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.
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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
Renato Toso Sassi Series Murano Glass Paperweight for Fratelli Toso, 1970s
By Fratelli Toso, Renato Toso
Located in Milan, IT
Renato Toso Sassi Series Murano glass paperweight for Fratelli Toso. Presented at the XXXV Biennale, Italy 1970 Reference: Il Vetro di Murano Alle Biennali 1895 - 1972. P. 103.
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
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
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
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
$1,450
H 12.21 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in
Vase in Murano Glass bicolor attributed to Fratelli Toso circa 1950
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and big vase bicolor in Murano glass attributed to Fratelli Toso circa 1950
Murano 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
Antique Millefiori Vase, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Millefiori Vase, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s An antique millefiori murrine glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around...
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Collection of Six Glass Multicolored Paperweights
Located in London, GB
These glass paperweights are wonderful decorative pieces which will make perfect desk accessories or collectables. The paperweights are all slightly different in their shape and ...
Glass, Art Glass
Large Murano Glass Paperweight with Internal Bubbles and Swirls
Located in Rochester, NY
Vintage colorful Italian glass paperweight.
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Brown and Yellow Murano Glass Amphora Vase by Fratelli Toso, Italy
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s - 1950s. This vase in made in brown and yellow Murano glass. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use such as its original patina, but ...
Murano Glass
$1,101Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.93 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in
Vincenzo Nason Murano Art Glass Green Blue Bird Paperweight Figurine
By Vincenzo Nason & Cie
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Murano glass bird sculpture by Vincenzo Nason, Italy, 1970s. Green, blue and clear glass with beautiful hues when light go...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Sold
H 3.94 in W 21.66 in D 7.88 in
Glass Art Piece/Sculpture - Book Holder ''Musicali'' by Renato Toso, Murano 1968
By Fratelli Toso, Renato Toso
Located in Milano, IT
Glass Artwork in Murano Glass By Renato Toso - Fratelli Toso Artwork - Musicali ''Musicali'' Sculpture and Magazine/Paper holder from 1968 Venice Biennale made by Renato Toso of Fr...
Art Glass, Murano Glass