Carlo Nason Lighting
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
Pair of Large Italian Radical Design /Mid-century White Murano Glass Table Lamps
By Carlo Nason
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern mold blown white Murano milk glass table lamps by Carlo Nason.
The lamps are space age in concept and design and function both practically and as light sculptures with both lower and upper levels illuminating separately. Each piece of glass is mold blown of white Murano Glass and united by a central steel band. The lamps symbolize the Italian Radical...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Lighting
1970's Carlo Nason Large Mid Century Wall Sconces
By Carlo Nason
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing pair of Carlo Nason Murano Glass and Nickel-Plated Wall Sconces. Fully rewired and restored. Glass in mint condition. These can be used a ceiling fixture too. More than just ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
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Chrome
Pair of Vintage Applique Lights by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of applique lights is an original design lamp realized in the half of 1970s by Carlo Nason
An elegant couple of applique light realized in whi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
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Art Glass
Spherical Multi-Core Murano Glass Pendant
By Carlo Nason
Located in New York, NY
Spherical, glass pendant featuring multiple, tapered glass cores with inclusive air bubbles by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
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Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Lamp by Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason
Located in Austin, TX
Large vintage lamp by renowned glass designer Carlo Nason. This piece is from the “l Numerati” series for Mazzega. This piece features two hand-blown Murano glass pieces of transluce...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
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Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clear Grey Glass Flower Chandelier, 1960s, Italy
By Carlo Nason
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage grey clear glass flower or clover leaf chandelier or pendant by Carlo Nason, 1960s Italy.
Designed by Carlo Nason Murano circa 1960 and executed by Mazzeg...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
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Stainless Steel
Carlo Nason two table lamps in painted and ground colored glass 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Milan, IT
Carlo Nason Two table lamps Base in painted and ground colored glass. Metal structure and opal glass diffusers. Prod. AV Mazzega, Italy, approx. 1970.
Born in Murano in 1935, he grew...
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1970s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
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Glass
Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlos Nason - Mazzega Edition - 1980
By Carlo Nason
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Murano glass chandelier
Carlos Nason for Mazzega
Circa 1980
size:
overall height 80cm
chandelier height 40 cm
diameter 38cm
In very good condition.
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1980s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Carlo Nason Murano Glass Pendant Lamp
By Carlo Nason
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Rare Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano
pendant lamp.
Carlo Nason (1935 Murano), is a famous Italian glass artist, his use of historical techniques in producing inventive lamps, vases, a...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
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 Lighting
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Brass
Large table lamp or floor lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s Italy
By Carlo Nason
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
The large space age table lamp or floor lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, crafted in the 1970s in Italy, is a striking embodiment of midcentury modern design. This impressive piece, m...
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Mid-20th Century Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Applique Carlo Nason per Mazzega
By Carlo Nason
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Queste applique di Carlo Nason per Mazzega, realizzate negli anni '60, rappresentano uno dei momenti più significativi nel design dell'illuminazione italiana di quel periodo. Carlo N...
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1950s European Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
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Metal
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Pulegoso Chandelier by Carlo Nason
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
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 Lighting
Materials
Brass
Carlo Nason Handblown Murano Glass Sphere Table Lamp for Mazzega, Italy 1960s
By Murano 5, Mazzega, Carlo Nason
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 Lighting
Materials
Chrome
20th century Carlo Nason Chromed Metal and Murano Glass Lamp, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful lamp by the famous designer Carlo Nason from the 70s in Murano glass. Three semi-transparent and opaque tubular glasses with chromed metal structure.
Electrical outlet...
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1970s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Metal
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 Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lattimo and Clear Glass Gradient Pendant
By Carlo Nason
Located in New York, NY
Organic form pendant with lattimo to clear Murano glass gradient effect by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Light sculpture Ala Medium Black/White designed in 1969
By Carlo Nason
Located in Hoegaarden, BE
I designed Ala at the end of the 60s, it was produced for the first time between 69 and 70. It took its name from a gesture that everyone can do by crossing their hands to imitate th...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Metal
Carlo Nason - Table lamp LT216
By Carlo Nason
Located in PAU, FR
Carlo Nason
Large model table lamp LT 216
circa 1970
Edition Mazzega
Murano glass
Rare light green color with bubbles in the glass
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Carlo Nason "Stalagmiti" Glass and Chrome Table Lamp
By Leucos, Carlo Nason
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blown glass table lamp by Carlo Nason for Leucos c.1970s, Italy, is sure to light up any room in your home. The lamp features a round glass globe with white milk glass band. The bott...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Lamp in Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1970s.
By Carlo Nason
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Large Size of Vintage Table or Floor Lamp in hand-blown glass color White and transparent.
Designed by Carlo Nason produced by Mazzega, Italy 1970s.
Designer - Carlo Nason.
Pr...
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1970s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Murano Glass Hanging Lamp by Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Brussels, BE
Murano glass hanging lamp by Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Decorative Mid-Century Italian table lamp, Murano glass, Reggiani/Mazzega style
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful 1970s table lamp in Murano glass, clear elaborate body with opaline white staining throughout and mirror polished metal hardware. Stunning and timeless, this piece looks gr...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Italian Sconces with Hand Blown Murano Glass by Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian sconces with hand blown amber and clear Murano glasses mounted on brass frames / Designed by Carlo Nason, circa 1960s / made in...
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1960s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason, Italy, 1960s.
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1960s Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Glass
Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega Italy 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Aachen, NW
Rare table lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy in the 1970s.
Very fine piece which comes overall in a very good condition with light kinds of useage.
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1970s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Lp 246 "Atomic", Carlo Nason, A.V.MAZZEGA, 1969
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
LP246 also named "Atomic" are used as wall light or ceiling flush mount.
It was designed my Carlo Nason (1935 - ) in 1969 for the editor A.V.Mazzega which is known today as Mazzega ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass
Light sculpture Ala Medium White/White designed in 1969
By Carlo Nason
Located in Hoegaarden, BE
"I designed Ala at the end of the 60s, it was produced for the first time between 69 and 70. It took its name from a gesture that everyone can do by crossing their hands to imitate t...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Metal
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Floor Lamp
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Timeless floor lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Beautiful space age white colour with a white opaline glass. The entire lamp is made out of ...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Light sculpture Ala Big White/White designed in 1969
By Carlo Nason
Located in Hoegaarden, BE
"I designed Ala at the end of the 60s, it was produced for the first time between 69 and 70. It took its name from a gesture that everyone can do by crossing their hands to imitate t...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Metal
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 Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Ceiling LampGlass attributed to Carlo Nason Eclipse Mazzega Venice, Italy, 1960
By Carlo Nason
Located in Biella, IT
Eclipse attributed to Mazzega Venice Italy big ceiling lamp glass Carlo Nason design years 60
Measure: 50 inches height and 16" diameter, perfect condition.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern "Eclisse" Mazzega Pendant by Carlo Nason, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern "Eclisse" Mazzega Pendant by Carlo Nason, 1960s
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Ceiling Light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, circa 1965
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Brussels, BE
Ceiling light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, circa 1965.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Carlo Nason Tubular Glass Table Lamps, 1970s Italy
By Carlo Nason
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
A pair of exquisite table lamps designed by the renowned Carlo Nason, showcasing his mastery of Italian glassmaking. Crafted in the 1970s, these lamps feature hand-blown tubular glas...
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Mid-20th Century Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Murano Glass Hanging Lamp by Carlo Nason, 1960s - 2 available
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Murano Glass Hanging Lamp by Carlo Nason, 1960s - 2 available
Sold individually
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Echt, NL
Large impressive table lamp in excellent condition.
Designed by Carlo Nason in the 1970s
Manufactured by Mazzega, Italy
The lamp consists of 3 handblown clear and white textured ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Table / Floor Lamp By Carlo Nason For Mazzega, Murano, c.1980
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A wonderful vintage Italian floor lamp or large table lamp made by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Produced in Murano, Venice in the 1980s, this glass lamp exemplifies Carlo Nason’s workman...
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20th Century Italian Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Metal
1970’s Italian Murano Glass Lamp by Carlo Nason
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Chicago, IL
1970’s Italian Murano glass table lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Modular White Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Modulable table lamp by Carlo Nason For Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
White
Murano glass
One small chip - pictured.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Table Lamp Av Mazzega Italy 1970 Design Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason
Located in Biella, IT
AV Mazzega Italy table lamp "petals" in glass design Carlo Nason years ’70 perfect condition
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, J.T. Kalmar, Mazzega, Doria Leuchten Germany, Paolo Venini
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large 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 asse...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Metal
Carlo Nason Blue Topaz Polyhedral Chandelier
By Carlo Nason
Located in New York, NY
Timeless Mid Century Modern hand blown Murano glass chandelier with jewel toned hand blown glass elements in aquamarine, pale amethyst, clear and smoked topaz. Wired for use in USA, ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Lighting
Materials
Metal
Carlo Nason lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Carlo Nason lighting 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 lighting, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 487 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 7 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lighting 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 lighting by Barovier&Toso, Gaetano Sciolari, and Gino Sarfatti. Prices for Carlo Nason lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $350 and can go as high as $26,725, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,915.