Vittorio Zecchin (Murano, 1878 - Murano, 1947) was influenced early by glassmaking through his father but pursued painting at the Venice Academy. His art, shaped by the Viennese Secession, extended to applied arts like embroidery, tapestries, and enamelled glass. In 1921, he became artistic director of V.S.M. Cappellin Venini & C., revolutionizing Murano glass with Renaissance-inspired, refined, and essential forms. After a company split in 1925, he continued shaping modern glass design. Zecchin also taught and worked with other major glassmakers. His works were widely exhibited in Italy and abroad.