Brutalist Murano Waterfall Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
About the Item
- Creator:Carlo Nason (Designer),Mazzega (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 25.6 in (65 cm)Diameter: 15.75 in (40 cm)
- Lampshade:Not Included
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960s
- Condition:Rewired. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Almelo, NL
- Reference Number:
Carlo Nason
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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Almelo, Netherlands
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
- Grande Murano Waterfall Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960sBy Carlo NasonLocated in Almelo, NLGrande Murano waterfall chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega Italy 1960s Large Murano Glass Waterfall Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega made in Italy 1960s. Our Mid-Century Modern Mazzega Murano glass chandelier features gorgeous sheets of warm glass in a waterfall design. The pleasant light it spreads is very atmospheric. Completed with structured glass and brass details, this enormous chandelier...Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal
- Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano Glass Sconces, Italy 1970sBy Carlo Nason, AVMazzegaLocated in Almelo, NLCarlo Nason for Mazzega Murano glass sconces, Italy 1970s Beautiful wall sconces are made of gorgeous curved opaline Murano gla...Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsMetal
- Midcentury Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Chandeliers for Venini, Murano, Italy, 1960sBy Venini, Carlo ScarpaLocated in Almelo, NLMiCarlo Scarpa Poliedri Chandeliers for Venini, Murano, Italy, 1960s. We have two exquisite mid-century Venini Murano glass chandeliers for sale, designed by Carlo Scarpa in Italy...Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal
- Large Brass Chandelier with 'Torciglioni' Glass by Mazzega, Italy 1970sBy MazzegaLocated in Almelo, NLLarge brass chandelier with 'Torciglioni' Glass by Mazzega, Italy 1970s. Fabulous large brass chandelier attributed to Murano brand A.V Mazzega made in Italy 1970s. The chandelier has spiral-shaped glass pieces (called 'Torciglioni') with white Streaks mounted on a tiered metal frame. The sheets beautifully refract light. This chandelier will create an absolutely stunning light partition using...Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass
- Mid-Century Glass Art Wall Lights by Tony Zuccheri for Mazzega, Italy 1960sBy Toni Zuccheri, MazzegaLocated in Almelo, NLMid-Century Glass Art Wall Lights by Tony Zuccheri for Mazzega, 1960s This spectacular wall or ceiling light was created by Tony Zuccheri for Mazzega in 1960. The multi-colored cra...Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsMetal
- Midcentury Brutalist Steel Chandelier with 48-Light Bulbs, Berlin, 1960sBy Sciolari LightingLocated in Almelo, NLMid-Century Modernist extreme large chandelier with 48-light bulbs. The fixture is made of metal with a steel-brass patina. Therefore an interesting color is visible on the metal. 48 large light bulbs...Category
Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsSteel
- Murano Waterfall Chandelier by Carlo Nason for MazzegaBy Carlo Nason, Mazzega, Venini, AVMazzega, Toni ZuccheriLocated in Houston, TXMurano waterfall chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Murano glass waterfall chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Stunning Murano gla...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsChrome
- Murano chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega Italy 1960sBy AVMazzega, Carlo NasonLocated in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SIPresenting 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...Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMurano Glass
- Large Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960sBy Mazzega, Carlo NasonLocated in Frankfurt am Main, DEA Large Mid-Century tulip Murano glass three-light chandelier design by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s. Composed of twelve textured thick hand blown clear glass petals connec...Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsChrome
- 1960s Italian Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano Clear Glass Petal ChandelierBy Mazzega, Carlo NasonLocated in London, GB1960s midcentury Italian Murano glass pendant light with 11 individual curved textured thick clear-glass petals which are secured with a small chrome flat-head screw onto a chromed-m...Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal, Chrome, Nickel
- Large Murano Glass Round Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960sBy Mazzega, Carlo NasonLocated in Milan, ITPendant light by Alberto Nason for Mazzega. Brass frame supporting four Pulegoso Murano glass domes of ascending diameters.Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMurano Glass
- Vintage Chandelier Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Italy 1960s.By Mazzega, Carlo NasonLocated in Roma, ITVintage Chandelier Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Italy 1960s. Suspension lamp. Chromed metal, bullic glass. Very good condition. H60×51×51 cm.Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal
