Monumental Pair of Cumulus Glass TOTEM Lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
View Similar Items
Monumental Pair of Cumulus Glass TOTEM Lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
About the Item
- Creator:Carlo Nason (Designer),AVMazzega (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 41 in (104.14 cm)Diameter: 12 in (30.48 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1970
- Condition:Rewired. Wear consistent with age and use. The lamps are in excellent condition and have been re-wired. No damage or marks to chrome or glass.
- Seller Location:Saint Louis, MO
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4235115467732
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.
- Pair of Hollywood Regency Tall Brass Lotus Lamps by Feldman Lighting circa 1960sBy Feldman Lighting Co.Located in Saint Louis, MOJust ask Jennifer Lopez how much she loves her pair of majestic, organic and inspiring tall lotus flower brass lamps famously made by the Feldman Lighting Company beginning in the 1950s. These lamps are show stopper attention seekers. A delicate organic lotus flower silhouette made of glowing brass. As if born from light - each layer representing a season of life - rings of lotus flower petals bloom in size. A symbol of strength and beauty, Lotus flowers can grow in even the harshest conditions and still bloom. Brass petals are embossed with small lines softening the brass and adding more organic detail. They are also malleable and can be gently bent to your pleasure. Black lacquered wood base highlights and anchors the brass elements. Professionally polished bringing back its original glamorous glow and clear coat lacquered to retain it. Works beautifully in any setting from chinoiserie to Hollywood Regency to Contemporary and Eclectic. This tall lotus lamp is rare and sought after by collectors and fans of the Feldman Lighting Lotus Flower Line. Featured in Architectural Digest (last photo). Single lamp also available. Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory. Diameter of lamp shade 18" Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop: James Mont Attributed Black Lacquered Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, circa 1940s Pair of Billy Baldwin Style Leopard Velvet Stools with Leather Piping circa 1970s Curtis Jere Mars & Venus Gold Gilt Bookends Sculptures Signed Jeré, 1968 Rare Pair of Tall Parzinger Style Brass Lotus Candle...Category
Vintage 1950s Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
MaterialsBrass
- Tall Brass Feldman Lighting Lamp with Lotus Flower Layered Detail c. 1955By Feldman Lighting Co.Located in Saint Louis, MOMajestic, organic and inspiring tall lotus flower brass lamp famously made by the Feldman Lighting Company beginning in the 1950s. Feldman Lighting offered a large line of lotus inspired fixtures, lamps, centerpieces and candle holders of many forms and sizes of which our shop carries several of. This particular lamp is the largest of the lotus flower line. As if born from light - each layer representing a season of life - a ring of lotus flower petals grows in size with each layer down to maturity and full bloom. The lotus traditionally symbolizes strength. It can grow in even polluted waters and bloom, just with light. It perseveres through even the toughest obstacles to bloom. Brass petals are embossed with small lines softening the brass and adding organic detail. They are also malleable and can be gently bent to your pleasure. Black lacquered wood base highlights and anchors the brass elements. Shown with a large black bucket lamp...Category
Vintage 1950s Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
MaterialsBrass
- Monumental Post Modern Raspberry Pink Sorbet Ceramic Lamps by Sunset c. 1980By Sunset LampsLocated in Saint Louis, MORaspberry beret all the way with this pair of large monumental pink sorbet Ceramic Lamps produced by Sunset in the 1980s. The ceramic detail work on the bodies of the lamps draws attention making no two lamps alike. The raspberry pink color is elegant and comforting. The lamps’ large size makes them statement pieces. Elegant large lamps perfect for warming up large rooms. Original lucite base was forward thinking for the time and is now a timeless look. Lampshades can really alter the vibe of these as can the bulbs selected depending on the look and glow desired. Ready to ship. 36" H to top of lucite finial 10" Diameter Lucite Base to Ceramic Top 19" Photographed with and also currently available within our shop - Pair of Post Modern Channeled Swivel Chairs in Blush Pink Bouclé Large Scale Directional Post Modern...Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsCeramic
- Pair of Large Hollywood Regency Baroque Plaster Lamps by Marge Carson c. 1960sBy Marge Carson, Dorothy DraperLocated in Saint Louis, MOThis pair of Marge Carsons Hollywood Regency Baroque lamps have that Dorothy Draper Greenbrier Hotel Grand Lobby WOW factor. To say these pla...Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
MaterialsPlaster
- Pair of Blue Chinoiserie Hand Painted Table Lamps in the Style of Billy HainesBy William Billy HainesLocated in Saint Louis, MOPair of Chinoiserie lamps with decoration in deep turquoise blue and gold. A chic pair of lamps that evoke the style of Billy Haines. They reminded us of Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage...Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps
MaterialsCeramic
- Pair of Post Modern off White Ivory Ceramic Lamps on Lucite Bases, circa 1985Located in Saint Louis, MOElegant pair of Post Modern ceramic lamps with channeled details set atop lucite bases. A great choice for a room full of neutrals, this pair of 1980s ceramic lamps exudes a clean and calming elegance with its soft ceramic texture and channeled details. Large ceramic globes. Lucite bases add a sense of air and glow when lamps are in use. Paired with natural linen lamp shades but given the lamps' neutral color, the pair does very well with almost any lamp shade color or texture. These Post Modern lamps are in great condition and ready to ship. Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop: Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn sofa...Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsBrass
- Carlo Nason for Mazzega Cumulus Glass Totem LampBy Carlo Nason, AVMazzegaLocated in New York, NYSignificant 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...Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsChrome
- Large Carlo Nason Lamp for Mazzega circa 1960By Carlo Nason, AVMazzegaLocated in London, GBSculptural glass light. Looks like melting ice! Italy circa 1970 by the glass lighting designer Carlo Nason. Four separate bulb holders inside ...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsChrome
- Large Blue LT 216 Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega, 1960sBy Carlo Nason, AVMazzegaLocated in Rotterdam, NLLarge blue LT 216 table lamp designed by Carlo Nason and manufactured in the 1960s by Murano glassmaker A.V. Mazzega. The lamp is made of white opaline glass globe and a blue Murano glass base...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsMurano Glass, Opaline Glass
- Italian Murano Glass Table Lamp Designed by Carlo Nason for MazzegaBy AVMazzegaLocated in Antwerp, BERed Murano glass table lamp Designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy. Measures: Diameter 24 cm.Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsMurano Glass
- Carlo Nason, A. V. Mazzega, Floor Lamp, Glass, ChromeBy Carlo Nason, AVMazzegaLocated in W Allenhurst, NJ"Numerati Soffiato" by Carlo Nasan for Mazegga. Two hand blown Murano globes joined with polished chrome tube fixture. Mushroom design with dua...Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
MaterialsSteel, Chrome
- Birillo Murano Glass Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960sBy Carlo Nason, AVMazzegaLocated in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SIThe Birillo floor lamp was designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, in Italy, during the 1960s. It has two large white Murano Blown Glasses, with green sparkles. The chrome belt has two ...Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
MaterialsMetal