Giordano Viganò Furniture
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.
2010s Italian Giordano Viganò Furniture
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Giordano Viganò Furniture
Blown Glass, Wood
2010s Italian Minimalist Giordano Viganò Furniture
Steel
2010s Italian Giordano Viganò Furniture
Metal
2010s Italian Giordano Viganò Furniture
Shagreen, Ebony, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Giordano Viganò Furniture
Glass, Wood
2010s Italian Giordano Viganò Furniture
Wood
2010s Italian Minimalist Giordano Viganò Furniture
Wood
2010s Italian Giordano Viganò Furniture
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Giordano Viganò Furniture
Leather, Walnut
2010s Italian Giordano Viganò Furniture
Bamboo
2010s Italian Giordano Viganò Furniture
Aluminum
2010s Italian Modern Giordano Viganò Furniture
Pearwood
2010s European Modern Giordano Viganò Furniture
Ebony
2010s Italian Giordano Viganò Furniture
Wood
2010s Italian Giordano Viganò Furniture
Wood
2010s Italian Giordano Viganò Furniture
Brass
2010s Italian Giordano Viganò Furniture
Crystal, Metal
2010s Italian Giordano Viganò Furniture
Padouk
2010s Italian Giordano Viganò Furniture
Metal
2010s Italian Minimalist Giordano Viganò Furniture
Mahogany, Rope
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Giordano Viganò Furniture
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Giordano Viganò Furniture
Wood
2010s Italian Giordano Viganò Furniture
Horn, Leather, Ebony
2010s Italian Modern Giordano Viganò Furniture
Bone, Ebony, Leather
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Brass
2010s Italian Modern Giordano Viganò Furniture
Bone, Ebony
2010s Italian Minimalist Giordano Viganò Furniture
Leather, Glass, Wood
2010s Italian Giordano Viganò Furniture
Brass
2010s Italian Minimalist Giordano Viganò Furniture
Wood
2010s Italian Minimalist Giordano Viganò Furniture
Leather
2010s Italian Minimalist Giordano Viganò Furniture
Ebony, Mahogany
2010s Italian Minimalist Giordano Viganò Furniture
Ebony, Mahogany
2010s Italian Minimalist Giordano Viganò Furniture
Mirror, Ebony, Ash
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Silver
2010s Italian Minimalist Giordano Viganò Furniture
Glass, Wood
2010s Italian Giordano Viganò Furniture
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Giordano Viganò Furniture
Glass, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Giordano Viganò Furniture
Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony
2010s Italian Giordano Viganò Furniture
Maple, Ebony, Glass
2010s Italian Giordano Viganò Furniture
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Giordano Viganò Furniture
Ebony, Horn
2010s Italian Giordano Viganò Furniture
Stone, Brass
2010s Italian Minimalist Giordano Viganò Furniture
Wood, Glass
2010s Italian Minimalist Giordano Viganò Furniture
Metal
2010s Italian Minimalist Giordano Viganò Furniture
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Giordano Viganò Furniture
Glass, Wood