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 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
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
$2,989Sale Price / set|20% Off
Scandinavian Kurt Østervig Mid-Century Teak Black Coffe Tables Side Tables, 1960
By Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler
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
Mid-Century Danish Couch Side Table in Teak by Kurt Østervig, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Hamburg, DE
Square coffee table from the Danish manufacturer KP Møbler after a design by Kurt Østervig from the 1960s. A minimalist and functional design. The frame consists of simple, rectangu...
Teak
Kurt Østervig Side Table or Bench Produced by Jason Møbler in Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare and long side table or bench designed by Kurt Østervig. Produced by Jason Møbler in Denmark.
Oak, Teak
Kurt Østervig Bench / Side Table Produced by Jason Møbler in Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bench / side table designed by Kurt Østervig. Produced by Jason Møbler in Denmark.
Steel
Kurt Østervig Side Tables Produced by Jason Møbler in Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of side tables designed by Kurt Østervig. Produced by Jason Møbler in Denmark.
Oak, Teak
$1,007
H 17.72 in W 37.8 in D 13.78 in
Airisto Side Table and Bench, a Modern Scandinavian Wooden Design Piece
By Joanna Laajisto
Located in Halikko, Finland
Airisto bench with Joanna Laajisto. The Airisto collection's furnishings are multifunctional, they can be used as a side table, stool and a bench. The na...
Ash
Sculpted Bench or Side Table N4 in Solid Oakwood
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Bench or side table in solid oak (+ linseed oil) (Outdoor use OK) SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative objects in solid oak in an authentic sty...
Oak
Pair of Side Tables by Knud Joos for Jason Mobler, 1960s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of side tables with a rosewood veneer top floating on a steel base, labeled 'Illums Bolighus, Kobenhavn'.
Steel
On Hold|$2,627
H 17.72 in Dm 14.18 in
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Teak Side Table by Hans C. Andersen for Artek 1960s
By Hans C. Andersen, Artek
Located in München, BY
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern occasional side table. Designed by Hans C. Andersen and manufactured by Artek, Denmark, 1960s. Marked beneath the plate: Made in Denmark by Artek...
Teak
Wooden Rush Bench or Side Table, France, 1950's
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Den Haag, NL
Wooden Rush Bench or Side Table, France, 1950's Would fit perfectly as a side table in your living room to put books on or to sit. Please contact us for an affordable shipping quote.
Wood, Rush
Vintage Danish Teak Side Table, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak side table, 1960s Elegant Danish Mid-century modern side or coffee table with underlying shelf. Table top with wrapped gri...
Teak
Primitive Rustic Minimal Italian Wooden Bench Stool Side Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian rustic primitive country wooden bench, with typical legs in original aged natural color giving the rich and beautiful patina that makes it look wonderful in every i...
Wood
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
Primitive Rustic Minimal Italian Wooden Bench Stool Side Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian rustic primitive country wooden bench, with typical legs in original aged natural color giving the rich and beautiful patina that makes it look wonderful in every i...
Wood
$5,839 / item
H 17.72 in W 43.31 in D 13.78 in
Private Sale for Malusa Sculpted Bench or Side Table N10 in Solid Oakwood
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Bench or side table in solid oak (and linseed oil) (Outdoor use OK) SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative objects in solid oak in an authentic st...
Oak
Pair of Danish Rosewood Side Tables, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Stylish pair of Danish rosewood side tables from the 1960s. Each table features a lower storage shelf, making them ideal as bedside tables or versatile accent pieces in a living room...
Rosewood
$1,751
H 15.36 in W 66.54 in D 10.24 in
Primitive Rustic Minimal Italian Wooden Bench Stool Side Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian rustic primitive country wooden bench, with typical legs in original aged natural color giving the rich and beautiful patina that makes it look wonderful in every i...
Wood
Sold
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Oak cube side table with cane weave basket by Kurt Østervig, KP Møbler 60s
By KP Mobler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Hägersten, SE
Cube side table designed by Kurt Østervig for KP Møbler. Made in Denmark during the 1960s. Frame made from solid oak with rare oak and cane weave basket table top. Perfect for small ...
Cane, Oak
Model "Jason"/203 Side Table, Kurt Østervig, Denmark, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model "Jason"/203 side table, designed by Kurt Østervig, manufactured in Denmark, 1960s. Teak. Removable magazine rack on the side. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent wi...
Teak
Sunning Pair of Midcentury Side tables With Raised Edge
By Illums Bolighus, Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Jason Mobler Nesting Tables in Rosewood, Kurt Ostervig. Slender graceful legs supports a raised edge top. Perfect side table or bedside table. Though the legs are thin the table is v...
Rosewood
Kurt Østervig Table
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in London, GB
This low hardwood table was designed by Kurt Østervig in the 1960's for Jason Møbler. This piece features a gorgeous hardwood table top with incredible colouration and deep rich grai...
Wood
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H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 20.08 in
Teak & Beech Bedside Tables by Kurt Østervig, Denmark, 1960s, Set of 2
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Karis, Nyland
Mid-century Danish teak & beech side tables or nightstands by Kurt Østervig, Denmark, 1960s Also usable as additional tables in the living room They are in great vintage condition....
Beech, Teak
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H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Scandinavian Modern Kurt Østervig Cubic Side Tables, Oak & Glass, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Odense, DK
Set of classic Danish Modern side tables in solid oak and heavy smoked glass. Made in the 1960s by Kurt Østervig and manufactured by "KP Møbler", Denmark. With original labels from m...
Glass, Oak
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H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Pair of side tables or bed side tables in oak, designed by Kurt Østervig Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in København K, DK
Pair of oak side tables, bed side or lamp tables. Nice example of minimalist danish design from the mid 1960s. Designed by Kurt Østervig an manufactured by Jason Møbler, Denmark.
Oak
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H 16.15 in W 19.69 in D 14.38 in
Kurt Østervig Side Table of Rosewood and Black Formica Made in Denmark in 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Side table by the Danish designer Kurt Østervig (1912-1986) manufactured by Jason Møbler in Danmark. It's made of rosewood with a tabletop of inlaid black formica Very nice vintage...
Formica, Rosewood
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H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Oak and smoked glass cube tables by Kurt Østervig, 1960s, Denmark
By KP Mobler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Hägersten, SE
Cube side table designed by Kurt Østervig. produced in Denmark by KP Møbler during the 1960s. Made from solid oak with original smoke colored glass tops. Very good vintage condition ...
Smoked Glass, Oak
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H 24.5 in W 16.5 in D 28.75 in
Danish Modern Teak Two-Tier Side Table by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and limited two-tier side table in teak by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, crafted in the 1960's in Denmark. This now iconic table is constructed from a mix of sol...
Wood, Teak
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H 24.5 in W 16.5 in D 28.75 in
Set of 2 Teak Two Tier Side Tables by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, c. 1960
By Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and limited set of two (2), two-tier side tables in teak by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, crafted in the 1960's in Denmark. These now iconic tables are construct...
Wood, Teak
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H 17.33 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Kurt Ostervig Side Tables Rosewood Denmark 1960s Nesting Tables
By Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler
Located in Basel, BS
Elegant pair of rosewood side tables designed by Kurt Østervig for the Danish company Jason in the late 1950s. Beautiful dark grained rosewood with well-crafted details. Refinished...
Rosewood