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Simone Crestani Figurative 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
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 Figurative Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Contemporary Ironia Hand-Blown Transparent Octopus Black Glass Goblet Crestani
By Simone Crestani
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"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 Figurative 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 Figurative 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 Figurative 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 Figurative Sculptures

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Blown Glass

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Simone Crestani figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Simone Crestani figurative 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 figurative sculptures, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original figurative 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 figurative sculptures by Vincenzo D'Alba, VG-VGnewtrend, and Elena Salmistraro. Prices for Simone Crestani figurative sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $663 and can go as high as $8,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,173.

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