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 Burled Walnut Dining Table with Eye-catching Grain
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Oakland, CA
Finely crafted mid-century dining table designed by Kurt Ostervig for Brande Mobelindustri, circa 1955, Denmark. The table features exquisite book-matched burled walnut grain on a sc...
Walnut
Kurt Ostervig Teak Dining Table, Denmark 1960
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Chicago, IL
Kurt Ostervig Teak Dining Table, Denmark 1960. Beautifully restored drop leaf dining table Measures 77" wide, 51" deep 28.5" tall
Teak
Danish Modern Kurt Ostervig Dining Folding Teak Table
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Kurt Ostervig Dining Folding Table. 39-78 Long 39.5d 29h. Easy to slide back and forth lenghts.
Teak
$1,195
H 20.5 in W 59 in D 23.5 in
Mid-Century Kurt Østervig Style Oak Coffee Table, Square Frame Base
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Coffee table in the style of Danish designer Kurt Østervig showcases minimalist Scandinavian design principles. Constructed from solid oak with a rectangular top and distinctive squa...
Oak
Danish Teak Dining Table, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish teak dining table, 1960s Vintage Danish modern extendable dining table. Two draw out extension leaves. Rounded tapered le...
Teak
1960s Danish Modern Teak Extendable Dining Table (Refinished)
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish Modern Teak Extension Dining Table This stunning 1960s Danish Modern dining table is a true testament to Scandinavian craftsmanship and timeless design. Expertly crafted in D...
Teak
$4,500
H 28.5 in W 71 in D 47 in
Skovby Møbelfabrik, Danish Modern, Teak Expandable Dining Table, Denmark, 1960s
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Stamford, CT
Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Teak, Expandable Dining Table, Denmark, 1960s A fully refinished teak expandable dining table designed and produced by Skovby Møbe...
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Dining Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Danish Modern Teak Dining Table, Denmark, circa 1960s. It expands from 52.5" length to an impressive 93" length with both o...
Wood, Teak
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
1960s Kurt Østervig Oak Tall Coffee Table with Square Frame
By KP Mobler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Coffee table by Danish designer Kurt Østervig features solid oak construction with an elevated height and square frame design. The rectangular top showcases the natural grain and war...
Oak
$4,995
H 29.25 in W 116 in D 42 in
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Burled Walnut Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency extension dining table By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1960s Beautiful burled...
Walnut, Burl
Stunning Burled Walnut Henredon Scene Three Pedestal Dining Table
By Henredon
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Henredon Scene three ebonized black and burled walnut dining table. The table measures 29.5" T x 80" L x 44" W. Please note that we do have the matching chairs and cabinets ...
Brass
$1,395
H 18 in W 62.5 in D 20.5 in
Vintage Danish Modern Teak & Brass Coffee Table Attributed to Kurt Ostervig MCM
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible piece of Danish Modern Design attributed to Kurt Ostervig, in soil teak & brass. Book-matched top section, flanked by a subtle lip or gallery, with diagonal struts conn...
Brass
Danish Modern Expanding Teak Dining Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exquisite mid-century modern teak dining table, crafted in Denmark during the 1960s, is a stunning addition to any dining space. Its clever design features two 25.75-inch extens...
Oak, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Extendable Dining Table, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern extendable teak dining table was designed and manufactured in Denmark 1960s. This exquisite dining table boasts a sturdy and elegant teak frame, which adds a touch of s...
Teak
Kurt Østervig Oak Dining Table by KP Møbler
By KP Mobler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Østervig by KP Møbler, oak, Denmark, 1960s. This extendable table in solid oak was designed in the 1960s by Kurt Østervig. The Danish design is solid...
Oak
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H 28.35 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Round Dining Table With Extension Made In Oak By Kurt Østervig For K.P Furniture
By KP Mobler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Lejre, DK
Dining table with extension in oak, designed by Kurt Østervig and produced by K.P. Møbler in the 1960s. The table combines solid craftsmanship with simple, functional design and offe...
Oak
Dining table Kurt Østervig Gateleg Teak Mid Century
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering a beautiful Gateleg dining table by Kurt Østervig for sale. This rare teak folding table has an unusual, impressive base of six V-shaped legs. The legs can be turned ...
Teak
Kurt Ostervig Teak Dining Table, Denmark 1960
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Chicago, IL
Kurt Ostervig Teak Dining Table, Denmark 1960. Beautifully restored drop leaf dining table Measures 77" wide, 51" deep 28.5" tall
Teak
Kurt Østervig dining table in Partly Solid Oak
By KP Mobler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Østervig dining table with foldable top, made in partly solid oak. With brass details Made by KP Møbler.
Oak
Sold
H 28.5 in W 76.5 in D 51.25 in
Kurt Østervig for Jason Furniture MCM Danish Rosewood Drop Leaf Dining Table
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kurt Østervig for Jason Furniture Mid Century Danish Rosewood Drop Leaf Dining Table This table measures: 28.5 wide x 51.25 deep x 28.5 in...
Rosewood
Kurt Østervig Oak Dining Table with Extension Leaf
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century round to oval oak dining or center table with extension leaf (19.75") designed by Kurt Østervig. The table measures 67" when extended. In original condition with visible ...
Oak
Kurt Østervig Oak Dining Table with Butterfly Leaf
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kurt Østervig designed oak dining table with butterfly leaf. The leaf measures 27". The natural oak has a golden patina and the leaf i...
Oak
Dining Table in Solid Oak Designed by Kurt Østervig from Around the 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Lejre, DK
Dining table in solid oak designed by Kurt Østervig from around the 1960s. Dimensions in cm: height: 72 diameter: 125. 2 Additional plates of 50 cm each. The table will be fully re...
Oak
Mid-Century Scandinavian Drop-Leaf Dining Table, c.1960
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in London, GB
A modern mid-century design Scandinavian 'Eva' Drop-leaf dining table by Kurt Ostervig for Jason Mobelfabrik, c.1960. The table is made from teak, wood.
Wood, Teak
Sold
H 29 in W 99 in D 35 in
Kurt Ostervig Brande Mobelindustri MCM Teak Expanding Hidden Leaf Dining Table
By Brande Møbelindustri, Kurt Østervig
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kurt Ostervig for Brande Mobelindustri mid century teak expanding hidden leaf dining table The table measures: 59 wide x 35 deep x 29 inches high; each leaf is 20 inches wide, mak...
Teak
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H 28.35 in W 76.78 in D 51.19 in
Mid-20th Century Danish Rosewood Dining Table, Jason Mobler, c.1960
By Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Superb mid-20th century 1960s Danish rosewood oval drop-leaf Kurt Østervig dining table for Jason Möbler. The table is beautifully restored ...
Rosewood