Paolo Venini (Cusano Milanino, 1895 - Venice, 1959) was a key figure in 20th-century Murano glass art. After abandoning a law career, he partnered with Giacomo Cappellin in 1921 to create the V.S.M. Cappellin Venini & C. glassworks. In 1925, Paolo Venini founded V.S.M. Venini & C., leading it until his death in 1959. His company became renowned for collaborating with artists like Carlo Scarpa, Tomaso Buzzi, and Gio Ponti, and for producing iconic glass designs. Paolo Venini’s innovations, such as the Diamante and Zaffirici series, elevated Murano glass internationally.