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.
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
$10,166
H 19.69 in W 58.86 in D 29.53 in
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
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
Plinth Marble Side Table by Alentes - Modern Black Cast Stone Design
By ALENTES
Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI
The PLINTH MARBLE side table is both sculptural and functional, a friendly, eclectic touch in any space. Its form resembles a thin marble plume sitting on a body of soft curves and s...
Cast Stone, Marble
$3,467
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, Marble, Granite, Travertine
$7,700
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 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
Rare Midcentury Mosaic Side Table by Genaro Alvarez
By Genaro Alvarez
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare side table handmade by striking mosaics by Genaro Alvarez made in México in solid mahogany wood. A midcentury Mexican artist Alvarez was Diego Rivera pupil and wa...
Brass
Rosewood Coffee Table with Stone Top by Erling Viksjø, 1960s
By AS Conglo Design, Erling Viksjø
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful rosewood coffee 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 an...
Stone, Concrete
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
$5,200Sale Price|40% 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
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
Ceramic and nickel mosaic side table
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic and nickel mosaic side table
Nickel