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
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
$691 / 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
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
Collection of 18 Decorative Glass Vase / Vases by Bimini / Lauscha
By Bimini Glass, Lauschaer
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
Ercole Barovier, Tall Transparent murano glass vase, 1937, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Rare glass vase, 1937 Ercole Barovier Italy, circa 1937 Murano glass. - Manufactured by Ferro, Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy. - Ercole Barovier won the Grand Prix at the 1937 I...
Glass
$500
H 12.5 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
Decorative "Antigua" Art Glass Vase by W. Husted for Stelvia , Italy, 1960's
By Stelvia, Wayne Husted
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorative Blue Art Glass Vase in the "Antigua" Line by Wayne Husted for Stelvia Glass, Italy, 1960's "great color and texture" "in nice vintage as found condition" " Stelvia, or S...
Glass
Ceramic decorative vase
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Ceramic decorative vase
Ceramic
Decorative Handmade Vase
Located in Bronx, NY
A terracotta highly decorated vase. The ground is a cream bisque finish and the design is a raised very dark green glaze.
1970s Space Age Transparent Glass Italian Oval Bubble Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A space age oval heavy glass vase designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies in Empoli, small town in Tuscany famous for high quality crystal...
Glass
Vintage Transparent Glass Vase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Transparent Glass Vase realized in 1970s. Good condition.
Art 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