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.
Italian Murano Glass Vase Profeta Model by Renato Toso and Noti Massari
By Renato Toso, Noti Massari, Barovier&Toso
Located in Milan, Italy
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
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
Extra Large “Chiclos” Vase by Renato Toso for Leucos – Italian Murano Glass
By Leucos, Renato Toso
Located in Dronten, NL
A rare and sculptural piece of Italian glass artistry, this extra large “Chiclos” vase was designed by Renato Toso for Leucos in the 1970s. A striking example of postmodern Murano gl...
Murano Glass
Cylindrical Vase by Renato Toso for Leucos, Italy 1970s
By Renato Toso, Leucos
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
$705Sale Price|67% Off
Murano Glass Sasso Stone Bowl, Renato Toso for Fratteli Toso, Italy, Green
By Renato Toso, Fratelli 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
Murano Glass Valet Tray by Renato Toso for Fratelli Toso, Italy, 1960s
By Fratelli Toso, Renato 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
$860Sale Price|63% Off
"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
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
Cylindrical Glass Vase, Italy, 1970s
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
Vintage Transparent Murano Glass Vase by Barovier and Toso, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s - 1940s. This vase is made in hand-blown Murano glass. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excell...
Murano Glass
Vintage Glass Paperweight, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage glass paperweight is an original Contemporary Design Object realized in the 1970s. Original art glass. Made in Italy. Dimensions...
Art 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
$1,147Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.91 in W 10.04 in D 10.63 in
2 Kg Floral Glass Bowl Shell Centerpiece by Fratelli Toso Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Fratelli Toso, Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, element Origin: Murano, Italy Producer: FRATELLI TOSO Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass shell bowl element was p...
Murano Glass
$1,674
H 9.85 in W 10.63 in D 9.45 in
2, 5 Kg Floral Glass Bowl Shell Centerpiece by Fratelli Toso Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Fratelli Toso, Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, element Origin: Murano, Italy Producer: FRATELLI TOSO (with producer label) Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass sh...
Murano 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
$488Sale Price|24% Off
H 2.5 in Dm 3 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Green White Italian Art Glass Crown Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and colorful vintage Murano hand blown green and white twisting ribbons Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. This paperweights are often ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
$414
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 around the 1960s by Barovier & Toso and is crafted from translucent green Murano glass. The bowl features a bullicante dec...
Murano Glass
Vaso in vetro - Renato toso - 1968 - Serie Repetai - Glass
By Renato Toso
Located in Milano, MI
Vaso in vetro - Renato toso - 1968 - serie repetai. Descrizione Vaso in Vetro disegnato da Renato Toso del 1968, Serie Repetai. Produzione: Inglese Periodo: 1968 Materiale: Vet...
Glass
$1,554
H 11.82 in W 30.52 in D 5.91 in
Extra-Large Bamboo & Rattan Coat Rack in Italian Mid-Century Style
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Tito Agnoli
Located in Valencia, VC
Gorgeous Extra-Large Bamboo & Rattan Coat Rack – Mid-Century French Riviera Style, Italy, 1960s A striking extra-large bamboo and rattan coat rack featuring four hooks, crafted ...
Bamboo, Rattan
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Cabinet Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown Millefiori Murrina flower mosaic Italian art glass small decorative cabinet vase. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso company, circa 1910...
Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano vase "Kiku"
By Renato Toso, Fratelli Toso, Ermanno 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 Renato Toso, Leucos
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
Large Vase "Chiclos" by Renato Toso for Leucos
By Renato Toso, Leucos
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