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 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
Cassettiera contemporanea in legno decorato a mano con tessuto, metallo e ottone
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
$4,693Sale Price|20% Off
H 68.51 in W 21.26 in D 35.04 in
Chiffonier/Dresser in Brown, Late 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Chiffonier/Dresser in Brown, Late 19th Century Elevate your interior with this exquisite late 19th-century chiffonier, a rare and masterfully ...
Wood, Mahogany, Softwood
$2,943Sale Price|35% Off
H 24.81 in W 24.81 in D 12.6 in
Cassettiera con ribaltina anni 70 di Afra e Tobia Scarpa serie Artona Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, MI
Questa rara cassettiera vintage Maxalto Artona, un'opera d'arte della progettazione anni '70 firmata dai celebri designer italiani Afra e Tobia Sca...
Leather, Wood
French Wabi-Sabi Chest of Drawers in Stripped Pine
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Tactile and grounded, this French chest of drawers from the 1940s embodies a rustic modernism steeped in simplicity. Carved from solid pine, the piece reveals the swirling grain and ...
Pine
Unusual Octagon Mini Chest in Black Laquer 1970's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual octagon (eight sided) miniature chest in black lacquer. Measures 13" deep and 40.5" high, with gratuated drawers and brass hardware. Perfect for storing jewelry, etc-1970's s...
Lacquer
$2,633Sale Price|54% Off
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 18.51 in
1970s Willy Rizzo Wood and Brass Chest of Drawers
By Willy Rizzo
Located in IT
Chest of drawers attributed to Willy Rizzo. ten drawers, wood and brass details. Size of the piece: w 120 cm, h 75 cm , d 47 cm A video and better pictures will be available soon.
Brass
Settimio Wood and Brass Handmade Chest of Drawer
By Stefano Marolla
Located in Roma, IT
Settimio is a “settimino” chest of drawer (seven-drawer dresser) created with a clear allusion to sculpture, almost as a provocation, that follows the trand to mix art and design. Po...
Brass
$1,668
H 44.89 in W 31.5 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Modern Decorative Cabinet with Drawers Designed in the, 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Decorative cabinet in designed in the 1970s. The cabinet has six light grey lacquered shelves with wooden knobs. The interior is spacious and ideal to store clothing or other compone...
Wood
Chest of Drawers Made In Rosewood From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Get a timeless piece of Danish design history with this beautiful chest of drawers in rosewood from the 1960s. The rosewood not only adds warmth to the room, but it also highlights t...
Rosewood
Burl Wood Campaign Tall Chest With Brass Butterfly Details
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage burl wood campaign style tall chest with brass butterfly design details. The chest of drawers has two doors at top that open to small drawers inside. Below the doors are five drawers, each with a butterfly design to the brass hardware. The round brass detail on the doors lends an Asian aesthetic to the functional narrow dresser.
Burl
$3,214
H 54.34 in W 25.2 in D 14.97 in
Antique Pedestal Cabinet Made In Mahogany With Carvings From 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
This antique mahogany pedestal cabinet, dating back to around the 1840s, is a stunning example of craftsmanship and elegance from the period. The cabinet features intricate carvings ...
Mahogany
Contemporary Italian Chest, Wood and Brass, 2 doors, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Italian chest, wood and brass, 2 doors, Italy.
Brass
$6,800 / set
H 33 in W 30.875 in D 18.4 in
American Designer, Chests of Drawers, Wood, Brass, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and wood chests of drawers designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s. Dimensions: 33” H x 30.875” W x 18.4” D
Brass
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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
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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
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H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 17.72 in
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Sideboard Wood Brass Fabric Ecofur Red Gold
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
MONKEY PABLO Inspired by Picasso's famous Arlequin motif, this wooden sideboard is covered in raspberry-colored moiré fabric, hand-cut in diamond shape and decorated with hand cut diamond...
Metal, Brass
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H 35.04 in W 48.43 in D 24.02 in
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Sideboard Wood Brass Fabric Gold Pink
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
PARADISEA Pink and fuchsia sequins take the form of the beautiful Birds of Paradise's feathers, the main inspiration for Paradisea sideboard. Precious fabric covers the top of the s...
Brass, Bronze
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H 37.41 in W 63 in D 15.75 in
Brazil Order Valentina Giovando Chest of Drawers Wood Brass Gold Silver
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
CARMEN "Serpente" motif Chest of drawers with a sober and contemporary shape, geometric decorations in pale colours, and a Kentia motif fabric. The snake motif consists of a reinterpretation of an antique African fabric...
Brass, Bronze, Zinc
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H 77.96 in W 64.18 in D 18.9 in
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Cupboard Wood Brass Zinc Fabric Gold Red
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
IL MORO Il Moro is a beautiful cupboard inspired to the tales of "One Thousands and One Night", an accent piece able to embellish any kitchen or dining room, both classic than conte...
Brass, Bronze, Zinc
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H 37.41 in W 63 in D 15.75 in
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Chest of Drawers Wood Brass Gold Silver
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
CARMEN "Serpente" motif Chest of drawers with a sober and contemporary shape, geometric decorations in pale colours, and a Kentia motif fabric. The snake motif consists of a reinterpretation of an antique African fabric...
Brass, Bronze, Zinc
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H 37.41 in W 66.93 in D 25.6 in
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Sideboard Buffet Wood Brass Gold Silver Medium
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
IL COMMENDATORE "Dedalus" motif Il Commendatore is an imposing yet delicate and poetic buffet. A piece of refined Italian contemporary art that will enrich any house, from classic t...
Brass, Bronze, Zinc
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H 37.41 in W 80.71 in D 25.6 in
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Sideboard Buffet Wood Brass Gold Silver Large
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
IL COMMENDATORE "Serpente" motif Il Commendatore is an imposing yet delicate and poetic buffet. Wooden structure with rounded doors and top, covered with precious fabric and a laye...
Brass, Bronze, Zinc
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H 75.2 in W 35.83 in D 18.12 in
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Closet Wood Fabric Metal Bronze Gold Aqua Pink
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
NASCONDIMI "Nascondimi" is an exquisitely refined secret closet from "Parlami d'Amore" Valentina Giovando's collection. A true piece of art suitable for any room if you want an ecle...
Brass, Bronze, Zinc