Bold Kurt Ostervig Oak Sideboard by KP Mobler
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Mid-century furniture designer Kurt Østervig is one of the celebrated pioneers of Danish design. Østervig opened a design studio in 1947 and created highly coveted work for some of the best Danish cabinetmakers including Bernhard Pedersen & Son, Bramin, Sibast, and Vamo. His groundbreaking designs were exhibited in the Triennale di Milano in the 1950s and at a MoMA exhibition in the 1960s.
This sideboard features unique detailing like the leather strap door pulls and tongue in groove panelling to the front. While many Danish designers would soften their work with subtle curves and organic details this piece is defiantly sharp and linear. Østervig has created a memorable and coveted sideboard, proof of why he is considered one of Denmark's best designers.
Each piece is checked and carefully hand restored at our Kingsland studio workshop. Our focus is preserving the character and patina of the design while ensuring it displays beautifully in a contemporary interior.
Each piece is checked and carefully restored at our Kingsland studio workshop. Our focus is preserving the character and patina of the design while ensuring it displays beautifully in a contemporary interior.
- Joints checked and reglued
- Timber cleaned and stains removed
- Veneer repairs if needed
- Surfaces polished / refinished
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Bold Kurt Ostervig Oak Sideboard by KP Mobler
Note: We showcase a curated edit from the Mr. Bigglesworthy catalogue. Please contact us to view specific items.
Kurt Østervig was born in Odense in 1912. His father was in the military which influenced an initial career as a naval architect at the Odense Steel Shipyard. Over time Østervig developed a passion for woodworking and decided to focus his career in this direction. His break came when he was hired as a furniture designer for the E. Knudsen's Design Studio, one of the leading furniture designers of the 1930s & 40s.
In 1947 Østervig opened his own design studio which led to commissions from leading Scandinavian furniture manufacturers including Bernhard Pedersen & Son, Bramin, Sibast, and Vamo. The constant search for new challenges resulted in furniture designed for ships, hotels, and movie theaters. Many of his signature works feature the beautifully considered combination of oak and leather.
Østervig won several design awards throughout his active career, and in the years 1953-1960 he was part of the renowned exhibition La Triennale in Milan. In addition, his furniture designs are also exhibited at MoMA; Museum of Modern Art in New York.
