Pair of Carlo Nason LT338 Floor Lamps for Mazzega, Italy 1967

Two original 1960's tall sculptural floor lamps by Carlo Nason for A.V.Mazzega, designed in 1967. They consist of quadruple Pulegoso glass spherical shades of descending sizes Pulegoso glass creating a ghost like layering effect of champagne bubbles in semi-opaque glass, The glass is hold upwards by a tall a brass stem connected to a hammered steel base. One of the two lamps has part of the manufacturing label attached. These floor lamps in geometry of form are impressive in size and presence. They were designed by the prolific designer Carlo Nason in the 1960's. Nason known for his use of historical techniques in producing inventive lamps, vases, and sculptures. Driven by his passion for design, especially clean and geometric modern forms, Nason focused toward designing glass lighting in a modernist and sculptural style. The Italian designer Carlo Nason, who was born into a family of glassmakers. His father, Vincenzo Nason, ran the famous glass company Nason Moretti. The Modern geometry of form was the opposite to the family business, which mainly specialised in highly traditional decorative objects. Nason shifted his focus to the design of glass lighting into the innovative contemporary language of its time. His Experimentation attracted the attention the glass manufacture A. V. Mazzega who invited Nason to collaborate on new collections from 1965 until the 1980s. Today this range is of iconic lighting designs is collected around the world. Pulegoso is a Venetian glassmaking technique from Murano that creates a "frothy" or "spongy" appearance by filling the glass with thousands of tiny air bubbles.

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Creator: Carlo Nason (Designer)

Dimensions: Height: 68.9 in (175 cm)Diameter: 18.12 in (46 cm)

Power Source: Plug-in

Voltage: 220-240v

Style: Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques: Brass,Murano Glass,Nickel,Steel

Place of Origin: Italy

Period: 1960-1969

Condition: ExcellentRewired: The lamps are rewired to European Standard for a E27 lightbulb. Wear consistent with age and use.