Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Carlo Nason for Mazzega (1970s)
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A pair of sculptural wall sconces designed by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega, Murano, in the 1970s. Each piece features thick, hand-blown clear glass, curved into a softly winged form and bisected by a vertical band of pale blue lattimo — a traditional Murano glass technique using opaque milk glass. Now rarely employed in contemporary production, lattimo gently diffuses the light and conceals the bulbs, producing a warm, ambient glow. The contrast between the transparent surface and the opaline stripe gives the fixtures both visual rhythm and technical subtlety.
Born into one of Murano’s oldest glassmaking families, Carlo Nason began working in the family glassworks at an early age. In the 1960s and ’70s, he became the principal designer for Mazzega, where he introduced a modular, architectural language to Italian lighting. These sconces reflect that approach — functional, refined, and rooted in craft.
Designer: Carlo Nason
Manufacturer: A.V. Mazzega, Murano
Date of Design: 1970s
Materials and Techniques: Hand-blown Murano glass with lattimo detail; enameled metal mount
Dimensions: approx. H 40 × W 17 × D 10 cm each
Condition: Very good vintage condition. Minor surface wear consistent with age, including light traces of paint on the metal base.
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