Our history
70 years of experience and growth
The history of PROGETTO ARTE POLI starts in 1953, when Master Albano Poli began restoring and creating stained glass windows in a small workshop in a prestigious historic palace in the city centre of Verona.
From his know-how and passion for stained glass started his workshop focusing on art glass windows and design furniture that are still sought after nowadays. Of particular relevance are the Poliarte lamps that thanks to their unique and contemporary design are still sought after in today’s vintage markets.
Through the years, the workshop has expanded and included different techniques. Mosaics, frescoes, paintings, wrought iron, bronze and marble statues became part of the workshop alongside the stained glass. PROGETTO ARTE POLI is now an artistic atelier capable of creating unique artworks, tailored to the exact needs of the clients.
Albano Poli opens his first workshop in the historical Spolverini Palace in the city centre of Verona.
The iconic POLIARTE brand is born. It distinguishes itself for its unique and distinctive lamps designed by Albano Poli.
The workshop moves to its current location
PROGETTO ARTE POLI's artworks start to gain international recognition, exporting the values of the Made in Italy worldwide.
GALLERIA ARTE POLI opens just outside St. Ann's Gate in Rome and becomes a meeting and cultural point in the sacred art world.
Our history is made out of unique and precious artworks, true milestones of our growth. We begin the publication of the Miliari (milestones) book series that represent the fundamental moments of our history.
Paolo, with his brother Francesco, and his two sons Andrea and Alberto continue the legacy of Master Albano Poli, determined to safeguard the values that have always represented the Atelier: creativity, ingenuity and hand made.
Prizes and Recognitions
1968
Awarded by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Crafts for the works provided at the Decorative Art Division of the 34th International Art Biennale of Venice.
1970
Gold medal by the German Chancellor as an acknowledgement for the stained glass windows that he created for the International Exhibition of Crafts in Munich.
1970
First prize for progress in the competition “Tradition, adaptation and progress of handicraft products”, organized by the Provincial Association of Artisans of Verona.
2009
Appointed Cavaliere nell’Ordine Equestre Pontificio di San Gregorio Magno (Knight of the Papal Equestrian Order of Saint Gregory the Great) on behalf of H.E. Cardinal Bertone, by H. E. Cardinal Andrea di Montezemolo, for the implementation of the works of the Papal Basilica of Saint Paul outside the Walls in Rome.
2024
Appointment as a Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.
