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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Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Green & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason Italy 1960s
By AVMazzega, J.T. Kalmar, 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
1 ‚of 2’ Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Green & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason, J.T. Kalmar
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
Large Murano Glass Ceiling Wall Light by CARLO NASON for KALMAR Lights, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, Carlo Nason
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: ceiling, wall light Producer: Kalmar Lighting Origin: Austria Age: 1970s Description: Original 1970s modernist vintage light made of high quality Murano g...
Murano Glass
Wall or ceiling light 45, Carlo Nason, Itre, Murano Glass, Italy
By Carlo Nason, ITRE
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
Carlo Nason has design this Murano glass wall light for his own company Itre in the 1980's. After working for V Nason C., Leucos, Mazzega and other glass factories (especially might...
Metal
Carlo Nason Pair of Kalmar Mid-Century Murano Glass Wall Lights or Sconces 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare vintage midcentury pair of polished steel, white and clear Murano glass wall lamps, lights or sconces by Murano glass Italian designer Carlo Nason for the famous Austrian lighti...
Metal
Murano Glass Ceiling Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Max Ingrand, Carlo Nason, Paolo Venini, J.T. Kalmar, Mazzega
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
$2,001Sale Price / item|20% Off
Carlo Nason, Fascino Multi Stemmed Brass Chandelier
By Carlo Nason, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
It was during last summer, a dinner on Carlo's mansion over the lagoon, I naively asked Carlo if he would like to make a brass chandelier design for me and the lab I use. Carlo Nason is on the lighting designer wall of fame, known worldwide for his innovative designs in glass during the roaring decades of Italian design. He worked on some metal projects. I remember the Nana collapsible desk...
Aluminum, Brass
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano Glass Chandelier
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
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
Mid-Century Modern Flush Mounts by Carlo Nason, Italy, 1960
By Carlo Nason
Located in Palermo, PA
This large vintage Murano glass ceiling or wall light was designed by Carlo Nason in 1960s. The glass is adorned with dots that create a amazing interplay of light when lit. What's e...
Metal
Carlo Nason LS 143 Ceiling Fixture for AV Mazzega, Italy 1970's
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Hellouw, NL
Italian lighting from the 1970s often blurred the line between lighting and sculpture. The LS 143 ceiling fixture by Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega is a fine example, combining Murano gl...
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
Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
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
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Midcentury POP Style Flush Mount Light, 1970s
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Midcentury POP Style Flush Mount Light, 1970s Gorgeous flush-mount light in sunny pop yellow - transparent Murano glass, fixed with brass screws on a white v...
Metal
Pair of Triedri Curvati Murano Glass Sconces 1970'
By Venini, Carlo Nason
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing pair of glass sconces or wall lights with four layers of curving “triedri” glass prisms on a brass frame, designed by Carlo Nason for Venini, Italy. A dynamic form, changing ...
Blown Glass
White & Clear Murano Glass & Metal '60s flush mount lamp by C. Nason for Mazzega
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This wall or flush mount "Atomic" lamp was designed by Carlo Nason in the 1970s and produced by Mazzega. It is made of clear and white lattimo glass shade with white laqued aluminum ...
Aluminum
1 'of 3' Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Amber & Clear Murano Glass Carlo Nason Italy
By J.T. Kalmar, Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant tulip pendant light with amber and clear Murano glass blades on a partly chromed and nickel hardware designed by Carlo Nason. Chandelier il...
Brass, Steel, Chrome, Nickel
1 of 3 Kalmar Large Vintage Mid-Century 1970s Mazzega Glass Wall Lights Sconces
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of three Kalmar large & elegant vintage Mid-Century Modern Austrian made Murano glass wall lights., lamps or sconces, made circa 1970. The light / sconce features a large han...
Metal, Brass
Peleguso Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By J.T. Kalmar, Mazzega, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Carlo Nason, Doria Leuchten Germany
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. Manufacturer: Mazzega Desig...
Metal
Carlo Nason Three Shade Large Opal Glass Flush Mount Lamp, Italy, 1960
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Carlo Nason three Shade glass flush mount for Mazzega, Italy, 1960 Enormous Carlo Nason ceiling light with 22 inches in diameter in w...
Brass
Vintage Murano Chandelier by Mazzega
By Mazzega, Venini, AVMazzega, Paolo Venini, Carlo Nason
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Murano chandelier by Mazzega. Unusual Hollywood Regency Italian Murano glass chandelier by Mazzega, Italy. This stunning M...
Chrome
$13,643 / item
Ceiling Light Fixture by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970
By Carlo Nason
Located in Budapest, HU
Gorgeous and very extraordinary large ceiling light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970, from Hotel Fuenti in Amalfi coast. Is composed of 30 big alternated sheets of glass ice an...
Metal
Triedri Curvati Murano Glass Flush Mount Chandelier by Carlo Nason, Venini Italy
By Venini, Carlo Nason
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Amazing flush mount chandelier crafted in curved molded Murano Glass on a gilded brass frame. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from the time. With t...
Brass
4 Mid-Century Modern Flush Mounts by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Murano Glass, 1968
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
4 Spage Age flush mounts or plafonniers designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in clear and white Murano glass. Ca. 19769
Blown Glass
Pair of Ceiling Light Fixture by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970
By Carlo Nason
Located in Budapest, HU
Gorgeous and very extraordinary large ceiling light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970, from Hotel Fuenti in Amalfi coast. Is composed of 30 big alternated sheets of glass ice an...
Metal
1970s Murano glass fush mount designed by Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason
Located in Palermo, PA
This large vintage Murano glass ceiling light was designed by Carlo Nason in 1960s. The glass is adorned with dots that create a amazing interplay of light when lit. What's even more...
Metal
Large Sculptural Murano Glass Wall or Flush Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By J.T. Kalmar, Carlo Nason, Paolo Venini, Max Ingrand, Mazzega
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
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Midcentury POP Style Flush Mount Light, 1970s
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Midcentury POP Style Flush Mount Light, 1970s Gorgeous flush-mount light in sunny pop yellow - transparent Murano glass, fixed with brass screws on a white v...
Metal
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
$2,495 / set
H 13.39 in W 4.14 in D 3.35 in
Austrian Mid-Century Pair of "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG. ...
Metal, Brass
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano Glass Wall Lamp, Italy 1960s
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Naples, IT
Large disc-shaped applique in irridescent Murano glass designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano, Italy 1960. The applique rests on a nickel-plated metal structure with two light so...
Murano Glass
$2,217
H 43.31 in Dm 25.6 in
1 of 2 Stunning Murano Pendant Light Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful floral pendant light with four hand-made clear and White Murano glass petals which are supported by a metal frame, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, in the 1970s Heavy q...
Murano Glass
$5,250
H 19.69 in Dm 18.51 in
Interlocking Murano Chandelier Flush Mount Glass & Brass Carlo Nason Kalmar 1960
By J.T. Kalmar, Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant cascading ceiling light with 48 clear, pink and blue interlocking Murano glasses suspended individually on a golden brass frame. Multicolored glasses can be arranged individu...
Brass
$1,290 / item
H 5.91 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
1 (of 8) Amber Murano Flush Mount & Sconce Glass by Carlo Nason for Kalmar 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount and wall sconce executed in handblown partially amber and clear Murano glass and chromed hardware designed by Carlo Nason. With this light you make a clear statem...
Metal, Chrome
$1,478
H 8.27 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Petite Murano Glass Table Light Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury Table light with 4 Murano glass pieces, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. The Table lamp takes 1 x E14 small bulb./up ...
Murano Glass
$1,135
H 16.15 in Dm 17.72 in
Large 1970s Tulip Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason, Mazzega, J.T. Kalmar
By Carlo Nason, J.T. Kalmar, Mazzega
Located in Andernach, DE
Extra large 1970s Italian Mid-Century Organic Modern floral pendant light. Three large and very thick hand blown clear and smoked grey Murano glass petals are supported by a metal fr...
Metal
$3,172
H 23.63 in W 21.26 in D 22.05 in
Magnificent Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This Magnificent Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega is not just lighting — it's a piece of Italian design history. Created in the 1970s, this lamp reflects the maes...
Bronze
$2,790
H 14.18 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
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
$1,350
H 7 in W 14 in D 5.5 in
Large Murano Glass Wall Sconce & Ceiling Light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Mazzega wall sconce and flush mount made of handblown white and clear Murano glass mounted on a chromed back plate. Sconce illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. ...
Chrome
Rare Murano Floor Lamp Designed By Carlo Nason For Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand, Mazzega, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Houston, TX
Rare Murano Floor Lamp Designed By Carlo Nason For Mazzega. Offered is an unusual Italian modern Murano glass floor lamp (Model LT378) with alternating pieces of transparent and smok...
Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Sconces by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 4 Available
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with hand blown smoky and milky white textured Murano glass shades mounted on brass frames, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, made in Italy circa 1960s...
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Pendant Light Designed by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large Murano Clear/ colored glass Pendant light is attached to a metal chrome frame. designed by Kalmar, Austria manufactured in the 1970s. High quality and in very goo...
Chrome
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H 7.09 in Dm 13.98 in
Italian Midcentury Opaline Pendant Light MEDUSA by Giusto Toso for Leucos, 1970s
By Leucos Design Lab, Carlo Nason
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Midcentury Opaline Pendant Light MEDUSA by Giusto Toso for Leucos, 1970s Beautiful and shiny handblown pendant light in Murano Opaline transparent glass with light blue glas...
Aluminum
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H 7.88 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
1960's Murano flushmount by Carlo Nason for Mazzega and/or Kalmar.
By Carlo Nason
Located in Schoorl, NL
Each textured glass panel surrounding the Edison14 bulbs are unique and elegant in their own form. When illuminated, they diffuse the light beautifully while highlighting the care ...
Murano Glass
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H 51.97 in Dm 25.99 in
Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Amber & 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 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
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H 51.97 in Dm 25.99 in
Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp White & 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 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
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H 15.75 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Carlo Nason Pair of Kalmar Mid-Century Murano Glass Wall Lights or Sconces 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare vintage midcentury pair of polished steel, white and clear Murano glass wall lamps, lights or sconces by Murano glass Italian designer Carlo Nason for the famous Austrian lighti...
Metal
Carlo Nason Peleguso Glass Semi Flushmount
By Carlo Nason
Located in New York, NY
Modernist hand blown peleguso Murano glass flushmount with an amber color glass accent and featuring a matte nickel frame. Fixture has 4 light sources, 3 internal and 1 centered down...
Metal
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H 14.97 in Dm 17.72 in
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
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H 11.42 in W 8.27 in D 3.75 in
One Single Midcentury Kalmar Mazzega Murano Glass Wall Light or Sconce, 1970s
By AVMazzega, Mazzega, Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One single Vintage Mid-Century Modern rare organic brass, white and clear Murano glass double socketed wall lamp, light or sconce by Austrian lighting manufacturer Kalmar, circa 1970...
Metal, Brass
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H 9.85 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Murano ice glass ceiling lamp LP 254 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1970s
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage Murano wall or ceiling lamp LP 254 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega made in Italy in the 1970s. Carlo Nason, born in 1935 in Murano, Venice, hails from a family of expert glassmake...
Murano Glass
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H 8.67 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1 of the 4 Carlo Nason Flush Mount Murano Glass Light by Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautifully made flush mount light with smoked and clear glass by designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s. Dimensions: Height 8.67 in. (22 cm), width 15.75 in. (40 cm), de...
Murano Glass
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H 11.42 in W 8.27 in D 3.75 in
Pair of Midcentury Modern Kalmar Mazzega Murano Glass Wall Lights Sconces 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting, Mazzega, AVMazzega
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern rare, organic brass, white and clear Murano glass double socketed wall lamps, lights or sconces by Austrian lighting manufacturer Kalmar, circa 197...
Metal, Brass
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H 11.62 in W 7.68 in D 3.59 in
Midcentury Pair of Kalmar Mazzega Murano Glass Wall Lights or Sconces, 1970s
By Mazzega, AVMazzega, Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
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
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H 11.42 in W 8.27 in D 3.75 in
Midcentury Pair of Kalmar Mazzega Murano Glass Wall Lights or Sconces, 1970s
By Mazzega, AVMazzega, Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
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 1970...
Metal, Brass
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...
Blown Glass
Carlo Nason for Leucos Blue Iridescent Flush Mount Lamps, circa 1960, Italy
By Carlo Nason, Leucos Design Lab
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of 3 Nason for Leucos blue iridescent flush mounts, circa 1960 Identical set of three stylish Carlo Nason opaline lights with swallowed bul...
Aluminum