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 Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Expandable Two Tier Tea Bar Cart
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Kurt Ostervig Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Expandable Two Tier Tea Bar Cart Manufactured by: Jason Møbler Designer: Kurt Østervig Place of Origin: Denmark Period: Mid-Century Mode...
Brass
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
Two-Tier Polished Brass Glass Rolling Serving Bar Cart
By Aldo Tura
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative polished brass serving tea bar cart. Larger carriage style wheels.
Brass
$4,491
H 22.45 in Dm 42.92 in
Modernist teak and beech coffee table by Kurt Østervig for Jason, Denmark, 1950s
By Jason Ringsted, Kurt Østervig
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Coffee table designed by Kurt Østervig for Jason Ringsted in 1953. Three sculptural legs in beech with a table top of beautiful teak. Legs may be un...
Beech, 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
Yngve Ekström Trolley Model Thea Produced in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Trolley model Thea designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced in Sweden. Measure: width: 72 ( 100 ) cm.
Formica, Rosewood
$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
$1,642
H 19.69 in W 31.11 in D 31.11 in
Mid-Century Square Coffee Table by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, Denmark, 1960
By Kurt Østervig
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Elegant Danish mid-century square coffee table designed by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler in the 1960s. Made from teak wood, it features beautiful rounded edges and a woven rattan sh...
Teak
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
$2,895 / set
H 18.71 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
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
$709
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 Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler
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
$6,857Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.14 in W 77.17 in D 51.58 in
Kurt Østervig for Jason Möbler Rosewood Drop-Leaf Dining Table, 1960s
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Basildon, London
This rare drop-leaf dining table in rosewood shows an unusual, impressive base of six V-shaped legs, made with extraordinary craftsmanship and designed by Kurt Østervig for Jason Furniture in Denmark. The legs on both ends can be turned, which allows the ends of the top to drop vertically. The wooden...
Rosewood
$4,136
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
$2,246Sale Price|25% Off
H 23.75 in W 29.5 in D 20 in
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Expanding Bar or Cocktail Cart by Poul Hundevad
By Hundevad & Co., Poul Hundevad
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Scandinavian Modern teak expanding bar or cocktail cart by Poul Hundevad. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that t...
Metal
Sold
H 25.6 in W 17.72 in D 31.5 in
Danish extendable two-tier teak serving table 1960 by Kurt Ostervig 1960.
By Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian serving trolley with a large surface area thanks to its top that opens on each side, providing access to a black linoleum top and its second level below. Beautifu...
Formica, Teak
Danish Modern Bar Cart
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Mid-Century teak Danish bar cart with removable bottom tray and sliding flip-top. The top slides to one side and expands to twice the size, featur...
Teak, Laminate
Rosewood Bar Trolley by Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant rosewood bar trolley by Kurt Østervig with a table top that folds up to become double length. The inside is covered with black formica. Removable tray underneath the top with...
Brass