The Uniqueness

The exclusivity of natural materials, with their endless variations and the imperfections of artisanal craftsmanship, come together to create one-of-a-kind objects.
To highlight this uniqueness, each creation has its own “Missing Piece”: a small brass cylinder engraved with its name and serial number.

The Missing Piece (Pezzo Mancante in Italian) is a fragment that holds the soul of every creation, a seal that turns an object into memory, a passage between those who created it and those who will live with it.

It embodies our idea of the “Missing Piece”: a metaphor for the ongoing search we all undertake, that precious fragment we all wish to find at a special moment in our lives.

Our Story

“Since we met in 2007, we have shared a deep passion for craftsmanship, noble materials such as brass casting, solid wood, marble and, of course, design. Driven by the desire to realize our ideas, and by the strength of our love (and, why not, a bit of madness), in 2010 we founded Il Pezzo Mancante (“The Missing Piece”), combining our expertise in lighting and furniture.

Our first idea was to entrust production to external artisans, but soon we realized that, to reach the level of quality and authenticity we envisioned, we needed to create everything ourselves, especially for the wood furniture. So we built our Florence Atelier, a place where creativity and craft intertwine. We learned every step of the process, from woodworking to metal casting, blending modern precision with the sensitivity of the hand. Every detail, every piece is born here, shaped with care and passion.

We have also chosen to follow our own path in the way we share our creations with the world. Rather than relying on standard distribution channels, we collaborate with a few carefully selected partners, people who share our same values and our dedication to beauty and authenticity.

Over time, Il Pezzo Mancante has become part of our family, something to care for, to nurture, to grow with. Our love was strengthened by marriage and by the joy of our daughter, and our company evolved alongside us, becoming a living expression of who we are.

We’ve surrounded ourselves with a team of extraordinary people who come from different backgrounds but share our ideals, our passion for quality, and that touch of ordinary madness that started it all.

Today Il Pezzo Mancante is a world that celebrates the beauty of handcrafted pieces, the transformation of raw materials and the fusion of new technologies with the finest artisanal traditions. Our collections, meticulously crafted in our Florence Atelier, evolve into timeless treasures, becoming the Missing Piece in our clients’ stories.”

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Barbara and Cosimo at the final stage of assembling a huge custom Il Pezzo 3 Chandelier

Cosimo Terzani

Born in Florence in 1980, Cosimo graduated from the European Institute of Design in Milan in 2003. He immediately started working in his family's lighting company as a creative director until 2009, collaborating with internationally renowned designers. In 2010, fueled by an unstoppable passion and a bold creative vision, he decided to establish his own company with his wife.

Barbara Bertocci

Born in Fiesole in 1981 and raised in Poppi, Tuscany, Barbara graduated in 2005 with a degree in Interior Design. After a decade of collaboration with some of the most successful furniture companies, she merged her passion and creativity, leading to the design of her own collection and the establishment of her own company with her husband.