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)
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
Danish Modern Teak Oval Expanding Leaf Dining Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Danish Modern teak dining table featuring an elegant oval top and a versatile expanding design. Crafted with the warm honey tones and refined wood grain characteristic of S...
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Extension Dining Table
By Soborg Mobler
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern extendable teak dining table was made in Denmark circa 1960. This beautiful table has clean, minimalist, geometric lines and is sturdy and well...
Wood, 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 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
Vanity Table / Desk in Teak by Kurt Østervig, Denmark, 1960s Elegant Danish mid-century vanity table or desk designed by Kurt Østervig in the 1960s. Crafted in beautifully figured t...
Brass
$5,268
H 22.45 in Dm 42.92 in
Large Kurt Østervig Teak and Beech Coffee Table for Jason, Denmark, 1953
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Large coffee table designed by Kurt Østervig for Jason Ringsted in 1953. The top is made from beautifully figured teak and rests on three sculptural bee...
Beech, Teak
$1,599Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.25 in W 62.75 in D 15.75 in
1970's Danish Modern Teak Gangso Dining Table
By Gangsø Møbler
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern dining table for sale. Manufactured in the 1970's by Gangso, and made in Denmark. Original Danish Modern piece, and made of teak. It has been professionall...
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Dining Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Teak Dining Table, Denmark, circa 1960s. It expands from 51" length to an impressive " length with both of its "W leaves ...
Wood, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Dining Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
A handsome Mid-Century Modern Danish teak wood dining table. The top is solid teak and while it is rectangular in shape, it slightly bows out along the long sides and pegs into place...
Teak
$573
H 29.53 in W 34.06 in D 34.06 in
60s 70s Teak Dining Table Dining Table Danish Modern Design Denmark
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak dining table Dining Table Danish Modern Design Denmark 60s 70s Object: dining table / dining table Manufacturer: Condit...
Teak
$2,995
H 17.5 in W 31.25 in D 30.25 in
Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler Model 176 Danish Teak Guitar Pick Coffee Table
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler Model 176 Mid Century Danish Teak Guitar Pick Side Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 31.25 wide x 30.25 deep x 17.5 inches high Great Vintage ...
Teak
$6,000 / set
H 25 in W 14 in D 23 in
Pair of Danish Modern Teak Side Tables / Nightstands by Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler
Located in Kensington, MD
- A streamlined bi-Level design that represents the very essence of a side table - Equally suited to serve as end tables or as nightstands & is even more beautiful in teak - An overh...
Teak
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 Østervig Oak Dining Table by KP Møbler
By Kurt Østervig, KP Mobler
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
Sold
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 Kurt Østervig, KP Mobler
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 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 Kurt Østervig, KP Mobler
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 Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler
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