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)
Pair of Danish Modern Teak Side Tables / Nightstands by Kurt Østervig
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
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
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
$316Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.5 in W 27.5 in D 21.5 in
Danish Modern 2-Tier Teak Side Table by Toften Mobelfabrik
By Mobelfabrikken Toften
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a vintage Danish modern end/side table made by Toften Mobelfabrik. It is made of teak and has a bottom rack/shelf. It is in good condition with some age wear ...
Teak
$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
$714
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 Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
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
$2,650 / set
H 14 in W 18.25 in D 18.25 in
Kai Kristiansen Pair of Teak Cube Side Tables or Nightstands Danish Modern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Pair of Mid Century Modern Teak Cube Tables, designed by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, circa 1960s. They have been cleaned and Danish oiled. They are a versatile size and can...
Glass, Wood, Teak
$2,550
H 18.12 in W 59.06 in D 11.82 in
Nesting Tables in Teak Designed by Kurt Østervig for Jason, Denmark
By Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler
Located in Goteborg, SE
These nesting tables were designed by Kurt Østervig in 1956 and produced by Jason Møbler in Ringsted, Denmark. The model is called model 200 and they are made of teak with legs in be...
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
$3,875 / set
H 20.5 in W 24 in D 17 in
Pair of 1960's Teak End Tables/ Nightstands by Dyrlund of Denmark
By Dyrlund
Located in North Miami, FL
These fantastic 1960's Danish Teak end tables with a waterfall design and slatted lower shelf. Labelled and in wonderful vintage condition.
Teak
$3,077Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Scandinavian Kurt Østervig Mid-Century Teak Black Coffe Tables Side Tables, 1960
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design side tables or coffee table set designed by Kurt Østervig and produced by Jason Møbler with solid teak frame and double-sided tops in black lam...
Laminate, Teak
$4,170
H 15.36 in W 36.23 in D 13.78 in
Kurt Østervig Coffee Table / Side Table Produced by Jason Møbler in Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table / side table designed by Kurt Østervig. Produced by Jason møbler in Denmark.
Steel
$1,803 / set
H 16.54 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Midcentury Modern Pair of Teak Rolling Side Tables by BR Møbler Gelsted, Denmark
By BR Møbler Gelsted 1, Peter Brink
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Pair of rolling side tables by Peter Brink of BR Møbler, Gelsted in Denmark. Produced in the late 1960s-1970s these teak tables offer a perfect balance of Danish design and functiona...
Teak
$2,350
H 23.63 in W 29.53 in D 18.9 in
Trolley in Rosewood and Formica by Kurt Östervig, Produced by Jason, Denmark
By Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler
Located in Goteborg, SE
Trolley in rosewood and Formica by Kurt Östervig. Produced by Jason, Denmark. The top folds over and slides for extending to double size.
Formica, Rosewood
Sold
H 18.25 in W 26.5 in D 17.75 in
Pair of Sculptural Solid Teak Danish Modern Side Tables by Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern pair of end tables designed by Kurt Ostervig for Jason Mobler circa 1950s, Denmark. Constructed of solid teak and exceptionally crafted with raised edges and a scu...
Teak
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H 24.5 in W 16.58 in D 31.63 in
Kurt Ostervig Danish Rosewood Side Table with Magazine Holder, Circa 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Peabody, MA
A sleek rosewood side table with detachable magazine rack by Kurt Ostervig for Jason Mobler, Denmark, circa 1960s.
Rosewood
Teak Nesting Tables, Kurt Ostervig, Jason Mobler
By Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler
Located in London, GB
A sleek and practical set of midcentury nesting tables. Designed by Kurt Ostervig for Jason Mobler, Denmark circa 1960. Construction of teak with the two ...
Teak
Pair Kurt Østervig Danish Modern Teak Tables
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Dallas, TX
Minimalistic with the prominent angles and surfaces of Scandinavian design. Pair end / side tables model no. 202 designed by Kurt Østervig and manufactured by Jason Møbler, Denmark, ...
Teak
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H 23.63 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
Nest of Tables Designed by Kurt Östervig for Jason Möbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Stockholm, SE
Nest of tables designed by Kurt Östervig for Jason Möbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. Rosewood and formica.
Rosewood
Kurt Østervig Cube Tables
By Kurt Østervig, KP Mobler
Located in London, GB
Extremely rare pair of cube tables by Kurt Ostervig for K.P Mobler. Very finely crafted and distinctive pair of modernist end tables. Produced in Denmark during the 1960s. Original g...
Glass, Hardwood
Sold
H 24.38 in W 16.38 in D 31.63 in
Rare Kurt Østervig Teak Tiered Danish Table with Brass Magazine Rack
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare Variation model no.202 by Kurt Ostervig for Jason Møbler. The detachable magazine rack does have an old repair, but is holding fine and all fully functional. Media Source; Mobil...
Brass
Danish Modern Teak Side Tables
By Kurt Østervig
Located in San Francisco, CA
Danish modern teak side tables designed by Kurt Ostervig, Denmark. Newly refinished and ready to enjoy.