Italian designer and architect Renato Toso creates beautiful mid-century modern and modern pendant lights and sconces out of creamy Murano glass. His designs have a chic retro appeal characterized by soft curves and effortless elegance. He is part of the design firm Toso, Massari & Associates, which he founded with his wife, designer Giovanna Noti Massari.
Toso was born in 1940 in Murano, Italy. Murano is a Venetian island with a long glassmaking tradition. Both Toso and Massari studied architecture in Venice and founded Toso, Massari & Associati in 1966. The studio specializes in architecture and lighting design for interior and industrial spaces.
Toso, Massari & Associati has partnered with numerous companies over the years, including lighting company Leucos, which Toso and Massari participated in founding. The studio has designed collections for historic lighting manufacturer Vistosi, one of Murano’s most prominent glassmakers. In 2007, Toso, Massari & Associati created a series of modular lamps called Ecos for the company. This series was followed up in 2013 by the Noon lamp collection, based on the moon’s phases.
The studio has won first place in several design competitions and shows, including the Venice Biennale, the Milan Triennial XII and the National Design Competition in Trieste. Its work has been exhibited at the Louvre in Paris, the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Palazzo Grassi in Venice.
Today, Toso and Massari’s children — Anna, Marco, Pio and Tito —are all part of Toso, Massari & Associati.
On 1stDibs, find Renato Toso lighting, decorative objects, serveware and more.
Extra Large “Chiclos” Vase by Renato Toso for Leucos, Italy, 1960
By Renato Toso, Leucos
Located in Dronten, NL
An impressive example of Italian art glass, this extra-large Chiclos vase was designed by Renato Toso for Leucos. With its generous proportions and sculptural presence, the piece emb...
Murano Glass
1970s by Renato Toso Murano Glass Pair of Stone Paperweights
By Renato Toso
Located in Brescia, IT
"Sassi" by Renato Toso, 1970 Clear and black Murano glass Excellent condition, just slight sign (look at the picture).
Murano Glass
Midcentury Glass Vase by Renato Toso for Fratteli Toso, Italy, 1970s
By Renato Toso
Located in Brussels, BE
Midcentury Glass Vase by Renato Toso for Fratteli Toso, Italy, 1970s.
Glass
Renato Toso Murano Glass Valet Tray, Red & Transparent, Italy, 1960s
By Renato Toso, Fratelli Toso
Located in Conversano, IT
Beautiful Murano glass valet tray or decorative dish, designed by Renato Toso in the late 1960s for the historic Venetian glassworks Fratelli Toso. A brilliant example of modernist ...
Murano Glass
Cylindrical Vase by Renato Toso for Leucos, Italy 1970s
By Leucos, Renato Toso
Located in Greding, DE
Large Murano glass vase in a cylindrical shape. The clear glass is set off in red at the edge and changes to dark blue at the bottom.
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Renato Toso, Chiclos, Cylindrical Glass Vase, Leucos, Italy, 60s
By Renato Toso, Leucos
Located in Paris, FR
Renato Toso Chiclos A beautiful and tall blown glass vase, the white and transparent cylinder body terminated with a spreading circular r...
Glass
Italian Murano Glass Vase Profeta Model by Renato Toso and Noti Massari
By Barovier&Toso, Noti Massari, Renato Toso
Located in Asti, Piemonte
Vase from the series I Profeti, in blown glass and gold designed by Renato Toso and Noti Massari for Barovier & Toso, 1985. Signature engraved on the base Biography Renato Toso is a...
Murano Glass
$1,075
H 5.63 in Dm 3.5 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Green Millefiori Antique Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown Millefiori Murrina flower mosaic Italian art glass decorative flower vase. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso company, circa 1910-1930. ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
$1,370
H 15.36 in W 14.38 in D 7.49 in
Italian Large Midcentury Czech Art Glass Sculpture Collectors Vase, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
A very large glass sculpture vase made of dark red and transparent glass. The dark red almost goes into the black. Attributed to Czech Glass from...
Murano Glass, Art Glass
Pair of Large Black Murano Vases by Barovier e Toso, Italy, 1970s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Pair of large black Murano vases by Barovier e Toso. Italy, 1970s. Both are signed and have the original labels on them. Hard to find as a pair. We ...
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Pink White Opaline Art Glass Bowl Attrib. Fratelli Toso
By Fratelli Toso
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful Italian Murano white opaline, pink and gold art glass bowl attributed to Fratelli Toso company, circa mid-20th century, Italy. A beautiful oblong piece with an organ...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$456
H 10.63 in W 4.14 in D 4.14 in
Cylindrical Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 1970s, Rectangular Relief Design
Located in Roma, IT
Cylindrical glass vase is a wonderful glass decorative object, realized by an italian manufacture during the 1970s. Very fashionable vase wit...
Murano Glass
Italian vase in red glass Murano 60s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Very nice vase in blown glass of Murano from the 60s. Excellent craftsmanship with a beautiful shade of red light that enhances the simple and clean design of the vase drop. Very nic...
Murano Glass
$1,438Sale Price|30% Off
H 17.33 in Dm 8.27 in
Vintage French Decorative Tall Vase by Albert Thiry 'circa 1960s'
By Albert Thiry
Located in London, GB
Mid-century decorative tall vase by Albert Thiry (circa 1960s). A gentle creamy-white glaze encompasses the exterior of the tall vase (it could also be used as an umbrella holder) to...
Ceramic
Modern Italian Murano Barovier Toso Art Glass Vase
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful attributed to Barovier e Toso, small and substantial Modern Italian Murano art glass vase with a controlled bubble design and a pink 'Ombre' coloring with shimmering g...
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Flavio Poli Murano Glass Ashtray, Red & Yellow, 1960s Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous red and yellow ashtray or catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano sommerso glass. Made in Italy. So rare to find it in this color. The item is in excellent condit...
Murano Glass
$1,370
H 8.08 in Dm 5.52 in
Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Italian Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mouth-blown rostrato crystal Murano glass vase. This marvelous decorative piece was realized during the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. In fabulous ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$542
H 2.37 in W 5.52 in D 6.7 in
Toso Midcentury Green "Sommerso" Murano Glass Italian Decorative Bowl, 1960s
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent heart-shaped green "sommerso" glass Murano glass bowl or ashtray. This amazing item was produced in Italy during the 1960s. This wonderful piece is a perfect blend of ...
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Glass vase by murano italy around 1970s
Located in Wien, Au
Glass vase by murano italy around 1970s Original condition
Murano Glass
"Neomurrino" Italian Glass Vase by Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
"Neomurrino" Italian art glass vase by Barovier & Toso. Clear Murano glass with fused marbled Murrine in hues of white and black.
Art Glass
Vintage 1960s Murano Glass 'Tutti Frutti' Paperweight by AVEM
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. This paperweight is made in Murano glass. It is a "Tutti frutti" model. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be con...
Murano Glass
$328Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.37 in W 5.91 in D 7.49 in
Murano Glass Bowl by Barovier & Toso, Green Bullicante, Italy, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Glasgow, GB
This decorative Murano glass bowl was produced in Italy circa the 1960s by Barovier & Toso. It is crafted from translucent green Murano glass and features bullicante decoration, with...
Murano Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano vase "Kiku"
By Fratelli Toso, Ermanno Toso, Renato Toso
Located in Aachen, DE
The Murrine for these vessels were designed by Ermanno and Renato Toso and Poli Peralda prior to 1964. The successful series was in production for many decades to come. Nowadays even...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Extra Large vase "Chiclos" by Renato Toso for Leucos, Italy 1970s
By Leucos, Renato Toso
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Extra Large "Chiclos" vase by Renato Toso for Leucos encapsulates 1970s Italian artistry in a singular, breathtaking form. Its sheer scale commands attention, a testament to Toso's innovative design ethos. Crafted in Italy, it harmonizes boldness with delicate craftsmanship, showcasing a fusion of glass artistry and avant-garde aesthetics. As a collector's pièce de résistance...
Murano Glass
"Chiclos" Vase by Renato Toso for Leucos, 1970s
By Leucos, Renato Toso
Located in Vicenza, VI
Vase or umbrella stand, "Chiclos" model created by the Italian designer Renato Toso and produced by LEUCOS, around the 70s. The vase is made of glass with transparent parts, a black...
Glass
Large Vase "Chiclos" by Renato Toso for Leucos
By Leucos, Renato Toso
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large vase "Chiclos" by Renato Toso for Leucos Measures: H: 55 cm x D: 45 cm Signature: Renato Toso.
Glass
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H 3.5 in W 12.5 in D 7 in
Murano Glass Sasso Stone Bowl, Renato Toso for Fratteli Toso, Italy, Green
By Fratelli Toso, Renato Toso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano Glass Sasso stone bowl, Renato Toso for Fratteli Toso, Italy, Green Vide-Poche, Abstract sculpture. Renato Toso (b. 1940) for Fratteli Toso Sasso stone bowl, Murano, Italy, g...
Murano Glass