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)
H 28.5 in W 87 in D 33.5 in
Kurt Ostervig Style Mid Century Teak Hidden Leaf Dining Table
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kurt Ostervig Style Mid Century Teak Hidden Leaf Dining Table This table measures: 51 wide x 33.5 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 23.5 inches, each hidden leaf measures ...
Teak
H 28.5 in Dm 77 in
Kurt Ostervig Teak Dining Table, Denmark 1960
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Chicago, IL
Kurt Ostervig Teak Dining Table, Denmark 1960. Beautifully restored drop leaf dining table Measures 77" wide, 51" deep 28.5" tall
Teak
H 29 in W 39 in D 39 in
Danish Modern Kurt Ostervig Dining Folding Teak Table
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Kurt Ostervig Dining Folding Table. 39-78 Long 39.5d 29h. Easy to slide back and forth lenghts.
Teak
H 28.5 in W 77 in D 51.25 in
1960's Kurt Ostervig for Jason Mobler Gateleg Folding Dining Table
Located in New York, NY
1960's Kurt Ostervig for Jason Mobler Gateleg Folding Dining Table. Table is in great vintage condition with age appropriate wear. It has been professionally refinished. This ite...
Teak
H 20.5 in W 59 in D 23.5 in
Mid-Century Kurt Østervig Style Oak Coffee Table, Square Frame Base
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Coffee table in the style of Danish designer Kurt Østervig showcases minimalist Scandinavian design principles. Constructed from solid oak with a rectangular top and distinctive squa...
Oak
H 28.5 in W 76.5 in D 51 in
Dining Table by Kurt Östervig for Jason Möbler, Denmark, 1950s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite oval drop-leaf dining table designed by Kurt Östervig for Jason Möbler, Denmark, 1950s. Dramatic V-shaped mahogany gatelegs an...
Mahogany, Rosewood
H 28.66 in W 53 in D 35 in
Kurt Ostervig Burled Walnut Dining Table with Eye-catching Grain
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Oakland, CA
Finely crafted mid-century dining table designed by Kurt Ostervig for Brande Mobelindustri, circa 1955, Denmark. The table features exquisite book-matched burled walnut grain on a sc...
Walnut
H 28.5 in W 77 in D 51 in
Rosewood Dining Table by Kurt Ostervig
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rosewood dining table designed by Kurt Ostervig. The gatefold legs are of solid rosewood, and the table can change from a compact form to an impressive dining table that will seat eight.
Rosewood
H 18.5 in W 21.25 in D 13.13 in
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
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Scandinavian Kurt Østervig Mid-Century Teak Black Coffe Tables Side Tables, 1960
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
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 Esstisch Teak ausziehbar 1960s Vintage Tisch
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen, ausziehbaren Teakholz Esstisch aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Tisch lässt sich auf über 2m ausziehen, womit er ausreichend Platz für mindes...
Teak
Mid Century Esstisch J.O. Carlsson Karl Erik Ekselius Teak
By J.O. Carlssons Möbelindustri
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Esstisch vermutlich hergestellt von J.O. Carlsson aus den 1950er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von Karl Erik Ekselius und ist ein zeitloses ...
Teak
Extendable vintage pine dining table in the style of Rainer Daumiller
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering a beautiful dining table from a renowned designer for sale. The design comes from a talented artist who is known for his timeless and functional pieces of furniture. ...
Pine
Original Midcentury Esstisch Rosengaarden Teak 1960 Ausziehbar
By CJ Rosengaarden
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen ausziehbaren Teak Esstisch vom dänischen Hersteller Rosengaarden aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Tisch besticht durch seine hochwertige Verar...
Teak
Midcentury Esstisch ausziehbar Rogenstrup Vintage teak danish
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen ausziehbaren Vintage Teakholz Esstisch aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Tisch wurde von Rogenstrup Möbelfabrik in Dänemark hergestellt und bes...
Teak
Midcentury Esstisch Beistelltisch Couchtisch teak Vintage 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen kleinen Vintage Beistelltisch aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Tisch ist aus hochwertigem Teakholz gefertigt und erinnert an den skandinavisch...
Teak
