Fratelli Toso Histoy, History of glass itself.

Antica Vetreria F.lli Toso History

In 1880 on Fondamenta Colleoni the offices and showroom were built with a new oven inside. In 1884 on one side of the ovens, a room for packing and grinding glass was created. The Fratelli Toso, continued to be a family run company even if the number of employees had increased to approximately 30.

In 1897 Gregorio Toso died at the age of 62. At the beginning of the century the children of the founders became part of the company to help with its organisation, and in 1901 in Murano, with a shop on Rialto Bridge in Venice, a limited partnership company was established: "ANTICA VETRERIA FRATELLI TOSO" for the production of chandeliers, common and artistic glass objects. Lorenzo Toso and Nicolo' Toso were appointed as MANAGERS.
The business underwent a great period of growth at this time.

When the W.W.I broke out activity was reduced to a minimum and after the Kobarid defeat in March 1917 the factory was transferred to Livorno. When the factory returned to its original site, the business recovered beautifully and two new ovens were built.

In 1924, Archimede Toso, son of Giuseppe who died in 1915, was appointed manager. The glassworks expanded in 1925 with the acquisition of a warehouse from some marble merchants on SAN GIOVANNI DEI BATTUTI fondamenta.
The number of employees increased during this time, reaching 90.

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