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 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
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
Lucille Wood, Leather and Glass 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...
Glass, Wood, Leather
$697 / item
H 6.3 in W 12.21 in D 3.55 in
“Fit Candle Three” Travertine Marble Minimalist Candle Holder by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Fit Candle Three is a minimalist style candle holder made of treated Travertine marble. This candle holder is composed by three marble pieces and three solid brass pieces, all of...
Marble, Travertine, Brass
Tube Glass Candle Holder
By Casarialto
Located in Milan, IT
Handcrafted in Venice, this candle holder is a signature product by Casarialto. Entirely made of transparent glass, this diaphanous candle holder shaped like a tube strikes for its l...
Glass
Large Scale Hand Forged Iron And Blown Glass Hurricane Style Candle Holder
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a hand forged iron and blown glass candle holder. It is an artist rendering from antique salvaged pieces. It is in very good condition has a nice large scale.
Iron
Small Candle Holder Teak Wood, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, Au
Small candle holder teak wood, circa 1960s. Original condition.
Brass
$517 / item
H 6.3 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in
“Fit Candle One” Travertine Marble Minimalist Candle Holder by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Fit Candle One is a minimalist style candle holder made of treated Travertine marble. This candle holder is composed by three marble pieces and a solid brass piece, all of them a...
Marble, Travertine, Brass
Vintage Block Glass Double Tea Warmer Candle Holder
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Block Glass Double Tea Warmer Candle Holder, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 Additional information: Materials: Glass Styles: Minimalist Item Type: Vintage, A...
Glass
Glass Candle Holder Blaze
Located in Timisoara, RO
This piece creates a beautiful play of shifting, colorful shadows that change with the light. Its shape, inspired by the filiform shape of a candle’s flame, feels organic and full of...
Marble, Cement
Contemporary Adirondack Style Rustic Twig and Glass Candle Holder
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary Adirondack-style rustic footed candle holder with twig exterior and glass inset.
Glass
Tall Etched Glass and Brass Candle Holder
Located in Fairfield, CA
A tall vintage brass and glass candle holder. Hexagonal in shape with thin panes of pink and clear glass are held together by a welded brass frame. A hinged door opens up to a candle...
Brass
Brass and Glass Hurricane Candles Holders by Bijørn Wiinblad
By Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of vintage hurricane solid brass candlestick holders designed by renowned Danish designer Bijorn Wiinblad. Brass in original vintage condition, glass globes are newer replacemen...
Brass
Contemporary Adirondack Style Glass and Twig Candle Holder
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary Adirondack-style rustic footed candle holder with twig exterior and glass inset. (Similar Piece: 063301)
Glass
$520Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 23 in W 9 in D 9 in
Italian Rococo Style Gilt Metal and Cut Glass Candle Holder, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of Italian Rococo style tall candle holders. The Rococo candle holders are hand carved of gilt metal in an antique finish and finely decorated with handout glass apron the column. Each is resting on paw feet. One candle holder...
Metal