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.
$2,290 / item
Giotto Wall Picture Frame
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Milan, IT
More than a decorative object, this frame will display cherished memories recorded on a photo to be remembered and admired. This elegant frame is crafted of dark wenge and showcases ...
Metal
Picture Frame "Galileo" Art Deco Style in Shagreen and Bone by Giordano Viganò
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Novedrate, IT
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
$1,680 / item
Botticelli Frame
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite frame is in Padauk wood, known for its natural red-honey hues and characterized by small and irregular dots scattered throughout its surface that make each piece uniqu...
Padouk
Masaccio contemporary design Wenge and Bone Picture Frame by Giordano Viganò
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Novedrate, IT
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
Framed Lady Photograph in Ormolu Picture Frame, France 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely stylish sentimental Photograph of a lady. Framed in a beautiful brass or ormolu frame, circa 1920s. Beautiful and highly decorative. You can use it also as a wall hanging picture frame...
Brass, Ormolu
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
Bronze Table Mirror and Picture Frame
Located in London, GB
Organic table mirror pivots into a picture frame by touch. The bronze has been cast into a relief of natural lines inspired by Art Nouveau depicting a landscape and sunset. The frame...
Bronze
$475
H 3.94 in W 2.37 in D 0.79 in
Antique Wall Picture Frame, Louis XVI. Style, Hanging Photo, France, 5 x 5 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful brass picture frame for wall installation, France, circa 1880. Picture size: 5 cm x 5 cm. Hanging ring on the top for wall installation, hidden behind a wonderful bow and f...
Brass
$296Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.37 in W 1.97 in D 0.79 in
Antique Picture Frame, Brass Photo Frame, France, 2 x 3 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful picture frame, France circa 1930. Picture size: 2 cm x 3 cm. Brass frames are distinguished by their characteristic golden color, which intensifies over time through the fo...
Brass
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
Antique Wall Picture Frame, France, Art Deco, 6 x 9 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful brass picture frame, France, circa 1930. Picture size: 5,5 cm x 8,5 cm. Hanging ring on the top for wall installation.
Brass
$165Sale Price|40% Off
H 6 in W 4.5 in D 0.25 in
Art Deco Reverse Yellow & Silver Painted Glass Picture Frame 4.5x6 Picture Frame
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Holds a 3½" × 5" picture, overall size is 6" x 4.5" * Stand on the back for sitting on a desk or cabinet. * Black and gold reverse-painted
Glass
Octagonal Tortoiseshell Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Octagonal tortoiseshell picture frame. Antique octagonal frame in beautiful condition smoothly applied with antique Sicilian tortoiseshell and original brass hook; for favourite phot...
Metal
French Giltwood Picture Frame
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French giltwood picture frame with incised vine decoration and inner bead border. Warm gilt finish is in good condition with some losses to outer edges, slight corner ...
Giltwood
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
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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 Novedrate, IT
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