- Paolo Venini was born in 1895.
- In 1921, he acquired a stake in a Murano glass company; however, his family had been involved in Italian glassmaking since the 18th century.
- By 1925, he established his own company, Venini and C. This marked the beginning of a significant era for Murano glass.
- His company used traditional techniques with a modern aesthetic.
- He collaborated with numerous prominent designers and artists, including Vittorio Zecchin, Carlo Scarpa, Gio Ponti, and Fulvio Bianconi.
- The Venini glassworks became synonymous with high-quality artistic glass.
Some museums where his work can be seen:
- Museo del Vetro (Murano, Italy).
- Museo VENINI (Murano, Italy).
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, USA).
- MoMA (New York, USA).
- Victoria and Albert Museum (London, UK).
