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.
Erling Viksjø Conglo Terrazzo Coffee Table, Wood & Stones, 1960s
By Erling Viksjø, AS Conglo Design
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 variations of Norwegian stones ...
Stone
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
Modernist Rosewood Coffee Table with Stone Top by Erling Viksjø, Norway, 1960s
By Erling Viksjø, AS Conglo Design
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
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
"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
Mosaic Side Table by Isle Möbel, Germany, 1950s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant and charming side table or drink stand by Mosaik Mobel, model #205. Brass legs and frame with beautiful decoration.
Ceramic
'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
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
$1,250
H 15.5 in W 35.375 in D 35.375 in
Mid-Century Brutalist Wenge Framed Stone Topped Coffee or Side Table with Shelf
By Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Brutalist stone topped coffee or side table with Wenge frame, lower shelf and asymmetrical legs. Earth toned slate tiles inset into frame w...
Stone
$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
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
French Designer, Coffee Table, Wood, Slate, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and slate coffee table designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimension...
Slate
Danish Teak Coffee Table with Ceramic Tile Top, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This Danish teak coffee table, adorned with exquisite ceramic tiles, is an ideal addition for post-dinner gatherings. The handmade artistic patterns seamlessly blend teak wood and ce...
Ceramic, Teak
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
Celina Decorações, Coffee Table, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and marble coffee table produced by Celina Decorações, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, c. 1960s. Dimensions: 12” H x 60” W x 32” D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Marble
Coffee Table by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful, small, dark stained oak coffee table or side table by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960.
Oak
'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 Erling Viksjø, AS Conglo Design
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 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
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