Carlo Nason “Medusa” Murano Glass Pendant Light, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Carlo Nason “Medusa” Murano Glass Pendant Light, Italy, 1960s Sculptural “Medusa” pendant lamp
Metal
$12,800 / set
H 16.54 in W 26.38 in D 26.38 in
Italian Art Deco Medusa Shaped Pair of Chandeliers in Murano Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandeliers, aluminum, brass, Murano glass, Italy, 1940s Crafted in Italy in the 1940s, these
Aluminum, Brass
$22,784Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 19.69 in Dm 15.75 in
PAIR of Carlo Nason LS 134 Medusa Pulegoso Murano Glass Pendant Lamp for Mazzega
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Pulegoso (bubbled) Murano glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1969, Italy. The LS 134 Medusa Hanging Lamp
Murano Glass
Medusa Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier shown in clear and amber murano glass with satin gold finish metal frame
Brass
Medusa Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier shown in clear and amber Murano glass with satin gold finish metal frame
Brass
Mid-century murano pendant lamp Medusa, Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing murano pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. The lamp is in very good vintage condition
Murano Glass
LS 134 Medusa Glass Hanging Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in bruxelles, BE
Hanging lamp LS 134 Medusa model in Murano glass designed by Carlo Nason. height with cable: 95 cm
Glass, Murano Glass
$4,750
H 18.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Italian Extra Latge “Medusa” Glass Pendant After Scavo Murano
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with the mesmerizing beauty of this Vintage Italian Extra Large "Medusa
Murano Glass
$1,424
H 25.6 in Dm 14.18 in
Italian Midcentury Chandelier "Medusa Jellyfish" with Swirl Glass and Brass
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Midcentury Chandelier "Medusa Jellyfish" with Swirl Glass, 1970s Gorgeous little pendant
Metal
Carlo Nason Model LS 134 Medusa Pulegoso Glass Lamp Mazzega, Italy, 1969
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Vienna, AT
AV Mazzega light designed by Carlo Nason. Model LS 134 Medusa or Polpo, 1969 Italy (Murano
Nickel, Brass
$2,136
H 7.09 in Dm 13.98 in
Italian Midcentury Opaline Pendant Light MEDUSA by Carlo Nason for Leucos, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Leucos Design Lab
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Midcentury Opaline Pendant Light MEDUSA by Carlo Nason for Leucos, 1970s Beautiful and
Aluminum
Artistic Blown Handmade Murano Glass Chandelier Medusa by La Murrina
By La Murrina
Located in saronno, IT
Medusa, it's a unique handcrafted modern suspension according the ancient Murano glass tradition
Murano Glass
Artistic Blown Handmade Murano Glass Chandelier Medusa by La Murrina
By La Murrina
Located in saronno, IT
Medusa, it's a unique Handcrafted modern suspension according the ancient Murano glass tradition
Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 9.06 in Dm 16.93 in
Carlo Nason for Leucos "Medusa" Opaline Murano Glass Pendant Light, 1 available
By Aldo Nason
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Amazing set of three lights with a handblown Murano milky blue shaded semi-transparent glass shade
Aluminum
Barovier Medusa Chandelier
By Barovier, Ercole Barovier
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Incredible "Medusa" Barovier chandelier with six curved arms and six light bulbs. The details, in
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Sold
H 35.44 in Dm 15.75 in
C. Nason for Mazzega "Medusa - LS 134" Blown Murano Glass Pendant Lamp '69 Italy
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Palermo, IT
"Medusa" pendant lamp, model "LS 134" in iridescent blown Murano glass, milky glass, and chromed
Metal
Murano pendant lamp LS 134 Medusa by Carlo Nason Italy 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Introducing a truly elegant and exceptional piece of artistry, the "Medusa" LS134 Murano glass lamp
Murano Glass
LS 134 Medusa Glass Hanging Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in bruxelles, BE
Hanging lamp in transparent glass. Adjustable height. Wear due to time and age of the chandelier.
Glass, Murano Glass
LS 134 Medusa Glass Hanging Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in bruxelles, BE
Hanging lamp in transparent glass. Adjustable height. Wear due to time and age of the chandelier.
Glass, Murano Glass
Barovier and Toso Murano Glass Chandelier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous Murano glass 'Medusa' chandelier designed by the great designers and glassmakers Ercole
Murano Glass
'Medusa' Ceiling Light by Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Medusa' Ceiling Light by Alfredo Barbini (IT, c. 1970s). Large capsule shaped pendants featuring
Steel, Chrome
Red Murano Glass Medusa Sputnik Chandelier
By Simone Cenedese
Located in London, GB
A large Murano red blown glass chandelier with ten light fittings, in the manner of American glass
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Sold
H 39.38 in W 53.15 in D 37.41 in
Amazing Dale Chihuly Style Murano Glass Chandelier, Late 20th Century
By Murano 5
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An unique and huge rectangular "Medusa" Murano glass chandelier in the style of Daly Chihuly, Italy
Brass
Sold
H 19.69 in Dm 15.75 in
"Medusa" Jellyfish Chandelier Pendant by Lamperti, Italy, 1960s Murano Glass
By Lamperti
Located in Rome, IT
“Medusa” pendant by Lamperti made of four textured Murano glass pieces in the shape of a jellyfish
Metal
Medusa Suspension in Murano Glass by Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Medusa suspension by Carlo Nason, made of three Murano glass slightly tinted parts, stacked on top
Murano Glass
Medusa Fuoco Ruby Red Murano Glass Chandelier in the Style of Dale Chihuly
By Dale Chihuly
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Fuoco chandelier was handcrafted from Murano glass in Santo Stefano di Camastra on
Brass
Alfredo Barbini "Medusa" Murano Glass Pendant Fixture 1960s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
With it's simple form and unique appearance, characterized by its all over scavo effect, the Medusa
Metal
1930 Italian Murano Glass Medusa Venini Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Lampadario Medusa Venini 1940
Murano Glass
Medusa Glass Pendant by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in bruxelles, BE
Floor lamp in transparent glass. Adjustable height. Wear due to time and age of the chandelier.
Glass, Murano Glass
LS 134 Medusa Glass Hanging Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in bruxelles, BE
Hanging lamp LS 134 Medusa model in Murano glass designed by Carlo Nason. Wear due to time and age
Glass, Murano Glass
Unique Alfredo Barbini Scavo Glass Medusa Murano Pendant with Brass Canopy
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alfredo Barbini, of Murano, Italy, produced incredible glass works during his long career including
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Unique Alfredo Barbini Scavo Glass Medusa Murano Pendant with Brass Canopy
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alfredo Barbini, of Murano, Italy, produced incredible glass works during his long career including
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
LS 134 Medusa Glass Hanging Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega C. 1969
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The LS 134 Medusa Hanging Lamp, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in 1969, is a striking example
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Sold
H 7.09 in Dm 15.16 in
Italian Midcentury Opaline Pendant Light MEDUSA by Carlo Nason for Leucos, 1970s
By Leucos Design Lab, Carlo Nason
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful and shiny handblown pendant light in Murano Opaline transparent glass with light blue
Aluminum
1950s Murano Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful medusa-shaped Murano chandelier with 24 mouth-blown volutes. This 1950s chandelier gives
Blown Glass
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Artemide Executed in nickeled brass and delicate opaline glass, Italy, circa 1960s. Clean and architectural, these hardwired ...
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$4,250 / set
H 15.75 in W 5 in D 3 in
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, New Design
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards. This pair is...
Brass
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Table Lamp
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Italian Mazzega table lamp by Carlo Nason in hand blown glass and chrome. chrome-plated hardware. Fully rewired with a single E26 medium based socket each lamp. Ready to be use...
Chrome
Golden French 1960s Pendant Flush Light
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 1960s French polished solid brass round disc fixture with 16 solid glass orbs. Five-light sources which emit light downward through the glass as well as up toward the ceil...
Brass
$4,851Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$4,800
H 17 in W 17 in D 17 in
20th Century Italian Lotus Mazzega Murano Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
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...
Metal, Chrome
Huge MCM Style Brass Pendant Uplighter with 4 lights
By Lightolier, Gino Sarfatti, Gerald Thurston
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
MCM style BRASS pendant Uplighter with 4 lights . Concave and convex disc are hand spun with prime quality brass . Solid sturdy hardware and construction . Diameter 30 in Low...
Brass
$21,700
H 86.62 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Exceptionally Large Mid-Century Modern Tiered Glass Chandeliers 220 cm/86 in in Height
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandeliers, glass, brass, Europe, 1960s These chandeliers carry the unmistakable presence of mid-century modern design, where grandeur and discipline meet in perfect balance. Their...
Brass
Lotus Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
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 ...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Mazzega Chandelier, Murano by Carlo Nason ca. 1968
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern chandelier manufactured by Mazzega and designed by Carlo Nason in opalescent blue Murano glass, ca 1970 It consists of four separate slabs of glass fit...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Amazing Pink Tronchi Murano Glass Chandelier Italy
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing chandelier includes 36 precious pink tronchi Murano glasses 20 cm long. Nickel-plated metal structure on three levels. Takes 5 base bulbs (E-27) up to 40 watts per bulb. We ...
Metal
$2,136
H 21.66 in Dm 17.72 in
Monumental Murano Table Lamp, Glass Pendant Attr. Carlo Nason, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Argelato, BO
Monumental table lamp in white Murano glass, attributable to the great Italian designer Carlo Nason. It is a sculptural object, of great visual impact, capable of giving prestige a...
Glass
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. Molded glass shade and metal base. Rewired with single E12 candelabra based socket. Currently wired for use ...
Metal
$44,000
H 37.5 in W 59 in D 17.75 in
Gio Ponti for Giordano Chiesa Rare Ash Wood Console, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Giordano Chiesa
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti for Giordano Chiesa rare and important ash wood console table with two drawers and six legs ending in brass sabots, Italy, circa 1955. This exquisite sculptural console has...
Brass
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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