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
$290 / item
Bunny Transparent Decorative Vase
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
The Bunny Vase is a captivating piece that blends artistry with functionality. Crafted from transparent glass, its whimsical design is inspired by the playful nature of rabbits, maki...
Glass
$520 / item
Buffalo Glass Jar
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
The Buffalo Glass Jar captures the essence of nature's power and grace through its exquisite design. Featuring a sculpture of a buffalo, this vase embodies freedom and strength. The ...
Glass
Vintage Transparent Murano Glass Vase, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage transparent Murano glass vase is a very rare vase realized by Italian Manufacture in the 1930s. A white Murano glass vase with beautiful...
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
Riflessi Transparent Blown Glass Vase by Böijte–Bottari
By Böjte – Bottari
Located in Milan, IT
Riflessi is a project by Böjte-Bottari for Paola C. presented in 2017. This vase is designed to accommodate all types of flowers, and it is made in blown borosilicate glass. The col...
Glass
$681 / item
H 8.67 in W 9.45 in D 10.63 in
Contemporary Vase 'Gutta CS1' by Noom, Blown Transparent glass
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, IDF
Sculptural glass vases “Gutta” pay homage to the ancient glassblower-artist technique "guta," which goes back to the times of the Kyivan Rus'. The Guttas vases were designed by NOOM...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Smoked Glass
Vintage French Glass Apothecary Jar or Canister, Circa 1950s
Located in Winter Park, FL
A vintage French glass apothecary or candy jar. Heavy canister form, flat lid with glass knob. The inside rim is chipped around the mouth, but the jar presents well and is in otherwi...
Blown Glass
Vintage Blown Glass Wine Jars
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage blown glass demijohn wine jars in varying shades of green. Approximate available sizing: Large: 20 in. height with 15 in. diameter $...
Glass
$1,271 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 11.82 in
Antique Blown Glass Apothecary Jar with Cut Glass Top, 20th Century
Located in Brussels, BE
Cut-glass top and blown glass jar beautiful quality. Multiple available
Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Glass Apothecary Jar, Empoli Vetro Verde Green Glass, Italy, 1960s
By Vetro Verde di Empoli, Empoli
Located in Glasgow, GB
Glass apothecary jar with lid in hand-blown Empoli vetro verde glass, made in Empoli, Italy during the 1960s. Executed in the region’s characteristic emerald-green glass, the jar com...
Blown Glass
Bohemian Cobalt Blue Cut Glass Lidded Jar
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very versatile Bohemian Cut Glass lidded jar. We see this piece being used for display as well as an ice cube or biscuit jar in any formal or informal setting. We are very impressed ...
Art Glass
Transparent Amethyst Purple Art Glass Vase Bulb
By Blenko Glass
Located in Toronto, ON
A transparent Amethyst purple art glass in a bulb-shaped vase. This vessel is crafted from a transparent purple pigment art glass with a rounded shape and a narrow mouth, reminiscent...
Art Glass
Contemporary Moroccan Mouth Blown Glass Jar - Green
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Contemporary Moroccan Mouth Blown Glass Jar - Green. Hand-made in Morocco. The glass is mouth blown and available in an assortment of colours. Each jar comes with a heavy lid. Superb...
Art 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
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