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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Set of three large original 1960s decagonal brass pendant lamps
Located in München, BY
Set of three rare, heavy pendant lamps made of brass and metal In a round, 10-sided decagonal design. The shade is made of brass on the outside and black lacquered metal on the insi...
Metal, Brass
Pair Of Barovier & Toso Wall Lights or Ceiling Lamps Glassa By Rodolfo Dordoni
By Barovier&Toso, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in München, BY
Exceptional pair of Barovier & Toso wall lights or ceiling lamps model "Glassa" designed by Rodolfo Dordoni, Italy 1980s. The wall lights are made of thick, salmon-colored glass and...
Metal
J.T. Kalmar Chrome & Glass Wall Sconce or Ceiling Lamp, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, BY
Stunning sconce or ceiling lamp from the 1970s by J.T. Kalmar, Austria. Made from a chrome plated metal bracket, which holds a donut shaped glass shade with enclosed bubbles. The p...
Aluminum, Chrome
Pair of J.T. Kalmar Wall Sconces, Chrome and Glass, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, BY
Stunning pair of sconces or ceiling lamps from the 1970s by J.T. Kalmar, Austria. Made from a chrome plated metal bracket, which holds a donut shaped glass shade with enclosed bubbl...
Aluminum, Chrome
Set of two rare 1960s glass and brass wall lamps by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, BY
Set of two rare 1960s glass and brass wall lamps by J.T. Kalmar. Made in Austria. The large shades are made of curved, textured, transparent glass. The frames and sockets are made o...
Brass
Beautiful Swirl Flush Mount Ceiling- or Wall Lamp made of Glass and Metal Base
Located in München, BY
Beautiful swirl flush mount ceiling lamp. Round glass shade on a metal base. Can also be used as a wall lamp. The shade features a white swirl design. Produces a very pleasant ligh...
Metal
Leucos "Capezzolo" ceiling lights or sconces, set of 3 Italy circa 1970s
By Leucos Design Lab
Located in Long Island City, NY
Leucos "Capezzolo' sconces or ceiling lights, set of 3 Designed and made in Italy, 1970s Murano glass, enameled metal. Take one Edison base bulb each. Complimentary US rewiring upon ...
Metal
Set of 3 Capezzolo Murano Sconces / Flush Mounts by Leucos
By Leucos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light or flushmount with milky white Murano glass shade and round red tip / Made in Italy circa 1970s 1 light / E26 or E27 type / max 60W Measures: diameter 5 in...
Metal
Set Of 3 Large Murano Glass Wall Lamps Leucos, 1980s
By Leucos
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 3 Large Murano Glass Wall Lamps Leucos, 1980s Metal frame, E27 lamp Intact and in good condition. Height 49 cm. I guarantee immediate shipping with adequate packaging and tru...
Metal
Set of Three Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights Sconces
By Vetri, Carlo Nason
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful set of three decorative Space Age hand blown Murano opal white and blue/cyen-blue textured glass wall lights. Italy, 1970s-1980s. Lamp socket: One E27 (US E26).
Metal
Set of 3 Murano Glass Wall Lamps Attributed To Toni Zuccheri For Mazzega, 1960s
By Toni Zuccheri, Mazzega
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 3 Murano glass wall lamps attributed to Toni Zuccheri for Mazzega, 1960s Intact and in good condition. Metal frame, e14 lamps.
Murano Glass
Set of 3 Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Gino Vistosi, J.T. Kalmar, Paolo Venini, AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in München, DE
Beautiful and large Murano glass wall or ceiling lamps. High-quality craftsmanship and fantastic Italian design. The textured glass creates a sparkling light. Manufacturer: Mazzega ...
Metal
