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)
$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
$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 17 in Dm 19.5 in
Pair of Teak Tray Side Tables Attributed to Jens Quistgaard for DUX of Sweden
By Dux of Sweden, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of staved teak tray side tables attributed to Jens Harald Quistgaard for DUX of Sweden, circa 1960s. The tables have a removable concaved top that can be used as a tray...
Teak
$6,560 / set
H 22.45 in W 29.53 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Side Tables in Teak by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen, 1950's
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Side Tables in Teak by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Teak Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by France & Son in Denmark Dimen...
Teak
$2,600Sale Price / set|42% Off
H 17 in W 17 in D 20 in
Danish Modern Teak Side Tables by Illum Wikkelso and Johannes Aasbjerg
By Illum Wikkelsø, Johannes Aasbjerg
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural teak side or end tables, designed by Illum Wikkelso and Johannes Aasbjerg, Denmark, circa 1960s. They are a versatile size and can be used as side or end tables, or as nig...
Teak
$2,300 / set
H 23.25 in W 28.25 in D 19.75 in
Pair of Danish Modern Tove Edvard Kindt Larsen Teak Side Tables
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this nice vintage pair of danish side tables, the tables are solid teak and are marked as shown in photos.
Teak
$2,400 / set
H 18.25 in W 26.75 in D 23.5 in
Vintage Danish Modern Pair of Solid Teak End Tables by Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern matching pair of side tables manufactured by Magnus Olesen, Durup circa 1960's. Features solid planked teak table tops and classic rounded supporting legs. This se...
Teak
$8,051 / set
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Severin Hansen Teak Side Tables, Scandinavian Modern, Denmark, 1950s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of teak bedside tables by Severin Hansen with drawers and rattan shelves under the table tops. Severin Hansen’s characteristic diagonal, seamless joinery at the corners.
Teak, Rattan
$4,110 / set
H 17 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjaersgaard Side Tables in Teak
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kai Kristiansen Manufacturer: Axel Kjaersgaard Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 17.5" wide x 17.5" deep x 17.5" tall
Teak
$4,523 / set
H 17.72 in W 16.93 in D 12.21 in
Pair of Danish Vintage Teak Side Tables by Severin Hansen for Haslev
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and extremely stylish pair of Danish vintage teak side tables by Severin Hansen for Haslev, dating from the 1960’s. They are of wonderful quality and have a wonderfully ...
Teak
1950s Arne Hovmand-Olsen Pair of Teak Side Tables
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
Arne Hovmand-Olsen: A pair of teak side tables. Manufactured and marked by Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, 1950's. H. 46 cm. L. 39 cm. W. 36 cm. (2) Restoration and Re-polishing included in...
Teak
Set of 2 End Tables in Teak by Kristiansen Thomassen, Denmark, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
This refined pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern end tables by Kristiansen Thomassen showcases the clean, functional elegance that defined 1960s Da...
Teak
Pair of 2-Tier Mid-Century Modern End Tables Attributed to Lubberts & Mulder
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A truly exceptional build and architectural design. This set of two end tables is constructed from pecan having been created from a hand-picked s...
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Set of 2 End Tables by Henning Nørgaard for Komfort of Denmark, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare set of two floating top accent tables designed by Henning Nørgaard for Komfort of Denmark that is as iconic as it is architecturally fascinating. Constructed from ...
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Set of 3 Teak Nesting Tables by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare set of three nesting tables designed by the influential Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Designed and crafted in the early 1960's in Denmark, this exquisite set represents the ...
Teak
Set of 3 Nesting Tables, Kai Kristiansen, Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
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Introducing a set of three nesting tables designed by the incomparable Kai Kristiansen for Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik. Designed and crafted in Denmark during the early 1960's, this set is...
Teak
Set of 2 Coffee Table w/ Side Table in Teak, Johannes Andersen, Denmark, 1970's
By Johannes Andersen
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Introducing a true Danish Modern treasure: a rare, signed coffee table with matching end table designed by the well respected and prolific Johannes Andersen. Featuring table tops con...
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