Journal

Green Heroes: sustainability and synergies

Italy embracing green innovation is witnessed in part by #GreenHeroes, “sustainability heroes” narrated by Alessandro Gassmann in the homonymous project hosted by Venerdì di Repubblica, in which the actor writes about innovative companies that do business by looking at social, economic and environmental sustainability.

Venice Carnival 2026: The Maries and a Commitment to Sustainable Venice

Who are the Maries of the 2026 Venice Carnival? From a thousand-year history to a concrete commitment with the association we have been supporting since 2019: Masegni & Nizioleti.

The Virtual Gallery Pieces of Venice

Discover the Pieces of Venice Virtual Gallery: a digital journey through the Palazzina Scirocco in San Servolo, where sustainable design and Venetian craftsmanship come together in a unique and interactive experience.

A Flower on San Servolo

A sustainable design symbol on San Servolo, turning waste into a flower-shaped amphitheater.

How to choose the right walking stick height: a simple guide to avoid mistakes

We teach you two methods for choosing your walking companion.

The knights of St. Mark reward the Masegni team

25 aprile 2025: The knights of St. Mark reward the Masegni team In the glorious history of the Most Serene Republic of Venice, the Order of the Knights of St. Mark represented the highest recognition for those who distinguished themselves for military and civil merits. Established at an uncertain time, but attested with certainty by […]

29/01/2025: Another piece of Venice shines again

29th January, 2025: Another Piece of Venice shines again In the heart of Venice, near the La Fenice Theatre, a detail of the city has returned to its place. On Wednesday 29th January 2025, together with the Masegni & Nizioleti Association, we made it possible to install a new wrought-iron cover on the Campiello dei […]

Gallery Pieces of Venice

The first Pieces of Venice Gallery opens in Palazzina Scirocco by Pianca, the latest building to be restored on the green Venetian island of San Servolo...a journey through design, memory and sustainability: each piece tells the story of the city through authentic materials and timeless stories.

Green Heroes: sustainability and synergies

Italy embracing green innovation is witnessed in part by #GreenHeroes, “sustainability heroes” narrated by Alessandro Gassmann in the homonymous project hosted by Venerdì di Repubblica, in which the actor writes about innovative companies that do business by looking at social, economic and environmental sustainability.

From Venice to Genoa for the VIP Lounge of the 61st Boat Show

From Venice to Genoa for the VIP Lounge of the 61st Boat Show Stools and tables in limited edition to tell about love for the sea…  an ancient seafaring tradition, and culture unite Venice and Genoa. This year for the first time, Pieces of Venice, together with other outstanding companies, participated in furnishing the prestigious VIP Lounge area […]

Pieces of Venice participates at VID 2021

Pieces of Venice participates at VID 2021 Venice elected as the world capital of sustainability reacts to the post-pandemic by becoming the scene of many events and initiatives with the aim of promoting the development of interventions directed to sustainable growth and the promotion of artistic heritage. Among them took place on July 17 and […]

The collaboration with FUTURA FACTORY – a solidarity factory

The collaboration with FUTURA FACTORY – a solidarity factory When Pieces of Venice started, we wanted our project to be a circular economy project not only aimed at environmental sustainability, but also and above all at social sustainability. We wanted a new way of doing business that looked not only at profit, but at the […]

Venice and its Sestieri

Venice and its Sestieri Venice is an island that is divided into six neighbourhoods, the Italian word for ‘sixth’ is sesto and so they’re called sestieri. A sestiere is the same as a ‘quarter’ in any other European city; that is, one fourth of a Roman encampment. This urban plan is quite common in many […]

Venice, surrounded by water, built on wood

Venice, surrounded by water, built on wood Venice has always had to live with the water that surrounds it, and with the erosion that it causes, especially on the shores. That is why the latter are protected by white Istrian stone.In many cases entire areas of the lagoon have been filled in order to enlarge […]

Venice’s ‘Bricole’: sentinels of the Lagoon

Venice’s ‘Bricole’: sentinels of the Lagoon When navigating the lagoon, by boat or vaporetto, you’ll find yourself immersed in one of the most evocative landscapes that nature has to offer. The Venetian Lagoon is a world unto itself, with unique features and details that mark its identity: calm waters and a shallow seabed, dotted with […]

Save Venice one piece at a time. Participate in cleaning up the city with us.

Save Venice one piece at a time. Participate in cleaning up the city with us. When the Pieces of Venice project first started in 2017, the feeling that triggered the start-up was the deep love that connected Luciano and Karin – the founding members – to Venice. Luciano Marson designed the first item, Elica, which […]

Pieces of Venice selected by the 2019 ADI Design Index

Pieces of Venice selected by the 2019 ADI Design Index We are proud to announce that Pieces of Venice is among the selection of the 2019 ADI Design Index! Our project was selected by the ADI Permanent Observatory of Design for the “Social Design” category. The evaluation parameters of the products were: originality, functional and […]

Pieces of Venice in Casa Flora

Pieces of Venice in Casa Flora   We are happy to be in this unique space in Venice, which promotes the craft of Italian design and above all the Venetian one. Our products are displayed in Casa Flora, where it is possible to buy them. In Casa Flora, each piece of furniture is custom-made by […]

3 Venice restaurants we love

3 Venice restaurants we love Cesare and Diane Benelli’s “Al Covo” restaurant“A gastronomic research laboratory” This historic restaurant, which has been working to enhance the value and sustain the products of the Venetian Lagoon and its surrounding area since 1987, offers dishes made with the freshest fish, fruit and vegetables with a unique flavour, fresh […]