Carlo Nason Wall Lights and Sconces
Italian, b. 1935
A mid-century modern reference for today’s Murano glassmakers, Carlo Nason influenced the current tradition of glassmaking on an island renowned for it for hundreds of years. Celebrated for their exceptional designs, Nason’s lighting fixtures are sought after by collectors worldwide.
Learning to design and craft pieces from the family vetreria — rather than partaking in any formal training — Nason was working with the maestros at his family’s company furnace, V. Nason & C., attached to their family home by the time he was 11 years old. Although his roots are in Murano glassmaking, he took inspiration from the clean lines and natural colors of the Japanese metal vases he had seen in his youth at Milanese fairs.
Wanting to produce modern glass lamps, Nason worked with his family friend Gianni Mazzega of Mazzega Murano. For his Cascata chandelier (Italian for “waterfall”), which debuted in the 1960s, Nason achieved the effect of cascading water through an inverted pyramid of hanging glass plates, each individually mouth-blown and suspended from a chrome-plated frame for a dazzling, Art Deco–styled display.
The 1970s and 1980s were productive and creative years for Nason as the sole and independent designer at Mazzega Murano. His prolific career has also seen him design for other lighting manufacturers like I TRE, Murano Due and Kalmar.
After a mere four years as a glassmaker, Carlo Nason had his creations displayed at the Corning Museum of Glass in New York. The credit for the artisan’s pieces that were included in “Glass 1959” went to his family’s company, but the designs were all authored by Carlo.
Stepping away from the traditional, vibrant Murano stylings, Nason kept true to his inspiration, working with modern and simple forms that are relatively free of color. Nason told Palainco in a rare 2019 interview that his emotions inspired the shapes. And his legacy includes fixtures that are irreplicable and unreproducible, too — Nason made lighting pieces with multiple layers of glass that would be too costly or difficult to recreate today, and some designs were made with processes and materials now unavailable or banned in the glassmaking world.
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Creator: Carlo Nason
Large "Cascade" Mazzega Sconces by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Glass, 1970
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of Mid-Century Modern sconces by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in clear and orange glass, consisting of two sizes of glass blades, and a 4-light stainless steel and wood hardware...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Wall Lights and Sconces
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Steel
Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in L'Escala, ES
Rare set of 3 pair of murano glass sconces by Carlo Nason, manufactured in Italy in 1960s by Mazzega. In perfect vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Carlo Nason Wall Lights and Sconces
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Murano Glass
Set of Two Iridescent Murano Glass Wall Lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two Italian 1970s wall lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Iridescent handblown round discs for this evocative piece.
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1970s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
1970s Mazzega Italian Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Amethyst and Frost Glass
By Carlo Nason
Located in New York, NY
Pair of exceptional Carlo Nason Mazzega Wall Sconces with bicolor glass, Murano amethyst, and ice frost. Model unique by design and glass hung on a superb gilt gold palm structure.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Wall Lights and Sconces
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Gold
Murano Glass Clear Disc Sconces by Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful Murano glass disc sconces by Carlo Nason. This Italian pair of important fixtures feature 21 clear hand blown glass discs, each textured and arranged vertically on a polish...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Wall Lights and Sconces
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Murano Glass
Pair of Vintage Applique Lights by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of applique lights is an original design lamp realized in the half of 1970s by Carlo Nason
An elegant couple of applique light realized in whi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Wall Lights and Sconces
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Art Glass
Italian Midcentury Wall Sconces in Opaline Murano Glass by Carlo Nason, 1970s
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful set of two wall sconces made of gorgeous curved opaline Murano glass and white metal wall bracket.
Designed by Carlo Nason and manufac...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Pendant Hanging Light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Rijssen, NL
An organic large single globe hanging pendant light manufactured by Mazzega, Italy. Designed by Carlo Nason. The opaque glass and orange glass flower globe hangs from a steel cord an...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Wall Lights and Sconces
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Chrome
1 of 2 Large Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Kalmar Mod. Catena, Austria, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with 6 thick Murano glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured circa 1960-1969.
Model: Catena
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
1 of 2 Large Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Kalmar Mod. Catena, Austria, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with 6 thick Murano glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured circa 1960-1969.
Model: Catena
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall Lamp/ Suspension, Carlo Nason, 1975
By Carlo Nason
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wall lamp/ suspension - Carlo Nason
1975
Murano glass and stainless steel
Stainless steel slightly pitted on one side
Measures: W 45 x D 45 x H 13
690€.
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1970s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Rare Murano Glass Sconces, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of wall lamps designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 1970s. Each lamp consists of three elements in transparent textured murano glass in the shape of a flower petal, the ele...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Wall Lights and Sconces
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Murano Glass
1 of 4 Pairs of Large Kalmar Wall Lights Murano Glass by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic midcentury wall sconces with 3 large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Great geometrical shape.
Each sconce needs t...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sconces by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Glass
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of Mid-Century Modern sconces by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in clear and dark grey Murano glass.
Priced per pair.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Kalmar, Mod Lipizza, Austria, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with 4 Murano ice glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Serie: Lipizza
Each fixture requires 3 x E14 sma...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
4 Mid-Century Modern Flush Mounts by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Murano Glass, 1968
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Merida, Yucatan
4 Spage Age flush mounts or plafonniers designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in clear and white Murano glass. Ca. 19769
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
1 of 2 Large Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Kalmar Mod. Catena, Austria, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid century wall sconces with 6 thick Murano glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured circa 1960-1969.
Model: Catena
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, w...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sconces by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Glass
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of Mid-Century Modern sconces by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in clear, opalescent and dark brown-grey Murano glass, circa 1970
Priced per pair.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Kalmar, Mod Lipizza, Austria, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with 4 Murano ice glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Serie: Lipizza
Each fixture requires 3 x E14 sma...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sconces by Mazzega Designed by Carlo Nason
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern pair of one light sconces by Mazzega in clear and blue Murano glass, circa 1970 and designed by Carlo Nason.
The base is made of white lacquered steel.
We have 2 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Carlo Nason Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sconces by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Glass
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of Mid-Century Modern sconces by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in clear, blue and "Pulegoso" Murano glass.
Six pairs available. Priced per pair.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sconces by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Glass
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of Mid-Century Modern sconces by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in clear, opalescent and dark grey Murano glass, circa 1970
Priced per pair.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Murano Sconces by Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of opaline glass sconces by Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega. Each sconce has 22 pieces of opaline glass, and three candelabra sockets per...
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1960s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Carlo Nason Sconces for Mazzega PN
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of stunning glass, brass and nickel tubular sconces from Italy by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Modern 1960s Italian lighting design. Two E26 light sockets per sconce. Fully restor...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano Glass and Brass Wall Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano Glass and Brass Wall Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Carlo Nason for Mazzega, white hot-worked glass wall sconce on brass base, Murano, Italy, late 1960s.
Wall sc...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Murano Wall Sconces by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Murano glass and aluminium wall sconces designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s.
The lamps are in excellent condition, electrical system overhauled, fully functional.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Carlo Nason Set of tre Wall Lamp for Mazzega in Murano Glass
By Carlo Nason
Located in Milano, IT
magine stepping into a captivating time capsule that transports you straight to the glamorous allure of the 1970s. In this enchanting era of design, Carlo Nason, a master artisan, cr...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano Glass and Brass Wall Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Naples, IT
Carlo Nason for Mazzega, white hot-worked glass wall sconce on brass base, murano, Italy, late 1960s. White fused glass wall sconce on a brass back plate. The curved glass is held on...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Iridescent Murano Wall Sconces by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega, Mazzega
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Cool and unique Set of Italian Iridescent Murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s by Carlo Nason. These Sconces were made during the 1970s in Italy for the Venice Company “A.V .Mazzega”...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
1960s Lamp Light Wall Lamp Kalmar Franken Carlo Nason Ice Glas Design
By Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s lamp light wall lamp Kalmar Franken Carlo Nason Ice Glas Design
Object: ceiling lamp
Manufacturer: Kalmar
Condition: good
Age: around 1960-1970
Dimensions:
26...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Carlo Nason Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of murano glass sconces by Carlo Nason.
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1970s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Carlo Nason wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.
Carlo Nason wall lights and sconces are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Carlo Nason wall lights and sconces, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 75 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original wall lights and sconces by Carlo Nason were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider wall lights and sconces by Sergio Mazza, Toni Zuccheri, and Vico Magistretti. Prices for Carlo Nason wall lights and sconces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $445 and can go as high as $7,238, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,664.
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