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.
$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 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
$1,289 / 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
Waterford Crystal Lidded Jar, Cut Glass, Faceted Design, 5" Diameter
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Malibu, CA
Elegant & finely crafted, this crystal lidded jar showcases the brilliance and clarity characteristics of Waterford's renowned glassmaking tradition. The jar features of faceted ...
Cut 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
Antique French 19th Century Glass Jar with Lid, Clear Glass, 1890
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Petite, clear glass jar with lid. This sweet little jar is raised on a short pedestal and is crowned with a flat lid. The lid overhangs the jar and has a ‘t...
Glass
Antique American Green Blown Glass Storage Jar or Vessel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique blown glass storage jar. In light to medium green glass. With a folded lip, everted neck, and a rough pontil to the base. Simply a...
Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage Glass Jar, Glasswork Novy Bor, 1950's.
By Novy Bor Glassworks
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Art Glass,Smalt Re-polished Good Original Condition
Art Glass
Large Glass Apothecary Jar
Located in Queens, NY
American Country style apothecary jar with stopper Has a large crack in it.
20th Century French Glass Preserve Jars
Located in Haywards Heath, GB
A collection of French LA LORRAINE glass preserve jars. Each is unique and varies in size. The largest being 29cm H. 34 available. PRICED INDIVIDUALLY.
Glass
Romanian Glass Jars
Located in Napa, CA
Romanian glass storage jars with a deep green and brown color. Irregular surface with natural color striations. Slight variation in size, 5 available.
Glass