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.
Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By AVMazzega, Gino Vistosi, Paolo Venini, J.T. Kalmar, Carlo Nason
Located in München, DE
Beautiful and large Murano glass wall or ceiling lamp. High-quality craftsmanship and fantastic Italian design. The textured glass creates a sparkling light. Manufacturer: Mazzega D...
Metal
Established & Sons GELATO Glass Table Lamp in Rose Finish by Carlo Nason
By Established & Sons, Carlo Nason
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Originally designed in the 1960s as a wired table lamp, Carlo Nason and Established & Sons have redeveloped Gelato into a portable glass lamp, bringing the Italian designer’s art...
Aluminum
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
Rare Murano Floor Lamp Designed By Carlo Nason For Mazzega
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand, Carlo Nason, Pietro Chiesa, Mazzega
Located in Houston, TX
Rare Murano Floor Lamp Designed By Carlo Nason For Mazzega. Offered is an unusual Italian modern Murano glass floor lamp (Model LT378) with alternating pieces of transparent and smok...
Glass, Murano Glass
'Medusa' Mouthblown Glass Wall Lamp by Carlo Nason for Established & Sons
By Carlo Nason, Established & Sons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Medusa' Mouth-blown Glass Wall Lamp by Carlo Nason for Established & Sons Originally designed in the 1960s by Carlo Nason of Italy, the Medusa has been brought back into produc...
Metal
Small 'Medusa' Mouthblown Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Established & Sons
By Established & Sons, Carlo Nason
Located in Los Angeles, 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 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) Featuring four interlocking glass parts handblown into a single mold this stunning piece ...
Nickel, Brass
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Rose Glass for Established & Sons
By Established & Sons, Carlo Nason
Located in Los Angeles, 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
Pair of Wall Lights Lamps Carlo Nason Mazzega Glass Midcentury Italy 1970
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Palermo, IT
Carlo Nason, large pair of 4-light wall lamps. Painted metal structure. 9 glasses for each wall lamp, divided into 5 levels. Transparent glass and oval-shaped lattimo. Once mounted t...
Metal
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Caramel Glass for Established & Sons
By Established & Sons, Carlo Nason
Located in Los Angeles, 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
Carlo Nason Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp for A.V. Mazzega, 1970
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Palermo, IT
This stunning vintage table lamp, dating back to the 1970s, is a magnificent example of Italian Space Age design. Designed by the renowned master glassmaker Carlo Nason for the histo...
Steel
Huge Italian Carlo Nason Blown Glass Ceiling Lights Pendant, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting, Mazzega
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
Carlo Nason Pair of Kalmar Mid-Century Murano Glass Wall Lights or Sconces 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, Carlo Nason
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare vintage midcentury pair of polished steel, white and clear Murano glass wall lamps, lights or sconces by Murano glass Italian designer Carlo Nason for the famous Austrian lighti...
Metal
$2,259Sale Price / item|20% Off
LP246 "Atomic", Carlo Nason, A.V.MAZZEGA, 1970
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
LP246 also named "Atomic" are used as wall light or ceiling flush mount. It was designed my Carlo Nason (1935 - ) in 1969 for the editor A.V.Mazzega which is known today as Mazzega ...
Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass
20th Century Italian Lotus Mazzega Murano Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
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
Medium Medusa Mouthblown Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Established & Sons
By Carlo Nason, Established & Sons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medium '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 ...
Metal
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
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
Mazzega Murano wall light, Carlo Nason, circa 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
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
LT305 Lotus table lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in bruxelles, BE
Murano glass lamp in the shape of a lotus with Metal base from the 1960s. Model: LT305 by Carlo Nason. Wear due to age and time For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
Metal
Set impressive huge table or floor lights, Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s, Italy
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Wien, AT
A stunning set of two huge table or floor lamps designed by Carlo Nason for the glass factory Mazzega of Murano, Italy, made in the beginning of the 1970s. This hand made and mouth ...
Metal
Set of Four Iridescent Murano Wall Sconces by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega, Mazzega
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Cool, beauty and unique Set of Four Italian Iridescent Murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s by Carlo Nason. These Sconces were made during the 1970s in Italy for the Venice Company “...
Metal
$3,953Sale Price|20% Off
"Aurora" Table Lamp by CarloNason for Mazzega (Mid-Century, Murano)
By Carlo Nason
Located in Palermo, IT
Vibrant lamp of mid-century Italian design with this extraordinary feature, an iconic piece attributable to Carlonason for Mazzega Murano. Dating back to the 1960s, this creation emb...
Brass
Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Amber & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason Italy 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
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
Sfumato LT316 Floor Lamp in Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in bruxelles, BE
Floor lamp in murano glass composed of 6 stacked elements. Model: Sfumato LT316 by Carlon Nason. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
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
Established & Sons MEDUSA Large Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason
By Established & Sons, Carlo Nason
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Originally designed in the 1960s, Medusa by Carlo Nason is a sculptural glass lamp that embodies the poetic experimentation of Italian modernism. Redeveloped by Established & Son...
Metal, Aluminum
Pair Of Murano Glass Sconces By Carlo Nason For Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
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
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
Mid-Century Venetian Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning chandelier is a remarkable example of Carlo Nason's iconic lighting designs for Mazzega Murano during the mid-20th century. The piece features an elegant hemispherical ...
Nickel
Pair of Murano Glass Sconces designed by Carlo Nason, Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Aachen, NRW
A rare and exceptional pair of wall lights by Kalmar, Austria, crafted in the midcentury period (1970s). Designed by Carlo Nason. These striking lights feature interlocking Italian ...
Metal
1 ‚of 2’ Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Green & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason, J.T. Kalmar, AVMazzega
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
1960 Italy Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Smoked Murano Glass by Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
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
Original Murano table or ceiling lamp LS143 Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega, Italy 70
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
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
Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Green & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason Italy 1960s
By AVMazzega, J.T. Kalmar, Carlo Nason
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
Large Cube Shaped Glass Floor and Table Light by Carlo Nason, 1970
By Carlo Nason
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wonderful high-end large cube glass table or floorlamp. Thick textured glass. Designed by Carlo Nason, 1970. This cube is a real eyecatcher and fits in various interiors. Illuminate...
Brass
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Spritz Glass for Established & Sons
By Carlo Nason, Established & Sons
Located in Los Angeles, 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 the 2 Green Clear Pendant Lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 beautiful mid century Carlo Nason for Mazzega floral pendants in clear and green tinted murano glass. Four individual glass murano leaves mounted on a metal frame. We can...
Metal
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Mint Glass for Established & Sons
By Carlo Nason, Established & Sons
Located in Los Angeles, 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
Medusa Mouthblown Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Established & Sons
By Carlo Nason, Established & Sons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small 'Medusa' Mouth-blown Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Established & Sons Originally designed in the 1960s by Carlo Nason of Italy, the Medusa has been brought bac...
Metal
$480Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Large Modernist, Mazzega Murano Pendant Lamp, by Carlo Nason, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Verviers, BE
By Carlo Nason for Mazzega This carefully made glass lampshade with streaks of green on a glass base and a delicate green edge along the ruffled edge provides the color contrast. The...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Large Sculptural Murano Glass Wall or Flush Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Paolo Venini, Carlo Nason, Max Ingrand, Mazzega, J.T. Kalmar
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
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
Carlo Nason for Mazzega "LS144" Table Lamp, Italy, 2000s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Naples, IT
A beautiful and iconic Space Age-style table lamp Italian model LS144 designed by Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega, the lamp is distinguished by a complex, nested structure composed of mu...
Metal
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Smoke Glass for Established & Sons
By Carlo Nason, Established & Sons
Located in Los Angeles, 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
Murano hanging lamp by Carlo Nason LT 338 Mazzega
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Hannover, DE
A very heavy mid-century Murano glass pendant light by Carlo Nason, model LT338, for Mazzega. This rare pendant light features four Murano glass hemispheres of different sizes with a...
Metal
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
Large Murano Glass Ceiling Wall Light by CARLO NASON for KALMAR Lights, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: ceiling, wall light Producer: Kalmar Lighting Origin: Austria Age: 1970s Description: Original 1970s modernist vintage light made of high quality Murano g...
Murano Glass
Italian Midcentury Interlocking Murano Chandelier by Carlo Nason, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega, Mazzega
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Interlocking Murano glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. This Chandelier was made during the 1970s in ...
Metal
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
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 Shell Table Lamp in Soft Pink for Mazzega, Italy 1970's
By Carlo Nason
Located in Hellouw, NL
Nature has long inspired Italian designers, and this shell table lamp by Carlo Nason is a fine example. Produced by Mazzega in the 1970s, it combines organic forms with the craftsman...
Murano Glass
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
$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
Triedri Curvati Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Venini, Italy
By Carlo Nason
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
An amazing chandelier handcrafted in Murano glass and gilded brass. Each "Triedri" Murano glass is curved and with a black stripe. Designed by Carlo Nason for Venini, Italy. Mea...
Art Glass
Murano hanging lamp by Carlo Nason "Artichoke"
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
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
Sfumato LT316 Floor Lamp in Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in bruxelles, BE
Floor lamp in murano glass composed of 5 stacked elements. Model: Sfumato LT316 by Carlon Nason. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Metal
Mid-Century Italian LT 338 Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing pendant from the Italian manufacturer Mazzega based on a design by Carlo Nason from the 60s. This pendant lamp impresses with precision, design language and materiality. It...
Metal
MCM "Cascade" Mazzega Chandelier by Carlo Nason in Opalescent Murano Glass
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in a blue opalescent hue, consisting of two stages of glass blades. It measures 85cm tall in its current arrangement, but c...
Blown Glass