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.
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$1,985 / item
Polpo Hand-blown glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
Polpo is a hand-blown glass sculpture that captures the fluidity and grace of an octopus. "Light and silent, the sinuous movements of the octopus seem domesticated and united with th...
Glass
$495
H 12 in W 3 in D 2.5 in
Murano Art Glass Crane Sculpture Hand Blown Venetian Italian Crystal Glass
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage collectible Murano art glass hand blown sculpture of a crane in clear and purple colored glass. Handcrafted beautiful Mid-Century Modern hand blown art glass Italian figurine...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Penguin Sculpture, Hand Blown Art from Italy
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage collectible Murano art glass hand blown sculpture of a penguin in blue and yellow colored glass figurine with gold murine. Handcrafted bea...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$5,975 / set
H 16 in W 7 in D 6 in
Mid-Century Chartreuse & Transparent Hand-Blown Murano Glass Bird Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
This playful and beautifully formed Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Bird Sculptures in Chartreuse & Transparent Glass W/ 24K Gold Flecks originates from Italy, ...
Murano Glass
Murano, Italy, sculpture in hand-blown colored glass. Modernist design.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano, Italy, sculpture in hand-blown colored glass. Modernist design. Art glass in yellow and orange, ball in clear glass with inner air bubbles. 1970s In perfect condition. Dimens...
Art Glass
$3,975
H 27 in Dm 8.5 in
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Opalescent Glass Head Sculpture by Sergio Rossi
By Sergio Rossi
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist hand-blown Murano opalescent glass head sculpture, created by Sergio Rossi in Italy circa 1980, exemplifies a unique fusion of traditional Venetian glassma...
Murano Glass
$1,100
H 11.7 in W 7 in D 3 in
Hand Crafted / Blown Glass & Lucite Decorative Sculpture Of A Standing Polar
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite mid-20th century handcrafted and mouth-blown glass sculpture captures the majestic beauty of a standing polar bear perched atop a crystalline ice base. Masterfully cre...
Glass, Lucite
$3,069Sale Price|44% Off
H 19.5 in W 17 in D 10 in
In Stock in Los Angeles, Cherry Blossom Glass Candleabra, Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. Cherry blossom menorah glass sculpture, designed and created by Simone Crestani. Designed by...
Glass
$1,200 / item
H 11.5 in W 16.7 in D 4 in
Candle Glass Sculpture, Designed by Simone Crestani, Made in Italy
By Simone Crestani
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Single candle glass sculpture, designed by Simone Crestani. Made in Italy: Made in Italy furniture means design, quality, style and sophistication. The typical elegance of Itali...
Glass
Hand-Blown Murano Diamond Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisitely crafted in Murano, Venice, this hand-blown glass sculpture embodies timeless elegance and artisanal mastery. Its smooth, shiny surface reflects light beautifully, enhanci...
Murano Glass
$14,201
H 20.28 in W 13.39 in D 5.91 in
Gérald Vatrin Océane II Hand-Blown Glass Sculpture, Art Nouveau
By Gerald Vatrin
Located in Paris, FR
Océane I is a remarkable unique piece by glassmaker Gérald Vatrin. This hand-blown sculpture in translucent blue glass highlights the exceptional talent and technical mastery of the ...
Glass, Blown Glass
Hand-Blown Murano Diamond Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisitely crafted in Murano, Venice, this hand-blown glass sculpture embodies timeless elegance and artisanal mastery. Its smooth, shiny surface reflects light beautifully, enhanci...
Murano Glass
XL Blown Glass Orb Sculpture by Peter Bramhall.
By Peter Bramhall
Located in New York, NY
Giant XL Peter Bramhall Glass Orb sculpture signed and dated July 23 1985 This Fabulous Hand blown glass sculpture has internal glass threads of Clear, Amber and mauve tones and the ...
Blown Glass