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Simone Crestani Animal 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
'Antelope Bottle' Hand Blown Glass Bottle by Simone Crestani
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"Contemporary Ironia Hand Blown Black Glass Sculptured Goblets and Flute Set" by Simone Crestani Introducing our exquisite Contemporary Ironia Hand Blown Black Glass Sculptured Gobl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Simone Crestani Animal Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Contemporary Trionfo Hand-Blown Glass Sculptured A pair of Decorative Goblets
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"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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"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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Contemporary Ironia Hand-Blown Transparent Black Glass Sculptured Goblet #06
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 Goblet "Ironia #08" from the Façon De Ve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Simone Crestani Animal Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Contemporary Leggerezza Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Flute Gold leaf #05
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"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 Animal Sculptures

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Blown Glass

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Simone Crestani animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Simone Crestani animal 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 animal sculptures, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original animal 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 animal sculptures by Stefano Giovannoni, Massimo Giacon, and MARCANTONIO. Prices for Simone Crestani animal sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $289 and can go as high as $2,523, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,406.

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