“It’s not just about glassware. It’s about being contemporary.”

Everything started when Marie Brandolini invented the Goto in 1994. A Parisian glass design pioneer, she was inspired by the informal glass cups the Murano masters made using leftovers from their work in the furnace. Amused by this “pure game of chance,” Marie reinterpreted the process to create the Goto collection, combining traditional Murano techniques with an innovative, pop aesthetic approach.

With the Goto collection, Marie redefined what “contemporary” meant in the glass field. She adopted a personal, experimental approach to production and insisted on having full control of every aspect of the process, spending entire days in the furnace with the glass masters.

In business, too, her vision was ahead of her time. Laguna~B was the first Murano glass company to go direct-to-consumer, launching its first website in 2001. This direction came naturally, as Marie prioritized friendship and straightforward communication with her clients, with whom she corresponded frequently.

The international press loved the story of the “Glass Countess,” and within a short time, Marie’s iconic tumblers were on display worldwide in some of the major department stores. The Goto’s instant success – combined with Marie’s ambition and creativity – spurred the design of other collections like the Berlingot, inspired by the eponymous striped French candies; The Filigrana, the Bolle, the Margherite, and the Dune collections followed.

Marie’s son, Marcantonio Brandolini, took over the company in 2016 as Laguna~B’s artistic director. Marie was the one who set the innovative, experimental approach that still characterizes the company today, whereas Marcantonio evolved it, making “being contemporary” his main mission. Putting creativity and authorship at its core, Laguna~B’s identity is based on values like authenticity, diversity, and a steadfast commitment to nature, investing in culture and young talents.

Under Marcantonio’s guide, Laguna~B is evolving into the point of reference in collectible glassware. Looking to fulfill the highest quality standards, the company produces its hand-blown signature pieces with the help of experienced glass masters in Murano. Marcantonio believes in fostering and investing in human creativity and skills at all levels. For this reason, everything at Laguna~B is carefully made by talented human beings. Today, a young and dynamic team of 12 passionately manages every aspect of the business, from production to communication, advertisement, and sales.