Glass Chandelier 'Polpo' by Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano circa 1968
View Similar Items
Glass Chandelier 'Polpo' by Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano circa 1968
About the Item
- Creator:Carlo Nason (Designer),Mazzega (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Diameter: 15.75 in (40 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1968
- Condition:Rewired: The electrical cables have been checked by a professional. Wear consistent with age and use. SHIPPING ADVISED IN A WOODEN CRATE FOR SAFE ARRIVAL.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1001525562342
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.
Find an array of vintage Carlo Nason table lamps, floor lamps, decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
- Milk Glass Pendant by Carlo Nason Mazzega Venice, 1970'sBy Carlo Nason, MazzegaLocated in London, GBOpaline Murano triple shade glass pendant lamp. Three cone shape hand blown glass shades descend and are connected to a half dome central body in satin steel. The lamp is designed by...Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsChrome
- Italian Glass Pendant by Carlo Nason Mazzega, Eclipse, Venice 1960sBy Carlo Nason, MazzegaLocated in London, GBMurano double shade glass "Eclisse" or 'Eclipse' pendant lamp. A pale yellow outer glass globe and inner shade in clear frosted glass is designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega Italy ear...Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass
- Tall Colorful Vistosi Murano Glass Pendants by Alessandro Pianon, 1960'sBy Alessandro Pianon, VistosiLocated in London, GBTwo sets of 3 colored large elongated Murano blown glass pendants in blue, green (Inside is a blown thin inner layer of white opal translucent glass to spread a warm and soft light) ...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBlown Glass, Murano Glass
- Set of Five Tiered Glass Chandelier by KalmarBy J.T. KalmarLocated in London, GBFive clear glass relief glass cones are connected by nickel plated arm fixings. The heights of the cords can all be adjusted. They can be hung in a circle with alternating heights or...Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsNickel
- Bronze Candelabra Chandelier for Five Candles by Harjes, 1970By Michael Harjes, Harjes Metallkunst 1Located in London, GBBronze cast candelabra composed of five cast arms candle holder for regular candles. It is designed by Michael Harjes (1926-2006) and produced by Harjes Metalkunst workshop, a busine...Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
MaterialsBronze
- Chandelier inTinted Glass and Gilded Brass by Gino Paroldo, Fontana ArteBy Fontana Arte, Gino ParoldoLocated in London, GBFontana Arte glass diamond shaped chandelier consists of eight triangular pieces of tinted and faceted hand cut glass. They have been positio...Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass
- Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for MazzegaBy Mazzega, Doria Leuchten Germany, Paolo Venini, J.T. Kalmar, Carlo NasonLocated in München, DEVery nice Murano glass ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The lamp is very elegant. The structure of the glasses creates a very sparkling light. Fantastic design and an asset to any home. ...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal
- Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano Glass ChandelierBy Mazzega, Carlo NasonLocated in Houston, TXItalian Mid-Century Modern multicolored interlocking murano glass chandelier on chrome base by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. This stunn...Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
MaterialsBlown Glass, Murano Glass
- MCM Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Glass, circa 1968By AVMazzega, Carlo NasonLocated in Merida, YucatanMid-Century Modern chandelier, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Manufactured in Iridescent Murano glass. Murano, Italy, ca. 1968.Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMurano Glass
- Vintage Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for MazzegaBy Mazzega, Barovier, Carlo NasonLocated in Houston, TXVintage Murano glass chandelier by Carlo Nason For Mazzega. This stunning Mid-Century Modern four tier Murano chandelier is per...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsChrome
- Murano Waterfall Chandelier by Carlo Nason for MazzegaBy Carlo Nason, Venini, AVMazzega, Mazzega, 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
- Carlo Nason for Mazzega Chandelier in Murano Opalescent Glass, circa 1960By Mazzega, Carlo NasonLocated in Merida, YucatanBeautiful and rare Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp by Mazzega, designed by Carlo Nason, circa 1960, Murano, Italy. The lamp alone measures 18 inches tall and has a 12 inch diameter ...Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBlown Glass
