Carlo Nason

Carlo Nason (1935–2026) was one of Italy's most respected and best-known lighting designers. He was born into a Murano glassblowing family and was introduced to its craft traditions early on at the family's glassworks. That background led him naturally into the golden age of Italian design, where he brought together the centuries-old techniques of Murano and the new ideals of the post-war avant-garde. His work shows both the influence of the Space Age and echoes of Art Deco, and his lamps, sculptures, and vases are held in collections including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Corning Museum of Glass.