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.
“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
Large Sculptural Murano Glass Wall or Flush Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Mazzega, Max Ingrand, Carlo Nason, Paolo Venini, 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
Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Paolo Venini, Doria Leuchten Germany, J.T. Kalmar, 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
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
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
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 Carlo Nason, Mazzega
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, Italy, circa 1960–1970. The fixture is...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
$3,723Sale 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 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Spritz Glass for Established & Sons
By Established & Sons, Carlo Nason
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 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 Italian Mid-Century Murano Rainbow Glass Chandelier for Mazzega 70s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
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
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
Three LP277 Wall Lamps by Carlo Nason in Tobacco and Crystal Glass for Mazzega
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
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
Mid-Century Modern LT216 Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970 Italy
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
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
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
1060's Glass & Steel chandelier by Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason
Located in Schoorl, NL
A stylish mid century glass chandelier by Carlo Nason, Italy. Six thick glass swirl lamp shade hanging from steel chains. With a diameter of 37 cm per panel. One bulb in the center.
Steel
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
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
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Glass
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
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
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
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
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
$481Sale 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
1 of 3 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
$1,200Sale Price|50% Off
Smoky Murano Pendant by Carlo Nazon 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
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
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
Floor Lamp LT316 Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
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
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
$4,121Sale Price|25% 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
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
$3,073Sale Price / set|20% Off
1 of 4 Pairs of Midcentury Kalmar Mazzega Murano Glass Wall Lights Sconces 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega, AVMazzega, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of four pairs of Vintage Mid-Century Modern rare, organic brass, white and clear Murano glass double socketed wall lamps, lights or sconces by Austrian lighting manufacturer Kalm...
Metal, Brass
1960 Italy Mazzega Pendant Lamp Murano Glass & Chrome by Carlo Nason
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
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
$3,304Sale Price / set|20% Off
Midcentury Pair of Kalmar Mazzega Murano Glass Wall Lights or Sconces, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega, Kalmar Lighting, 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
Carlo Nason Mazzega Murano Glass Pendant Lamp Italy 1960/70s Mid-Century Modern
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano glass pendant lamp, Carlo Nason for AVMazzega, Italy, 1970s. Six hand-blown glass shades with a petal-shaped motif, gradating from purple to clear. The glass has a thick hamme...
Metal
$3,575Sale Price|44% Off
Carlo Nason, A. V. Mazzega, LT 220 Floor Lamp, Glass, Chrome
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
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
Italian Midcentury Interlocking Murano Chandelier by Carlo Nason, 1970s
By Mazzega, AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
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
Sfumato' LT 316 floor lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Oirlo, LI
Carlo Nason, born into one of Murano's oldest glass families, developed a unique approach to lighting design, shaped by both tradition and innovation. Known for his experiments with ...
Murano Glass
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
Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
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
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
$5,389Sale 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
PAIR of Carlo Nason LS 134 Medusa Pulegoso Murano Glass Pendant Lamp for Mazzega
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
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
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Palermo, PA
This striking Murano glass table lamp was designed by Carlo Nason and produced in Italy during the 1970s. The lamp features a sculptural two-part glass composition that highlights th...
Metal, Chrome
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Cumulus Glass Totem Lamp
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in New York, NY
Significant Italian lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. The ball top rests on a bright chrome color, which attaches to the elegant elongated base. Each section can be independently illuminated, or both can be lit simultaneously, for maximum effect. Original, clean, working and free of damage. Classic piece from the golden age of Modernist Italian lighting...
Chrome
LS 116 Blue Murano glass pendant by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega, 1960s
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Rotterdam, NL
LS 116 Murano glass pendant designed by Carlo Nason and manufactured by A.V. Mazzega in the 1960s. The model is composed of two glass parts. The lower part is partly bell-shaped and...
Murano Glass
$2,127Sale Price / item|20% Off
1 of 16 Carlo Nason for Mazzega Rare 1970s Blue & Clear Murano Ice Glass Lights
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega, Mazzega
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 Murano Glass Sconces By Carlo Nason For Mazzega
By Barovier, Ercole Barovier, Mazzega, Venini, 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