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Simone Crestani Sculptures

Italian, b. 1984

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.

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Creator: Simone Crestani
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...
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2010s Italian Simone Crestani Sculptures

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Glass

Contemporary Hand Blown Glass Decanter Gajna Chicken Farm Playful Animal Liquor
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Gajna Decanter The Gajna Decanter is an extraordinary hand-blown piece by Simone Crestani, part of the imaginative Gajna Wine Collection. With its playf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Simone Crestani Sculptures

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Glass

Contemporary Leggerezza Octopus Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Octopus Goblet #02
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Leggerezza Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet #02" by Simone Crestani Introducing the exquisite Decorative Goblet with Fazzoletto Rim, a testament to artistry and refi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Simone Crestani Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Contemporary Ironia Hand-Blown Transparent Octopus Black Glass Goblet Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Ironia Hand-Blown Transparent Black Glass Sculptured Goblet #06" by Simone Crestani Introducing the exquisite Hand-Blown Glass Gob...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Simone Crestani Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Contemporary Glass Bonsai Hand Blown Sculpture Tree Nature Zen Calm Organic
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing an exquisite Hand-Blown Glass Sculpture representing a bonsai tree, masterfully crafted by the renowned Italian artist Simone Crestani. This stunning sculpture encapsulates the delicate beauty and profound symbolism of a bonsai, capturing the essence of nature in a timeless work of art. "The bonsai is the symbol of my work; it is the art of giving form, with respect and full understanding of what I am taking care of. The bonsai is a concentration of life, it overcomes the barrier of size and expresses strength and energy; it is a work of art that is never finished, in which nature continues to develop and evolve. I shape the material, but the end result has an identity of its own. I help it to grow and wait until it gives me an indication of the equilibrium that will allow it to express itself. With the bonsai, I am always ready to start work again, to reach a new limit, to follow a new branch of thought. It is my work that grows, slowly, with exertion and wisdom, and each day gives me life and emotions." This hand-blown glass bonsai tree...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Simone Crestani Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Contemporary Hand Blown Transparent Glass "Buffalo Jar" by Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Buffalo Jar, a stunning handmade creation by the talented Simone Crestani. This exquisite jar is a distinguished piece from the enchanting Little Animals Collection, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Simone Crestani Sculptures

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Glass

Contemporary Sculpture Miraculous Catch Hand Blown Glass Octopus Squid Lobster
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
The Miraculous Catch - (Pesca Miracolosa) Contemporary Glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani Unique Piece Pesca Miracolosa captures a moment of rare grace—a fisherman’s dream made real...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Simone Crestani Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Contemporary Hand Blown Transparent Glass Animal "Turkey Jar" Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Turkey Jar, a delightful handmade creation by the talented Simone Crestani. This exquisite jar is a captivating piece from the Little Animals Collection, where artist...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Simone Crestani Sculptures

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Glass

Contemporary Leggerezza Octopus Transparent Hand-Blown Glasses Full Set Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Leggerezza Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Glasses Set" by Simone Crestani Introducing the exquisite Decorative Leggerezza Glasses, Goblets, Flutes Set. In total there 6 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Simone Crestani Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Contemporary Vanità Hand Blown Sculptured Glass Decorative Flared Wing Fly Blue
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Vanitas Goblet Contemporary Glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani Elegant and haunting, the Vanitas Goblet by Simone Crestani captures the fragile balance between beauty and impermanen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Simone Crestani Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Contemporary Handmade Glass Serpentine Snake Ashtray Puro Liquor Deco Animal
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
A meticulously hand-crafted glass ashtray by Simone Crestani, the Serpentine Ashtray is an enchanting piece from the Serpentine Collection, merging historical symbolism with modern a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Simone Crestani Sculptures

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Glass

"Bonsai" Sculpture by Simone Crestani, Italy, 2020
By Simone Crestani
Located in New York, NY
Fire-worked clear and blue borosilicate glass in the form of a miniature tree set atop a bulbous base. Signed and dated on the trunk. One of a kind-- ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Simone Crestani Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Modern Prezioso #05 Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet Gold leaf Dolphin bone
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Modern Prezioso #05 Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet Gold leafed Dolphin Stem" by Simone Crestani Introducing the Prezioso #05 Goblet, a captivating embodiment of elegance and gr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Simone Crestani Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Contemporary Trionfo Hand-Blown Glass Sculptured A pair of Decorative Goblets
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Trionfo Hand-Blown Glass Sculptured A pair of Goblets" by Simone Crestani Introducing the exquisite Pair of Hand-Blown Glass Goblets "Trionfo #01" from the Façon De Ve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Simone Crestani Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Contemporary Vanità Hand Blown Sculptured Glass Gold Ant Decorative Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Hand-Blown Glass Flute "Vanità #05" from the Façon De Venice Collection by Simone Crestani, a masterful blend of artistry and symbolism. This exquisite flute is craft...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Simone Crestani Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Contemporary Vanità Hand Blown Glass Sculpture Twisted Rigadin Fly Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Vanità Tazza Contemporary Glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani Unique Piece In the Vanità Tazza, Simone Crestani reflects on the delicate interplay between beauty and impermanence. Cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Simone Crestani Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Modern Hand blown Glass 'Rooster' Sculpture Animal Farm Nature Bird Playful
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Hand Blown Glass Sculpture - Rooster A Hand-Blown Glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani This unique glass sculpture represents a rooster, meti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Simone Crestani Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Contemporary Leggerezza Octopus Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Flute Gold leaf #05
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Leggerezza Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Flute Gold leaf #05" by Simone Crestani Introducing the exquisite Hand-Blown Glass Flute "Leggerezza #05" from the Façon De Veni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Simone Crestani Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Contemporary Ironia Hand Blown Black Glass Sculptured Goblets and Flute Set
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Ironia Hand Blown Black Glass Sculptured Goblets and Flute Set" by Simone Crestani Introducing our exquisite Contemporary Ironia H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Simone Crestani Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Modern Hand Blown Glass "Coral Vase" Sea Creatures Centrepiece Nature Reef Deco
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Coral Vase A Hand-Blown Glass Vase by Simone Crestani Coral Vase is one of the pieces from the Coral Collection. This exquisite vase transforms the delicate and intricate beauty of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Simone Crestani Sculptures

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Glass

Modern Antelope Bottle Hand Blown Glass Liquor Animal Africa Horn Trophy Nature
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Antelope Bottle, a stunning hand-blown glass masterpiece by the talented Simone Crestani. This exquisite piece is part of the captivati...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Simone Crestani Sculptures

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Glass

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Simone Crestani sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Simone Crestani sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Simone Crestani sculptures, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sculptures by Simone Crestani were created in the modern style in italy during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sculptures by Vincenzo D'Alba, Elena Salmistraro, and Domingos Tótora. Prices for Simone Crestani sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $289 and can go as high as $8,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,523.

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