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 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
Kurt Østervig Rosewood Nesting Tables Model 223 for Jason Møbler, Denmark 1950s
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
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
Danish Midcentury Nest of Tables by Kurt Østervig for Jason Furniture
By Jason Design, Kurt Østervig
Located in Lejre, DK
Nest of tables in rosewood designed by Kurt Østervig, made by Jason Furniture Denmark - Great original condition.
Rosewood
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
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
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
$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
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
$7,425 / set
H 25.2 in W 16.54 in D 31.5 in
Kurt Ostervig A pair of Jason Danmark side tables Denmark 1960 Signed
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Paris, IDF
Kurt Ostervig A rpair of Jason Danmark side tables Denmark 1960 Signed Very rare model with removable magazine rack in metal and wood.frame in Riopalisander ...
Wood
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
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
$5,400 / set
H 17.25 in W 33.375 in D 17 in
Rosewood Nesting Tables Kai Kristiansen for Vildbjerg Mobelfabrik Denmark, 1960
By Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Camden, ME
Kai Kristiansen for Vildbjerg Mobelfabrik design rare set of 3 rosewood nesting tables produced in Denmark, 1960. The beautifully grained Brazilian rose...
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
$548 / set
H 15.36 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in
1960s Czechoslovak Mid-Century Solid Oak Nesting Tables, Set of Three
Located in Praha, CZ
A sculptural set of three Mid-Century Modern nesting tables, produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s and crafted entirely from solid oak. Each table features a distinctive softly...
Oak
$2,513 / set
H 12.21 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in
Nesting Tables by Henning Kjærnulf in Solid Quartersawn Oakwood, Denmark, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 3 nesting tables in solid quartersawn oak with beautiful grain and patina. The tables were designed by Henning Kjærnulf in the 1960s and manufactured at EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Den...
Oak
$685
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 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
$5,140
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 Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann
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
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
$767
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
1970's oak nesting coffee table
Located in BE
This highly versatile Dutch coffee table from the 1970s consists of several smaller tables arranged at different heights. The varying levels create a dynamic and playful composition ...
Wood
$1,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 20.5 in W 23.5 in D 14.25 in
Danish Nest of Tables Johannes Andersen for CFC Mobler Silkenborg
By Johannes Andersen and C. F. Christensen
Located in New York, NY
Sleek Danish modern nest of three teak tables by Johannes Andersen for CFC Mobler Silkeborg. Dimensions in listing are for the largest table.
Teak
Stacking table by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, Teak, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler
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 Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler
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 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
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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 Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler
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
Sold
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
Danish Mid-Century Nesting Tables in Rosewood by Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler
Located in Karlstad, SE
Set of three nesting tables. One table with rosewood top and two smaller tables with formica top, sliding under each other. These tables were designed by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbe...
Formica, Rosewood
Rosewood Nesting Table by Kurt Østervig
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant, slender rosewood nesting table by Kurt Østervig with two square tables nested under a taller rectangular one. A beautifully sculpted rim frames three sides of the upper table.
Rosewood
Kurt Ostervig Set of Three Teak Nesting Tables
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Astoria, NY
A set of three highly linear nesting tables in teakwood by designer Kurt Ostervig, manufactured in Denmark, circa 1960s, the smaller two with inset black laminate tops. All three tab...
Laminate, Teak