Barbara Maggiolo

Barbara Maggiolo is a Venetian lighting designer whose work is rooted in the centuries-old glassmaking traditions of her home city. Born in Venice in 1971, she studied architecture and graphic design at the International Graphics School. She went on to work with studios and companies in Italy and abroad, focusing on graphics, showroom design, installations and image consultancy. That background in visual communication would later shape her distinctive approach to lighting.

Her path into design came through glass. Learning the techniques of glassworking sparked a passion for the material and for the way it shapes and carries light, which became the foundation of her career as a designer. She has since developed a close relationship with Vistosi, the historic Murano glassmaker, both as one of its designers and as the person responsible for its corporate image strategy.

Maggiolo’s lamps for Vistosi are known for their elegant, gently retro character and their celebration of handmade Murano glass. Diamante features faceted glass that catches and refracts light like a cut gem. Rina uses traditional white murrina glass framed in satin metal, and Bolle captures the play of light through blown glass bubbles. Together they show her gift for bringing timeless Venetian craftsmanship into contemporary interiors.