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Fratelli Toso was founded in 1854 by six brothers: Angelo, Giovanni, Ferdinando, Carlo, Gregorio, and Liberato Toso.



Techniques Applied:


  1. Murrina, especially the millefiori (thousand flowers) technique.


  1. Iridescent finishes: As seen in Ermanno Toso's "Nerox" series.


  1. Sommerso: Although not exclusively their invention, they produced pieces using this technique of submerged glass layers.


  1. Bullicante: Glass with controlled bubbles.


  1. Fenicio: A technique that creates feather-like patterns.


  1. Zanfirico: Glass with white or colored threads in a spiral.


  1. Incalmo: Joining separately blown glass sections.



After World War II, they collaborated with several designers:


  1. Alberto Moretti, Licio Zuffi, and Vittorio Ferro: contributed sketches to the company after World War II.


  1. Ermanno Toso: Nerox, Stellato, Kiku series.


  1. Giusto Toso: "Rio" and "Elios" lamps (although he later also worked for Leucos and Barovier & Toso).


  1. Rosanna Toso: "Gisa" and "Gheno" vases.

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