Set of 2 Carlo Nason Wall Appliques in Murano Glass for Mazzega, Italy 1970s

As a descendant of a family that has specialized in making Murano glass for generations, it was Carlo Nason who changed his course in relation to his relatives. While father Vincenzo was mainly concerned with traditional and beautifully decorated glass works, Carlo joined the modernist movement and started experimenting. In addition to designs for manufacturers I TRE, Kalmar, Vistosi, Murano Due, and Firme di Vetro, among others, he has had a longstanding collaboration with Mazzega.

Design
Playful and at the same time elegant wall appliques that are a class of their own. The white-painted metal frame has three arms. Left, center and front. On both sides there is a fixture with an E14 socket, or what is called a small fitting. The arms support the thirteen hand-blown Murano glass elements that are interlocked and each form a hanging chain. These glass elements are made with the so-called pulegoso technique.With the pulegoso technique, countless bubbles of many sizes are produced in the molten glass. Craftsmen pour gasoline into the molten glass to make it bubble which makes the glass transparent. The glass mass thus produced is then blown and shaped. The result in this case is a warmth and atmosphere that arises as soon as the lights turn. It is exceptionally beautiful and gives an extra dimension to the interior.

Condition
The condition of the appliques is very good with only minor signs of wear on the frame.