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Mazzega Iceberg

1960s Iceberg Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
1960s Iceberg Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega

1960s Iceberg Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega

By Mazzega, Carlo Nason

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful 1960s Iceberg table lamp from Italy by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Carlo Nason for Mazzega Pair of Table Lamps "LT301 Iceberg" Italy 1970s
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Pair of Table Lamps "LT301 Iceberg" Italy 1970s

Carlo Nason for Mazzega Pair of Table Lamps "LT301 Iceberg" Italy 1970s

By Mazzega, Carlo Nason

Located in Naples, IT

Coppia di lampade da tavolo italiane di Murano iridescenti realizzate da Carlo Nason per Mazzega, note come Modello "Iceberg".La bellezza di queste lampade risiede nella lavorazione ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

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Bol en verre de Murano dans le style de  Carlo Nason verre bullé iceberg Mazzega
Bol en verre de Murano dans le style de  Carlo Nason verre bullé iceberg Mazzega

Bol en verre de Murano dans le style de Carlo Nason verre bullé iceberg Mazzega

By Carlo Nason

Located in PONT-AUDEMER, FR

Description : Bol en verre épais dans le gout de Carlo Nason Murano. Superbe effet bulle façon glass iceberg Dimensions : Hauteur : 8 cms Diamètre : 20 cms Etat : Très bon 'tat ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Glass

Materials

Glass

Mazzega "iceberg" Table Lamps
Mazzega "iceberg" Table Lamps

Mazzega "iceberg" Table Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Opal glass light sculptures by Mazzega...morphic shapes resembling the "iceberg"...3800.00/2800.00

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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Mazzega Iceberg Table Lamp
Mazzega Iceberg Table Lamp

Mazzega Iceberg Table Lamp

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H 11 in Dm 8 in

Mazzega Iceberg Table Lamp

By AVMazzega

Located in New York, NY

A hand blown Murano Glass table lamp by Mazzega.Sale price noted.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Carlo Nason Mazzega Murano Glass 1960 Iceberg Lamp
Carlo Nason Mazzega Murano Glass 1960 Iceberg Lamp

Carlo Nason Mazzega Murano Glass 1960 Iceberg Lamp

By Mazzega, Carlo Nason

Located in New York, NY

An original 1960s Italian Murano blown glass iceberg table lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Iceberg Lamp by Mazzega
Iceberg Lamp by Mazzega

Iceberg Lamp by Mazzega

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H 8 in W 9.5 in

Iceberg Lamp by Mazzega

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An unusual table lamp with an opalescent glass shade in the form of an iceberg, on a kidney-shaped patinated brass base.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Iceberg table lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s, large model
Iceberg table lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s, large model

Iceberg table lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s, large model

By Mazzega, Carlo Nason

Located in Quarrata, IT

Lampada da tavolo Iceberg di Carlo Nason per Mazzega, 1960s, modello grande

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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Set Carlo Nason “Iceberg” Table Lamps in Murano for Mazzega, Italy 1970s
Set Carlo Nason “Iceberg” Table Lamps in Murano for Mazzega, Italy 1970s

Set Carlo Nason “Iceberg” Table Lamps in Murano for Mazzega, Italy 1970s

By Mazzega, Carlo Nason

Located in Hellouw, NL

Mazzega, celebrated for its mastery in Murano glass, blended traditional techniques with modern forms, as seen in Nason’s iconic "Iceberg" lamp.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Iceberg table lamps Carlo Nason 1962 Mazzega
Iceberg table lamps Carlo Nason 1962 Mazzega

Iceberg table lamps Carlo Nason 1962 Mazzega

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H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 6.7 in

Iceberg table lamps Carlo Nason 1962 Mazzega

By Carlo Nason

Located in Vezzano Sul Crostolo, IT

Coppia di lampade da tavolo iceberg. Disegnate da Carlo Nason per Mazzega produzione anni 70.

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20th Century European Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Iceberg Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega, 1960s
Iceberg Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega, 1960s

Iceberg Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega, 1960s

By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Original Iceberg table lamp or Model LT 301 designed by Carlo Nason in the 1960s for A.V.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Iceberg Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega, 1960s
Iceberg Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega, 1960s

Iceberg Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega, 1960s

By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Original Iceberg table lamp or Model LT 301 designed by Carlo Nason in the 1960s for A.V.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Table Lamp Model 'Iceberg LT302' by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Pair of Table Lamp Model 'Iceberg LT302' by Carlo Nason for Mazzega

Pair of Table Lamp Model 'Iceberg LT302' by Carlo Nason for Mazzega

By Carlo Nason

Located in Brussels, BE

Pair of table lamp model 'Iceberg LT302' by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Iceberg Table Lamps by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega, 1960s
Pair of Iceberg Table Lamps by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega, 1960s

Pair of Iceberg Table Lamps by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega, 1960s

By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Original pair of iceberg table lamps or model LT 301 designed by Carlo Nason in the 1960s for A.V.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Iceberg Table Lamps by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega, 1960s
Pair of Iceberg Table Lamps by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega, 1960s

Pair of Iceberg Table Lamps by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega, 1960s

By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Original table lamps model LT 301 or Iceberg designed by Carlo Nason in the 1960s for A.V.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Iceberg Table Lamps by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega, 1960s
Pair of Iceberg Table Lamps by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega, 1960s

Pair of Iceberg Table Lamps by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega, 1960s

By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Original table lamps model Iceberg designed by Carlo Nason in the 1960s for A.V.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Midcentury Murano "Iceberg" Table Lamps by Carlo Nason, Italy 1970s
Pair of Midcentury Murano "Iceberg" Table Lamps by Carlo Nason, Italy 1970s

Pair of Midcentury Murano "Iceberg" Table Lamps by Carlo Nason, Italy 1970s

By Carlo Nason, Mazzega

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of Midcentury Murano "Iceberg" Table Lamps by Carlo Nason, Italy 1970s Introducing a captivating pair of Italian Iridescent Murano table lamps crafted by Carlo Nason for Mazzeg...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Carlo Nason Murano glass table lamp Iceberg model - large
Carlo Nason Murano glass table lamp Iceberg model - large

Carlo Nason Murano glass table lamp Iceberg model - large

By Carlo Nason, Mazzega

Located in Milano, IT

Lampada da tavolo in vetro di Murano modello Iceberg disegnata da Carlo Nason per Mazzega nel 1960.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Midcentury Pair of "Iceberg" Murano Table Lamps by Carlo Nason, 1970s
Italian Midcentury Pair of "Iceberg" Murano Table Lamps by Carlo Nason, 1970s

Italian Midcentury Pair of "Iceberg" Murano Table Lamps by Carlo Nason, 1970s

By Carlo Nason, Mazzega, AVMazzega

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Cool and unique pair of Italian Iridescent Murano glass table lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Model "Iceberg". These table lamps were made during the 1970s in Italy.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of "Iceberg" Table Lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1960, Italy
Pair of "Iceberg" Table Lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1960, Italy

Pair of "Iceberg" Table Lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1960, Italy

By Mazzega

Located in Girona, Spain

Pair of 'Iceberg' LT 302 Table Lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano Hand Blown Murano Glass Circa 1960, Italy Excellent Vintage Condition

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Vintage 1960s European Modern Table Lamps

"Iceberg" Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
"Iceberg" Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s

"Iceberg" Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s

By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega

Located in Vienna, AT

Petite Murano glass table lamp designed by Carlo Nason in the 1960s for Mazzega. The organic glass body has a blue iridescent tint to it that changes hues according to the lightfall....

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Iceberg Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega, 1960s
Iceberg Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega, 1960s

Iceberg Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega, 1960s

By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Original Iceberg table lamp or Model LT 301 designed by Carlo Nason in the 1960s for A.V.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Two Italian Glass Iceberg Table Lamps

Two Italian Glass Iceberg Table Lamps

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H 13 in W 9 in D 6 in

Two Italian Glass Iceberg Table Lamps

By Carlo Nason

Located in Dallas, TX

Carlo Nason (b.1936) for Mazzega. Each formed as stylized icebergs with opalescent glass.

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Late 20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Carlo Nason "Iceberg" Table Lamp, Big Model, For Mazzega Murano, 1960, Italy
Carlo Nason "Iceberg" Table Lamp, Big Model, For Mazzega Murano, 1960, Italy

Carlo Nason "Iceberg" Table Lamp, Big Model, For Mazzega Murano, 1960, Italy

By Carlo Nason, Mazzega

Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH

Carlo Nason big Iceberg table lamp. Opaline glass and white-lacquered metal. The Murano glas is blown in mold, and gives an opalescent light. Rare big model, in very good condition.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Group of 3 "Iceberg" table lamps from Mazzega, Italy
Group of 3 "Iceberg" table lamps from Mazzega, Italy

Group of 3 "Iceberg" table lamps from Mazzega, Italy

Located in New York, NY

Three gorgeous "Iceberg" table lamps, c. 1970's, made from blue-white opalescent glass by AV Mazzega, Murano, ITALY.

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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Iceberg lamp by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega Murano
Iceberg lamp by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega Murano

Iceberg lamp by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega Murano

By Carlo Nason

Located in JM Haarlem, NL

The 'Iceberg' LT 302 by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega Murano.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A large, single vintage Mid-Century modern Italian table lamp made of hand blown Pulegoso Murano glass, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in good condition. The detailed slightly f...

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White LT 230 table lamp designed by Carlo Nason and manufactured in the 1970s by Murano glassmaker A.V. Mazzega. The lamp is made of white Murano glass and has a crystal band. This ...

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Lotus table lamp designed by Carlo Nason and made by Mazzega. This great example of this mid century Italian classic piece is made of a round metal base, on which are recessed four ...

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Table Lamp LT328 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega

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By Carlo Nason

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

LT328 table lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 1970s. This lamp is made of a metal circular foot and a stack of four glass parts forming a large globe diffusing the lig...

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Mazzega Iceberg For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mazzega iceberg you’re looking for. A mazzega iceberg — often made from glass, metal and murano glass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the mazzega iceberg you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A mazzega iceberg made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made mazzega iceberg has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Carlo Nason, Mazzega Murano and AVMazzega are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mazzega Iceberg?

A mazzega iceberg can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,395, while the lowest priced sells for $860 and the highest can go for as much as $4,500.

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Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.

Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.

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