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 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.
Stone, Concrete
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
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
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
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
$9,875 / item
H 15.5 in Dm 43 in
Clara Porset Modernist CP3 Solid Walnut and Glass Coffee Table by Luteca
By Clara Porset, Luteca Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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...
Glass, Walnut
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
$4,442
H 19.3 in Dm 47.05 in
Poul Cadovius Rosewood Coffee Table Designed For France & Son Circular 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
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
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
$7,850 / item
H 11.82 in W 43.71 in D 39.38 in
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...
Travertine, Granite, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Danish modern Bruksbo Short Rosewood Bench Coffee Table
By Bruksbo
Located in Chicago, IL
Bruksbo Short Rosewood Bench Coffee Table. Please inquire for more photos.
Rosewood
$5,250Sale Price|39% Off
H 20 in W 28 in D 16 in
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...
Ceramic, Walnut
Travertine Top Mahogany Side Table Designed by Paul McCobb
Located in Stamford, CT
A Paul McCobb model #8731 Travertine top bleached Mahogany end table. Calvin furniture label inside door.
Mahogany
$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 Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
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
$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
'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 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...
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
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