When the tidal motions, the renowned ‘acqua alta’, flood Venice the suspended passages constructed with the walkways (passerelle) allow the ordinary bustle of life. At certain times, we observe them piled up at the edges of the alleys, waiting to be promptly assembled to provide a dry elevation for daily transit.
The Passerella line consists of a table and bench. The table is made from a bricola wood slatted top with flared edges that give a sense of floating, and burnished iron legs. These supports, consisting of two pillars with hollowed-out vertical heads, also contribute to conveying a feeling of suspension.
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Working on the material of bricole takes into consideration the principle of reuse as the cornerstone of a gesture of valorisation of the past and respect for the future, resting on a synthesis of design, aimed at emphasising the characteristics of each bricola.
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Each bricola board is unique. Its veins are evidence of the tree’s life, and the imperfections tell us of a work produced by the lagoon. We bring these unique marks to light by combining craftsmanship and aesthetic research.
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We are pleased to present our collaboration with @serica.venice in greater depth, on the occasion of the exhibition 東西閒情 Il Dolce Far Niente, through the words of Diego De Zotti, founder of DeBricola, and Moonny Man, Mint Xu and Edoardo Scarpa, co-founders of SERICA.
Preview May 7, 2026 - 3–6 PM
w/ Panel Talk “The Art of Il Dolce Far Niente” moderated by @matildetariello
SERICA Venice
Calle del Bastion 2498, Arsenale, Venice
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We are back where it all began: we are pleased to have contributed to the setup of @serica.venice on the occasion of the exhibition 東西閒情 Il Dolce Far Niente, presented by @lucie_chang_fine_art during the opening month of the 2026 Venice @LaBiennale . A duo exhibition bringing together the practices of #ZhuXinjian and @BraidaThomas , exploring “Il Dolce Far Niente” as both a poetic and critical framework.
Preview
May 7, 2026 (Thursday)
3–6 PM
Panel Talk
“The Art of Il Dolce Far Niente”
Moderated by @MatildeTariello
4–5 PM
SERICA Venice
Calle del Bastion 2498, Arsenale, Venice
The mezzosesto pattern, taken from the pointed arches of Venetian façades, is the compositional rule behind the Mezzosesto coffee table, assembled in four modules to form a rectangular base with angular rounding.
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Art Direction & Product Design: Arch. Luca Castrese Maiello, @metisarchitettura
Product Design team: Matteo Stefanuto, Giulia Manfrin @metisarchitettura
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At De Zotti, we are dedicated to the recovery and transformation of the bricole into emblematic furnishing elements. We carefully select each bricola and bring its unique marks to light by combining craftsmanship and aesthetic research, transcending the limits of their function to express their intrinsic and studied artistic essence.
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De Bricola’s pieces are created by repeating patterns in a continuous movement of expansion and contraction that adapts to different needs and environments, constituting a theatrical presence that oscillates between memories and perspectives.
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𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 東西閒情𝐈𝐥 𝐃𝐨𝐥𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐫 𝐍𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞, 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 @lucie_chang_fine_arts 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐞.
The exhibition brings together #ZhuXinjian and @braidathomas in a duo exhibition that explores the notion of “Dolce Far Niente” as a poetic and critical framework—one that reconsiders time, perception, and everyday experience through a cross-cultural lens.
Preview
May 7, 2026 (Thursday)
3–6 PM
Panel Talk
“The Art of Il Dolce Far Niente”
Moderated by @matildetariello
4–5 PM
Opening drinks and food will be served
Special thanks to @dezottidesign
SERICA Venice
Calle del Bastion 2498, Arsenale, Venice
We look forward to welcoming you. 🥂
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From the beauty of Venice, to solid wood artefacts that celebrate the city through pieces to pass on.
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The Portego line is based on the repetition of five Sotoportego modules, assembled in various compositions.
This version of the bench, distinguished by poin- ted arches enhanced by burnished iron inlay, conveys a sense of sharp and elegant elevation.
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Art Direction & Product Design: Arch. Luca Castrese Maiello, @metisarchitettura
Product Design team: Matteo Stefanuto, Giulia Manfrin @metisarchitettura
#DeZottiDesign #DeBricola
