Carlo Nason Lamps

Carlo Nason is an Italian visionary whose works merge elegance with innovation in the field of lighting design. Each Carlo Nason lamp is a fusion of Murano glassblowing tradition with modernist aesthetics, highly sought after by collectors and vintage design enthusiasts worldwide.

Who Is Carlo Nason and What Defined His Style?

Born in Murano in 1935, Carlo Nason grew up in a family with deep roots in Venetian glassmaking. His father, Vincenzo Nason, ran the renowned glassworks Nason Moretti and Vincenzo Nason & C. From an early age, Carlo mastered the art of glassblowing, learning about the material’s properties and the artisanal techniques of shaping and decoration.

In the early 1960s, Nason chose to move away from the often ornate style of his family’s tradition and focused instead on modernist glass lighting design. His creations are defined by clean geometric forms and the combination of Murano’s historic glassmaking techniques with avant-garde currents of post-war design. Many pieces reflect Space Age influences seamlessly blended with Art Deco accents.

What Makes Carlo Nason Lamps Unique?

Carlo Nason’s lighting designs are distinguished by several defining features:

• Muranoglas – Each lamp is crafted from hand-blown Murano glass, ensuring exceptional quality and individuality.
  
• Modernist aesthetics – Nason pioneered a modernist approach to glass, creating lamps with geometric forms and innovative visual effects.
  
• Space Age influence – Many of his 1960s and 70s designs embrace futuristic silhouettes and playful light effects inspired by the space era.
  
• Diversity of forms and colors – Nason explored a wide spectrum of designs: table lamps, floor lamps, pendant lights, wall sconces, chandeliers – using opaline, white, amber, orange, and aqua tones of glass.
  
• Chrome details – Particularly in his Space Age works, elegant chrome-plated steel elements highlight the lamps’ contemporary character.

Carlo Nason’s Collaborations

Carlo Nason’s passion for experimentation quickly caught the attention of leading Murano glass manufacturers. His most significant collaboration began in 1965 with A.V. Mazzega, lasting into the 1980s and producing a series of iconic lighting designs that remain highly collectible today.

Beyond Mazzega, Nason also designed for De Majo, i-tre (iTtre), Murano Due, Vistosi, Firme di Vetro, as well as Kalmar Leuchten/Franken, Selenova, JBS, Linea GB, Lumenform, Made Murano Glass, and Seguso. This breadth of partnerships reflects both his versatility and his lasting influence on 20th-century lighting design.

Where to Discover and Collect Original Carlo Nason Lamps?

Carlo Nason’s works have been exhibited in major museums and design galleries in Paris, Milan, and New York, and are part of the permanent collections of renowned institutions such as the Corning Museum of Glass and The Museum of Modern Art in New York.

For lovers of mid-century modern design, Carlo Nason lamps represent more than lighting – they are works of art and investment pieces.

At Futureantiques, we offer original vintage Carlo Nason lighting, from rare Murano glass table lamps to sculptural Space Age chandeliers. Explore our collection and find the perfect piece to bring Murano craftsmanship and modernist innovation into your home.