Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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.
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Creator: Carlo Nason
Carlo Nason Mazzega Pendant Lamp for J.T. Kalmar in Murano Glass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Carlo Nason
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This set of pendant lamps was designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar in the 1960s. It features Mazzega Murano glass leafs.
The lamp is executed wi...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Chrome
Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Pulegoso Glass, circa 1960
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and rare Mid-Century Modern chandelier pendant lamp by Mazzega, designed by Carlo Nason, circa 1960, Murano, Italy.
The lamp alone measures 21 inches tall and has a 15 inc...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown Glass
Pair of Suspensions Model 'Sona' by Carlo Nason for Lumenform, Italy, 1973
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of suspensions model 'Sona' by Carlo Nason for Lumenform, Italy, 1973.
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1960s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Mazzega Chandelier in Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern chandelier manufactured by Mazzega and designed by Carlo Nason in clear hand blown Murano glass.
It consists of four separate pieces of glass joined tog...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown Glass
Heavy Murano Chandelier, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Murano 5, Mazzega
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Heavy Murano chandelier, Italy, 1970s.
Beautiful metal chandelier with heavy amber colored Murano glass elements.
Lamp is suitable for 220v. But because of the lower voltage in the...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Unique Carlo Nason Amber Chandelier for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Berlin, BE
Unique flower chandelier by Carlo Nason in clear & dark amber, Italy, 1970s
10 + 1 handmade moulded and fused glass leafs in clear & dark amber art glass
This small, but heavy ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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Art Glass
Rare Opaline Murano Glass Chandelier Attr. to Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An extraordinary and very rare midcentury Murano glass pendant attributed to Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, circa 1960s.
This amazing chandelier was handcrafted of chromed brass and...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Chrome
Bell-Shaped Murano Glass Pendant
By Carlo Nason
Located in New York, NY
Bell-shaped Murano glass pendant featuring inclusive air bubble design by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Mazzega Carlo Nason Interlocking Large Murano Chandelier
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern chandelier designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega with interlocking opalescent glass pieces.
This is one of the biggest of its kind at with 12 lighting points inside...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown Glass
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Glass
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern chandelier designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, this is the largest "Flower" he designed, having six petals (three in grey and three in opalescent glass) and a cle...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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Stainless Steel
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Chandelier in Murano Opalescent Glass, circa 1960
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and rare Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp by Mazzega, designed by Carlo Nason, circa 1960, Murano, Italy.
The lamp alone measures 18 inches tall and has a 12 inch diameter
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown Glass
Murrain Pendant Mazzega by Carlo Nason 1960s Chandelier Space Age, Italy
By Carlo Nason, Vintage Murano Gallery, AVMazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Murano Pendant Mazzega by Carlo Nason 1960s chandelier Space Age, Italy.
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Large "Cascade" Mazzega Chandelier by Carlo Nason in Opalescent Murano Glass
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in a blue opalescent hue, consisting of three stages of glass blades. This chandelier is complete as there is not one inch of...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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Steel
Large "Cascade" Mazzega Chandelier by Carlo Nason in Clear Murano Glass
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega consisting of three stages of clear glass blades. This chandelier is complete as there is not one inch of space free where th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown 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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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Stainless Steel
Carlo Nason Glass Lamp Pendant Chandelier, Green Glass, 1970
By Carlo Nason
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A very beautiful and exceptional chandelier / pendant light in the form of a large flower by Carlo Nason, Italy, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Pendant by Carlo Nason in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1960
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Pendant by Carlo Nason in Murano glass, Italy, circa 1960.
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1960s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Large Two-Layer Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and Large pendant lamp or hanging light composed of two-layer Murano glass domes; hold by a polished nickel-plated stem and canopy. Designed by Carlo Nason in 1960s. Manufacture...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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Nickel
Murano White and Clear Glass Discs Chandelier by Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Murano glass discs chandelier with a dense collection of handcrafted clear and white Murano glass discs on a chromed steel structure. Holds eight medium-base bulbs, rewired f...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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Steel, Chrome
Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Aldo Nason
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 1970s Murano glass chandelier designed by Carlo Nason and manufactured by Mazzega.
The chandelier dates from the 1970s and it was part of an important NY estate.
The chand...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Vintage Murano Glass Mazzega Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage Italian pendant lamp designed by Carlo Nason for A. V. Mazzega. Eight slabs of thick Murano "ice" glass with texture cover the 16 bulbs in this beautiful ceiling lamp.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Pendants by Aureliano Toso , 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Rome, IT
Very rare Murano glass made by one of the great protagonists of the artistic glass creativity. Each of them is formed by two large massive glasses.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
Chandelier "Thousand Moons" by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing composition of Carlo Nason for Mazzega. The chandelier is compost by dozens of Murano glass discs that simulate the lunar surface.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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Iron
Pendant of Murano Glass by Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Rome, IT
Very rare Murano glass made by one of the great protagonists of the artistic glass creativity. Each of them is formed by three large massive glasses.
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Late 20th Century Italian Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
Rare Carlo Nason Blown Glass and Chome Chandelier Italy, 1960
By Carlo Nason
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare white blown glass and chrome chandelier/pendant by Carlo Nason for Mazzega,
Italy, 1960.
Lamp sockets: 6.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Pendant Lamp Artichoke by Carlo Nason, Italy 70s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Murano glass pendant lamp Artichoke by Carlo Nason, Italy 70s.
Unique Murano glass pendant lamp, Artichoke“ by the famous Italian Designer Carlo Nason produced ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Murano Glass Suspension by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century Murano glass suspension by Carlo Nason for Mazzega - Italy, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Pair of Triedri Curvati Murano Glass Flush Mount by Carlo Nason for Venini
By Carlo Nason, Venini
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing pair of glass chandelier or ceiling light with four layers of curving “triedri” glass prisms on a brass frame, designed by Carlo Nason for Venini, Italy.
A dynamic form, chan...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown Glass
Italian Murano glass chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Italian Murano glass chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
Discover the timeless beauty of the Nason chandelier, a masterpiece from the 60s, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazze...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Carlo Nason by Mazzega chandelier ice frost Glass murano , italy 1970
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Carlo nason by mazzega chandelier , unique model in size XXL. glass of
murano in frosted glass design. Very rare model of glass with a chrome structure. An iconic lamp of Italian des...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960's
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Lisboa, PT
This mid-century chandelier was designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega and produced in Italy in the 1960s. It consists of 114 individual Murano glass with a "C" shape discs that interlo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Vintage Murano Glass Flower Petal Pendant by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970's
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pair of Murano glass chandeliers was designed by Carlo Nason and produced by Mazzega, in Italy, during the 1970's. Each lamp features twelve organic-shaped Murano glass plates, ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Vintage Murano Glass Flower Petal Pendant by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970's
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Murano glass chandelier was designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, in Italy, during the 1970's. This lamp features twelve clear, petal-shaped Murano glass plates, running from cle...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Chrome
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Carlo Nason chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.
Carlo Nason chandeliers and pendants 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 chandeliers and pendants, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 192 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 3 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original chandeliers and pendants 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 chandeliers and pendants by Barovier&Toso, Toni Zuccheri, and Gino Sarfatti. Prices for Carlo Nason chandeliers and pendants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $527 and can go as high as $18,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,134.
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