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Carlo Nason Furniture

Italian, b. 1935

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.

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Creator: Carlo Nason
Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Rijssen, NL
Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s. The light consists of four 0.5 cm thick glass plates in clear and smoked glass, whi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Italian Glass Pendant by Carlo Nason Mazzega, Eclipse, Venice 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in London, GB
Murano double shade glass "Eclisse" or 'Eclipse' pendant lamp. A pale yellow outer glass globe and inner shade in clear frosted glass is designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega Italy ear...
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1950s Italian Minimalist Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Brass

Carlo Nason for Mazzega Chandelier Light, 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
This beautifully made chandelier is formed of "C" curved Murano pieces. Carlo Nason (from a family of glass blower) produced geometric lighting for ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Metal

Floor Lamp Model LT 338 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1967
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Barcelona, ES
Floor lamp model LT 338 designed in 1967 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy. Clear pulegoso glass and silver plated metal with lacquered metal base.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

SFUMATO Floor Lamp by Carlo NASON for MAZZEGA 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Floor lamp designed by Carlo Nason. Italy, Mazzega, c 1975. An interlocking floor lamp model LT315 was designed by Carlo Nason in the late 1960s. The lamp comprises six hand-blown M...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Blown Glass

Large 1960's Carlo Nason Mazzega Murano Chandelier, 180 Interlocking Elements
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in London, GB
This is quite a large elegant 12 bulbs original 1960's classic tiered Murano chandelier with around 180 C shaped transparent Mazzega Murano interlocking glass elements by Carlo Nason...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Art Glass Pendant by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful hanging lamp from the 1970s. Glasses manufactured by AV Mazzega and designed by Carlo Nason Perfect working condition. The four discs consist of green/clear glass and ar...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Brass, Chrome

LS 134 Medusa Glass Hanging Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Berlin, DE
LS 134 Medusa glass Hanging lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s Carlo Nason designed this wonderful pendant light for famous Italian company Mazzega in 1969....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Furniture

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Blown Glass

Large Blue LT 216 Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Large blue LT 216 table lamp designed by Carlo Nason and manufactured in the 1960s by Murano glassmaker A.V. Mazzega. The lamp is made of white opaline glass globe and a blue Murano glass base...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Italian Midcentury Space Age Pendant Lamp Designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This is a beautiful Italian chandelier designed by Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega in the 1970s. It is made of chrome-plated brass and steel, white lacquered aluminum, and milk glass, wit...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Large Flush Mount Murano Glass Designed by Carlo Nason, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic mid-century wall Flush mount with Murano glass pieces designed by Carlo Nason made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Great geometrical shape. The Fixture ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Mid Century Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano Glass interlocking Sconces, Italy
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of Murano glass interlocking sconces.Design of Carlo Nason and edited by Mazzega in the 60s.Each sconce composed of 12 murano glass pieces.Rewired,Full function.Excellent cond...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Modulable Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
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1960s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Carlo Nason Table Lamp Murano Glass Metal 1968 Italy
By Carlo Nason
Located in Milano, IT
Table lamp Carlo Nason.
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1960s Italian Other Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Moon Pendant Lamp Orange White by Carlo Nason for Mazzega 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Murano glass Moon phases pendant lamp with an orange glass globe and a white opaline glass moving part. The white inner glass ring is rotat...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Flower Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970's
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Murano glass chandelier was designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, in Italy, during the 1970's. This lamp features a floral Murano glass lampshade. Made from textured clear glass ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Brass

Murano Glass Illuminated Border Wall Mirror Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing squared mirror in thick Murano glass with its original mirror glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Backlit with 4 lights, like 4 petals that form the frame around the squared mi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Metal

Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano Glass Chandelier
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Mid-Century Modern multicolored interlocking murano glass chandelier on chrome base by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. This stunn...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Pendant Light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A wonderful floral pendant light with three large hand blown clear and smoked Murano glass petals which are supported by a metal frame. The lamp was designed by Carlo Nason for Mazze...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Pulegoso Chandelier by Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Catania, CT
Great vintage confition with normal trace of age and use for this chandelier designed by Carlo Nason and produced by Mazzega. Italy 1970s. It is made from solid brass and a single pi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Carlo Nason Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Sconces by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern pair sconces by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s. The Italian designer Carlo Nason was born in 1935 in Murano, into a family of expert glassmakers. His father, Vincenzo Nason, ran the famous glass company NasonMoretti and opened a second glass company under the name Vincenzo Nason & C in 1941. From an early age, the young Nason was trained in the art of glassblowing, learning both the properties of the material and the craft techniques used in glass moulding and decoration. The first objects designed by Nason date from 1959 and are part of a collection of blow-moulded vases produced by V Nason & C. Today, they are housed in the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York. Driven by his passion for design, particularly for cleanliness and geometry of form, he decided in the 1960s to distance himself from the family business, which mainly specialised in highly traditional and ornate decorative objects. Nason shifted his focus to the design of glass lighting in a modernist language. Nason intended to produce his first models himself in small series, but soon his spirit of experimentation and innovation attracted the attention of Murano glass manufacturer A. V. Mazzega, and the company invited him to collaborate on new collections. The partnership lasted from 1965 until the 1980s and resulted in a range of iconic lighting designs still in demand today. Alongside the collaboration with A. V. Mazzega, Nason also...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Carlo Nason Pendant Glass Murano Model Unique
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Exceptional cascade pendant with bicolore glass Murano with gilt gold structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design. This unique Carlo nason cascade...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

1970s Carlo Nason Murano Hand-Blown Glass Four-Light Flower-Shaped Chandelier
By Carlo Nason
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
Charming large four-light hand-blown Murano art glass flower-shaped chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Italy, late 1960s, early 1970s. This amazing "Flower fixture" features 12...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Chrome

Mid-Century Murano Glass and Brass Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This five-armed large Mid-Century Modern floor lamp was designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in 1970's. It was made in Italy. It is very rare because it is brass plated and its bas...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Furniture

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Brass

Murano Lamp, by Carlo Nason, 20th Century
By Carlo Nason
Located in Nice, FR
Murano lamp, by Carlo Nason, in matte white opaline, made in 1960. Classic and Sober. Carlo Nason is a well-known artist in the Italian design of the 60s/70s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Art Glass

Orange Table Lamp by Carlo Nason, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Roma, IT
Table lamp is an original design lamp realized in the half of 1960s by Carlo Nason for Space Age. A beautiful vintage lamp in Murano glass an...
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1960s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Metal

1970's Glass & Chrome Pendant by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Amsterdam, NH
This rare piece comes from designer Carlo Nason (manufactured by Mazzega in Italy). The textured pieces surrounding the bulb are incredibly unique and elegant in their flowing curvat...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Carlo Nason Furniture

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Chrome

Vintage SputnikChandelier in Murano Glass, Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage SputnikChandelier in Murano Glass, Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1970s. A Sputnik chandelier from the 1970s composed by 10 lights system with chromed iron structure and murano glass globe...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Chrome

'1 of 2' Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Amber & Clear Murano Glass Carlo Nason Italy
By J.T. Kalmar, AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant tulip pendant light with amber and clear Murano glass blades on a partly chromed and nickel hardware designed by Carlo Nason. Chandelier il...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Brass, Steel, Chrome, Nickel

Exceptional Murano Dimmable Glass Table Lamp by A.V. Mazzega, Italy circa 1960
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Beirut, LB
Rare Blue and white Murano glass table lamp designed by Carlo Nason and manufactured in the 1960s by Murano glassmaker A.V. Mazzega having a Black metal base with mesh milk glass lam...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Furniture

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Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in L'Escala, ES
Rare set of 3 pair of murano glass sconces by Carlo Nason, manufactured in Italy in 1960s by Mazzega. In perfect vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Flower Petal Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
This large petal chandelier comprises of three textured smoked glass elements which are supported by a steel armature and give off a stunning gl...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Chrome

1 of 2 Large Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Kalmar Mod. Catena, Austria, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with 6 thick Murano glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured circa 1960-1969. Model: Catena High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Brass

1 of 2 Large Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Kalmar Mod. Catena, Austria, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with 6 thick Murano glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured circa 1960-1969. Model: Catena High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Brass

Carlo Nason “Mazzega”Table Lamp Metal Crome Murano Glass, 1970, Italy
By Carlo Nason
Located in Milano, IT
Carlo Nason “Mazzega” table lamp metal crome Murano glass 1970 Italy.
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Late 20th Century Italian Other Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Olive Green and White Murano Glass Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason for Selenova, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Selenova
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This rare floor lamp was manufactured in Italy in 1960s by the Murano glasswork Vistosi. The lamp is made up of 5 handmade glass elements. Each element slips into the structure of t...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Metal

Carlo Nason LT 357 Moon Base Lamps, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Born in 1935, within an old glassmaker family from Murano, Carlo Nason has always been attracted by this beautiful material. With different techniques, he created innovative and ori...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Exquisite Restored Blown Glass Three-Tired Pagoda Style Murano Lamps by Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They have undergone meticulous professional restoration and are shipped complete with the new shad...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Brass

1970s Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason
Located in Amsterdam, NH
A stylish Mid-Century Modern vintage glass chandelier by Carlo Nason and manufactured by Mazzega, Italy. 4 very thick glass petals shaded from dark tinted...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Furniture

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Glass

Rare Carlo Nason Murano Table Lamp, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in L'Escala, ES
Rare Carlo Nason Murano table lamp manufactured in Italy in 1960. Three white tinted Murano glass tube on a triple chromed base.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Carlo Nason Furniture

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Chrome

Murano Glass Hanging Lamp by Carlo Nason, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Murano glass hanging lamp by Carlo Nason, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

1 of 2 Large Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Kalmar Mod. Catena, Austria, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid century wall sconces with 6 thick Murano glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured circa 1960-1969. Model: Catena High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, w...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Brass

Carlo Nason Handblown Murano Glass Sphere Table Lamp for Mazzega, Italy 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason, Murano 5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand blown Murano glass sphere on chrome base by Carlo Nason. Made in Italy, Space Age in the 1960s. The hand blown glass contains bubbles and pockets of air that capture and reflec...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Chrome

Pair of Suspensions Model 'Sona' by Carlo Nason for Lumenform, Italy, 1973
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of suspensions model 'Sona' by Carlo Nason for Lumenform, Italy, 1973.
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1960s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Sculptural Murano Glass Vase by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Sculptural Murano glass vase by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Glass

Modulable Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
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1960s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Table Lamp Model LT 216 By Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Table lamp model LT 216 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
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1960s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Carlo Nason Glass Table Lamp, circa 1970
By Carlo Nason
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glass table lamp, double face with blue décor by Carlo Nason, circa 1970, in excellent condition.     
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Metal

Rare Carlo Nason Blown Glass and Chome Chandelier Italy, 1960
By Carlo Nason
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare white blown glass and chrome chandelier/pendant by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960. Lamp sockets: 6.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Chrome

Pendant of Murano Glass by Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Rome, IT
Very rare Murano glass made by one of the great protagonists of the artistic glass creativity. Each of them is formed by three large massive glasses.
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Late 20th Century Italian Carlo Nason Furniture

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Aluminum

Carlo Nason Pair of Mazzega Drip Glass Sconces 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in New York, NY
Unique hand-crafted clear and smoke glass sconces with brass body. Design by Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano. Italy 1970’s
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Brass

Vintage Murano Glass Flower Petal Pendant by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970's
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pair of Murano glass chandeliers was designed by Carlo Nason and produced by Mazzega, in Italy, during the 1970's. Each lamp features twelve organic-shaped Murano glass plates, ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Brass

1960s Lamp Light Wall Lamp Kalmar Franken Carlo Nason Ice Glas Design
By Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s lamp light wall lamp Kalmar Franken Carlo Nason Ice Glas Design Object: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Kalmar Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: 26...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Metal

Carlo Nason furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Carlo Nason furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Carlo Nason furniture, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 519 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 7 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Carlo Nason were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Vico Magistretti, Joe Colombo, and Gaetano Sciolari. Prices for Carlo Nason furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $215 and can go as high as $26,725, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,800.

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