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.
Vitruvio Collection Solid Mahogany and Rope Bench CMP Design for Giordano Viganò
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Novedrate, IT
This bench is part of Vitruvio collection that has been developed in cooperation with CMP design studio. We worked together in my workshop combining creative thinking with manufactur...
Mahogany, Rope
Amy Solid Walnut and Maple Bench
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Amy bench is constructed of one and three quarter inch solid walnut on two solid maple pedestal bases. We use a high quality bees wax finish from Clapham's in British Columbia. T...
Maple, Walnut
Regency Mahogany Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Wonderful elegant form with a rectangular shape seat and curved back with scrolled reeded arms. Loose cushion seat raised on saber legs with cup casters. Great color and patina. A gr...
Brass
Hypnotizm Solid Hardwood Slatted Bench by Izm Design
By Izm Design
Located in Edmonton, Alberta
Hypnotizm is the perfect bench for entryway, foot of your bed, additional dining room seating, or as a hall table. With an obvious nod to George N...
Hardwood
Hypnotizm Solid Hardwood Slatted Bench by Izm Design
By Izm Design
Located in Edmonton, Alberta
Hypnotizm is the perfect bench for entryway, foot of your bed, additional dining room seating, or as a hall table. With an obvious nod to George N...
Wood
U Collection Wooden Bench
By La Metropolitana
Located in CDMX, MX
U collection wooden bench 1.20 cm long made of oak or tzalam wood.
Oak
Hypnotizm Solid Hardwood Slatted Bench by Izm Design
By Izm Design
Located in Edmonton, Alberta
Hypnotizm is the perfect bench for entryway, foot of your bed, additional dining room seating, or as a hall table. With an obvious nod to George N...
Wood
1950s Niccolini Gilded Iron Rope and Tassel Bench
By Niccolini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Curule form window seat bench, by Niccolini, of heavy-gage gilded iron, fashioned as rope, having a rectangular cushion flanked by scrolling arms, on X-frame legs with rope-wrapped s...
Wrought Iron
$1,637Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 18.12 in W 33.86 in D 12.6 in
Fabbrica Bench Designed by Omri Revesz and Damian Tatangelo for Mingardo
By Omri Revesz, Mingardo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The finesse of the artisan is met with the practicality and directness of the working factory, forging a series of living objects to serve as highly adaptable utility. The series of...
Brass
Regency Mahogany Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Classical form with raised curved arms with fan carving. Rectangular seat and molded seat rail and saber legs with reeded carving. Ending on casters.
Fabric, Mahogany
$3,000 / item
H 17.72 in W 86.62 in D 16.54 in
Natura 2 Solid Wood Bench, Designed by C.R. & S, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bench made completely of solid wood in glued lists and legs in a continuous line with the seat. Available in the below dimensions: W.160 x D.42 x H.45cm W.180 x D.42 x H.45cm W.200 ...
Wood, Oak, Walnut
$3,441
H 17.33 in W 44.1 in D 11.82 in
Sawtooth Bench in Solid English Oak, Designed and Handmade by Loose Fit, UK
By Loose Fit
Located in Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex, GB
Solid English Oak Bench with a simple, elegant and robust design, handmade by James Torble at Loose Fit. Seats two people. The solid seat has a playful sawtooth relief cut into it, ...
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Solid Walnut and Mongolian Fur Bench
Located in Ballard, CA
Reminiscent of the classical Greek period, the Eros bench features typical piano bench dimensions. It is crafted in solid walnut with traditional joinery, hand carved feet and escutc...
Fur, Wood