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.
Lucille Wood and Firewallglass Candle Holder Minimal Style by Giordano Vigano
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Meda, Lombardia
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
Lucille Wood, Leather and Glass Candle Holder Minimal Style by Giordano Vigano
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Meda, Lombardia
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...
Glass, Wood, Leather
Round walnut inlaid ebony box with leather-lined interior
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Meda, Lombardia
Round jewelry box made of solid turned walnut and decorated with small ebony inserts. The inlay forms an ascending geometric pattern. The lid opens by splitting into two parts by rot...
Ebony, Walnut
Minimal design pear wood desk pen box Giordano Viganò
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Meda, Lombardia
Pen box made of pear wood with a minimalist design. Pear wood has a pinkish color and is distinguished by fine, delicate grain that makes it elegant. The construction of this box is ...
Pearwood
Twins Polished Side Table contemporary design by Giordano Viganò
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Meda, Lombardia
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
Minimalist Style Mirror with Frame Made of Ash and Ebony by Giordano Vigano
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Meda, Lombardia
The frame of the mirror is composed of three elements that are progressively tilted and this particular detail gives depth to this minimalist piece made of ebony and ash. Solid ash is a light wood characterized by delicate grain that contrasts with the dark color of ebony. This frame was handcrafted using traditional woodworking techniques. A mirror, besides being a decorative object, makes the space of a room seem larger and brightens it up. A natural finish was applied to the wood so as not to cover the grain and change the color. It is a peculiar object...
Mirror, Ash, Ebony
Set of 2 Glass Candle Lamps MOSCARDINO BIG, Handcrafted, Kanz
By kanz
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Moscardino is an elegant candle holder handcrafted in borosilicate glass by Venetian craftsmen. The structure of this decorative element appears as a dome that protects and accommoda...
Glass
21st Century Federico Peri Candleholder Satin Murano Glass Brass Various Colors
By Federico Peri, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st Century, design Federico Peri, Candleholder Satin, in Murano Glass, Various Colors. Lumino is the only object in the collection where the materials are split 50/50 between glass and metal. It is a small glass candleholder, resting on a brass tray. The upper surface of the glass is glossy and allows a perfect view of the murrina glass rods, while the lateral surface is engraved vertically with stripes in Lumino Stripe, or sanitized, leaving only a glimpse of the evanescent internal murrina in Lumino Satin. The oblong tray...
Brass
21st Century Federico Peri Candleholder Stripe Murano Glass Brass Various Colors
By Purho Murano, Federico Peri
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Federico Peri candleholder stripe, in Murano glass, brass, various colors. Lumino is the only object in the collection where the materials are split 50/50 between glass ...
Brass
Candle Holder Onnda Blaze M
By Catrinel Sabaciag
Located in Timisoara, RO
The candle holder offers a mesmerizing display of ever-changing, colorful shadows that fill the space with a warm, intimate glow. Made of dichromatic glass and marble, its colorful d...
Marble
Marble Candle Holder Onnda S
By Catrinel Sabaciag
Located in Timisoara, RO
The Concentric S candle holder, part of the Onnda Flame collection, is a perfectly portable piece, a charming companion for moments on the go, from an intimate dinner to a starlit pi...
Marble
Lumi Candle by Hermhaus, Ecru Ceramic, Wood Amber Scent, Modern Design
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Lumi Candle Wood Amber by Hermhaus is a scented candle designed to introduce warmth, depth, and atmosphere into interior spaces. Presented in an ecru-toned ceramic vessel, the ca...
Wood, Oak
