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)
Børge Mogensen Hunting Table in Teak and Oak for Soborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark
By Soborg Mobler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Hunting table designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950s. The solid oak frame and teak veneer tabletop are in very good condition with light signs of use. Ligh...
Brass
Børge Mogensen Shaker Dining Table or Desk in solid Oak, Karl Andersson & Söner
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Shaker table designed by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1960s. The solid oak frame and tabletop are in very good condition with light signs of use. Lightly cl...
Oak
Poul Hundevad PH43 Guldhøj Stool in Teak and Brown Leather, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Scandinavian Stool model PH-43 designed by Poul Hundevad, Denmark in the 60's. Very good original vintage condition with beautiful crafted solid teak frame and dark brown leat...
Leather, Teak
Dutch Modernist Art Deco Amsterdam School side table or bedside table solid Oak
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Art Deco Modernist Amsterdam School side table or bedside table, Netherlands, 1930s. Solid oak frame and tabletop. In good condition with normal signs of wear consistent with age and...
Oak
Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School small side table or plant table solid oak, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Art Deco Amsterdam School Arts & Crafts side table, accent table, or plant table, Netherlands, 1930s. Solid oak frame with elegant curved legs. The table is solid and in good conditi...
Oak
Dutch Art Deco Arts & Crafts side table or plant table in solid oak, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Art Deco side table, accent table or plant table in Amsterdam School style, Netherlands, 1930s. Solid oak frame and top with elegant curved legs. The table is in good condition with ...
Oak
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
Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kiersgaard Scandinavian Dark Wood Nesting Tables 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian mid-century modern design dark wood nesting tables, set of three ,designed by kai Kristiansen and produced by Aksel Kjesgaard (attributed) with frame in solid wood, prod...
Wood
Illum Wilkkelso Danish Nesting Tables
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Illum Wikkelsø is the Danish designer of this unique set of nesting tables. It is the complete and original set of three folding tables . Three tables that nest into an occasional ta...
Wood
Midcentury Nesting Tables by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For you consideration is this wonderful set of nesting tables in teak wood. Minimal to the eye with complex joinery, these multifunctional tables are a perfect addition to your midce...
Teak
Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Scandinavian Dark Wood Set, Denmark 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design set consisting of movable chest of drawers and side table in dark wood, designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Aksel Kjersgaard, brand prin...
Wood
Danish Designer, Nesting Tables, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three teak nesting tables designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Smallest Table Dimensions: 20.75” H x 18.5” W x 15.125” D Medium Table Dimensions: 21.5” H x 22” W x ...
Teak
