Ringsted
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Coffee table designed by Kurt Østervig for Jason Ringsted in 1953. Three sculptural legs in beech with a table top of beautiful teak. Legs may be un...
Beech, Teak
$4,500
H 30.25 in W 40 in D 20 in
Paul McCobb for Directional Black Lacquered Flip Top Server Bar Cart, Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern flip top extension rolling bar cart server By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Calvin Group" USA, 1950s Black lacqu...
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart 1960’s by Arrebo Mobler
By Arrebo Mobler
Located in North York, ON
This Danish Mid-Century Modern bar cart, crafted by Arrebo Mobler in the 1960’s, embodies sleek Scandinavian design and refined functionality. Constructed from warm teak and rosewood...
Rosewood, Teak
Mid century Danish Modern Teak Bar Cart Server with lift off top
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple mid century Danish modern teak bar cart server with removable top and a lower shelf on casters. Solid teak wood construction. Original vintage condition clean all around. Loca...
Teak
$775
H 25.75 in W 28.5 in D 18 in
1960s Danish Modern Teak Bar Cart, Bar Trolley, Tea Cart by BRDR FURBO Denmark
By BRDR Furbo
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mid Century Danish Modern teak bar cart by BRDR FURBO Made in Spøttrup Denmark, Tea Trolley. 1960s Danish Teak Bar Cart, Bar Trolley, Tea Cart. Made In Denmark. Note, Minor Wear Is Photographed. Marked Under Bottom Of Cart Is Original Labels. Made in Denmark by BRDR FURBO. Beautiful Danish Teak Cart...
Wood, Teak
$720
H 17.33 in W 21.58 in D 14.97 in
1960s Danish Kurt Ostervig Fully Restored Rosewood Side Table by Jason Mobler
By Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Danish Kurt Ostervig Fully Restored Rosewood Side Table by Jason Mobler Very well designed and crafted small sidetable table with tabletop in black formica and frame in rosewo...
Formica, Rosewood
Mid Century Danish Modern Bar Serving Cart By PBJ Mobler c. 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural dry bar, serving cart by PBJ Mobler, Made in Denmark circa 1970's. The cart features three tray surfaces, the middle shelf is adjustable in height, which fit in a ...
Teak
Yngve Ekstrom Danish Styled Teak Bar Cart Sweden
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A functional teak wood rolling bar cart with partial glass top with the other side having a space that forms the handle area . The thin and tapered framed cart having small wheels wi...
Glass, Teak
Sold
H 23.75 in W 29.5 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Bar Trolley Table by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in North York, ON
Elevate your entertaining experience with this exquisite mid-century Danish bar trolley, designed by the renowned Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, made in Denmark circa the 1960s. Thi...
Rosewood