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.
Malindi Ebony, Bone and Leather Tray in Contemporary Style by Giordano Vigano
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Novedrate, IT
Ebony, bone and leather printed with a design that mimics leopard skin are the materials used for the Malindi tray that is inspired by the colors and atmosphere of the African savann...
Bone, Leather, Ebony
Trays Mondrian Style Set of 5
Located in Paris, FR
Mondrian style set of 5 trays with structure and frame in solid wenge, each tray is covered with natural genuine leather, 2 trays in red, 1 tray in b...
Leather, Wenge
Masai XL Tray in Polished Metal by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Masai is a family of rectangular polished metal trays designed by Aldo Cibic, available in two different sizes: small and large. The high edges and the rounded corner make this tray ...
Metal
Exotic Wood Breakfast Serving Tray Macassar and Ebony
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Serving Tray Exotic Zebra Wood Macassar and Ebony Breakfast in Bed Tray 2.5 h x 24.5 w x 14 d Original unrestored vintage condi...
Ebony, Macassar
$1,076
H 1.97 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in
Midcentury Serving Tray in Glass and Brass Fontana Arte Style, Italy 1950s
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular serving tray in glass and brass with glass incisions in the style of Fontana Arte. Made in Italy in the 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Masai L Tray in Polished Metal by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Masai is a family of rectangular polished metal trays designed by Aldo Cibic, available in two different sizes: small and large. The high edges and the rounded corner make this tray ...
Metal
$1,650 / item
H 2 in W 28 in D 15.75 in
Serving Tray in Bronzed Lucite and Brass by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Lucite and nickel serving tray designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones. The tray is part of the ball collection that was originally created for Lucille ball and th...
Brass
$1,052
H 1.38 in W 19.49 in D 11.23 in
Serving Tray in Lucite, Rattan and Aluminium Christian Dior Style, Italy, 1970s
By Dior Home, Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful rectangular with handles, serving tray in lucite and rattan with gold aluminium border in the style of Christian Dior. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Great acc...
Metal
Large Tessellated Bone Tray by Studio A
By Studio A
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice large tessellated bone tray by Studio A, circa 2000s. The tray measures 18"W x 18"D x 2"H and is in very good condition vintage condition. #3525
Bone, Wood
$478
H 1.3 in W 12.6 in D 16.54 in
Midcentury Crystal Lucite and Chrome Italian Tray in Willy Rizzo Style, 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury crystal lucite and chrome tray. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s and it is in the style of Willy Rizzo. This centrepiece is unique as t...
Metal, Chrome
$1,387
H 3.94 in W 24.81 in D 16.93 in
Midcentury Serving Tray in Chrome, Cork and Glass Romeo Rega Style, Italy 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing solid and large rectangular serving tray in chrome, cork and glass top in the style of Romeo Rega. Made in Italy in the 1970s. This item is a wonderful addition ...
Metal, Steel, Chrome
$1,076
H 1.38 in W 22.25 in D 18.31 in
Serving Tray in Lucite, Wicker and Chrome Christian Dior Home Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful rectangular serving tray in lucite, wicker and chrome in the style of Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s. This item is a wonderful addition ...
Metal, Steel, Chrome
$1,250
H 0.25 in W 11 in D 11 in
Malachite and Silver Plate Tray, Mexico 1950s, in the Style of Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant handcrafted malachite and silver plate serving tray designed and manufactured in Mexico circa 1950s, executed in the distinctive style of the Los Castillo workshop of Taxco. ...
Malachite, Silver Plate, Brass