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Caramelle Venchi – Leonetto Cappiello (1923)

The great Leonetto Cappiello created this irresistible advertising poster for Caramelle Venchi in 1923 — a composition that captures the joy and indulgence of one of Italy’s most beloved confectionery brands with characteristic wit and graphic brio. Venchi, founded in Cuneo in 1878 by Silviano Venchi, had by the 1920s established itself as a byword for quality Italian sweets and chocolate, and Cappiello’s poster gave the brand a visual identity of unforgettable energy and charm.

Cappiello and the Sweet Tooth of Italy

Leonetto Cappiello (1875–1942) had a particular gift for food and confectionery advertising — his instinct for the image that makes the mouth water, that communicates pleasure and delight in a single glance, was unmatched in his generation. The Venchi caramelle poster is a fine example: whatever the exact image, it speaks the universal language of sweetness and satisfaction that Cappiello had made his own across decades of brilliant commercial work.

Venchi — A Piedmontese Sweet Tradition

Venchi’s story begins in the heart of Piedmont — the region that gave Italy its finest chocolates, its most celebrated gianduja, and its tradition of artisanal confectionery that has never been surpassed. From its origins in a small Cuneo workshop, Venchi grew into one of the most respected confectionery brands in Italy, its caramelle, pralines, and chocolates winning international awards and loyal customers across Europe. Today, more than 140 years after its founding, the brand remains a symbol of Italian sweetness at its finest.

A Digitally Restored Classic

Digitally restored by an artist — wear removed, colours refreshed, vintage character retained. A delightful piece for lovers of Italian design, confectionery history, and the kitchen or dining room wall that calls for something genuinely special.

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