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.
Coral Glass Decorative Vase by Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Coral Collection, the Coral Vase transforms the intricate beauty of coral into a stunning glasswork. This collection honors the majestic sea life, capturing the delicate ...
Glass
Bubble Vase Glass Sculpture with Brass Frame, Made in Italy
By Simone Crestani
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Glass
Bubble Vase Glass Sculpture Small with Brass Frame, Made in Italy
By Simone Crestani
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Bubble Vase Glass Sculpture Large with Brass Frame, Made in Italy
By Simone Crestani
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Glass
$1,250
H 10.5 in Dm 9 in
Large & Heavy Mid-Century Murano Swirled Art Glass Vase with Controlled Bubbles
By Barovier
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial art glass vase is unsigned, but presumed to have been done in Murano Italy in approximately 1965 in a Barovier Mid-Century Modern style. The vase is done w...
Art Glass
Giovanni de Simone Hand-Painted Jug Vase
By Giovanni de Simone
Located in Skokie, IL
Giovanni de Simone Hand-Painted Jug Vase This three-sided handled jug vase by famed Italian artist Giovanni de Simone (1930-1991) is an original gem. The...
Ceramic
$4,541
H 12.6 in W 8.27 in D 5.9 in
Amber Color Murano Glass Bubble Vase with Morise Attributed to Donà, 1980s Italy
By Romano Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Amber color Murano glass bubble vase with Morise attributed to Donà, 1980s, Italy This refined vase is the perfect condensation of the Murano glassblowing art and tradition. Many ty...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
$2,250 / item
H 4.5 in Dm 7 in
Anna Torfs Small Double Bubble Solo Clear Glass Sculpture in Powder Pink
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Anna Torfs small double bubble solo clear glass sculpture or vase in powder pink with sanded finish. Available in different colors. Shipping fro...
Glass
Sommerso Murano Glass Vase made In Italy 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Sommerso glass vase from Murano, Italy, 1960s Intact, small signs of aging. Submerged glass is obtained by immersing the glass being processed in crucibles with different colors. Th...
Glass
Collection of 18 Decorative Glass Vase / Vases by Bimini / Lauscha
By Lauschaer, Bimini Glass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Vintage collection of 18 decorative vases, light as a feather and very detailed made either by Bimini (Austria) or one of the factories from the town Lauscha, Germany. Bimini Glass was founded in Austria in 1923 by Fritz Lampl...
Blown Glass
$3,585
H 11.42 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Vase Barovier & Toso - Murano Glass, 1940 - VENICE - Made in Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milano, IT
Vase Barovier & Toso - Murano glass 1940, worked with gold leaf. Iridescent.
Glass
Anna Torfs Small Armadillo Sphere Glass Sculpture or Vase in Smoke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Anna Torfs small armadillo sphere glass sculpture or vase in smoke with sanded finish. Available in other colors and finishes. Shipping from Europe not included.
Glass
Hand Blown Murano Vase in Emerald Green with Bubbles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Drawing inspiration from the lush landscapes and serene waters surrounding Venice, the Pois Green Murano vase embodies a sense of natural elegance and tranquility. The rich emerald h...
Murano Glass
Peacock Vase Ceramic Made in Italy Turquoise
By Bertrando Di Renzo
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Beauty at its best This stunning peacock vase is crafted in Italy by local artisans.
Ceramic
$1,175
H 17.25 in Dm 9 in
Wonderful Large Italian Art Glass Bullicante Murano Venetian Bubbles Green Vase
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Italian Art Glass Bullicante Style Murano / Venetian Bubbles Green Blown Glass Vase
Art Glass, Blown Glass
$1,147Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.73 in W 4.34 in D 1.97 in
Vicke Lindstrand Art Glass Decorative Bubble Vase, 1950s
By Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mouthblown solid clear glass organic modern vase by Vicke Lindstrand. Soft asymmetrical shape with one large round decorative bubble on one side. Stunning Swedish modern piece in bea...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Tentacles Glass Decanter
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
The enveloping elegance of the Polpo Collection may make you believe that the animal is really wrapping the decanter or climbing up the stem of the glass. Details are recreated with ...
Glass
Simone Crestani, tall bubble vase glass sculpture
By Simone Crestani
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Atelier Simone Crestani, tall bubble vase glass sculpture. Made in: Italy Designed by Simone Crestani
Glass
Atelier Crestani, Large Bubble Vase Glass Sculpture, Made in Italy
By Simone Crestani
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Atelier Crestani, large bubble vase glass sculpture, made in Italy.
Glass
Atelier Crestani, Small Bubble Vase Glass Sculpture, Made in Italy
By Simone Crestani
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Atelier Crestani, small bubble vase glass sculpture, made in Italy.
Glass