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 Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Doria Leuchten Germany, Paolo Venini, J.T. Kalmar, Carlo Nason, Mazzega
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 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 ...
Brass, Nickel
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
Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Green & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason Italy 1960s
By Carlo Nason, J.T. Kalmar, 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
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
Carlo Nason Mazzega Floor Lamp Model LT 316 in Murano Glass, Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
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
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
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
Huge Italian Carlo Nason Blown Glass Ceiling Lights Pendant, 1960s
By Mazzega, Kalmar Lighting, Carlo Nason
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
Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Plum & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason Italy 1960s
By AVMazzega, J.T. Kalmar, Carlo Nason
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant tulip pendant light with plum and clear Murano glass blades on a partly chromed and nickel hardware designed by Carlo Nason. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a l...
Brass, Steel, Chrome, Nickel
LS 134 Medusa Glass Hanging Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
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 Mint Glass for Established & Sons
By Established & Sons, Carlo Nason
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 '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
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 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Smoke Glass for Established & Sons
By Carlo Nason, Established & Sons
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
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
Three Leaf Petal Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega ( 3 Available )
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 which gives off a stunning...
Chrome
1 ‚of 2’ Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Green & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason
By J.T. Kalmar, AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
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
Mid-Century Modern LT216 Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970 Italy
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Lisboa, PT
An exquisite piece of 1970s Italian design, this LT216 table lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega exemplifies Murano glass craftsmanship and futuristic Mid-Century Modern aesthetics. Desi...
Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
Murano Glass Ceiling Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Kalmar
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason, J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting, Gino Vistosi
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large Murano glass chandelier from the 1960s. High-quality workmanship and fantastic design. The structure of the 32 glasses creates a very sparkling light. Manuf...
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
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
Three LP277 Wall Lamps by Carlo Nason in Tobacco and Crystal Glass for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Hellouw, NL
A refined interplay of glass and glow, this set of three LP 277 wall lights exemplifies Carlo Nason’s approach to lighting as both sculpture and atmosphere. Designed in the 1970s for...
Murano Glass
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
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
1 of the 2 Green and Clear Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
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
Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp White & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason Italy 1960s
By AVMazzega, J.T. Kalmar, Carlo Nason
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant tulip pendant light with four white and clear Murano glass blades on a chromed nickel hardware designed by Carlo Nason. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of...
Steel, Nickel
1 of the 2 Pendant Lamps Model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
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
$492Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Large Modernist, Mazzega Murano Pendant Lamp, by Carlo Nason, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
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
$1,200Sale Price|50% Off
Smoky Murano Pendant by Carlo Nazon for Mazzega
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
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
Murano Glass Ceiling Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar, Mazzega, Gino Vistosi, Kalmar Lighting, Carlo Nason
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large Murano glass ceiling lamp from the 1960s. High quality workmanship and fantastic design. The structure of the 32 glasses creates a very sparkling light. Man...
Metal
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
$3,019 / item
Pendant Lamp Model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 pendant lamps, model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Four crystal clear and smoked leaves compose this beautiful handmade piece of thick Murano glass. Measures: H 16.93...
Metal
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 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
$1,509Sale Price|50% Off
Mazzega Cascade Pendant Glass Murano, italy 1970
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional cascade pendant with leaves glass Murano oversized around 30 cm with CHROME structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design. This unique Mazzega cascade...
Murano Glass
$3,846Sale Price|30% Off
Italian Carlo Nason Mazzega Murano Glass & Chrome LT220 Sculptural Floor Lamp
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Modern to Postmodern Italian Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano white blown glass & chrome LT220 sculptural floor lamp. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections, circa, 1970s-1980s. “No degree of worldly darkness can extinguish the glow of a soul’s inner light” – Wes Fesler. Well… Bless My Soul, what an angelic lamp this is!! It is a STUNNING vintage Italian LT220 sculptural floor lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega Glass Factory. Comprised of marvelous, sculpted Murano white blown glass mushroom top and lower bulbs, a chrome ring base, a foot tap inline corded on/off switch, and a chrome connector on the shaft or body of the lamp. The chrome connector has heat venting...
Chrome
Floor Lamp LT316 Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Iconic white smoke Sfumato blown Murano glass, brass base floor lamp first edition model LT316 by Carlo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Tall 7 element...
Metal
1960 Italy Mazzega Pendant Lamp Murano Glass & Chrome by Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pendant light with smoked and clear Murano glass elements with amber details on a chromed brass frame. Designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy in the 1960s. Design: Carl...
Brass, Chrome
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
Murano pulegoso glass pendant lamp Carlo Nason Mazzega 1960 Italy
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Suspension lamp designed by Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega in the seventies, made of Murano pulegoso glass and metal. The diffuser, characterized by the dotted effect typical of pulegosa...
Murano 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
Mid-Century Kalmar 'Flower' Petals Mazzega Murano Glass Pendant Light
By AVMazzega, Kalmar Lighting, Carlo Nason
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large (62cm in diameter) vintage midcentury smoked and clear glass hanging pendant lamp or light fixture by Austrian lighting manufacturer Kalmar, circa late 1970s. Featuring three l...
Metal
$3,575Sale Price|44% Off
Carlo Nason, A. V. Mazzega, LT 220 Floor Lamp, Glass, Chrome
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Nason, A. V. Mazzega, LT 220 Floor Lamp, Glass, Chrome. Large high- quality sculptural floor lamp with two handblown glass diffusers (transparent but a bit opaque opaline) and a chrome plated center cylinder sleeve and base. In good original condition with the period wiring and dual foot switch. Muranese designer Nason, strived to achieve clean, simple, modern forms and cites Japanese design as a major influence on his work. He began his career designing glass vases for his family's business, V. Nason & C., in the mid 1950's. In the following decade, his desire to express himself in a "free way", and his ambition to create a variety of objects for the home, led him to collaborate with Mazzega {A. V. Mazzegaa} to produce handblown lamps...
Chrome
Midcentury Pair of Kalmar Mazzega Murano Glass Wall Lights or Sconces, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting, Mazzega, AVMazzega
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare Vintage Mid-Century Modern rare pair of organic brass, white and clear Murano glass double socketed wall lamps, lights or sconces by Austrian lighting manufacturer Kalmar, circa...
Metal, Brass
PAIR of Carlo Nason LS 134 Medusa Pulegoso Murano Glass Pendant Lamp for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting, Mazzega
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Rare opportunity to purchase a matching pair of LS 134 Medusa or "Polpo" pendant lamps in stunning Pulegoso (bubbled) Murano glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1969, Italy. The LS 13...
Murano Glass
LT226 table lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in bruxelles, BE
Murano glass lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Model LT226. The center of the lamp can be used as a vase for flowers. Stamped Mazzega. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST...
Murano Glass
Pair Of Murano Glass Sconces By Carlo Nason For Mazzega
By Mazzega, Ercole Barovier, Venini, Barovier, Carlo Nason
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Murano Glass Sconces By Carlo Nason For Mazzega. This lovely pair of Italian modern sconces made of finely crafted ...
Steel
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
Carlo Nason LT305 Lotus Mazzega Table Lamp 1960 Italy
By Carlo Nason
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous Carlo Nason LT305 Table Lamp Lotus Mazzega 1960.
Murano Glass
Pair of Mid Century Murano Glass Pendant Lights, Carlo Nason, Mazzega, Italy 60s
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare pair of Murano glass pendant lights. Designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 60s
Sheet Metal
Carlo Nason Amber Murano Wall Sconce Glass & Chrome by Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Mazzega wall sconce made of handblown amber and clear Murano glass mounted on a chromed back plate. Sconce illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from the tim...
Chrome
"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
Carlo Nason Murano Glass Sconce in Brown for AV Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Kampen, NL
Designed by Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega in Italy between 1970 and 1979, this sculptural mid-century modern sconce exemplifies the artistry and innovation of Murano glass design. The p...
Murano Glass
Large Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Milan, IT
Table lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Two large Murano glass waves, creating a light cloud.
Chrome
Floor Lamp LT378 Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Mid-Century Modern Space Age floor lamp model LT378 in clear and smoke gray textured murano glass and metal by Carlo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Famous italian design lik...
Metal
1 of 2 Murano Pendant Light Designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
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
Exquisite Restored Blown Glass Three-Tired Pagoda Style Murano Lamps by Mazzega
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
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...
Brass
Large Carlo Nason for Mazzega Smoked Glass Table Lamp, 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Mortsel, BE
Murano Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Scavo Style, Chrome Base Sculptural table lamp, by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega, is an example of Italian Space Age design from th...
Metal, Chrome
Murano Moon Pendant Lamp Orange & White Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
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...
Murano Glass