Carlo Nason Lighting
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.
Find an array of vintage Carlo Nason table lamps, floor lamps, decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Carlo Nason
Large Two-Layer Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and Large pendant lamp or hanging light composed of two-layer Murano glass domes; hold by a polished nickel-plated stem and canopy. Designed by Carlo Nason in 1960s. Manufacture...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
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Nickel
Pair of Ceiling Light Fixture by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970
By Carlo Nason
Located in Budapest, HU
Gorgeous and very extraordinary large ceiling light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970, from Hotel Fuenti in Amalfi coast. Is composed of 30 big alternated sheets of glass ice an...
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Late 20th Century Italian Carlo Nason Lighting
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Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Mazzega in Murano Glass, circa 1960
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of Space age one-light table lamps by Mazzega, circa 1960.
Manufactured in clear, amber and bubble Murano glass.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
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Blown Glass
Ceiling Light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, circa 1965
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Ceiling light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, circa 1965.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
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Chrome
Murano White and Clear Glass Discs Chandelier by Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Murano glass discs chandelier with a dense collection of handcrafted clear and white Murano glass discs on a chromed steel structure. Holds eight medium-base bulbs, rewired f...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Lighting
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Steel, Chrome
Carlo Nason Glass Table Lamp, circa 1970
By Carlo Nason
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glass table lamp, double face with blue décor by Carlo Nason, circa 1970, in excellent condition.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
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Metal
Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Aldo Nason
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 1970s Murano glass chandelier designed by Carlo Nason and manufactured by Mazzega.
The chandelier dates from the 1970s and it was part of an important NY estate.
The chand...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
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Metal
Vintage Murano Glass Mazzega Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage Italian pendant lamp designed by Carlo Nason for A. V. Mazzega. Eight slabs of thick Murano "ice" glass with texture cover the 16 bulbs in this beautiful ceiling lamp.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
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Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Pendants by Aureliano Toso , 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Rome, IT
Very rare Murano glass made by one of the great protagonists of the artistic glass creativity. Each of them is formed by two large massive glasses.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Lighting
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Aluminum
Rare Carlo Nason Blown Glass and Chome Chandelier Italy, 1960
By Carlo Nason
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare white blown glass and chrome chandelier/pendant by Carlo Nason for Mazzega,
Italy, 1960.
Lamp sockets: 6.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
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Chrome
Pendant of Murano Glass by Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Rome, IT
Very rare Murano glass made by one of the great protagonists of the artistic glass creativity. Each of them is formed by three large massive glasses.
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Late 20th Century Italian Carlo Nason Lighting
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Aluminum
Chandelier "Thousand Moons" by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing composition of Carlo Nason for Mazzega. The chandelier is compost by dozens of Murano glass discs that simulate the lunar surface.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Carlo Nason Lighting
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Iron
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 Lighting
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Chrome
Green Pyramid Pendant Light by Carlo Nason, 1960
By Carlo Nason
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful pyramid-like pendant light made by Carlo Nason. Three crystal clear, green, and smoked rounded sides compose this beautiful piece made in thick handmade Murano glass.
Dime...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
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Chrome
1 of the 3 Pendant Lights by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 pendant lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Four crystal clear and smoked leaves compose this beautiful piece made in thick handmade Murano glass.
Measures: H 16.93” (43 cm...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
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Chrome
Large Carlo Nason for Mazzega, opalescent Murano glass chandelier
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in London, GB
Original Carlo Nason interlocking glass elements for Mazzega c 1970
The drop can be extended. There are around 80 pieces of glass not shown here so the chandelier can be larger than...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
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Metal
Italian mid-century modern Wall lamp Torpedo by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Wall lamp Torpedo by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
Applique or wall lamp mod. Torpedo with double opaline glass diffuser that fades into transparent glass...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
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Metal
Mid-century modern ceiling light, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason
Located in Palermo, PA
Mid-century modern ceiling light, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. This exquisite piece features five Murano glass flowers, transitioning from transparent to hues of brown and gr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Lighting
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Metal, Chrome
Floor Lamp LT316 Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Iconic white smoke Sfumato blown Murano glass, brass base floor lamp first edition model LT316 by Carlo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Tall 7 element...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Milan, IT
Table lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Two large Murano glass waves, creating a light cloud.
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1970s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Mazzega Interlocking Glass Panels Chandelier 1960s
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid Century Modern Chandelier in art glass Interlocking opal and clear Murano glass and brass frame designed by Carlo Nason, Italy, 1960's for Mazzega Mid-Century Modern.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
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Art Glass, Opaline Glass
“I Numerati Soffiato” Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An eye-catching “I Numerati Soffiato” floor lamp designed by Carlo Nason and manufactured by Mazzega in Italy around 1970.
This stunning floor lamp has a unique and most appealing s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
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Metal
Carlo Nason Sconces for Mazzega PN
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
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 Lighting
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Brass, Nickel
1970s Crescent Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, Carlo Nason, Mazzega Attributed
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Large unique 1970s Italian Mid-Century Organic Modern double crescent pendant lamp. Two large and very thick hand blown Murano glass crescents are bisected by a metal column.
The c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Carlo Nason Lighting
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Murano Glass
Carlo Nason two table lamps in painted and ground colored glass 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Milan, IT
Carlo Nason Two table lamps Base in painted and ground colored glass. Metal structure and opal glass diffusers. Prod. AV Mazzega, Italy, approx. 1970.
Born in Murano in 1935, he grew...
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1970s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
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Glass
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 Lighting
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Metal
Lamp LT328 Murano Glass and Metal by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Mid-Century Modern Space Age table lamp model LT328, bubble peleguso Murano glass and metal base by Carlo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Famous italian design like Venini, ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
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Metal
Murano pendant lamp LT 338 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Behold the exceptional mid-century Murano glass pendant lamp designed by Carlo Nason, model LT338 for Mazzega. This lamp is a true rarity, a testament to the impeccable craftsmanship...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Lighting
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Murano Glass
Italian modern Murano glass metal wall lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Murano glass and white metal wall lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
Pair of wall lamps with squared diffuser in finely crafted Murano glass. The square structure...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
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Metal
Murano glass wall light designed by Carlo Nason, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Palermo, PA
Wall light envisioned by the Italian designer Carlo Nason. This masterpiece features a Murano glass flower delicately placed upon a futuristic metal base. The interplay of light and ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Large Murano Glass Round Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Milan, IT
Pendant light by Alberto Nason for Mazzega.
Brass frame supporting four Pulegoso Murano glass domes of ascending diameters.
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1960s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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 Lighting
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Metal
Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason, Mazzega for J.T. Kalmar in Murano Glass, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Antwerp, BE
This large Flower-shaped Murano glass chandelier designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. The fixture has four large two tones in transparent and smoked Murano glass plates in the shape ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Mid Century Modern Modular White Table Lamp, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare table lamp with three glass semi circles that rotate within the base to create different shapes… The glass shapes resemble petals of a flower… Measures: 16.25 inches high by 15 ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Glass
Italian Pendant Light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A wonderful floral pendant light with three large hand blown clear and smoked Murano glass petals which are supported by a metal frame. The lamp was designed by Carlo Nason for Mazze...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
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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 Lighting
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Brass
1 of 5 Petite Glass Wall Lights Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, Carlo Nason
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 5 wonderful midcentury wall sconce or flush mount light with 4 Murano glass pieces, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Each sconce ne...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
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Murano Glass
Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Brass and Pulegoso Glass Chandelier from 70s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Catania, CT
Great vintage confition with normal trace of age and use for this chandelier designed by Carlo Nason and produced by Mazzega during the 70s. It is made from solid brass and three pie...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mazzega Cascade Pendant ice frost Glass Murano, italy 1970
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Exceptional cascade pendant with leaves ice frost glass Murano oversized around 30 cm with brass structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
This unique Mazzega cascade...
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1870s Mid-Century Modern Antique Carlo Nason Lighting
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Murano Glass
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 Lighting
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Metal
Vintage Murano Glass Flower Petal Pendant by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970's
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Murano glass chandelier was designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, in Italy, during the 1970's. This lamp features twelve clear, petal-shaped Murano glass plates, running from cle...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
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1970s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Hanging Lamp by Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Brussels, BE
Murano glass hanging lamp by Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
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Murano Glass
20th Century Vintage Italian Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Paris, FR
A vintage Italian table or bedside lamp design by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 1970s. The gradient opal white pill-shaped shade is typical of the designer's style. The perforated c...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Lighting
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Stainless Steel
Pair of Ceiling Lights Fixture by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970
By Carlo Nason
Located in Budapest, HU
Gorgeous and very extraordinary pair of large ceiling lights by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970, from Hotel Fuenti in Amalfi coast. Is compose...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Metal
Carlo Nason lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Carlo Nason lighting 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 lighting, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 487 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 7 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lighting 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 lighting by Barovier&Toso, Gaetano Sciolari, and Gino Sarfatti. Prices for Carlo Nason lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $350 and can go as high as $26,725, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,915.