Artist, designer and glass virtuoso Simone Crestani is a luminary in the world of glass art, combining time-honored tradition with innovative glassblowing techniques to create exquisite sculptures, vessels and modern objets d’art.
Born in 1984 in Marostica, near Venice, Crestani began working with glass at age 15 as an apprentice at the Massimo Lunardon glass factory. Following a 10-year apprenticeship, Crestani opened his atelier and studio in Camisano Vicentino in northern Italy in 2010.
Dedicated to research and exploring new glassblowing methods, Crestani has moved away from working with traditional Murano glass to borosilicate glass, using a specialized flameworking technique he calls “hollow sculpture.”
By using borosilicate glass, which is nearly unbreakable, Crestani can shape and mold his pieces with extraordinary detail. Nature inspires many of his works, such as his Serpentine barware, bird decanters, octopus-inspired Polpo pitchers, antler-topped Africa Trophy bottles, molecular Alchemica glassware line and beautiful candelabras adorned with roses. Other notable Crestani creations include his luminous E-Sumi wall sconces and table lamps, influenced by traditional Japanese sumi-e paintings.
Crestani has collaborated with leading designers such as Giordano Viganò, with whom he made several sculptural wood and glass tables, and Italian glass expert Roberto Giulio Rida for Bernd Goeckler Antiques’ Duetto collection. Among its pieces are the bonsai-like Avatar chandelier and the Scarabei mirror, with glass scarabs embedded in its circular frame.
Since 2006, Crestani’s works have been shown in solo and group exhibitions around the world, including PAD Paris, the Venice Biennale and Salon Art + Design in New York.
On 1stDibs, find a range of Simone Crestani serveware, decorative objects, lighting and more.
$690 / item
Rose Glass Candlestick by Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
The Rose Glass Candlestick presents a captivating blend of elegance and artistry, transforming the concept of a traditional candelabra into a dynamic representation of a rose garden....
Glass
$2,910 / item
Rose Glass With Floral Details Candelabra
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
The Rose Candelabra serves as a stunning centerpiece that transcends traditional candle holders. This exquisite piece features a tangle of elegant branches, adorned with delicate flo...
Glass
$1,195 / item
Gold Fish Inghistera Glass Decanter
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
The Gold Fish Inghistera Decanter is a striking embodiment of Venetian craftsmanship, seamlessly blending history and modern artistry. Its elegant silhouette, reminiscent of 12th-cen...
Glass
Blossom Glass With Floral Details Candelabra by Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
The Blossom Candelabra is a striking decorative piece that reimagines the traditional candelabra through its innovative design. Formed from a tangle of branches and adorned with deli...
Glass
Moorish Glass Lantern, Handcrafted Metal & Glass, Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Moroccan Mamounia glass lantern with Moorish design. Elegant Impressive intricate pierced metal and glass Moroccan lantern. Large 29 inches tall with clear, blue, green, red an...
Metal
$4,875Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 23.75 in Dm 8.5 in
Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra with Putti Holding Floral Bouquets
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of candelabra with winged putti, each supporting a floral bouquet, on top of marble base. Each putti is patinated bronze and the bouquets are gilt bronze. The floral bouquet has...
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Fiamma High Blown Glass Candlestick Designed by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Fiamma is an elegant candle holder in blown glass consisting of two elements: a tapered and slim base on which a cylindrical lampshade lays. Fiamma, designed by Aldo Cibic, is availa...
Blown Glass
Blown Glass Candlestick, 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blown glass candlestick, 1960 Measures: H 9 cm, D 10 cm. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.
Blown Glass
Fiamma Low Blown Glass Candlestick Designed by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Fiamma is an elegant candle holder in blown glass consisting of two elements: a tapered and slim base on which a cylindrical lampshade lays. Fiamma, designed by Aldo Cibic, is availa...
Blown Glass
$3,075 / set
H 30.7 in W 23.6 in D 11 in
Antique French Church Candelabra Gold Bronze Brass Opaline Glass Flowers a pair
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
A pair tall French Church candelabra, made of bronze and brass. Style: Antique, French, French Country, Farmhouse, French Provincial and Medit...
Brass, Bronze
$600Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 13 in Dm 2.37 in
Pair of Pink Murano Glass Candlesticks by Giuliano Tosi
By Maestro Giuliano Tosi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian curved Murano candlestick hand blown in pink and clear glass, made in Italy by Giuliano Tosi, circa 1980s Original maker's mark on the base Measures: height 13 inches and 12...
Murano Glass
Brass Fish Candleholder by F. Abela & Sons, Malta
By F. Abela & Sons
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass Fish Candleholder by F. Abela & Sons, Malta – Mid-Century Handcrafted Design Single brass candleholder in the shape of a stylized fish, handcr...
Brass
Mid-Century Light Rose Glass Candlestick, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Mid-century Polish modern glass candlesticks, circa 1960. Very good condition. No damages. Beautiful light rose glass.
Glass
Iron Floral Candelabra by Jan Barboglio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A earlier retired Iron floral candelabra by Jan Barboglio titled "Passion flower Candelabra" After many years designing clothing with her sister in their Barboglio Cristina & Jan Collection, Jan Barboglio began sculpting accessories and furniture for her own home. Her childhood, spent in north central Mexico, would prove to be fertile ground for inspiration, and every object created by her would carry with it the rich history and romance of old Mexico. Barboglio’s initial designs of wax grabbers were for her silver, bronze and iron candelabra. Altar pieces and house blessing crosses were integrated into her own home furnishings. Her love of entertainment would later result in her own iron chargers, platters and chafing dishes...
Iron
$1,620 / set
H 10.04 in Dm 4.34 in
Pair of Murano Glass Candlesticks, Opaline and Gold Polveri, Gabbiani, Italy
By Gabbiani
Located in Glasgow, GB
A pair of handcrafted Murano glass candlesticks by Gabbiani, created in Murano, Italy during the late 20th century. Expertly executed in opaline and clear glass enriched with gold po...
Gold Leaf
$1,850 / set
H 11.5 in Dm 5.75 in
Pair Antique French "Art Nouveau" Green & Gold Opaline Glass Lustres, Circa 1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French "Art Nouveau" Green and Gold Opaline Glass Lustres (Candlesticks), Circa 1910-1920.
Opaline Glass