Valentina Giovando has an artist’s eye and masterful skill for furniture made from unconventional materials, from lamps draped with fiberglass scales to tables decorated with patterns of cut brass and zinc. She makes every work by hand so each is unique and a testament to her extraordinary capabilities. The Italian designer’s lighting, cabinets and bedroom pieces are audacious, expressive and supremely elegant.
Giovando’s influences are eclectic and her style does not fit into any box. Employing a vast range of materials — such brass, steel, fabrics and fiberglass — she draws her inspiration from nature and historic style eras, primarily Art Deco and Liberty, the Italian take on Art Nouveau.
Born in Italy, Giovando had an early passion for artistic objects and was intrigued by both antique and contemporary pieces. She would add her own artistic flair to these objects, embellishing them with whatever materials were available. Through this experimentation, Giovando developed her practice with its singular style. She moved on to creating her own concepts for furniture pieces and lighting fixtures and bringing these visions to life.
In the 1990s, Giovando opened her own workshop in Sarzana, an Italian town known for its culture of art and design. She has since worked tirelessly and with great creativity to make a diverse offering of opulent works.
On 1stDibs, explore the rich selection of Valentina Giovando lighting, storage pieces, collectibles and more.
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$49,608
H 33.47 in W 59.85 in D 23.63 in
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Handmade Chest Nereo Wood Brass Gold Red Blue
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
Nereo, A masterpiece of decoration, technique and design. The name of this new work comes from Nereus, the Old Man of the Sea and father of Nereids...
Brass, Bronze
$23,032 / item
H 37.41 in Dm 35.44 in
Lampadario contemporaneo Iron Flowers con cristalli, ferro, tessuto, verde acqua
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
IRON FLOWERS Iron Flowers chandelier is a triumph of refined romanticism. Its beautiful decorations, made of green leaves, sparkling spirals a...
Iron
$14,410
H 21.66 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Lampada da tavolo contemporanea Helix Valentina Giovando in ferro e vetroresina
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
HELIX "Helix" is a contemporary table lamp suitable for any space, from the most classical to the most modern ones, it's a piece of art able to enrich any environment. Helix has ...
Crystal, Iron
$21,969 / item
H 31.5 in Dm 17.72 in
Lampadario contemporaneo "Sidò" rosa Valentina Giovando cristalli, tessuto
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
Sidò Lampadario Il lampadario Sidò è un lampadario raffinato e nuovo, un'aggiunta scenografica e romantica alla collezione di lampadari di Valentina Giovando. Sidò prende il nome da...
Fabric, Glass, Trimming, Sequins, Beads
Lady Glen handmade pendant lamp made of fiberglass, glass, brass, fabric
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
Madame Max and Lady Glen, two characters from Trollope's Palliser novels, come to life as hanging lamps made of fiberglass, crystal beads and hand-woven iron chains. Madame Max and ...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Madame Max handmade pendant lamp in fiberglass, glass, brass, fabric
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
Madame Max and Lady Glen, two characters from Trollope's Palliser novels, come to life as hanging lamps made of fiberglass, crystal beads and hand-woven iron chains. Madame Max and ...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
$18,662
H 35.44 in Dm 33.86 in
Lampadario contemporaneo Rosalya con tessuto, cristalli, ottone, blu e oro
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
Rosalya chandelier A refined chandelier entirely handmade in Italy by renowned artist and designer Valentina Giovando and inspired by the figure of Polaire, the charming muse of p...
Crystal, Brass, Iron
$21,969 / item
H 31.5 in Dm 17.72 in
Lampadario contemporaneo "Sidò" acqua Valentina Giovando cristalli, tessuto
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
Sidò Lampadario Il lampadario Sidò è un lampadario raffinato e nuovo, un'aggiunta scenografica e romantica alla collezione di lampadari di Valentina Giovando. Sidò prende il nome da...
Fabric, Glass, Trimming, Beads, Sequins