Carlo Nason Pulegoso Medusa Light, 1960

AV Mazzega light designed by Carlo Nason. Model LS 134 Medusa or Polpo, 1969 Italy (Murano)

Featuring four interlocking glass parts handblown into a single mold this stunning piece is done in Pulegoso technique (bubbled glass). The LS 134 Medusa Hanging Lamp is a striking example of mid-century Italian craftsmanship. This sculptural pendant lamp features four layers of hand-blown Murano glass—a technique known as "soffiature"—each with delicate bubble inclusions that enhance its organic, fluid form. Named "Medusa," the Italian word for jellyfish, the lamp reflects its namesake’s graceful, floating appearance. The lamp is in very good, undamaged condition, it takes one large e27 bulb with 100W max (we recommend Led's for lesser heat emission).

Dimensions are 15" (diameter) x 20.1" height (shade only)- total drop is 43.3" (which we can change if desired. The light can also be adjusted slightly)

Born into a family of Venetian glassmakers, Nason began designing at a young age, with his early works, including vases, entering the Corning Museum’s collection in 1959. His collaboration with Mazzega allowed him to push creative boundaries, resulting in iconic designs like the Medusa lamp, which seamlessly blends traditional glassblowing techniques with modernist aesthetics. "Soffiature" refers to the process of creating multiple layers of glass, each meticulously hand-blown to achieve the desired thickness and texture. In the Medusa lamp, these four layers produce a captivating interplay of light and form, making it a highly collectible design object.