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 Østervig Rosewood Nesting Tables Model 223 for Jason Møbler, Denmark 1950s
By Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant and slender Nesting Side Tables, designed by Kurt Østervig in 1958 for Jason Møbler. Beautifully crafted from Rosewood with a finely shaped, curved edge on the large tabletop...
Hardwood
Kurt Østervig Scandinavian Midcentury Wood Formica Nesting Tables, Denmark 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcdentury modern design set of three nesting tables designed by Kurt Østervig with solid dark wood frame and top in wood and black formica, Denmark in the 60s Please...
Formica, Wood
Solid Pine nesting tables Design Kurt Østervig 1960s Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of Three nesting tables .Solid Pine Wood . 1960s Denmark . good condition .
Pine
Stacking table by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, Rosewood, 1960s
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Østervig stacking table in rosewood. Legs of black lacquered wood. Made by Jason.
Rosewood
Nesting Tables in Rosewood by Kurt Østervig, 1960's
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Nesting Tables in Rosewood by Kurt Østervig, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Jason møbler in Denmark Dimensions (W x D...
Rosewood
$1,500 / set
Kurt Ostervig Danish Teak Nesting Tables
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a stunning Nesting Table Set in teak by Kurt Østervig and masterfully executed by Jason Furniture in the 1960s. This set stands as a testament to Østervig's design prowess an...
Teak
Kurt Østervig Nesting Tables in Solid Oak for KP Møbler
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kurt Østervig Design. Set of nesting tables (3) crafted in solid oak for KP Møbler, circa 1970. In beautiful condition with a light refinish. Dimensions: Coffee table: 48 x 91 x 45 ...
Oak
Danish Midcentury Nest of Tables by Kurt Østervig for Jason Furniture
By Kurt Østervig, Jason Design
Located in Lejre, DK
Nest of tables in rosewood designed by Kurt Østervig, made by Jason Furniture Denmark - Great original condition.
Rosewood
Nesting Table Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This side table is an example of Danish design from the 1960s, made of teak wood, which radiates warmth and elegance. With its simple and functional design, this table fits perfectl...
Teak
$1,911 / set
H 17.72 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
1970s Postmodern Nesting Tables by Romeo Rega, Brass, Glass and Steel
By Romeo Rega
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. These three tables feature a brass and steel frame with glass tops. They are vintage, therefore they might show slight traces of use, but they can be considere...
Brass, Steel
Scandinavian Nesting Tables in Rosewood 1960s Danish
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Danish nesting table from the 1960s in rosewood.
Rosewood
$708
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
Danish Rosewood Nesting Tables
Located in Geneva, CH
Set of three rosewood nesting tables. Very good condition. Legs are easily dismountable for shipping.
Rosewood
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
$5,310
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
Wittmann Satztische Nesting Tables by Josef Hoffmann
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Josef Hoffmann designed this simple four-part nest of tables at the turn of the century. * Ash black stained.
Ash
Danish Surfboard Coffee Table by Kurt Ostervig, ca' 1950's
By Kurt Østervig
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual surfboard coffee table by Kurt Ostervig, made by Jason Mobler, model #194, ca' 1954. Made of teak with removable caned lower shelf.
Teak
$800
H 19.69 in W 25.4 in D 13.78 in
Scandinavian Modern Oak Nesting Tables by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Rødding, DK
This set of three nesting tables is by Henning Kjærnulf, produced in Denmark during the 1960s. Each table is topped in solid oak, graduating in size so the smaller two slide fully b...
Oak
$1,595
H 20 in W 31.5 in D 14.25 in
Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler Mid Century Danish Teak Side End Table
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler Mid Century Danish Teak Side End Table This side table measures: 31.5 wide x 14.25 deep x 20 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Table Top has Areas...
Teak
$140Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 14.18 in
Midcentury Single Nesting Table, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Praha, CZ
Very practical.
Teak
Stacking table by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, Teak, 1960s
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Østervig stacking table in teak. Legs of oak. Made by Jason.
Oak, Teak
Nesting Tables by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Handewitt, DE
Set of nesting tables by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler. Beautiful wood graining and color. Denmark, 1960s. -- large: H. 50.5 cm / W. 80 cm / D. 36 cm small: H. 44 cm / W. 36 cm / D....
Wood
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H 18.9 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Walnut nesting tables by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, Denmark 1960s
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Hägersten, SE
Nesting table model 100 designed by Kurt Østervig. Produced in Denmark by Jason Møbler during the 1950-60s. Made from solid rosewood with nice details as exposed joinery on the table...
Formica, Walnut
Nesting tables in Brazilian rosewood by Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nesting tables in Brazilian rosewood and black-painted legs. Four pieces. Kurt Østervig / Jason Møbler Ringsted
Rosewood
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H 18.12 in W 58.67 in D 11.82 in
Stacking table by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, Rosewood, 1960s
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Østervig stacking table in rosewood. Legs of black lacquered wood. Made by Jason.
Rosewood
Kurt Østervig Nesting Tables Produced by Jason Møbler in Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare nesting tables designed by Kurt Østervig. Produced by Jason Møbler in Denmark.
Teak
Lamp Tables in Rosewood, Designed by Kurt Østervig, 1960´s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of lamp tables in rosewood. Designed by Kurt Østervig. Manufactured by K.P.Møbler, Denmark.
Rosewood
Teak Nesting Tables, Kurt Ostervig, Jason Mobler
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
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
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H 19.69 in W 31.5 in D 14.97 in
Nesting Table in Rosewood, Model 223, Designed by Kurt Østervig in 1958
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Lejre, DK
Nesting table in rosewood, model 223, designed by Kurt Østervig in 1958 and manufactured by Jason Furniture. The tables are in great vintage condition. Measures: H 44 cm, W 35 cm an...
Rosewood
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H 18.12 in W 59.06 in D 11.82 in
Nesting Table in Rosewood by Kurt Østervig and Jason Furniture, 1960s
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Nesting Table Set in Rosewood, an iconic design envisioned by Kurt Østervig and masterfully crafted by Jason Furniture in the 1960s. This nesting table set is a testament ...
Rosewood
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H 18.51 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Nest of Tables Designed by Kurt Östervig for Jason. H., Denmark, 1950s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rosewood and black formica. Measures: H 47 cm/ 1' 7" L 60 cm/ 23 1/2" W 40 cm/ 15 3/4".
Formica, Rosewood
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H 18.51 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Kurt Østervig Nesting Tables in Rosewood by Jason Møbler in Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of nesting tables designed by Kurt Østervig. Produced by Jason Møbler in Denmark.
Formica, Rosewood