Double Murano Cumulus Pawn Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A monumental Murano double cumulus "pawn" lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Blown Glass
Incredibly Rare Pair of Pawn Lamps by Mazzega of Murano, circa 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unbelievably rare restored pair of blown glass lamps by Mazzega of Murano, circa 1970. Two-piece design (base and globe) recalling a Pawn chess piece.
Blown Glass
Carlos Nason Murano Glass Cumulus Pawn Lamp by Mazzega Italy circa 1960
By Mazzega, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful Murano glass lamp by Mazzega and designed by Carlos Nason having cumulus form and standing a monumental 22.5” with a diameter of 12”. Very nice overall condition. The gl...
Steel
Pair of Sky Blue Pawn-Shaped Italian Murano Glass Lamps
Located in Buchanan, NY
Sophisticated pair of Italian sky blue Murano glass table lamps on newly nickel-plated bases. Recently rewired with dimmer switches. Very good condition. Not sold with shades. Ref ...
Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Tangerine Colored Opaline Glass Lamps
Located in Buchanan, NY
Murano pawn-shaped glass lamps in a brilliant red-orange on new brass bases.
Pair of Murano Tangerine Colored Opaline Glass Lamps
Located in Buchanan, NY
Murano pawn-shaped glass lamps in a brilliant red-orange on new brass bases.
Pair of Murano Tangerine Colored Opaline Glass Lamps
Located in Buchanan, NY
Murano pawn-shaped glass lamps in a brilliant red-orange on new brass bases.
Pair of Murano Tangerine Colored Opaline Glass Lamps
Located in Buchanan, NY
Murano pawn-shaped glass lamps in a brilliant red-orange on new brass bases.
Murano Glass Cumulus Pawn Lamp by Mazzega attributed to Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
Great example of 1970s Italian Art Glass from the Postmodern period. This lamp has two glass elements each resting on its original fitment base. The interior has an upper socket and ...
Art Glass
Pair of Italian Murano Cased Glass Chess Pawn Lamps
Located in Kensington, MD
Pair of 60's Italian Murano chess pawn lamps, possibly Venini or Vistosi
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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