Model LT305 ‘Lotus’ Table lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Design: 1960s | Manufactured: 1960s
The Lotus table lamp model LT305, designed by Carlo Nason, is a striking example of Italian glass artistry from the 1970s. Produced by Mazzega, the lamp features layered, petal-like Murano glass diffusers that softly radiate light, evoking the organic elegance of a lotus flower. Its sculptural form and warm illumination make it both a functional light source and a collectible design object, embodying the harmony between craftsmanship and modern aesthetics. Nason created lighting pieces featuring multiple layers of glass, crafted through techniques that would be too expensive or technically challenging to reproduce today.
Dimensions
⌀49 x H45 cmOrigin
ItalyMaterial
Murano Glass, BronzAbout the designer
Carlo Nason
Carlo Nason (born 1935, Murano, Italy) is one of the leading figures in postwar Italian lighting design. Raised in a family of master glassmakers, he inherited a deep respect for craftsmanship and material honesty. From an early age, he was drawn to the expressive potential of glass, experimenting with form, layering, and light in ways that pushed beyond tradition.
In the 1960s and 1970s, Nason collaborated with A.V. Mazzega, creating some of the most iconic Murano glass designs of the era. His work bridges art and industry: sculptural yet functional, precise yet poetic. Today, Carlo Nason’s creations remain timeless symbols of Italian modernism, celebrated for their clarity, balance, and quiet emotional depth.
About the manufacturer
Mazzega
Founded in 1946 in Murano, Italy, Mazzega is a celebrated glass manufacturer known for its exceptional craftsmanship and creative collaborations with leading designers. The company became particularly influential in the 1960s and 1970s, producing avant-garde lighting that combined Murano’s centuries-old glassmaking tradition with bold modern design. Mazzega’s commitment to quality and artistic innovation has cemented its reputation as a key contributor to Italian lighting design history.