Italy · Mosaic, Vetrite glass, furniture and lighting · Ravenna since 1987
SICIS in London
Specify SICIS mosaic, Vetrite decorative glass and SICIS furniture through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency, Westminster, SW1.
SICIS is an Italian mosaic house founded in 1987 and based in Ravenna, where its headquarters hold offices, warehouses, exhibition areas and the furnace that produces its glass mosaic tiles. It makes glass, marble and metal mosaic, Vetrite large-format decorative glass panels, furniture, lighting, textiles and bespoke kitchens. At the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, SW1, interior designers, architects and developers can specify SICIS surfaces and furniture alongside the stone, joinery and fittings of a project and order them through Faura. Visits are by appointment.

SICIS at a glance
- Company
- SICIS s.r.l., founded in 1987 by Maurizio Leo Placuzzi
- Name
- From the Latin Sic Immensos Clarosque Inceptos Somniavi
- Based in
- Via Canala 85, Ravenna, Italy: since 1999 a site of 85,000 m² with offices, warehouses, exhibition areas and the glass mosaic furnace
- Ranges
- Mosaic, Vetrite, furniture, lighting, textiles, art, jewels and bespoke kitchens
- Mosaic
- Glass paste, marble and metal, in more than 800 tones
- In London
- SICIS can be specified and ordered through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency, Westminster, SW1 (trade, by appointment).
SICIS through Faura
Faura specifies and orders SICIS surfaces and furniture for residential projects, with samples to compare against the other materials of each scheme.
| Range | SICIS | Through Faura |
|---|---|---|
| Mosaic | Glass, marble and metal mosaic for walls, floors, bathrooms, spas and pools | Specified and ordered through Faura, with samples requested for approval |
| Vetrite | Large-format laminated decorative glass panels, some backlit | Specified for walls, doors, furniture and countertops |
| Furniture | Sofas, armchairs, dining tables and coffee tables, often detailed in mosaic or Vetrite | Specified and ordered through Faura |
| Lighting | Decorative lighting collections | Specified alongside the furniture of a scheme |
| Textiles | Fabrics and rugs, including the mosaic-inspired Tessere collection | Specified and ordered through Faura |
| Kitchens | Bespoke kitchens in Vetrite and other materials | Specified and coordinated through Faura |


Mosaic
SICIS presents mosaic as a continuous architectural surface rather than a decorative band. Its collections come in more than 800 tones and in glossy, matt, iridescent and textured finishes, in square, round, elongated, triangular and geometric formats, and in three materials: glass paste, marble and metal.
- Where it goes: walls, floors, bathrooms, spas, swimming pools, façades, outdoor areas, hospitality and private residences.
- Heritage: SICIS's first Murano glass mosaic collection dates from 1994, and Metallismo, launched in 2001, was presented as the first mosaic made of steel and brass.
- Artistic mosaic: decorative mosaic panels and artworks; SICIS set up a team to study micromosaic in 1990.
Vetrite decorative glass
Vetrite is SICIS's patented surface: large-format laminated glass panels with a decorative polymer insert. The large panels reduce visual joins on walls, floors, doors, furniture, countertops and wellness spaces. On certain collections Vetrite can be backlit, using a backlighting system SICIS developed specifically for the material.
SICIS notes that Vetrite is easy to cut, can be worked on site and is installed in a way similar to porcelain stoneware. Its manuals cover working on site, waterjet cutting and combining Vetrite with mosaic.
Furniture, lighting and kitchens
SICIS presented its first furniture collection, Next Art, at the Salone del Mobile in Milan in 2010, followed by the more contemporary Home Collection in 2016. Its own textile collection, Tessere, dates from 2017, and in 2024 it introduced its first complete line of bespoke kitchens built around Vetrite, including Rialto, San Marco and Castello.
Specifying SICIS through Faura
- 01Start with the schemeBook a private visit and bring plans, so Faura can suggest where mosaic, Vetrite or SICIS furniture suits the project.
- 02SamplesFaura requests SICIS samples so colours and finishes can be compared with stone, timber and fabrics.
- 03Technical packageSICIS provides BIM and CAD objects, technical sheets, certifications and installation manuals; Faura collects them for the design team and installer.
- 04Order and deliveryFaura raises the order with SICIS and coordinates delivery to the UK site.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I see or buy SICIS in London?
- Trade professionals can specify and order SICIS mosaic, Vetrite and furniture through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, SW1, by appointment.
- Where is SICIS made?
- SICIS is based in Ravenna, Italy. Its headquarters at Via Canala hold offices, warehouses, exhibition areas and the furnace for the production of its glass mosaic tiles.
- What is SICIS Vetrite?
- Vetrite is SICIS's patented decorative surface: large-format laminated glass panels with a decorative polymer insert, used on walls, floors, doors, furniture and countertops. Some collections can be backlit.
- Can Vetrite be backlit?
- Yes, on certain collections. SICIS developed a backlighting system specifically for Vetrite, and lists applications in interiors, exteriors, spas, humid environments and swimming pools.
- What materials is SICIS mosaic made from?
- Glass paste, marble and metal, in more than 800 tones and in glossy, matt, iridescent and textured finishes.
- Can SICIS mosaic be used in pools and wet rooms?
- Yes. SICIS lists bathrooms, spas, swimming pools and outdoor areas among the uses of its mosaic, and publishes certificates for resistance to detachment and anti-slip properties.
- Can I get SICIS CAD or BIM files?
- Yes. SICIS offers a BIM library of BIM and CAD objects for architects, together with technical sheets, certifications and installation manuals. Faura can gather these for the project.
- How much does SICIS cost?
- It depends on the collection, the material, the quantity and any bespoke design. Faura prepares trade quotations for each project.
- What are the lead times for SICIS?
- Faura confirms timing with SICIS for each order, as it depends on the product and on whether it is made to a bespoke design.
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See SICIS in person at the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster. Appointments are held Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00.
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