Green Birillo Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega 60´s

Name: Green Birillo Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega 60´s
Brand: Carlo Nason
Price: 2378.47 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Introducing the Birillo floor lamp, a stunning piece crafted from Murano glass. Designed by CARLO NASON for MAZZEGA in the 1960s, this lamp exudes timeless elegance. Featuring two large glass elements connected by a sleek chrome ring, it offers a blend of sophistication and vintage charm. With two E27 sockets in each element, you can customize your lighting experience to suit any mood. Rest assured, the original wiring ensures both safety and authenticity. Perfect for enthusiasts of 60s aesthetics, this lamp adds a touch of Italian craftsmanship to any space. Made in Italy in 1960, it stands tall at 102cm with dimensions of 33cm in both width and depth. Carlo Nason was an influential Italian designer known for his innovative lighting designs during the 1960s. He was born in Murano, Italy, into a family with a rich tradition in glassmaking. Nason's work in the 1960s was characterized by bold experimentation with form, color, and materials, particularly glass. One of Nason's notable contributions to design during this era was his collaboration with renowned Murano glass manufacturer, Mazzega. Together, they produced a range of iconic lighting fixtures that became synonymous with the era's aesthetic. Nason's designs often featured sleek lines, geometric shapes, and vibrant colors, reflecting the spirit of mid-century modernism. His work was highly influential and helped shape the direction of Italian design in the 1960s. Today, Carlo Nason's designs from this period are celebrated for their timeless appeal and continue to be sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts around the world.

Creator:

Carlo Nason (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 40.16 in (102 cm)Width: 13 in (33 cm)Depth: 13 in (33 cm)

Power Source:

Plug-in

Voltage:

220-240v

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Murano Glass,Hand-Crafted

Period:

1960-1969

Date of Manufacture:

1969

Condition:

Seller Location:

Berlin, DE

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU6324238410352

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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. 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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