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Carlo Nason Glass

Italian, 1935-2026

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
Set of Six Murano Glasses by Carlo Nason, Italian Design, 1970s
Set of Six Murano Glasses by Carlo Nason, Italian Design, 1970s

Set of Six Murano Glasses by Carlo Nason, Italian Design, 1970s

By Carlo Nason

Located in Milano, IT

1970s Astonishing set of six Murano glasses by Nason. Made in Italy. It's signed with the Nason label (the label on the glass is removable). The Items are in in excellent condition M...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Glass

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Murano Glass

Carlo Nason, Light Blue Murano Glass Centerpiece, Italy, 1980s
Carlo Nason, Light Blue Murano Glass Centerpiece, Italy, 1980s

Carlo Nason, Light Blue Murano Glass Centerpiece, Italy, 1980s

By Carlo Nason

Located in Naples, IT

Murano glass coin tray Nason Factory. It features a rounded, minimalist shape, typical of Nason glassware. The "Nason Glass Collection" label on the body of the object confirms it...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Glass

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Murano Glass

1970s Abstract Glass Sculpture by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Murano
1970s Abstract Glass Sculpture by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Murano

1970s Abstract Glass Sculpture by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Murano

By Carlo Nason

Located in London, England

A free-form undulating sculpture in clear and moss green glass, by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Murano.  

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1970s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Glass

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Art Glass

Huge Red Opaline Glass Vase by Carlo Nason Eklettika Vintage Murano Studio Art
Huge Red Opaline Glass Vase by Carlo Nason Eklettika Vintage Murano Studio Art

Huge Red Opaline Glass Vase by Carlo Nason Eklettika Vintage Murano Studio Art

By Carlo Nason

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Elegant red opaline glass Vase by Carlo Nason of the "Eklettika" series is a stunning work of art made from high-quality red opaline glass. The vase is large in size, making it a com...

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Carlo Nason Glass

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Carlo Nason set of three corroso Murano glass vases for Nason Moretti
Carlo Nason set of three corroso Murano glass vases for Nason Moretti

Carlo Nason set of three corroso Murano glass vases for Nason Moretti

By Carlo Nason

Located in Milan, IT

Carlo Nason set of three corroso Murano glass vases for Nason Moretti. Measurements: 44 x 9 x 9 cm 36 x 9 x 9 cm 26.5 x 13 cm

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Glass

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Large Incalmo Murano Art Glass Vase by v. Nason & C. ca. 1990s
Large Incalmo Murano Art Glass Vase by v. Nason & C. ca. 1990s

Large Incalmo Murano Art Glass Vase by v. Nason & C. ca. 1990s

By Carlo Nason, Vincenzo Nason & Cie

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A large and decorative Murano glass vase of the 'Fiapi' series designed by Carlo Nason and manufactured by V. Nason & C. Murano end of the 20th century. Clear and white glass fused i...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Glass

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Large Incalmo Murano Art Glass Vase by V. Nason & C. ca. 1990s
Large Incalmo Murano Art Glass Vase by V. Nason & C. ca. 1990s

Large Incalmo Murano Art Glass Vase by V. Nason & C. ca. 1990s

By Carlo Nason, Vincenzo Nason & Cie

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A large and decorative murano glass vase of the 'Fiapi' series designed by Carlo Nason and manufactured by V. Nason & C. Murano end of the 20th century. Amber and black glass fused i...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Glass

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

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21 th Murano Vase glass Black and White by Carlo Nason, Cow Model

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Located in Valladolid, ES

A stunning Murano glass vase with a striking design, ‘COW’ model. A large vase made by Murano Vetreria. Black and white colour, made with a first lattimo gla...

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Murano Glass Vase Designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 1970s

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Located in Milano, Lombardia

Double vase in shaded white and white Opaline Murano glass, designed in the 1970s by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, original manufacturer sticker.

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1960s by Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano Glass Design Sculpture Vase

1960s by Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano Glass Design Sculpture Vase

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Located in Brescia, IT

Green and clear Murano glass Perfect condiction.

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Pair of Blown Vases by Carlo Nason, Italy, 1970s

Pair of Blown Vases by Carlo Nason, Italy, 1970s

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Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in blown glass and signed by Carlo Nason. In very good original condition. Round-shaped vase: diam 17, H 29 cm.  

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Italian Carlo Nason Murano Glass & Stainless Steel Sculptural Floor Lamp /SALE

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Carlo Nason glass for sale on 1stDibs.

Carlo Nason glass 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 glass, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original glass by Carlo Nason were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider glass by Vincenzo Nason & Cie, Vittorio Zecchin, and Alessandro Mandruzzato. Prices for Carlo Nason glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $320 and can go as high as $3,469, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $895.