Norwegian architect Erling Viksjø devoted his career to cultivating a marriage between art and architecture. He was an early champion of modernism and one of the country's most influential postwar architects. He even designed his own line of terrazzo-topped coffee tables. While Viksjø's buildings are described as brutalist for their plentiful use of concrete, they were often expressively embellished through the architect’s collaborations with famous artists.
Viksjø was born in Trondheim and studied architecture at the now-closed Norwegian Institute of Technology, graduating in 1935. He moved to Oslo and found employment at the Ove Bangs architectural office, where he later became the lead architect. During World War II and the Nazi occupation of Norway, Viksjø was imprisoned for more than a year. As soon as the war ended, he established his own architectural firm.
One reason for Viksjø’s success after setting out on his own was the development of the sand-blasted concrete facade. He co-invented the technique with engineer Sverre Jystand and patented it in 1950. Viksjø collaborated extensively with artists like Pablo Picasso, Carl Nesjar, Synnøve Anker Aurdal, Hannah Ryggen and Ramon Isern, who elevated his designs into functional art installations.
Some of the most notable projects Viksjø completed over his career include the Tromsø Bridge (completed 1960), Bakkehaugen Church (completed 1961), Norsk Hydro office building (completed 1962) and Standard Telefon Kabelfabrikk office building (completed 1967).
Throughout his adult life, Viksjø also drew, painted and crafted furniture. His tables employed materials like rosewood, stone and concrete, transferring his architectural style to smaller scales.
Viksjø died in Oslo in 1971, leaving behind a legacy of works that still stand throughout Norway.
On 1stDibs, find a selection of Erling Viksjø tables and other furniture.
Coffee Table with Stone Top by Erling Viksjø for Conglo Designs, Norway 1960s
By Erling Viksjø, AS Conglo Design
Located in Utrecht, NL
This impressive Norwegian table is defined by its materials, seamless joinery and distinctive, but soft ornamentation of the tabletop. Designed by Erling Viksjø, one of Norway’s most...
Stone
Coffee table ’Conglo’ by Erling Viksjø, Bruksbo, Norway, mid-20th century
By Erling Viksjø, Bruksbo
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A striking ’Conglo’ coffee table by Erling Viksjø, manufactured by Bruksbo. The tabletop is composed of stones and shards in varying sizes and colours, moulded into concrete to form ...
Stone, Concrete
Mahogany Mosaic Stone Side Table by Erling Viksjø for Conglo Design
By Erling Viksjø
Located in Montreal, QC
Mahogany Mosaic Stone Side table by Erling Viksjø for Conglo Design top separate from the base
Stone
Brutalist Coffee Table with Slate top France, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Round coffee table with dark slate stone top and oak frame. The stone has a natural textured surface, contrasting with the warm oak wood. The table stands on four sturdy square legs ...
Slate
1960s Mid-Century Modern Italian Coffee Table with Glass Top
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid-Century Modern wood base and glass top Italian coffee table in the style of Osvaldo Borsani, fully restored with with new glass top, with minor wear and patina due to age a...
Glass, Bentwood
Mid-Century Side Table With Mosaic Stone Inlay, 1960's
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A very unique and completely original 1950's mosaic stone inlay side table. Shows a beautiful cross section of natual stones with different colors, laid in concrete. Age-appropriat...
Stone, Metal
Studio Buzao, Black Lava Stone Side Table by Bentu Design
By Buzao
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio Buzao Black lava stone and concrete table designed by Cantonese studio Buzao Black lava stone 50 x 33 x 33 cm ........ “F” side table from Buzao collection is a creation by ...
Lava
$2,500
H 13.5 in W 79 in D 14.5 in
Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway Teak "Krobo" Long Coffee Table, Bench, 1960's
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Long Torbjorn Afdal solid Teak Table, Bench by Bruksbo Mellenstrands Norway. Featuring a longer lower lipped rectangular framework in smoothly grained Teak, with Steel supported legs...
Steel
20th Century Coffee Table by Roland Wilhelmsson
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Allerum, SE
20th century Swedish pine coffee table by Roland Wilhelmsson. Signed: Roland Wilhelmsson, Ågesta 1968.
Pine
Mid 20th Century Maison Jansen Brass Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful mid 20th century French Maison Jansen brass coffee table. Featuring a chinoiserie design on the top. Gorgeous!! Circa 1940 4...
Brass
$1,650
H 13.63 in W 31.75 in D 31.75 in
1960s Artimeta Coffee Table with Inset Stone Top and Black Enameled Frame
By Artimeta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch 1960s Artimeta square coffee table or side table with thin black enameled metal frame and inset black stone top. In original condition with visible wear including chipping and ...
Stone, Metal
1960s Eero Saarinen Marble Top Coffee Table by Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Dallas, TX
1960s pedestal base coffee table by Knoll. Marble top sits on a white enamel cast iron tulip base. Beautiful veining throughout the marble top. The white enamel cast aluminum base is...
Marble, Aluminum
Pair of coffee tables, mid-20th century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of wooden coffee tables with sliding table top and internal storage space. The rectangular carcasses are provided with additional sto...
Wood
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.25 in W 59.5 in D 14.5 in
Low Profile Bench / Coffee Table in Rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in San Diego, CA
A absolutley gorgeous low profile bench / coffee table in rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage cond...
Rosewood
$1,650
H 14.75 in W 31.75 in D 31.75 in
1960s Artimeta Style Coffee Table with Inset Stone Top and Chrome Base
By Artimeta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Artimeta style square coffee table or side table with thin chrome frame and inset stone top. In original condition with visible wear including ch...
Slate, Chrome
'Conglo' coffee table by Erling Viksjø, Norway, 1970s
By Erling Viksjø
Located in Stockholm, SE
'Conglo concrete' sofa table. Table top inlaid with a variation of Norwegian stones. Produced in Norway, 1970s.
Stone, Brass
MCM Round Terrazzo Top Coffee Table by Erling Viksjo for A.S. Conglo
By AS Conglo Design, Erling Viksjø
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous round terrazzo top coffee table by Erling Viksjo for A.S. Conglo, circa 1960s. The table is made of various Norwegian stones and concrete with a thin brass band and sits on a wooden cube. Viksjø was a Norwegian architect and designer best known for his Brutalist architecture and furniture using concrete...
Marble, Stone, Concrete, Brass
Erling Viksjo Terrazzo Congo Coffee Table Produced in Norway
By Erling Viksjø
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Erling Viksjø was a Norwegian architect and designer best known for his Brutalist architecture and furniture using concrete and stones. This unique circu...
Stone, Bronze
Sold
H 19.69 in W 41.34 in D 41.34 in
Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table by Erling Viksjö in Rosewood and Terrazzo
By Bruksbo, Erling Viksjø
Located in Odense, DK
Absolutely amazing "Conglo" coffee table by Norwegian architect Erling Viksjö manufactured by "Bruksbo", Norway, in the 1960s. Viksjö is best known for his brutalist architecture a...
Terrazzo, Rosewood
Round Terrazzo Coffee Table by Erling Viksjø
By Erling Viksjø
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Erling Viksjø was a Norwegian architect and designer best known for his Brutalist architecture and furniture using concrete and stones. This unique circu...
Stone, Concrete
Erling Viksjø Terrazzo "Conglo" Table
By Erling Viksjø
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Erling Viksjø was a Norwegian architect and designer best known for his brutalist architecture and furniture using concrete and stones. This unique terra...
Stone, Concrete
Terrazzo Table by Erling Viksjø
By Erling Viksjø
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Erling Viksjø was a Norwegian architect and designer best known for his Brutalist architecture and furniture using concrete and stones. This unique recta...
Stone, Concrete
Terrazzo Table by Erling Viksjø
By Erling Viksjø
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Erling Viksjø was a Norwegian architect and designer best known for his Brutalist architecture and furniture using concrete and stones. This unique terra...
Stone, Concrete