1960s 3 Hand-Blown Glass Shades for Mazzega by Carl Nason Mid-Century

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These three beautiful Murano art glass shades are hand-blown pieces of clear and amber glass by designer, Carlo Nason for … Read more These three beautiful Murano art glass shades are hand-blown pieces of clear and amber glass by designer, Carlo Nason for Mazzega.

Carlo Nason is a renowned Italian lighting designer and glassmaker, recognized for his innovative and distinctive contributions to contemporary lighting design. Nason was born in 1935 in Murano, Italy into a family of prestigious glassmakers. Nason's career took off in the 1960's when he began collaborating with various Italian design companies, including renowned brands like Mazzega and Tonell. His designs often feature fluid shapes and a vibrant play of light and color. He is particularly known for the use of mouth-blown glass techniques, which allow for intricate and organic forms that are both aesthetically beautiful and functional. As shown by these three shades.

The shades measure approximately 5.75 inches tall, 6.5 inches wide (round). The fitter for the top is 2.5 inches. One shade has a minor chip at the top please refer to the last picture. See less