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Carlo Nason Floorlamp "LT 379" for Mazzega in Cristal and Tobacco, Italy 1970s

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A sculptural presence with a warm atmospheric glow, the LT 379 floor lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega reflects the experimental spirit of Murano glass design from the 1970s. Combining hand-formed crystal glass with a refined architectural structure, this model captures the balance between craftsmanship and modern Italian lighting. Design Born into a Murano glassmaking family, Carlo Nason chose a more progressive path than the decorative tradition associated with earlier Venetian production. Rather than focusing on ornament, he became known for geometric forms, layered translucency and innovative lighting concepts. Throughout his career, Nason collaborated with several important manufacturers including I TRE, Kalmar, Vistosi and Murano Due, though his partnership with Mazzega remains among his most recognised achievements. Together with Gianni Mazzega, he developed a series of lighting designs that defined the company’s identity during the 1970s and 1980s. His work from this period introduced a more sculptural and experimental language to Murano glass lighting. The LT 379 consists of individually formed ghiaccio glass panels mounted around a metal structure. These textured crystal glass elements imitate the appearance of melting ice, creating a layered surface that interacts beautifully with light. Alternating white and tobacco-coloured tones add depth and contrast to the composition, giving the lamp a strong architectural rhythm without losing its softness. When illuminated, the textured glass diffuses a warm golden light across the surrounding space. Subtle irregularities within the hand-moulded panels enhance the organic quality of the piece and underline the artisanal nature of its production. The combination of sculptural glass and restrained metal detailing reflects the experimental aesthetic that characterised Mazzega’s most progressive designs during this period. A refined example of Italian Murano lighting that functions equally as an ambient light source and a sculptural object. ‍Condition The floor lamp remains in very good condition with minor signs of age and use consistent with its period. The glass elements are well preserved and the structure remains stable. This model is featured in Mazzega catalogue no. 9.

Creator:
Carlo Nason (Designer),AVMazzega (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 55.12 in (140 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 9.45 in (24 cm)
Power Source:
Plug-in
Voltage:
220-240v
Lampshade:
Included
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Murano Glass
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1970-1979
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Hellouw, NL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5583250272642

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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.

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