Murano Curved Sparkling Crystal Chandelier by Carlo Nason
About the Item
- Creator:Carlo Nason (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 47.25 in (120 cm)Diameter: 31.5 in (80 cm)
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Late 20th Century
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Saint-Ouen, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1742229404422
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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Saint-Ouen, France
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
- Murano Curved Crystal Chandelier by Carlo NasonBy Carlo NasonLocated in Saint-Ouen, FRMurano handblown clear crystal glass chandelier. Fixture in plated chrome. Measures: Diameter 80 cm 6 bulbs E27/E ( wired for europe or USA) Measures: Height (40 cm) is only for the...Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsChrome
- Murano Curved Crystal Chandelier by Carlo Nason, Medium ModelBy Carlo NasonLocated in Saint-Ouen, FRMurano hand blown clear crystal glass chandelier. Fixture in plated chrome. Measures: Diameter 60 cm Five bulbs E27 Measures: Height (40 cm) is only for the basket. Total H 100cm ca...Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsChrome
- Pair of Murano Curved Crystal Chandelier Attributed to Carlo NasonLocated in Saint-Ouen, FRMurano hand blown clear crystal glass chandelier. (x2 pieces) Fixture in plated chrome. Measures: Diameter 40 cm 4 bulbs Height (38 cm) is only for the basket. Total height 110...Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsChrome
- Pair of Murano Curved Crystal SconcesBy Carlo NasonLocated in Saint-Ouen, FRPair of Murano curved crystal sconces. Fixture in plated chrome. Each sconce has one bulbCategory
Late 20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsCrystal, Chrome
- Brass Chandelier with Crystal Inserts and Murano GlassLocated in Saint-Ouen, FRBrass chandelier with crystal inserts and Murano glass all around, 5 bulbs.Category
Early 2000s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsCrystal, Brass
- Murano Glass Chandelier Golden Brass and Crystal DropsLocated in Saint-Ouen, FRHuge Murano glass chandelier, with 141 crystal drops.Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal
- Murano Chandelier by Carlo Nason for MazzegaBy Carlo Nason, MazzegaLocated in Red Lion, PAVery Rare Murano Chandelier by Carlo Nason for MazzegaCategory
Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMurano Glass
- Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for MazzegaBy Carlo Nason, Aldo NasonLocated in Los Angeles, CAStunning 1970s Murano glass chandelier designed by Carlo Nason and manufactured by Mazzega. The chandelier dates from the 1970s and it was part of an important NY estate. The chand...Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal
- 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
- Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for MazzegaBy J.T. Kalmar, Mazzega, Carlo Nason, Paolo Venini, Doria Leuchten GermanyLocated 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 ChandelierBy Carlo NasonLocated in Brooklyn, NYCarlo Nason chandelier. Italy 1970s. Murano glass, chrome-plated metal. 12 candelabra sockets. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. We take pride in bringing vintage fixtures to ...Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal
- Mazzega Carlo Nason Interlocking Large Murano ChandelierBy Mazzega, Carlo NasonLocated in Antwerp, BEMid-Century Modern chandelier designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega with interlocking opalescent glass pieces. This is one of the biggest of its kind at with 12 lighting points inside...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBlown Glass