Table lamp by Aldo Nason for Mazzega 1970s

Sublime table lamp by Aldo Nason for Mazzega. Italy, 1970s. Base in wood and chromed metal. It holds a sublime tulip in blown Murano glass. Shaded in white and with a touch of transparency on the upper part. Rare piece from this fabulous designer, hard to find. Exceptional condition. Fast and very careful shipping. Aldo Nason: Aldo Nason was an Italian glass artist from the famous island of Murano, whose name has become synonymous with innovation in 20th-century glassmaking. Born into the legendary Nason glassmaking dynasty, Aldo was immersed from a young age in the traditions of Venetian craftsmanship, but was not content to follow in the footsteps of his ancestors. Where others refined the known, he ventured into the unknown. Mainly active in the mid-20th century, Aldo Nason was particularly active at V. Nason & C., a family-owned glassworks that, under his direction, became a crucible of artistic experimentation. Blending classic Murano techniques with modernist impulses, he forged a style that was both grounded and radical. He was particularly drawn to sculptural forms, bold metallic finishes, and futuristic aesthetics, often working in chromed or opaline glass, challenging the delicate conventions of Murano's past. Nason's pieces are instantly recognizable: lamps resembling spaceships, vases shimmering like liquid mercury, and art objects that blurred the lines between design and sculpture. His work resonated with the postwar appetite for reinvention, placing him among a new generation of Italian designers pushing the boundaries of material and imagination. Nason's influence has only grown over time. Collectors and curators today seek out his rare pieces for their unique style.