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.
Amber Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Venini for Pierre Cardin, 1970s
By Venini, Pierre Cardin
Located in Rotterdam, NL
No. 820 amber wall-bracket or ceiling fixture manufactured by Venetian glass specialist Venini for Pierre Cardin, 1970s. The outer layer of the lamp is mad...
Metal
Wall Fixture by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Wall fixture, No. 12645, designed by Angelo Lelii and produced by Arredoluce in 1957. This wall lamp consists of a striking yellow plexiglas reflector in combination with a duplex...
Brass
Yellow Glass Pendant by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, 1960s
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Yellow Model L 63 glass pendant designed in the 1960s by Alessandro Pianon for Venetian glassmaker Vistosi. The glass is subtle and still in beautiful vintage condition. The metal c...
Metal
Pair of Yellow Acrylic Wall Lamps by Claus Bolby for Cebo Industri, 1960's
By Cebo Industri
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A pair of yellow handmade acrylic wall lamps. The sconces were designed by Claus Bolby and manufactured by his own company, Cebo Industri. By experimenting Bolby discovered a techniq...
Metal
White Wall or Ceiling Lamp No. 235/B by Cini Boeri for Arteluce, 1970s
By Cini Boeri, Arteluce
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Wall or ceiling fixture, No. 235/b, designed by Cini Boeri and manufactured by Arteluce in 1971. The lamp consists of two parts: the cylindrical outside and the inside (a reflector)...
Metal
Clessidra Wall Lamp by Bobo Piccoli for Fontana Arte, 1970s
By Fontana Arte, Bobo Piccoli
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Large Clessidra wall or ceiling lamp designed by Bobo Piccoli and produced by Fontana Arte in the 1970s. The lamp consists of a polished white square glass diffuser with frosted orn...
Metal
Large Italian Ceiling Light By Leucos, 1970s
By Roberto Pamio, Leucos
Located in ECHT, NL
Beautiful Large and Rare flush mount which boasts a large circular handblown Murano glass diffuser with beautifully undulating bright yellow swirl in the glass. This is an absolutel...
Metal, Brass
Murano ceiling light by Roberto Pamio for Leucos, Italy 1970s
By Leucos, Roberto Pamio
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano glass ceiling light by Roberto Pamio for Leucos. Made in Italy in 1970s Takes 1 Edison base bulb. FREE US rewiring upon request. FREE US Continental shipping. NO TARIFFS, Duti...
Metal
Murano ceiling light by Roberto Pamio for Leucos, Italy 1970s
By Roberto Pamio, Leucos
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano glass ceiling light by Roberto Pamio for Leucos. Made in Italy in 1970s Takes 1 Edison base bulb. FREE US rewiring upon request. FREE US Continental shipping. NO TARIFFS, Duti...
Metal
1970s Stilnovo Yellow Painted Metal and Opaline Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Stilnovo Yellow Painted Metal and Opaline Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp A quintessentially 1970s Italian design executed in textured opaline glass rimmed by yellow painted metal....
Metal
Yellow-White Plexiglass Pendant Lamp by Schmelzer Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Yellow-White Plexiglass Pendant Lamp by Schmelzer Leuchten, 1960s, Germany New old stok Designed and manufactured by Schmelzer Leuchten Lampshade is in very good vintage condition....
Metal
Jacques Biny yellow shade wall light. French c.1950’s
Located in London, GB
French 1950’s articulating wall Light by Jacques Biny. Shade has been resprayed. Minor scratches and rust marks.
Metal, Brass
