19/10/2026
Mid-Century Italian Flower LS 185 Pendant Lamp in Smoked Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega, 1970s
This iconic “Flower” (also referred to as “The Tulip”) model LS 185 pendant lamp is a spectacular example of mid-century Italian lighting design and Venetian craftsmanship. Designed by the legendary glass master Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega during the late 1960s to 1970s.
The lampshade is constructed from four heavy, interlocking panels of mouth-blown Murano glass. The glass expertly transitions from a deep, sophisticated smoky grey-brown tone at the core to perfectly transparent, textured clear glass along the fluid, petal-like extensions. When unlit, it stands as a dramatic glass sculpture; when illuminated, the overlapping glass panels diffuse a warm, atmospheric glow, creating beautiful reflections across the room.
