For more than half a century, Giordano Viganò has been creating beautiful furniture from his workshop in Novedrate, Italy. When he first opened his business, in 1959, Viganò did not expect to eventually find himself on the world’s stage of furniture design nor to have opportunities to work with some of the most bold-faced designers and architects.
After meeting and working with designer Luigi Massoni, in the mid-1970s, Viganò began making furniture with a more modernist appeal. He adapted his style and skills to the changing times. With a successful career spanning several decades, there are examples to be found of Viganò’s work in contemporary, modern, minimalist and Art Deco styles.
In 1986, Viganò created one of his proudest series of works — a collection for furniture designer Giulio Cappellini, signed by designer Shiro Kuramata. Even though he crafts his finished products from finer types of wood, Viganò usually creates his unique prototypes in ashwood. Kurumata loved the Capellini prototype so much that he requested that it be finished and lacquered in black and white.
In 2016, Viganò was honored with receiving the Master of Arts and Crafts from the Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d'Arte. His work has also been featured in articles like Fratelli Borgioli’s blog b2b, La Repubblica Design and Mestieri D’arte & Design.
Viganò’s collection La Sapienza delle Mani is a tribute to his lifetime journey of developing his craft and seeking excellence in its execution. These finely detailed objects, created in exotic woods, glass, metal, bone, shell, leather and gold leaf, speak the story of their beauty and function, interpreted through Viganò’s expert hands and discerning eye. Continuously seeking that next inspiring thought or experience, Viganò is known for his charisma and desire to partner with young designers and makers, looking to innovate new designs and pass on his wisdom for the craft.
On 1stDibs, find a selection of Giordano Viganò tables, decorative objects and collectibles.
Grimilde Walnut and Glass Floor Mirror by Giordano Viganò and Simone Crestani
By Giordano Viganò, Simone Crestani
Located in Novedrate, IT
Grimilde's mirror is a refined hand-made floor mirror. Giordano Viganò and Simone Crestani have combined woodworking and glass blowing to realize this scenic and decorative mirror that is suitable for both the livingroom...
Glass, Walnut
Masaccio contemporary design Wenge and Bone Picture Frame by Giordano Viganò
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Novedrate, IT
A frame is not just a decorative object but the space where memories recorded on a picture are kept, remembered, and admired. Frames of different shapes and materials are an important complement to any living space. Masaccio is a wall frame made of Wenge wood with small details of bone in the corners. The shape is made of three wood stripes that form a large passepartout to give prominence to the picture. A bone label with Giordano Vigano...
Wood
Picture Frame "Galileo" Art Deco Style in Shagreen and Bone by Giordano Viganò
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Novedrate, IT
Galileo is a square picture frame covered with black shagreen. The edges are decorated by a bone inlay finely crafted. It is inspired by the Art Deco style, that spread in France, s...
Leather
Minimalist Coffee Table with Ebony Top and Chromed Metal Base by Giordano Vigano
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Novedrate, IT
The thin and elegant chromed metal base gives lightness to this coffee table that has an ebony top. Ebony is a very hard, dense and heavy wood with a characteristic black color. It c...
Metal
Lucille Wood and Firewallglass Candle Holder Minimal Style by Giordano Vigano
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Novedrate, IT
Inspired by old lanterns, Lucille is a collection of candle holders with a simple and minimal style. Made of turned wood, they are adorned with a small inlaid decoration and equipped with a firewall glass. The inlay is inspired by the geometric decoration of ancient Greek vases...
Glass, Wood
Twins Polished Side Table contemporary design by Giordano Viganò
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Novedrate, IT
Twins are two side tables that can be placed one above the other. They are available in three colors: Bordeaux, black and dark green. The minimal style and classics colours make them...
Wood
CAMPO – Minimalist Wall Mirror in Ash Wood, Size Large
By Filipe & Viricel
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Campo is a multipurpose mirror that opens a window to simple times. A minimal and honest design that offers a variety of uses. Inspired by traditional wooden cases used in the marke...
Ash
CAMPO – Minimalist Wall Mirror in Oak Wood, Size Large
By Filipe & Viricel
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Campo is a multipurpose mirror that opens a window to simple times. A minimal and honest design that offers a variety of uses. Inspired by traditional wooden cases used in the marke...
Oak
CAMPO – Minimalist Wall Mirror in Ash Wood, Medium
By Filipe & Viricel
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Campo is a multipurpose mirror that opens a window to simple times. A minimal and honest design that offers a variety of uses. Inspired by traditional wooden cases used in the marke...
Ash
Sculptural 'Linea' No.2 Wall Mirror by Benediko, Black Plaster, Modern Design
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
Fragments of metal, shaped and assembled in line with a secret sense of order. Each Fractal Mirror is artfully hand-sculpted in plaster, sensuality expressed in its patina – a blend ...
Metal
CAMPO – Minimalist Wall Mirror in Oak Wood, Medium
By Filipe & Viricel
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Campo is a multipurpose mirror that opens a window to simple times. A minimal and honest design that offers a variety of uses. Inspired by traditional wooden cases used in the marke...
Oak
Rigadin Mirror by Ongaro & Fuga
By Ongaro e Fuga
Located in Milan, IT
This magnificent work of art will enrich a classic or modern home with its lavish and sophisticated allure that creates a unique and timeless, jewel-like decoration. The rectangular ...
Glass
