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.
Small 'Medusa' Mouthblown Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Established & Sons
By Established & Sons, Carlo Nason
Located in Glendale, 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 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Rose Glass for Established & Sons
By Established & Sons, Carlo Nason
Located in Glendale, 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
Small Medusa Mouthblown Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Established & Sons
By Established & Sons, Carlo Nason
Located in Glendale, 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...
Metal
Carlo Nason Floor Lamp for Mazzega in Grey Opalescent Murano Glass, circa 1960
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern floor Lamp designed circa 1960 by Carlo Nason For Mazzega in Murano Italy, in the shape of a cactus.
Steel
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
Cascade Chandelier Opalescent Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Nicolosi, IT
A striking Cascade chandelier in opalescent Murano glass, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in 1970. This sculptural Italian lighting piece is composed of elongated hand-blown glas...
Metal
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 Tulip Pendant Lamp Amber & 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 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
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, Carlo Nason, J.T. Kalmar
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 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
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 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
Murano Glass Ceiling Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Paolo Venini, Mazzega, Max Ingrand, Carlo Nason, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Unique Murano glass ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The lamp is very impressive. The textured glass creates a sparkling light. Fantastic design and a beautiful addition to any home. Ma...
Metal
$2,278Sale Price / set|57% 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
Murano Glass pendant by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
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
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
$2,997 / item
1 of the 2 Pendant Lights by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 pendant lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Four crystal clear and smoked leaves compose this beautiful piece made in thick handmade Murano glass. Measures: H 16.93” (43 cm...
Chrome
Medium Medusa Mouthblown Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Established & Sons
By Carlo Nason, Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, 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
Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Green & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason Italy 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, AVMazzega, 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
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 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 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
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
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 '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
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
1960 Italy Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Smoked Murano Glass by Carlo Nason
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
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
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
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
$490Sale 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
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 Sculptural Murano Glass Wall or Flush Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Max Ingrand, Mazzega, Paolo Venini, J.T. Kalmar, Carlo Nason
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
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
Large Cube Shaped Green Glass Floor and Table Light from Leucos, 1970
By Carlo Nason
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wonderful high-end large triangle green glass table or floorlamp. Thick textured glass. From Leucos, 1970. This triangle is a real eyecatcher and fits in various interiors. Illumina...
Brass
Italian Long Midcentury Interlocking Murano Chandelier by Carlo Nason, 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Interlocking Murano glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. This Chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy. This chandelier is composed by 200 units of clear hexagon Murano glasses...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Mazzega Chandelier, Murano by Carlo Nason ca. 1968
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern chandelier manufactured by Mazzega and designed by Carlo Nason in opalescent blue Murano glass, ca 1970 It consists of four separate slabs of glass fit...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass Chandelier, Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Murano glass globe pendant light, attributed to Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Murano, Italy 1960s. The Mid Century Modern pendant is made of a Murano glass transparent globe, with ...
Brass
Murano hanging lamp by Carlo Nason "Artichoke"
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
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
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
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
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
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Caramel Glass for Established & Sons
By Established & Sons, Carlo Nason
Located in Glendale, 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 for Mazzega Murano Glass Chandelier
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Mid-Century Modern multicolored interlocking murano glass chandelier on chrome base by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. This stunn...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1960s Original Murano chandelier by Carlo Nason for AVMazzega, Italy
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Presenting an undeniably elegant and exceptional work of artistry, a Murano glass lamp by the renowned Italian designer Carlo Nason. This lamp stands as a truly rare find, acknowledg...
Murano Glass
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
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
1 of 16 Carlo Nason for Mazzega Rare 1970s Blue & Clear Murano Ice Glass Lights
By Mazzega, AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
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
LS 134 Murano glass pendant by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Rotterdam, NL
LS 134 pendant designed by Carlo Nason and manufactured by A.V. Mazzega in the 1960s. The model, also known as Medusa, is composed of four interlocking hand-blown Murano glass parts...
Steel
Carlo Nason for Mazzega, "Birillo" Floor Lamp
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Chicago, IL
c.1960s, Pop Art Light Bulb"design, two white glass sections with a chromed steel joining band, 42"h x 13"dia. This is an iconic lamp and a striking example of Italian modern design....
Steel, Chrome
$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
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
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
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
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
1 of 4 Pairs of Midcentury Kalmar Mazzega Murano Glass Wall Lights Sconces 1970s
By AVMazzega, Mazzega, Carlo Nason, 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
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
Carlo Nason Mazzega Waterfall Chandelier Murano Glass 1970's
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Taranto, IT
meraviglioso e rarissimo lampadario disegnato da Carlo Nason in collaborazione con Mazzegga, realizzato negli anni '70 - modello cascata e successivamente nominato ''Waterfall'' - in...
Steel
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
LS143 table lamp/flashlight, Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Opaline Murano glass table lamp/ceiling light mod LS143, designed by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega in ca. 1970. Carlo Nason (b. 1935, Murano, Venice) is an Italian designer and master...
Murano Glass