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
$721 / 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
Pair of Brass and Glass Candle Holders by Bijørn Wiinblad
By Bijorn Winblad
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Pair of solid brass and glass candle holders by Bijørn Wiinblad for Bambercer. They are marked Exclusively for Bambercer. New hurricanes glass shades. The brass is not lacq...
Brass
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
Glass Candle Holders by Kosta Boda Sweden
By Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
Minimalist and incredibly glamorous pair of Kosta Boda glass candle holders. The pair exhude beautiful lines that can streamline or maximize elegance in your décor. Crystal clear gla...
Glass, Paint
$535 / 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
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
Small Candle Holder Teak Wood, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Small candle holder teak wood, circa 1960s. Original condition.
Brass
1980's Brass And Chrome Karl Springer Style Candle Holders
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
1980's modern brass and chrome candle holders in the style of Karl Springer, in vintage condition with some wear and patina due to age and use, lightly hand polished with a few scrat...
Brass, Chrome
White TOTEM, Candle Holder, Sottsass Style, Lacquered Wood, circa 1980
Located in Firenze, IT
White Totem, lacquered wood Sottsass style circa 1980 36 cm H - 16.5 cm diameter Conditions: very good.
Wood
Selenite Candle Holder by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Selenite candle holder by Aver Dimensions: D 14 x H 20 cm Materials: Selenite, steel.
Quartz, Steel
Sold|$3,550 / set
H 20.5 in Dm 13.5 in
Vintage Glass and Brass Hurricane Candle Holders by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical style candle holders having pressed glass shades trimmed in brass on classic brass hourglass form pedestals over black marble bases with brass feet. Labeled Maitland Smi...
Marble, Brass