Skip to main content

Erling Viksjø Furniture

Norwegian, 1910-1971

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.

to
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
8,904
3,909
2,531
2,221
Creator: Erling Viksjø
Modernist Stone Coffee Table by Erling Viksjø for Conglo, Norway, 1960s
By Erling Viksjø, AS Conglo Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful walnut table with stone top by Erling Viksjø. The stones and shards of different sizes and colors are molded in concrete, creating associations to stony beaches and sea beds.
Category

1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Erling Viksjø Furniture

Materials

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
Category

1960s Norwegian Vintage Erling Viksjø Furniture

Materials

Stone

Related Items
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...
Category

1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Erling Viksjø Furniture

Materials

Stone, Metal

Mid-Century Side Table With Mosaic Stone Inlay, 1960's
Mid-Century Side Table With Mosaic Stone Inlay, 1960's
$1,363
H 17.72 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Cast Resin 'Spindle' Side Table, White Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
By Zachary A. Bitner
Located in Chicago, IL
An unlikely material takes on an iconic form. Strength and durability, sculpted with fragility and elegance. Form and function in one. Dimensions: Diameter 20.5 in. (52 cm), height ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Erling Viksjø Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Split Reed Rattan Bamboo Octagonal Large Coffee Table, Italy 1960s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Extra Large Split Reed / Pencil Reed Large Coffee Table, Italy, 1960-1970. Amazing split bamboo low table made in the manner of Paul Frankl. This eye-catching octagonal coffee table is all covered with split bamboo reed thorought. It has a beutiful design with cut shaped corners and a thick construction on the four legs. It has been carefully cleaned and restored. Structurally strong and sound. Minor wear commensurate with age. To complete the scene: The Bitossi Aldo Londi ceramic bowls show at the images are avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace. Measures: 122 cm W x 76 cm D x 39 cm H // 48,03 in W x 29,92 in D x 15,35 in H Midcentury Pencil Reed Coffee Table // Bamboo Split Reed Table...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Erling Viksjø Furniture

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Reed

Mosaic Tile Side Table by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, circa 1955
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare gem of a side table is by Vladimir Kagan, during his early years with Hugo Dreyfuss featuring his highly-sought-after-by-collectors mosaic tiles on the table top and sculpt...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Erling Viksjø Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Rosewood and marble Coffee Table by Unknown designer, Brazilian Midentury, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brazilian designs inspired many other craftsmen and small manufacturers with their vanguard production concerning Brazilian materiality and the "modern values" of the form...
Category

1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Erling Viksjø Furniture

Materials

Marble

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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Erling Viksjø Furniture

Materials

Lava

Studio Buzao, Black Lava Stone Side Table by Bentu Design
Studio Buzao, Black Lava Stone Side Table by Bentu Design
$2,550 / item
H 19.69 in W 13 in D 13 in
Cast Resin 'Aileen' Side Table, White Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
By Zachary A. Bitner
Located in Chicago, IL
A classic form with an inviting, functional twist. Minimalist, inline depressions invite movement of the piece and reveal its secretive weightlessness. Dimensions: Diameter 17 in. (...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Erling Viksjø Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Modern Bordeira Coffee Tables, Patagonia Stone, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bordeira Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Co...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Erling Viksjø Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Granite, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Clara Porset Modernist CP3 Solid Walnut and Glass Coffee Table by Luteca
By Luteca Furniture, Clara Porset
Located in New York, NY
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to champion...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Erling Viksjø Furniture

Materials

Glass, Walnut

White Coffee Table Leaf 6 Organic Modern Cast Stone by Alentes Atelier
By ALENTES
Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI
The LEAF TABLE is part of our mono-material object collection. This simple and minimalistic low table is both humble and bold with an elegant sense of proportion and balance. Desig...
Category

2010s Greek Organic Modern Erling Viksjø Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

White Coffee Table Leaf 6 Organic Modern Cast Stone by Alentes Atelier
White Coffee Table Leaf 6 Organic Modern Cast Stone by Alentes Atelier
$3,414 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 13.78 in W 37.41 in D 24.02 in
Vintage Octagonal Stone Composite Top Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning mid-century design that boasts a sculpted walnut base with unusual cut-out designs. This pedestal style coffee table makes the perfect addition to any home, business. or office. The unusual heavy tabletop is made of a stone composite...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Erling Viksjø Furniture

Materials

Stone

Vintage Octagonal Stone Composite Top Coffee Table
Vintage Octagonal Stone Composite Top Coffee Table
$950 Sale Price
52% Off
H 14.5 in W 37.5 in D 37.5 in
Poul Cadovius Rosewood Coffee Table Designed For France & Son Circular 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Poul Cadovius Beautiful Rosewood Coffee Table Designed For France & Son Circular Top Inlaid With Brushed Chrome Floral Decoration Made In Denmark 1960's Poul Cadovius (1911 - 2011) was one of the most colourful and successful persons in the history of Danish furniture industry. He was originally educated as an upholsterer but became very interested in design at an early stage, and in 1945 he established his own furniture manufacturing company Royal System. A few years later, in 1948, he designed the iconic shelving system ROYAL...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Erling Viksjø Furniture

Materials

Steel

Previously Available Items
'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.
Category

1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Erling Viksjø Furniture

Materials

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Erling Viksjø Furniture

Materials

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...
Category

1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Erling Viksjø Furniture

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table by Erling Viksjö in Rosewood and Terrazzo
By Erling Viksjø, Bruksbo
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...
Category

1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Erling Viksjø Furniture

Materials

Terrazzo, Rosewood

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...
Category

1960s Norwegian Vintage Erling Viksjø Furniture

Materials

Stone, Concrete

Erling Viksjø Terrazzo "Conglo" Table
Erling Viksjø Terrazzo "Conglo" Table
H 19.75 in W 55.25 in D 31.75 in
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...
Category

1960s Norwegian Vintage Erling Viksjø Furniture

Materials

Stone, Concrete

Terrazzo Table by Erling Viksjø
Terrazzo Table by Erling Viksjø
H 19.75 in W 55.25 in D 31.75 in
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...
Category

1960s Norwegian Vintage Erling Viksjø Furniture

Materials

Stone, Concrete

Terrazzo Table by Erling Viksjø
Terrazzo Table by Erling Viksjø
H 19.75 in W 55.25 in D 31.75 in
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...
Category

1960s Norwegian Vintage Erling Viksjø Furniture

Materials

Stone, Concrete

Round Terrazzo Coffee Table by Erling Viksjø
Round Terrazzo Coffee Table by Erling Viksjø
H 19.75 in W 39.25 in D 39.25 in

Erling Viksjø furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Erling Viksjø furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of stone and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Erling Viksjø furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Erling Viksjø were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Mellemstrands Trevareindustri, P.S. Heggen, and Torbjørn Afdal. Prices for Erling Viksjø furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $6,500 and can go as high as $18,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,750.

Recently Viewed

View All