Table Bass Surfboard by Kurt Østervig, 1950s

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Kurt østervig is a danish designer born in 1912.
he was first a naval architect, which is evident in his … Read more Kurt østervig is a danish designer born in 1912.
he was first a naval architect, which is evident in his fluid lines and sensuality.
he branched out into furniture design when he collaborated with the e. Pedersen & søn studio.
he is now recognized for his woodwork, particularly with oak, teak, and rosewood.

this 1950s coffee table is one of his iconic tables. It is called "surfboard," "elliptical," or "boomerang."
why this name? its elliptical shape naturally resembles a surfboard. It also evokes the hull of a boat or the silhouette of a floating pontoon.
continuing with the boat theme, it is made of teak or rosewood, with a solid wood base (often oak or beech) that provides a contrast with the tabletop. Its legs are slightly inclined, in a v-shape.

it was never produced on a large scale or industrially, unlike other danish designers of the same era.
this original vintage piece is stamped under the top: "cfc silkeborg made in denmark"

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kurt østervig was a danish designer born in 1912.
he started out as a naval architect, which can be seen in his fluid lines and sensuality.
he branched out into furniture design when he worked with the e. Pedersen & søn studio. He is now renowned for his work with wood, particularly oak, teak and rosewood.

this 50s coffee table is one of his iconic pieces. It is called ‘surfboard’ or “elliptical” or ‘boomerang’.
why this name? its elliptical shape is reminiscent of a surfboard. It also reminds us of the hull of a boat or the silhouette of a floating pontoon.
to continue the boat theme, it is made from teak or rosewood, with a solid wood base (often oak or beech) that contrasts with the top.
the legs are slightly sloping, in a ‘v’ shape.

unlike other danish designers from the same period, it was never produced on a large scale or industrially.
this original vintage piece is stamped on the underside of the top with a bears publisher's metal label "cfc silkeborg made in denmark"
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