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    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.

    Green SICIS glass mosaic covering a curved bar counter and a lounge wall
    SICIS glass mosaic on a curved bar counter and wall, from the SICIS Mosaic page. Image: SICIS.

    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.

    MosaicGlass, marble and metal mosaic for walls, floors, bathrooms, spas and poolsSpecified and ordered through Faura, with samples requested for approval
    VetriteLarge-format laminated decorative glass panels, some backlitSpecified for walls, doors, furniture and countertops
    FurnitureSofas, armchairs, dining tables and coffee tables, often detailed in mosaic or VetriteSpecified and ordered through Faura
    LightingDecorative lighting collectionsSpecified alongside the furniture of a scheme
    TextilesFabrics and rugs, including the mosaic-inspired Tessere collectionSpecified and ordered through Faura
    KitchensBespoke kitchens in Vetrite and other materialsSpecified and coordinated through Faura
    Curved bathroom wall in gold and amber SICIS glass mosaic behind a freestanding bath and vanity
    A curved bathroom wall in SICIS glass mosaic. Image: SICIS.
    Lift lobby lined with large-format SICIS Vetrite decorative glass panels in a green stone pattern
    Large-format Vetrite glass panels lining a lift lobby, from the SICIS Vetrite page. Image: SICIS.

    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.

    Mosaic · Our story · Resources

    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.

    Vetrite · Resources and manuals

    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.

    Furniture · Lighting · Textiles

    Specifying SICIS through Faura

    1. 01
      Start with the schemeBook a private visit and bring plans, so Faura can suggest where mosaic, Vetrite or SICIS furniture suits the project.
    2. 02
      SamplesFaura requests SICIS samples so colours and finishes can be compared with stone, timber and fabrics.
    3. 03
      Technical packageSICIS provides BIM and CAD objects, technical sheets, certifications and installation manuals; Faura collects them for the design team and installer.
    4. 04
      Order 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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    Sources: SICIS — Our story · Mosaic · Vetrite · Architects.

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    Book a private visit

    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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