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.
Grimilde Walnut and Glass Floor Mirror by Giordano Viganò and Simone Crestani
By Giordano Viganò, Simone Crestani
Located in Meda, Lombardia
Grimilde's mirror is a refined hand-made floor mirror. Giordano Viganò and Simone Crestani have combined woodworking and glass blowing to realize this scenic and decorative mirror that is suitable for both the livingroom...
Glass, Walnut
Minimalist Style Mirror with Frame Made of Ash and Ebony by Giordano Vigano
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Meda, Lombardia
The frame of the mirror is composed of three elements that are progressively tilted and this particular detail gives depth to this minimalist piece made of ebony and ash. Solid ash is a light wood characterized by delicate grain that contrasts with the dark color of ebony. This frame was handcrafted using traditional woodworking techniques. A mirror, besides being a decorative object, makes the space of a room seem larger and brightens it up. A natural finish was applied to the wood so as not to cover the grain and change the color. It is a peculiar object...
Mirror, Ash, Ebony
Swedish Modern Brass and Mahogany Mirror
By Josef Frank
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Swedish Modern brass and mahogany mirror in the style of Josef Frank and Svenskt Tenn. Filigree details goes around the glass in brass w...
Brass
$628 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 15.75 in
“Fit Mirror” Travertine Marble and Rusty Iron Minimalist Mirror by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Fit Mirror is a sculptural mirror defined by the dialogue between stone and metal. Its base is composed of three carefully treated blocks of Travertine ...
Marble, Travertine, Iron
$302 / item
H 14.97 in W 4.73 in D 11.82 in
“Sun Mirror Brass” White Carrara Marble Minimalist Mirror by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Marblelous Sun Mirror is a minimalist style mirror consisting of a treated Carrara marble base. The back part of the mirror is made of solid brass and treated with special oils f...
Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass
$2,468 / set
H 13.78 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Three Wise Mirrors, Minimalist Ethnic Sculptures Inspired by African Masks
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Three functional mirrors for a dressing room, or wooden masks and sculptures for your living or your entrance. Three different characters, who live together in harmony despite the difference in their color, like the 3 Wise Men...
Brass
$758 / item
H 18.12 in W 7.49 in D 5.91 in
Wise Mirror Haua, Modern Tribal Mask and Mirror, Sculpture in solid beach wood
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, Lombardy
A functional mirror for a dressing room, or wooden masks and sculpture for your living or your entrance. The rounded mask Haua is made of natural beech wood, with a brass element on the mirror. The base is an iron stand black lacquered, but upon request it is possible to have a metal wall hook. The project Wise Mirrors recalls the 3 Wise Men...
Brass
$9,800
H 29.5 in W 19.25 in D 3.5 in
American Classical Eglomise Gilt Mirror with Rope and Medallion Carvings C. 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
American Classical gilt carved wood eglomise mirror with decorative sphere, medallion, and rope carvings, and painted eglomise of American frigate ships at war...
Glass, Giltwood, Paint
MidCentury Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors, 1950
Located in Roma, Lazio
Beautiful mirror console in typical Italian style by Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi and Osvaldo Borsani. This piece of furniture has a very luxurious look and certainly comes from an im...
Mirror, Wood
$32,000 / set
H 50 in W 26 in D 3 in
Pair of English Chippendale Gilt Wood Foliage and Scrolled Wall Mirrors. C. 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English Chippendale gilt carved wood and gesso wall mirrors with decorative scroll work & foliage motif. Circa 1770. Mirrors retain the original silvered glass & wood backing.
Wood, Mirror, Giltwood
Black and White Glass Mirror, Mirrored
Located in Miami, FL
Black and White glass mirror. Mirrored.
Glass
Floor Mirror in Walnut Handmade by Boyd & Allister
By Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
This floor mirror in walnut was originally designed for our youngest daughter’s 11th birthday. The little shelf at the bottom is for her little objects. The organic shape of the side...
Walnut
Antique French Renaissance Floor Mirror, Dark Walnut Wood, 1900s
Located in High Point, NC
A cabinet whose dark walnut, turned finial gives it real character at first glance. Originating in France during 1900s, it shows the construction techniques typical of the time. Craf...
Glass, Oak
Italian Painted and Silver Gilt Mirror
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian carved wood, gesso, painted, and silver gilt mirror with shell and scrolled floral decorative work. All original
Glass, Giltwood
$750
H 33.5 in W 20.25 in D 1.5 in
Moroccan Bohemian Style White and Gold Arch Shape Wall, Table or Vanity Mirror
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful Bohemian style Moroccan wall, table or vanity mirror. The mirror frame is hand carved in a timeless Moorish arch shape and artistically hand-pai...
Wood, Paint
$299 / item
H 14.97 in W 4.73 in D 11.82 in
"Sun Mirror Copper" Black Marquina Marble Minimalist Mirror by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
Sun mirror is a Minimalist style table mirror, made of marble and copper. It was inspired by the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean area...
Brass, Copper
$299 / item
H 14.97 in W 4.73 in D 11.82 in
“Sun Mirror Copper” White Carrara Marble Minimalist Mirror by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Marblelous Sun Mirror is a minimalist style mirror consisting of a treated Carrara marble base. The back part of the mirror is made of solid copper and treated with special oils ...
Marble, Carrara Marble, Copper