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
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
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
$541
H 7.09 in W 3.55 in D 5.52 in
Brutalist Decorative Glass Vase "Sointu" by Tapio Wirkkala for Littala, 1960's
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Vase - Table Decoration - Sculptural Vase Elegant, sculptural and highly decorative vintage vase. Subtle, artistic and beautifully shaped, the vase is made in clear Murano...
Glass, Murano Glass
Ceramic decorative vase
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Ceramic decorative vase
Ceramic
$1,130Sale 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
Decorative Glass Vase "Tartaruga"by Empoli , Italy 1960s
By Murano 5
Located in Den Haag, NL
Decorative Midcentury ‘Tartaruga’ ovoid art glass vase. Manufactured by Empoli, Italy, 1960s.
Art Glass
Daum Nancy French Decorative Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning vase made of transparent Miurano glass in the 1950s designed by the French designer Nancy Daum. The vase has a flattened oval-shaped body, at the base the effect of water s...
Glass
Gilt and Frosted Glass Decorative Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Decorative, midcentury, frosted glass vase features gilt banded detail.
Glass
Clear decorative Vase sculpture with spikes, glass vase
Located in Milano, IT
Big collectible vase - decorative vase with spikes - collectible glass sculpture Offered for sale is a vintage vase made in clear cast glass and decorated with a series of spikes, g...
Glass
Murano Glass Decorative Vase 1950's Design
Located in New York, NY
1950's modern Murano glass decorative vase, in vintage original condition, with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Murano Glass
decorative beveled glass vase Bohemia
Located in Firenze, FI
This beautiful decorative beveled glass vase is worked with elaborate details and engravings bohemia in the early 20th century. The top of the vase has a shaped rim with gold ornam...
Glass
$7,535Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.88 in Dm 8.67 in
Decorative big and heavy green Murano Glass Vase by Vinicio Vianello
By Vinicio Vianello
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage big and massive vase in thick Murano glass by Italian designer Vinicio Vianello, deep bottle green with a yellowish hue near the top. Dating back to the late Sixties / early ...
Glass, Art Glass, Murano 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