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.
Modernist Rosewood Coffee Table with Stone Top by Erling Viksjø, Norway, 1960s
By AS Conglo Design, Erling Viksjø
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful round coffee table in rosewood with terrazzo stone top and a contrasting brushed brass edge. The stones and shards of different sizes and colors are molded in concrete, cre...
Stone, Concrete, Brass
Norwegian Stone Top Coffee Table by Erling Viksjø for Conglo Designs, 1960s
By Erling Viksjø
Located in Chicago, IL
A Norwegian coffee table by Erling Viksjø for Conglo Designs from the 1960s. The rectangular top is crafted in stone and concrete, its surface revealing a richly textured aggregate p...
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
$8,607 / item
H 11.82 in W 43.71 in D 39.38 in
Contemporary Bordeira Stone Coffee Table, Pink Onyx, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Bordeira Stone Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Bordeira stone coffee table was designed to bring the essence ...
Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
"Teoca" Coffee Table with Marble Top
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Teoca" coffee table is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan collection. This collection seeks to go back to basics. It is a subtle and refined interpretation of the archetypical modern f...
Hardwood
'Aileen' Side Table by Zachary A. Design in Stone & Resin Aggregate, USA
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. (...
Resin, Fiberglass
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
$16,800
H 12.41 in Dm 39.38 in
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...
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 ...
Lava
$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
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...
Stone
$3,200
H 16 in W 27 in D 27 in
Square Rosewood Geometrical Base Glass Top Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern solid rosewood bar base coffee table.
Glass, Rosewood
$4,311
H 19.3 in Dm 47.05 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...
Steel
Coffee Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1960s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in bruxelles, BE
Round coffee table in white laminated wood by Eero Saarinen. Stamped under the leg (see photo). Wear due to time and age of the table.
Marble, Aluminum
$3,327
H 17.92 in W 19.69 in D 49.02 in
Brutalist Rectangular Terrazzo Coffee Table in Style of Erling Viksjø
By Erling Viksjø
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Elegant Vintage Brutalist Granito Terrazzo Coffee Table with Teak Frame Discover a true masterpiece of design with our vintage brutalist granito terrazzo coffee table, reminiscent o...
Concrete, Travertine, Granite, Marble
Erling Viksjø Conglo Terrazzo Coffee Table, Wood & Stones, 1960s
By AS Conglo Design, Erling Viksjø
Located in Vienna, AT
Erling Viksjø coffee table, 'Conglo', for A/S Conglo, Norway, 1960s-70s The Conglo concrete sofa table showcases a mesmerizing conglomerate of inlaid v...
Stone
Sold
H 19.89 in W 59.06 in D 29.73 in
Coffee Table with Stone Top by Erling Viksjø for Conglo Designs, Norway 1960s
By AS Conglo Design, Erling Viksjø
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
Sold
H 19.69 in W 58.86 in D 29.53 in
Coffee table ’Conglo’ by Erling Viksjø, Bruksbo, Norway, mid-20th century
By Bruksbo, Erling Viksjø
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
'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
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
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
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