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.
Small 'Medusa' Mouthblown Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Established & Sons
By Established & Sons, Carlo Nason
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Medusa' Mouth-blown Opaline Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Established & Sons Originally designed in the 1960s by Carlo Nason of Italy, the Medusa has been brought b...
Metal
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Rose Glass for Established & Sons
By Established & Sons, Carlo Nason
Located in Glendale, CA
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Rose Glass for Established & Sons Originally designed in the 1960s by Murano-based Carlo Nason, 'Gelato' has been re-engineered into a pl...
Blown Glass
Carlo Nason Floor Lamp for Mazzega in Grey Opalescent Murano Glass, circa 1960
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern floor Lamp designed circa 1960 by Carlo Nason For Mazzega in Murano Italy, in the shape of a cactus.
Steel
Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Doria Leuchten Germany, Carlo Nason, J.T. Kalmar, Mazzega, Paolo Venini
Located in München, DE
Very nice Murano glass ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The lamp is very elegant. The structure of the glasses creates a very sparkling light. Fantastic design and an asset to any home. ...
Metal
Cascade Chandelier Opalescent Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Nicolosi, IT
A striking Cascade chandelier in opalescent Murano glass, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in 1970. This sculptural Italian lighting piece is composed of elongated hand-blown glas...
Metal
“Lotus” Opalescent Murano Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for V.Nason & C.
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A sculptural “Lotus” table lamp designed by Carlo Nason for V.Nason & C., Murano, Italy. An iconic composition of layered opalescent glass, this model embodies Nason’s refined explor...
Metal
Original Murano table or ceiling lamp LS143 Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega, Italy 70
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage elegant Murano glass lamp LS143 by Carlo Nason for AVMazzega. Made in Italy in the 1970s. This lamp stands as a truly rare find, acknowledged by connoisseurs as an iconic des...
Murano Glass
Carlo Nason Model LS 134 Medusa Pulegoso Glass Lamp Mazzega, Italy, 1969
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Vienna, AT
AV Mazzega light designed by Carlo Nason. Model LS 134 Medusa or Polpo, 1969 Italy (Murano) Featuring four interlocking glass parts handblown into a single mold this stunning piece ...
Brass, Nickel
Mazzega Murano wall light, Nason , 1960's / 70's
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in London, Fitzrovia
An impressive Carlo Nason wall light. Mazzega Murano clear glass with a faint / slight fluorescent tint. Authentic frame and 33 original glass elerments.
Murano Glass
Large Sculptural Murano Glass Wall or Flush Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Max Ingrand, Carlo Nason, Mazzega, J.T. Kalmar, Paolo Venini
Located in München, DE
Unique and large Murano glass wall or ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The lamp is very impressive. The texture of the glass and its exceptional tint create a sparkling light. A fantasti...
Metal
Sfumato Glass Floor Lamp Model "LT316" by Carlo Nason for Vetrerie Nason, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An iconic example of late-20th-century Murano glass design, this sculptural floor lamp model LT316 was designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega/Vetrerie Nason and embodies the poetic bala...
Metal, Brass
$2,990 / item
1 of the 2 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...
Chrome
Carlo Nason for Mazzega, "Birillo" Floor Lamp
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Chicago, IL
c.1960s, Pop Art Light Bulb"design, two white glass sections with a chromed steel joining band, 42"h x 13"dia. This is an iconic lamp and a striking example of Italian modern design....
Steel, Chrome
Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Green & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason Italy 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant tulip pendant light with four green and clear Murano glass blades on a chromed nickel hardware designed by Carlo Nason. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of...
Steel, Nickel
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Caramel Glass for Established & Sons
By Established & Sons, Carlo Nason
Located in Glendale, CA
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Caramel Glass for Established & Sons Originally designed in the 1960s by Murano-based Carlo Nason, 'Gelato' has been re-engineered into a...
Blown Glass
Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Mazzega, Doria Leuchten Germany, Paolo Venini, Carlo Nason, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very nice Murano glass ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The lamp is very elegant. The structure of the glasses creates a very sparkling light. Fantastic design and an asset to any home. ...
Metal
Carlo Nason Model LT328 Italian Table Lamp, Pulegoso Glass, 1970s, Labeled
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A striking and rare model LT328 table lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 1970s, composed of four interlocking pulegoso glass elements mounted on their original metal bas...
Metal, Brass
Murano Glass pendant by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Carlo Nason is a key figure in Italian design, known for combining traditional Murano glassmaking with modern forms. Born into one of Murano’s oldest glassblowing families, Nason wen...
Murano Glass
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
Murano Glass Table Lamp by Carlon Nason, 1970s, Italy
By Carlo Nason
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking Murano glass table lamp, designed by Carlo Nason in the 1970s, is a remarkable example of Italian mid-century modern lighting design. Crafted in Italy, the lamp feature...
Murano Glass
Carlo Nason “Medusa” Murano Glass Pendant Light, Italy, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Carlo Nason “Medusa” Murano Glass Pendant Light, Italy, 1960s Sculptural “Medusa” pendant lamp designed by Carlo Nason and produced in Murano, Ital...
Metal
Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Green & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason Italy 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant tulip pendant light with green and clear Murano glass blades on a cream nickel hardware designed by Carlo Nason. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light....
Brass, Steel, Nickel
$3,768Sale Price / set|30% Off
Rare Pair of Carlo nason Wall Lights for Mazzega Published Book Vetri D'arte
By Carlo Nason
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rare Pair of Wall Lights Created by Mazzega based on a design by Carlo Nason 1970 published text Mazzega Vetri D'arte production.
Murano Glass
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Azure Glass for Established & Sons
By Established & Sons, Carlo Nason
Located in Glendale, CA
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Azure Glass for Established & Sons Originally designed in the 1960s by Murano-based Carlo Nason, 'Gelato' has been re-engineered into a p...
Blown Glass
Carlo Nason Large Table Lamp "Bilboquet" in Murano Glass, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Rijssen, NL
Carlo Nason parquet lamp "Bilboquet" in Murano glass, manufactured in Italy, 1970s Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano white glass and chrome floor lamp. Featuring two hand blown opal wh...
Metal, Chrome
Carlo Nason Italian Mid-Century Murano Rainbow Glass Chandelier for Mazzega 70s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Carlo Nason Italian Mid-Century Murano Rainbow Glass Chandelier for Mazzega, 70s Magnificent, original true vintage chandelier (no reproduction or new production) designed from Carl...
Nickel
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Spritz Glass for Established & Sons
By Carlo Nason, Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Spritz Glass for Established & Sons Originally designed in the 1960s by Murano-based Carlo Nason, 'Gelato' has been re-engineered into a ...
Blown Glass
1 ‚of 2’ Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Green & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant tulip pendant light with green and clear Murano glass blades on a partly chromed and nickel hardware designed by Carlo Nason. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a ...
Brass, Steel, Chrome, Nickel
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Mint Glass for Established & Sons
By Carlo Nason, Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Mint Glass for Established & Sons Originally designed in the 1960s by Murano-based Carlo Nason, 'Gelato' has been re-engineered into a pl...
Blown Glass
Carlo Nason For Mazzega Chandelier Murano Flowers Lampshades, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Chandelier Murano flowers lampshades, 1970s Huge vintage chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega from the 70s. The 11 glass screens with their thin and transpa...
Metal
1960 Italy Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Smoked Murano Glass by Carlo Nason
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant tulip pendant lamp with four Murano glass petals designed in organic form by Carlo Nason. The partly grey, smoke-coloured and clear Murano g...
Chrome
Pair Of Murano Glass Sconces By Carlo Nason For Mazzega
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Murano Glass Sconces By Carlo Nason For Mazzega. These lovely Murano blown glass sconces are beautifully designed b...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Torpedo Murano Glass Sconce by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age gellule torpedo wall lamp light lightning sconce by Carlo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega, blown white smoke Murano glass, silver metal structure. Famo...
Metal
1960's Murano Glass chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason
Located in Schoorl, NL
Wonderful Chandelier by Carlo Nason, circa 1960's and good vintage condition. It holds 72 hand-crafted Murano glass disks of iridiscent shimmering white glass, every piece is differ...
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Glass
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age one-light table lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970. This lamp was manufactured in white and opalescent blue Murano glass.
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Amber & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason Italy 1960s
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant tulip pendant light with four amber and clear Murano glass blades on a chromed nickel hardware designed by Carlo Nason. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of...
Steel, Nickel
Torpedo Murano Glass Sconce by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age gellule torpedo wall lamp light lightning sconce by Carlo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega, blown white smoke Murano glass, silver metal structure. Famo...
Metal
Carlo Nason Postmodern Italian Murano Glass Chandelier for Mazzega, 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful Murano glass chandelier, created by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 1970s, the chandelier is composed of eight cylindrical cannulas 31 cm high and a blown glass disc, the st...
Steel
Carlo Nason Mazzega Floor Lamp Model LT 316 in Murano Glass, Italy 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Roma, IT
Rare and iconic floor lamp model "LT 316" designed by Carlo Nason and produced by Mazzega in Italy during the 1970s. Fully original and in fabulous condition, with no missing parts...
Brass
Osso Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Hellouw, NL
A sculptural presence with an almost visceral elegance, the Osso table lamp by Carlo Nason evokes both material innovation and cinematic unease. Designed for Mazzega in the 1970s, th...
Murano Glass
1 of 3 Murano Pendant Light Designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Aachen, NRW
Murano pendant light designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s. A wonderful floral pendant light with four large hand blown clear and smoked Murano glass petals which are supported...
Murano Glass
$5,455Sale Price|20% Off
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano Glass Table Lamp LT328 Model 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian table lamp model LT328 designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega vetri di Murano composed of 4 pulegosi glasses and metal base, Italy 1970s Note that the lamp is original to the ...
Metal
$1,200Sale Price|50% Off
Smoky Murano Pendant by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian pendant chandelier with curved "wavy" smoky and clear Murano glass petals mounted on brass frame, designed by Carlo Nason made by Mazzega in Italy, circa 1970s Diamet...
Murano Glass
Carlo Nason Medusa Table Lamp in Pearlescent Murano Glass for Leucos, Italy 1960
By Carlo Nason, Leucos
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous "Medusa" table lamp in mouth blown pearlescent Murano glass designed by Carlo Nason and produced by Leucos in Italy during the 1970s. The lamp is in fabulous condition, w...
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$2,104Sale Price / item|20% Off
Carlo Nason, Fascino Multi Stemmed Brass Chandelier
By Silvio Piattelli, Carlo Nason
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
It was during last summer, a dinner on Carlo's mansion over the lagoon, I naively asked Carlo if he would like to make a brass chandelier design for me and the lab I use. Carlo Nason is on the lighting designer wall of fame, known worldwide for his innovative designs in glass during the roaring decades of Italian design. He worked on some metal projects. I remember the Nana collapsible desk...
Aluminum, Brass
1 of the 2 Pendant Lamps Model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 pendant lamps model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Four crystal clear leaves compose this beautiful piece made in thick handmade Murano glass. Measures: H 16.93” (43 c...
Metal
1 of 16 Carlo Nason for Mazzega Rare 1970s Blue & Clear Murano Ice Glass Lights
By Mazzega, AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Extremely rare chance to purchase one of a total of sixteen vintage Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason for AVM Mazzega wall sconces or ceiling lights, circa 1970s. Beautiful Italian Mura...
Steel
Pair of Pendant Lamps Model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pendant lamp model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. One large crystal clear and orange colored flower. This beautiful piece is made of thick handmade Murano glass. We can deliver d...
Metal
1 of the 2 Green and Clear Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 pendant lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Four crystal clear and purple leaves compose this beautiful handmade piece of thick Murano glass. Please notice the price is for...
Metal
Murano hanging lamp by Carlo Nason "Artichoke"
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Hannover, DE
A masterpiece by Carlo Nason, Murano Artichoke. Very heavy mid-century Murano glass pendant lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. A multiply adjustable structure with intertwined glass a...
Metal
Large Italian Mid-century Modern White Blown Glass Table Lamps, Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason
Located in New York, NY
2 Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern mold blown, white Murano milk glass table lamps by Carlo Nason. Please note: these are priced and sold as individual pieces. 1 lamp is $3,270. The...
Blown Glass, Milk Glass
1 of the 2 Green and Clear Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 pendant lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Four crystal clear and purple leaves compose this beautiful handmade piece of thick Murano glass. Please notice the price is for...
Metal
Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant handblown Italian light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in an ice glass pattern. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Design: Carlo Nason. Maker: Mazzega. Measures: height 13.8“ in. (...
Metal, Chrome
Torpedo wall sconce designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Large wall sconce designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1960s. Brushed metal structure, opal glass diffuser. Excellent condition. Mazzega's origins date back to 1946 in Murano,...
Metal
Huge Italian Carlo Nason Blown Glass Ceiling Lights Pendant, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful midcentury handblown textured Murano glass pendant by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Italy, 1960. Lamp sockets: One E27 (US E26).
Blown 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. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Glass, Murano Glass
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Smoke Glass for Established & Sons
By Established & Sons, Carlo Nason
Located in Glendale, CA
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Smoke Glass for Established & Sons Originally designed in the 1960s by Murano-based Carlo Nason, 'Gelato' has been re-engineered into a p...
Blown Glass
'Selenova' Floor Lamps by Carlo Nason for Vistosi
By Carlo Nason, Vistosi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Selenova' Floor Lamps by Carlo Nason for Vistosi (IT, c. 1970s) All glass floor lamp consisting of five Murano glass pieces stacked on top of one another to form a capturing monoli...
Murano Glass
A Large 180 Interlocking Elements Carlo Nason Mazzega Chandelier, 1960's Murano
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in London, Fitzrovia
This is quite an impressive large Authentic 12 bulbs 1960's classic tiered Murano glass chandelier with around 180 C shaped transparent Mazzega Murano interlocking glass elements by ...
Murano Glass
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano Glass Chandelier
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Mid-Century Modern multicolored interlocking murano glass chandelier on chrome base by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. This stunn...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass