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)
Danish Vanity Table or Desk in Teak by Kurt Østervig, Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Karlstad, SE
Vanity Table / Desk in Teak by Kurt Østervig, Denmark, 1960s Elegant Danish mid-century vanity table or desk designed by Kurt Østervig in the 1960s. Crafted in beautifully figured t...
Brass
$445Sale Price|50% Off
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Lady’s Desk or Vanity in Mahogany, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Up Závody
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful midcentury desk, originally used as a desk for a lady, or vanity in the bedroom. The table is elegant combination of lighter birch wood on the sides and mahogany wood on to...
Birch, Mahogany
1960s Fully Restored Danish Teak Dressing, Vanity Table
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish teak dressing - vanity table from the 1960s. The vanity table features a large adjustable mirror, an original black glass table top and 5 spacious drawers with room for wha...
Teak
$2,300
H 26.25 in W 59.5 in D 16 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Vanity, Console Table or Low Profile Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern Scandinavian design from Denmark circa 1970's. This piece features all teak wood construction with generous storage and a unique bowed front. A very versatile piece f...
Teak
$2,900 / set
H 48 in W 27.5 in D 18.25 in
Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Vanity or Desk with Mirror in Pine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A funky art deco vanity with mirror. Solid pine with period deco hardware. Mirror has some small dark spot from age. All in all very good condition. Price includes both vanity & mirr...
Mirror, Pine
$2,625Sale Price|25% Off
H 33.5 in W 39.25 in D 18 in
Mid Century Danish Teak Dresser Vanity Desk Combo by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This Danish modern dresser–vanity features classic mid-century lines in warm teak with tapered legs and recessed pulls. The center drop-front opens to create a vanity or desk surface...
Teak
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
Danish Modern Teak Vanity Table with Mirror, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Elegant vanity table in teak, produced in Denmark during the 1960s. The design features slender proportions, clean lines, and a practical storage compartment, making it both function...
Teak
$6,000 / set
H 25 in W 14 in D 23 in
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
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous vintage modern desk features a unique raised top along the back and sculpted feet. Sleek design with unusual recessed pulls and a wonderful vintage teak finish. This ca...
Teak
$23,000
H 30 in W 42 in D 24 in
Raphael Raffel Vanity or Writing Desk in Sycamore and Glass, France 1950s
By Raphaël Décorateur
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Raphael Raffel two tiered vanity or writing desk in blonde sycamore and bronze with a thick glass top, of note, are the tapering legs and the elegant curved design. Signed on...
Glass, Sycamore
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Vanity Desk
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century modern teak dressing table / vanity / desk with mirror. This piece is in excellent condition with few signs of age-related wear (see photos). If you w...
Teak
$5,965
H 42.5 in W 35.44 in D 17.25 in
Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk Vanity with Mirror Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Baltimore, MD
An elegant rare Mid-Century Modern teak secretary desk or vanity with mirror by famous Danish designer Kai Kristiansen for Torring, in Denmark. Featuring beautifully grained teak woo...
Teak
$1,427
H 30.32 in W 35.44 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk /Vanity Table/ Cabinet, 1960's, Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern period vanity or make up table also useable as a desk made in Denmark, 1960. Teak veneer wood with solid teak handles and feet. Four drawers and mirror when you ...
Mirror, Teak
Danish Flip-Top Teak Coffee Table by Kurt Østervig, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Puslinch, ON
A vintage teak flip-top coffee table by Kurt Østervig. Made in Denmark, circa 1960s. A very uncommon piece: the round top flips to reveal a black laminate surface on the reverse, ide...
Teak
$7,002 / item
H 41.74 in W 58.27 in D 29.93 in
EM Desk by DUVALD Contemporary Vanity Desk Handcrafted in Denmark. Mirror.
By Örn Duvald, DUVALD
Located in Gentofte, DK
EM Desk manifests a unique design language and functionality, combining in one desk both work and vanity with an elegant and soft aesthetic expression. This exclusive hand crafted pi...
Other
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 table top is a jewelry box wit...
Brass