Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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
2 Space Age Table Lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern table lamps by Mazzega, designed by Carlo Nason, circa 1960, in blue opalescent Murano blown glass
The lamp alone measures 12.5 inches tall by 12 inches...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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Blown Glass
Exquisite Restored Amber Accent Blown Glass Pagoda Murano Lamps by Mazzega
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They have undergone meticulous professional restoration and are shipped complete with the new shad...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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Brass
Carlo Nason LT 357 Moon Base Lamps, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Born in 1935, within an old glassmaker family from Murano, Carlo Nason has always been attracted by this beautiful material.
With different techniques, he created innovative and ori...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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Murano Glass
LT327 "60Table Lamp and Flower Vase blown glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega Italy
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in London, GB
" LT 327 " 1960s Space Age table light and flower vase by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Blown Murano white & clear glass with chromed metal details. Iconic Italian Design.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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Metal
20th Century Vintage Italian Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Paris, FR
A vintage Italian table or bedside lamp design by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 1970s. The gradient opal white pill-shaped shade is typical of the designer's style. The perforated c...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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Stainless Steel
Modulable Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Modulable table lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
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1960s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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Murano Glass
White Murano Glass Table Lamp Model LT231 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
White Murano glass table Lamp model LT231 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
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1960s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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Murano Glass
"Bone" Carlo Nason by Mazzega 1960s Glass Italian Design Table Lamp
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Brescia, IT
"Bone"
Carlo Nason by Mazzega
1960s.
Milky glass
Perfect condition.
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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Glass
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 Table Lamps
Carlo Nason Italian Lighting Two Table Lamps for Mazzega Murano, 1970
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Milan, Italy
Two table lamps designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano, circa 1970.
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1670s Italian Modern Antique Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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Murano Glass
Carlo Nason “Mazzega”Table Lamp Metal Crome Murano Glass, 1970, Italy
By Carlo Nason
Located in Milano, IT
Carlo Nason “Mazzega” table lamp metal crome Murano glass 1970 Italy.
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Late 20th Century Italian Other Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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Murano Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sconces by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Glass
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of Mid-Century Modern sconces by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in clear, opalescent and dark brown-grey Murano glass, circa 1970
Priced per pair.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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Blown Glass
Large Silver Carlo Nason Translucent Glass Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp
By Carlo Nason
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid-Century Modern translucent large silver Murano glass table or floor lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano, Venice, Italy.
Measurements: D 54 x H 37 cm.
Lamp will only be shipped...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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Art Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sconces by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Glass
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of Mid-Century Modern sconces by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in clear, blue and "Pulegoso" Murano glass.
Six pairs available. Priced per pair.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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Blown Glass
Exquisite Restored Blown Glass Three-Tired Pagoda Style Murano Lamps by Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They have undergone meticulous professional restoration and are shipped complete with the new shad...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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Brass
Carlo Nason Italian Large Modern Pair of Ruffled Silver Glass Bowls Lamps
By Carlo Nason
Located in New York, NY
These monumental illuminated bowls by Carlo Nason in blown Murano glass, rarer in this silver version are decorated with a rock appearance, the glass roughly ridged and corrugated. T...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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Silver
Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, circa 1960
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Table lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, circa 1960.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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Murano Glass
Table Lamp Spiral LT217 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Table lamp spiral LT217 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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Steel
Two Table Lamps by A.V. Mazzega in Red And White
By Carlo Nason
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano table lamp by A.V. Mazzega.
Two round Italian Murano glass table lamps in red and white made by all Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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Glass, Murano Glass
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Cumulus Glass Totem Lamp
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
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...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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Chrome
Big Table Lamp Murano Italy 1970s Mazzega, Design Carlo Nason
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Rome, IT
Big table lamp in Murano glass featuring two simultaneous lights. Made in Italy by the Italian designer Mazzega, design by Carlo Nason, circa 1970.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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Metal
Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1960s in Opalescent Murano Glass
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Mazzega, designed by Carlo Nason, circa 1960, in blown Murano Glass, still retaining the original label.
Consists of four slabs of glass j...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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Blown Glass
Carlo Nason Glass Table Lamp, circa 1970
By Carlo Nason
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glass table lamp, double face with blue décor by Carlo Nason, circa 1970, in excellent condition.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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Metal
Carlo Nason Handblown Murano Glass Sphere Table Lamp for Mazzega, Italy 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega, Murano 5
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 Table Lamps
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Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sconces by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Glass
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of Mid-Century Modern sconces by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in clear, opalescent and dark grey Murano glass, circa 1970
Priced per pair.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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Blown Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Mazzega in Murano Glass, circa 1960
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of Space age one-light table lamps by Mazzega, circa 1960.
Manufactured in clear, amber and bubble Murano glass.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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Blown Glass
Lotus lamp LT305 in Murano glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Lyon, FR
Gorgeous table lamp, model LT305 or Lotus, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the end of 1960s.
4 Murano glass pieces, "Pulegoso" technique, embedded on a lacquered metal base.
E...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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Metal
Large Egg Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Murano Glass
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Large Egg Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Murano Glass
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1960s Vintage Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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Glass
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Table Vase Lamp Mod. LT226, Italy
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Naples, IT
Table lamp/vase in Murano glass Model LT 226 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega - Italy.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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Glass
Lamp LT328 Murano Glass and Metal by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Mid-Century Modern Space Age table lamp model LT328, bubble peleguso Murano glass and metal base by Carlo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Famous italian design like Venini, ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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Metal
Vintage Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Midcentury mushroom table lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega with a murano glass lamp shade and a chromed metal base.
Beautiful midcentury lamp which emits a soft DIM light.
Good ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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Chrome
Carlo Nason Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Shell Table Lamp for Mazzega, 60s
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This table lamp was produced by Carlo Nason for AVMazzega, shell-shaped lamp in mouth blown glass, 1960s production.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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Murano Glass
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Mid Century Modern Modular White Table Lamp, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare table lamp with three glass semi circles that rotate within the base to create different shapes… The glass shapes resemble petals of a flower… Measures: 16.25 inches high by 15 ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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Glass
Space Age White Table Lamp in Murano Glass by Carlo Nason, 1970s
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Detroit, MI
This stunning vintage Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega rare table lamp was made in Italy circa 1970. The Double Sided milk white hourglass-shaped lamp ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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Metal
White Hand Blown Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason
Located in Weesp, NL
Stylish and sophisticated table lamp hand blown in Murano, Venice, Italy by the renowned Mazzega lighting company and designed by Carlo Nason.
This rare table lamp will be shipped overseas in a custom made wooden crate. Cost of transport to the US crate included is Euro 425.
Italian designer Carlo Nason was born into a family of expert glassmakers in 1935 in Murano, Venice. His father, Vincenzo Nason, directed the renowned glass business Nason Moretti and opened a second glass business under the name Vincenzo Nason & C in 1941. From an early age, the younger Nason received training in the art of glassblowing, learning about both the properties of the material and the artisanal techniques used in glass molding and decoration.
The very first objects designed by Nason date to 1959 and include in a collection of mold-blown vases produced by V Nason & C. Today, they are held by the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York.
Driven by his passion for design, especially clean, geometric forms, Nason decided in the 1960s to distance himself from his family's business, which was specialized mainly in very traditional, ornate decorative objects. Nason redirected his focus toward designing glass lighting in a modernist idiom.
Nason's had intended to produce his early solo designs himself in small batches, but soon his spirit of experimentation and innovation caught the attention of Murano glass lighting manufacturer A. V. Mazzega, and the company invited Nason to collaborate on new collections. The partnership lasted from 1965 until the 1980s and resulted in an array of iconic lighting designs that remain in demand today. Parallel to the collaboration with A. V. Mazzega, Nason also...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Table Lamps
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Art Glass
Carlo Nason table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
Carlo Nason table lamps 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 table lamps, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 136 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original table lamps by Carlo Nason were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider table lamps by Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce, and Vico Magistretti. Prices for Carlo Nason table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $350 and can go as high as $18,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,527.
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