Born in Venice in 1972, Leo De Carlo grew up surrounded by the reflection of domes, water, and light that have long inspired the city’s artists. A graduate of Milan Polytechnic, he refined his understanding of form and material while working with Philippe Starck in Paris, a period that expanded his perspective on design as both a sensory and emotional experience. Returning to his native Venice, De Carlo brought with him an architectural sensitivity that blended seamlessly with the city’s deep-rooted artistry. His work, often described as a dialogue between precision and poetry, captures the quiet rhythm of his surroundings — the shimmer of the lagoon, the passage of time, and the dance of reflection.

That dialogue finds its purest expression in the Bacan Sofa, part of Arte Veneziana’s MELT Collection. Drawing inspiration from the natural alchemy of Venice’s waters, De Carlo envisioned a piece that captures the lagoon’s shifting hues and fluid serenity. The tempered baked glass — partially silvered and layered with subtle veils of color — evokes the play of light across water at dawn and dusk. The brushed brass studs punctuate the composition like sunlight catching the crests of waves, while the soft, feather-filled cushions offer an embrace of tactile comfort. Each Bacan is handcrafted in Venice, its wooden frame and upholstery tailored to the client’s preference, making it not merely a sofa, but a reflection of individuality and space. It is a piece that balances transparency and solidity, tradition and innovation — an ode to both craftsmanship and imagination.

In the end, Arte Veneziana represents more than a brand — it is a living bridge between history and modernity. Its collaboration with designers like Leo De Carlo reinforces the atelier’s belief that true luxury lies in human touch and artistic integrity. Every creation, from a hand-silvered mirror to a sculptural sofa, carries within it the rhythm of the lagoon and the heartbeat of Venice. Through its unwavering devotion to craftsmanship and creativity, Arte Veneziana continues to remind the world that beauty is not just made — it is crafted, felt, and lived.