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.
Picture Frame "Galileo" Art Deco Style in Shagreen and Bone by Giordano Viganò
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Meda, Lombardia
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
Masaccio contemporary design Wenge and Bone Picture Frame by Giordano Viganò
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Meda, Lombardia
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
$1,147
H 15.56 in W 13.19 in D 3.94 in
Large Rectangular Picture Frame in Chrome, Lucite and Cork, Italian Design, 70s
Located in Roma, IT
We are delighted to offer this oversized tabletop picture frame, perfect for displaying cherished photographs printed in larger formats. Made in Italy around the 1970s, this vintage...
Chrome
Art Deco Brass Picture Frame
Located in Queens, NY
Art Deco-style brass rectangular easel picture frame with embossed leaf design frame.
Brass
Wonderful R&Y Augousti Shark Skin Bone Picture Frame
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful R&Y Augousti Shark Skin & Bone Picture Frame
Bone, Faux Leather
$1,509
H 10.63 in W 8.67 in D 1.58 in
1990s Barovier Style Art Deco Grey Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A grey Murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier, it's in lovely condition. The vintage photo frame is a beautiful and elegant piece of ...
Brass
$1,506
H 10.63 in W 8.27 in D 1.19 in
1990s Barovier Style Art Deco Blue Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A blue Murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier, it's in lovely condition, probably never used, it comes from a shop going out of busin...
Brass
Hand Painted Picture Frame by MacKenzie Childs
By Mackenzie Childs
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice hand painted picture frame by MacKenzie Childs, circa 1990s. The frame is in new unused condition and is for a 4" x 6" photograph; the over...
Wood
Picture Frame 5x7” in Black Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 5x7” picture frame by R&Y Augousti epitomizes timeless elegance with its luxurious use of black shagreen, lending a tactile sophistication to any space. The frame's bold, ge...
Glass, Wood, Shagreen Stingray
Murano Glass Picture Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous Murano glass and brass large scale picture frame. 10x13 overall. 7x9 interior. Perfect for today's transitional designs!
Blown Glass
Brutalist Bronze and Brass Picture Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze and brass rectangular picture frame featuring four twisted brass rods on the front of the frame. The back of the frame has a curved stand and a brass heart detail to secure th...
Brass, Bronze
Gabriella Crespi Designed Modernist Picture Frame
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in New York, NY
A Gabriella Crespi designed Modernist Picture Frame. A square form in silvered bronze with inset panels of shagreen in alternating concentric squares. Italy, 1960's.
Bronze
$650
H 9.45 in W 9.45 in D 4.73 in
Marble and Glass Picture Frame - Centerpiece by Skipper, Italy, 1970s
By Skipper
Located in Milan, IT
Italian marble picture frame / centerpiece manufactured by Skipper. Three marble slabs host the curved shape glass with sandblasted and transparent stripes.
Marble
An Carved Arts and Crafts Picture Frame
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A beautifully hand carved arts and crafts wooden picture frame. The carved front with organic arts and crafts design with a round opening for picture display. The back is an easel ...
Walnut
Sold
H 9.06 in W 12.21 in D 1.19 in
Tiziano Art Deco Style Black Shagreen and Bone Picture Frame by Giordano Viganò
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Meda, Lombardia
Tiziano is a rectangular picture frame covered with black shagreen. The edges are decorated by a bone inlay. It is a modern item inspired by the art deco style. A frame is not just...
Shagreen