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Carlo Nason Furniture

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.

Find an array of vintage Carlo Nason table lamps, floor lamps, decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Carlo Nason
1960s Lamp Light Wall Lamp Kalmar Franken Carlo Nason Ice Glas Design
By Kalmar Lighting, Carlo Nason
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s lamp light wall lamp Kalmar Franken Carlo Nason Ice Glas Design Object: wall lamp Manufacturer: Kalmar Franken KG Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimension...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Metal

Midcentury Modern Vintage Glass Burnt Orange Chandelier Carlo Nason Murano 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage glass chandelier clover leaf shaped by Carlo Nason and manufactured by Mazzega, Italy. A beautiful chandelier from thi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Decorative Mid-Century Italian table lamp, Murano glass, Reggiani/Mazzega style
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful 1970s table lamp in Murano glass, clear elaborate body with opaline white staining throughout and mirror polished metal hardware. Stunning and timeless, this piece looks gr...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clear Grey Glass Flower Chandelier, 1960s, Italy
By Carlo Nason
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage grey clear glass flower or clover leaf chandelier or pendant by Carlo Nason, 1960s Italy. Designed by Carlo Nason Murano circa 1960 and executed by Mazzeg...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Pendant of Murano Glass by Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Rome, IT
Very rare Murano glass made by one of the great protagonists of the artistic glass creativity. Each of them is formed by three large massive glasses.
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Late 20th Century Italian Carlo Nason Furniture

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Aluminum

LT228 table lamp in Murano glass, Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega, Italy
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LT228 Murano glass table lamp with gomitolo decoration, designed by Carlo Nason and produced by A.V. Mazzega, Italy. Year 1966 ca.
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Glass

Murano Glass Chandelier shaded as a flower designed by Carlo Nason, Italy 1970s
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a Mid Century Modern suspension light done in hand molded and fused dark amber and clear Murano glass petals of Murano glass. This famous model made by ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Chrome

Carlo Nason, Space Age Red Murano Glass Table Lamp, AV Mazzega, 1970s
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Firenze, IT
Space Age Murano glass table lamp. Designed by Carlo Nason, AV Mazzega, Italy 1970s Opaline half white glass and red glass. Chromed aluminum. Two bulbs, one lights the white sp...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Glass

Spherical Murano glass table light by Carlo Nason, Linea GB Italy 1970
By Carlo Nason, Linea Gb Milano
Located in Renens, CH
Large Murano glass table lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Linea GB Milano during the 1970s. Nason, known for his innovative glasswork throughout the 1960 and 1970ties, crafted this...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Mazzega Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage Italian pendant lamp designed by Carlo Nason for A. V. Mazzega. Eight slabs of thick Murano "ice" glass with texture cover the 16 bulbs in this beautiful ceiling lamp.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Wall Lamp/ Suspension, Carlo Nason, 1975
By Carlo Nason
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wall lamp/ suspension - Carlo Nason 1975 Murano glass and stainless steel Stainless steel slightly pitted on one side Measures: W 45 x D 45 x H 13 690€.
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1970s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Steel

Murano Glass Hanging Lamp by Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Murano glass hanging lamp by Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern LT311 by Carlo Nason, Italy, 1960s.
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern LT311 by Carlo Nason, Italy, 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Furniture

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Glass

Mid century table lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century table lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega with white and orange opaline glass and chrome. Beautiful mid century lamp which emits a soft dim light. Good condition, tested an...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Opaline Glass

1 of 2 Large Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Kalmar Mod. Catena, Austria, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid century wall sconces with 6 thick Murano glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured circa 1960-1969. Model: Catena High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, w...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Brass

Set of Two Murano Glass Centerpieces by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Murano Glass Centerpieces by Mazzega. Thick crystal glass pieces made with black and transparent stripes. Available only as a set.
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1970s Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Table Lamp Model LT 216 By Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Table lamp model LT 216 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
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1960s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Murano Glass Discs Suspension by Carlo Nason, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Murano Glass Discs Suspension by Carlo Nason, 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Lamp, 1960
By Carlo Nason
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Carlo Nason, par. Mazzega, edited by. Murano opaline glass lamp, white color and two lights, with round shapes. Central part in chromed metal. Italian work realized in the 1960s. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Carlo Nason Furniture

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Opaline Glass

Italian modern yellow blown Murano glass vases by Carlo Nason, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern yellow blown Murano glass vases by Carlo Nason, 1970s. Set of three blown Murano glass vases, with three different shapes and sizes. Designed by Carlo Nason in approx....
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Table Lamp TA91 by Carlo Nason for Selenova, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Table Lamp TA91 by Carlo Nason for Selenova, 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Furniture

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Metal

Space Age White Table or Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1970s
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a rare Space Age floor or a large table lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. It is made of two white Murano glass parts that are connected with a s...
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1970s European Space Age Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Chrome

Pair of Carlo Nason Tubular Glass Table Lamps, 1970s Italy
By Carlo Nason
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
A pair of exquisite table lamps designed by the renowned Carlo Nason, showcasing his mastery of Italian glassmaking. Crafted in the 1970s, these lamps feature hand-blown tubular glas...
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Mid-20th Century Carlo Nason Furniture

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Chrome

Murano Glass Chandelier Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1980
By Carlo Nason
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Murano glass chandelier. Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Circa 1980. Dimensions: overall height 90cm adjustable. height of the chandelier: 40 cm. diameter: 40cm In very good condition...
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1980s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Lp 246 "Atomic", Carlo Nason, A.V.MAZZEGA, 1969
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
LP246 also named "Atomic" are used as wall light or ceiling flush mount. It was designed my Carlo Nason (1935 - ) in 1969 for the editor A.V.Mazzega which is known today as Mazzega ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass

"Cascade" Mazzega Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Glass, 1970
By Carlo Nason
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern one-light chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in clear and orange glass, consisting of two sizes of glass blades, and a steel hardware. Italy, Murano, circa 1970.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Light sculpture Ala Medium Black/White designed in 1969
By Carlo Nason
Located in Hoegaarden, BE
I designed Ala at the end of the 60s, it was produced for the first time between 69 and 70. It took its name from a gesture that everyone can do by crossing their hands to imitate th...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Metal

Light sculpture Ala Big Gold/Gold designed in 1969
By Carlo Nason
Located in Hoegaarden, BE
"I designed Ala at the end of the 60s, it was produced for the first time between 69 and 70. It took its name from a gesture that everyone can do by crossing their hands to imitate t...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Metal

Applique, Sconce 4 Glasses by Carlo Nason for Mazzega 70s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Padova, IT
Applique, sconce 4 glasses by Carlo Nason for Mazzega 70s - Italy Carlo Nason. Born in Murano (Venice) in 1935, he grew up frequenting the glass masters who worked in the family f...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Metal

Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlos Nason - Mazzega Edition - 1980
By Carlo Nason
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Murano glass chandelier Carlos Nason for Mazzega Circa 1980 size: overall height 80cm chandelier height 40 cm diameter 38cm In very good condition.  
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1980s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

3 flower vases by Carlo Nason for AZ. Mazzega, Murano glass, 1960, Italy
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
3 flower vases by Carlo Nason for AZ. Mazzega, Murano glass, 1960, Italy Dimensions D: 1) 8, 2)13,5 cm H: 1)34, 2)22,5, 3)19 cm W: 1) 11,5, 2)15, 3)6,5 cm The Italian de...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Light sculpture Ala Medium Gold/Gold designed in 1969
By Carlo Nason
Located in Hoegaarden, BE
I designed Ala at the end of the 60s, it was produced for the first time between 69 and 70. It took its name from a gesture that everyone can do by crossing their hands to imitate th...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern "Eclisse" Mazzega Pendant by Carlo Nason, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern "Eclisse" Mazzega Pendant by Carlo Nason, 1960s
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s.
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Muran Glass Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason Furniture

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Glass

Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Model Soffiato by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Floor lamp model 'Soffiato' by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

1970s Abstract Glass Sculpture by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Murano
By Carlo Nason
Located in London, England
A free-form undulating sculpture in clear and moss green glass, by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Murano.  
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1970s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Sconces by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern pair sconces by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s. The Italian designer Carlo Nason was born in 1935 in Murano, into a family of expert glassmakers. His father, Vincenzo Nason, ran the famous glass company NasonMoretti and opened a second glass company under the name Vincenzo Nason C in 1941. From an early age, the young Nason was trained in the art of glassblowing, learning both the properties of the material and the craft techniques used in glass moulding and decoration. The first objects designed by Nason date from 1959 and are part of a collection of blow-moulded vases produced by V Nason C. Today, they are housed in the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York. Driven by his passion for design, particularly for cleanliness and geometry of form, he decided in the 1960s to distance himself from the family business, which mainly specialised in highly traditional and ornate decorative objects. Nason shifted his focus to the design of glass lighting in a modernist language. Nason intended to produce his first models himself in small series, but soon his spirit of experimentation and innovation attracted the attention of Murano glass manufacturer A. V. Mazzega, and the company invited him to collaborate on new collections. The partnership lasted from 1965 until the 1980s and resulted in a range of iconic lighting designs still in demand today. Alongside the collaboration with A. V. Mazzega, Nason also...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Vase and Ashtray by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1976
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Vase and ashtray by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1976.   
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Glass

Modulable Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
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1960s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Sconces with Hand Blown Murano Glass by Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian sconces with hand blown amber and clear Murano glasses mounted on brass frames / Designed by Carlo Nason, circa 1960s / made in...
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1960s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Ceiling Light by Carlo Nason, Murano Glass, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian ceiling light by Carlo Nason, Murano Glass, 1960s - A pair available.
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1960s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Table Lamp Model LT 216 By Carlo Nason For Mazzega
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Table Lamp Model LT 216 By Carlo Nason For Mazzega, murano glass , 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Vintage Table Lamp Av Mazzega Italy 1970 Design Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason
Located in Biella, IT
AV Mazzega Italy table lamp "petals" in glass design Carlo Nason years ’70 perfect condition
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Metal

Carlo Nason Blown Glass Floor Lamp for Mazzega, 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in London, GB
A 20th century Italian floor lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Composed of five striking white Murano blown glass shades standing on stainless steel tubes. Italy, circa 196...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Chrome

Sculptural Murano Glass Vase by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Brussels, BE
Sculptural Murano glass vase by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Glass

Mid-Century Modern Modular White Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Modulable table lamp by Carlo Nason For Mazzega, Italy, 1960s White Murano glass One small chip - pictured.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Murano Glass Hanging Lamp by Carlo Nason, 1960s - 2 available
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Murano Glass Hanging Lamp by Carlo Nason, 1960s - 2 available Sold individually
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

A Vintage Italian "Birillo" Table Lamp By Carlo Nason For Mazzega, Murano c.1970
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A wonderful vintage Italian table lamp made by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Produced in Murano, Venice in the 1970s, this chrome and glass lamp exemplifies Carlo Nason’s workmanship. Nas...
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20th Century Italian Carlo Nason Furniture

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Chrome

Carlo Nason, Murano Vase, Red Amber Transparent Glass, circa 1960
By Carlo Nason
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Carlo Nason - Murano vase - Bleu and transparent glass, circa 1960. Original label In very good condition. Measures: Height 45 x circular 12 cms 850 Euros.
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1960s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Mid-century Murano Glass White and Orange Suspension model "Eclisse"
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century Murano Glass White and Orange Suspension model "Eclisse" by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
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1960s Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Glass

Triptych of Vases, Design Carlo Nason, Production V. Nason C.
By Carlo Nason
Located in Napoli, IT
Triptych of vases, design Carlo Nason, production V. Nason & C.. Murano glass, crystal bases. Measures: 1: diameter cm 14 x height 54, 2: diameter cm 14 x height 33, 3: diameter ...
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1990s Italian Modern Carlo Nason Furniture

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Crystal

Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason, Italy, 1960s.
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1960s Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Glass

Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Brillio by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Brillio by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1970s Carlo Nason was born in 1935 in Murano. He was born into a family of expert glassmakers. His father, V...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Murano Glass

Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Aachen, NW
Rare table lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy in the 1970s. Very fine piece which comes overall in a very good condition with light kinds of useage.
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1970s Italian Vintage Carlo Nason Furniture

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Chrome

Carlo Nason furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Carlo Nason furniture 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 furniture, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 519 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 7 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Carlo Nason were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Vico Magistretti, Joe Colombo, and Gaetano Sciolari. Prices for Carlo Nason furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $215 and can go as high as $26,725, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,800.

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