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.
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Iron Flowers Chandelier Crystals Aqua Green
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
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Chandelier Crystals Fabrics Sequins Green
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
Iron Flowers Mignon Iron Flowers Mignon chandelier. Iron structure covered in fabric, flowers decorations handmade with iron wire and sequins, fabric leaves made with hand waxed...
Iron
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Chandelier Crystals Fabrics Sequins Red
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
Iron Flowers Mignon Iron Flowers Mignon chandelier. Iron structure covered in fabric, flowers decorations handmade with iron wire and sequins, fabric leaves made with hand waxed...
Iron
Tavolo da pranzo contemporaneo "New Sutra" Valentina Giovando legno e ottone
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
NEW SUTRA Dining Table A new updated version of the classic Sutra design for an impressive dining table. Warm shades of dark coffee combined with golden accents define the top table...
Brass
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Chandelier Crystals Fabrics Sequins Pink
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
Iron Flowers Mignon Iron Flowers Mignon chandelier. Iron structure covered in fabric, flowers decorations handmade with iron wire and sequins, fabric leaves made with hand waxed...
Iron
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
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Rosalya Chandelier Crystal Fabric Brass Blu Gold
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
Lampadario romantico "Iron Flowers" rosa Valentina Giovando cristalli e tessuto
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 and delicate flowers are all inspired b...
Iron
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
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Haiku Chandelier Sequins Fabric Iron Aqua Green
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
Haiku chandelier A versatile chandelier entirely handmade in Italy by renowned artist and designer Valentina Giovando. It is inspired by Japanese culture and its female figures, a...
Crystal, Brass, Iron
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Chest of Drawers Wood Zinc Silver Purple
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
Amatemi Bello, Amatemi Grande, Amatemi Diverso. Chest of drawers This Chest of drawers derives its name from a writing by the Russian poet Marina Cvetaeva, it is part of the "Par...
Brass, Bronze, Zinc
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
Lampadario contemporaneo "Sidò" fumé bordò 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
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
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Chandelier Crystals Fabrics Sequins Purple Pink
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
Iron Flowers Mignon Iron Flowers Mignon chandelier. Iron structure covered in fabric, flowers decorations handmade with iron wire and sequins, fabric leaves made with hand waxed...
Iron
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Haiku Chandelier Sequins Fabric Iron Pink Purple
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
Haiku chandelier A versatile chandelier entirely handmade in Italy by renowned artist and designer Valentina Giovando. It is inspired by Japanese culture and its female figures, a...
Crystal, Brass, Iron
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Table Wood Fabric Zinc Brass Gold Purple Lilac
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
LE VOLTE CHE MI SEI MANCATO... A truly eclectic dining table from the "Parlami d'amore" Valentina Giovando's collection. A piece of art more than a dining table, it has an exclusive...
Brass, Zinc
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Haiku Chandelier Sequins Fabric Iron White Gold
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
Haiku chandelier A versatile chandelier entirely handmade in Italy by renowned artist and designer Valentina Giovando. It is inspired by Japanese culture and its female figures, a...
Crystal, Brass, Iron
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Chandelier Brass Glass Beads Crystal
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
BUDÙR The chandelier structure is covered with Fabric, decorations made with brass trimmings and embroidery, hand-made iron chains with crystals or glass drops. From "One Thousand ...
Brass
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Chandelier Crystals Fabrics Sequins Black Purple
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
Iron Flowers Mignon Iron Flowers Mignon chandelier. Iron structure covered in fabric, flowers decorations handmade with iron wire and sequins, fabric leaves made with hand waxed...
Iron
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Rosalya Chandelier Fabric Red White
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
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Table Lamp Fiberglass Crystals Iron White
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
RITAGLI "Ritagli" 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. The base is made with a rectangular iron piece to which a stem is attached, both handmade by an italian master blacksmith. The main round body of the lamp looks like a soft white cloud attached to the stem. The body is composed of hundreds of fiberglass scales, each scale is cut out and sewn entirely by hand to the iron structure. A triumph of lightness, thanks to the crystal pendants carefully inserted inside the lamp. A true work of art revealing top quality craftsmanship, as in the best “made...
Crystal, Iron
$6,900Sale Price|27% Off
Hand Crafted Italian Console Table "Sutra" by Valentina Giovando
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Hudson, NY
The Sutra console table is made of wood and covered with luxury fabric that is then hand decorated by Valentina Giovando with brass trimmings, large-round decorations made of brass a...
Brass, Copper
$15,000
H 39 in W 34 in D 34 in
Venetian Glass Chandelier, Amber Color/Red, Contemporary, 8 Arms, Italy, Murano
Located in New York, NY
Decorative glass chandelier, Venetian style, Murano, 2007, 8-arms chandelier. Amber/gold color with red details. This chandelier is sold but we have another chandelier same color, a...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
$3,351Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.17 in W 13 in D 9.06 in
Lampadario a sospensione stile Venini Nason Mazzega
By Mazzega, Seguso, Venini, Carlo Nason
Located in Lugo, IT
Lampadario a sospensione in vetro Piccolissimo difetto. Buone condizioni. Grazie
Murano Glass
$2,800
H 19 in Dm 16 in
Italian Green Crystal Prisms Gold Gilt Wood Swags 4 Tier Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 5-lights, crystal bobeches sitting on giltwood posts. Will be rewired and for the United States, we will install UL US certified sockets and will put in appropriate sockets f...
Crystal
Tavolino in legno e ottone, Secessione Viennese, Austria 1902
By Otto Wagner, J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Firenze, IT
Tavolino in legno curvato ebanizzato, con applicazioni in ottone martellato, del periodo della Secessione Viennese. Il disegno è attribuibile ad Otto Wagner per J&J Kohn. 28
Brass
Art Nouveau Bronze and Crystal Torchiere & Flower Chandelier
Located in Hastings, GB
An exceptional Art Nouveau chandelier, dating to circa 1905, the bronze rope twist chandelier arms are adorned with smaller twists of rope and leaf decorative flourishes. The three branches of the chandelier each bears a cut glass shade in the form of a rose, that surrounds the lamp fitting. To the centre is a large bronze torchiere, with a cut glass flame shade...
Bronze
$3,400
H 19.5 in Dm 19 in
French Rare Green Chartreuse Murano Glass Drops Crystal Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing six-lights, bobéches in crystal. Will be re-wired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for other countries and ready to hang. Free priority UPS sh...
Crystal
$2,135
H 39.38 in Dm 11.82 in
Venini Midcentury "Tessuto" White and Crystal Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Mid Century White and Crystal "Tessuto" Murano Glass Chandelier. This wonderful object was produced in Italy in the 70s by Venini. Woven Glass created by Carlo Scarpa for Venini in the 1930s; similar to filigree but obtained using very thin reeds joined with alternating colors and flattened to form strips similar to fabric ribbons, joined and manipulated to obtain the desired design. This is an exceptionally beautiful chandelier due to the state of the piece, the size of the light but above all the subtlety of the Tessuto Murano Glass. A stunning piece of lighting with infinite elegance that will complement an art deco or mid-century living room or entryway perfectly. The Chandelier uses a single E26/27 light bulb. Scarpa was born in Venice. Much of his early childhood was spent in Vicenza, where his family moved when he was 2 years old. After his mother's death at the age of 13, he moved with his father and brother to Venice. Carlo attended the Academy of Fine Arts where he concentrated on architectural studies. Graduated from the Academy of Venice, with the title of Professor of Architecture, he was apprenticed to the architect Francesco Rinaldo. Scarpa married Rinaldo's niece, Nini Lazzari (Onorina Lazzari). However, Scarpa refused to take the pro forma...
Brass
Striking Pink Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Huge multitier triedi crystal prism chandelier. Available also a pair. Variation of glass colors- pink, heavenly, clear etc. Measures: Height 120 cm glass + 30 cm, chain= total h...
Steel
Italian Petit Blue & Green Murano Drops Beaded Crystal Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 3 lights, will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the United States and ready to hang! (appropriate sockets for all other countries) Crystal bobeches...
Murano Glass
Antique Italian Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Louis XV Style Gilt Brass and Bohemian Crystal 3-Light Chandelier, 1950s This charming piece features a finely worked gilt brass frame, richly adorned with hand-cut Bohemian...
Crystal, Brass
Beaded Crystal Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
An elegant Italian 8-light beaded crystal chandelier.
Crystal, Metal
$3,200
H 7 in Dm 17 in
Flush Mount Maison Baguès Crystal Blue Flowers Leaves Chandelier 6 Lights Signed
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 6 lights. Will be newly rewired free of charge with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Gold tole with perf...
Crystal
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Table CUSTOM Listing for Yvonne 2/2
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
PER TE MORIREI - Custom made Coffee Table Each table has a unique custom design, similar but not identical. Quotation includes custom design for the top and the base, extraclear glass on top for both tables and custom made OSB box for packaging. The picture is just a quick rough sketch to make the client understand how the coffee table will be custom design exclusively for them. As soon as the order is confirmed we will proceed by making a proper technical sheet for both tables and Valentina will hand draw the design for each table. Further information on the 2 Custom Coffee Tables with Custom Cone Base as per Colacion Studio Sketch sent on 11/11/2022 including the following: * Measures: 48" diameter x 18" high * Materials for the top: fabric, brass, zinc, oxidized thin brass, sequins, brass trimmings, fabric trimmings, red and grey rustless nails, studs. * Color combination: grey, bronze, silver, brown, white and beige * Cone Shape Metal base, materials for the base: fabric, brass, zinc, rustless nails, studs. *1/2" Extraclear Low Iron Glass Top with Polished Chamfer Edge - 2 pieces to cover the top of each table. * Two Table Top to Design: Valentina will design a different top and a different base for each table. The 2 designs will be similar but not identical, will have the same color combination. Further information: *Custom tables 48" diameter composed of various metals *Cone shape base...
Brass, Zinc
Sold
H 53.94 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Chair Wood Cord Faux Fur Black Red White Beige
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
RODRIGO Chair Rodrigo chair is a new special unique project from Valentina Giovando. The base of Rodrigo chair is the famous Chiavarina, a typical traditional wooden chair...
Faux Fur, Cord, Wood, Sequins
Sold
H 18 in Dm 48 in
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Table Brass Wood Fabric Gold Silver Brown CUSTOM
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
PER TE MORIREI - Custom made Coffee Table Each table has a unique custom design, similar but not identical. Quotation includes custom design for the top and the base, extraclear glass on top for both tables and custom made OSB box for packaging. The picture is just a quick rough sketch to make the client understand how the coffee table will be custom design exclusively for them. As soon as the order is confirmed we will proceed by making a proper technical sheet for both tables and Valentina will hand draw the design for each table. Further information on the 2 Custom Coffee Tables with Custom Cone Base as per Colacion Studio Sketch sent on 11/11/2022 including the following: * Measures: 48" diameter x 18" high * Materials for the top: fabric, brass, zinc, oxidized thin brass, sequins, brass trimmings, fabric trimmings, red and grey rustless nails, studs. * Color combination: grey, bronze, silver, brown, white and beige * Cone Shape Metal base, materials for the base: fabric, brass, zinc, rustless nails, studs. *1/2" Extraclear Low Iron Glass Top with Polished Chamfer Edge - 2 pieces to cover the top of each table. * Two Table Top to Design: Valentina will design a different top and a different base for each table. The 2 designs will be similar but not identical, will have the same color combination. Further information: *Custom tables 48" diameter composed of various metals *Cone shape base...
Brass, Zinc
Sold
H 59.06 in W 37.41 in D 50.01 in
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Chandelier Brass Crystals Transparent White Gold
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
SONO QUI PER TE Chandelier This imposing chandelier, whose literal translation is "I'm here for you", is part of the "Parlami d'Amore" (Tell me about love) collection that Valentina...
Iron, Brass
Sold
H 29.14 in Dm 24.02 in
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Side Table Brass Wood Fabric Gold Silver Brown
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
PER TE MORIREI Side table The side table comes from the inspiring "Parlami d'amore (Tell me about Love)" collection, that Valentina dedicated to the amorous correspondences betwe...
Brass, Zinc
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Side Table Brass Wood Fabric Gold Silver
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
Maymuna Side table The sideboard comes from the beautiful "One Thousand and One Night" collection, its name takes after the following passage: “The tower in which Kamar al-Zaman wa...
Brass, Zinc
Sold
H 37.41 in W 59.06 in D 19.69 in
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Cabinet Buffet Wood Brass Zinc Lilac Gold
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
MUNÌS Sideboard The sideboard comes from the beautiful "One Thousand and One Night" collection, its name takes after the following passage: "...There was once shown the Amir sl...
Brass, Bronze, Zinc
Sold
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Chest of Drawers Wood Brass Gold Red Beige
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
CASTORP Chest of drawers Reminding the atmosphere of the beginning of the Eighteen century, this chest of drawers is refined by the flower shaped ...
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 47.25 in Dm 23.63 in
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Chandelier Crystals Sequins Iron Fabric Pink
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
TRINA “Trina” means lace in Italian. The inspiration comes from the world of antique handmade lace, in the form of a precious shawl that ador...
Iron
Sold
H 21.66 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Table Lamp Fiberglass Iron Transparent White
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 an extraordinary and unique spiral shape. Spirals are a recurring decorative motive in Valentina's artistic career especially in her chandelier...
Crystal, Iron
Table Lamp "Ritagli" by Valentina Giovando
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Hudson, NY
The Ritagli table lamp, shown here, is the creation of Italian designer Valentina Giovando. Featuring a shade of fiberglass scales—each individually hand-cut and sewn to the iron bas...
Iron
Sold
H 39.38 in Dm 23.63 in
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Chandelier Fabric Crystals Brass Gold Red Black
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
ARSENICO Chandelier A refined chandelier with strong colors and bold features, entirely handmade in Italy by renowned artist and designer Valentina Giovando, its eclectic taste m...
Crystal, Brass, Iron