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.
$300 / item
Polpo Martini Glass by Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Polpo Collection, the Polpo Martini Glass features the mesmerizing elegance of an octopus, seemingly climbing the glass stem. Crafted with remarkable precision, this piec...
Glass
$1,160 / item
Iris Pseudacorus Glass Flute
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
This glass belongs to a collection of 21 unique pieces, each inspired by a different botanical species and reimagined by Simone Crestani from archival Fratelli Toso drawings. Shaped ...
Glass
$1,160 / item
Papaver Rhoeas Cocktail Glass
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
This glass belongs to a collection of 21 unique pieces, each inspired by a different botanical species and reimagined by Simone Crestani from archival Fratelli Toso drawings. Shaped ...
Glass
$1,160 / item
Galanthus Nivalis Wine Glass
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
This glass belongs to a collection of 21 unique pieces, each inspired by a different botanical species and reimagined by Simone Crestani from archival Fratelli Toso drawings. Shaped ...
Glass
$1,160 / item
Hyacinthoides Non-Scripta Cocktail Glass
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
This glass belongs to a collection of 21 unique pieces, each inspired by a different botanical species and reimagined by Simone Crestani from archival Fratelli Toso drawings. Shaped ...
Glass
$1,160 / item
Convallaria Majalis Wine Glass
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
This glass belongs to a collection of 21 unique pieces, each inspired by a different botanical species and reimagined by Simone Crestani from archival Fratelli Toso drawings. Shaped ...
Glass
$1,160 / item
Viola Odorata Glass Flute
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
This flute belongs to a collection of 21 unique pieces, each inspired by a different botanical species and reimagined by Simone Crestani from archival Fratelli Toso drawings. Shaped ...
Glass
$1,160 / item
Pyrola Secunda Wine Glass
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
This glass belongs to a collection of 21 unique pieces, each inspired by a different botanical species and reimagined by Simone Crestani from archival Fratelli Toso drawings. Shaped ...
Glass
$300 / item
Polpo Manhattan Glass by Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Polpo Collection, the Polpo Manhattan Glass features the captivating design of an octopus seemingly climbing the glass stem. With intricate details, this piece pays tribu...
Glass
$1,160 / item
Ranunculus Acris Cocktail Glass
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
This glass belongs to a collection of 21 unique pieces, each inspired by a different botanical species and reimagined by Simone Crestani from archival Fratelli Toso drawings. Shaped ...
Glass
$1,160 / item
Honckenya Peploides Cocktail Glass
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
This glass belongs to a collection of 21 unique pieces, each inspired by a different botanical species and reimagined by Simone Crestani from archival Fratelli Toso drawings. Shaped ...
Glass
Serpentine Ashtray
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Serpentine collection, designed by master glassmaker Simone Crestani, this ashtray is inspired by the symbolism and mesmerizing charm of the snake. Handcrafted entirely o...
Glass
Set of Twelve Crystal Martini Glasses by Christinenhutte, Germany
By Christinenhutte
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Germany, 1970s. This set of twelve cocktail glasses is made in fine ground and blown crystal. It is a vintage set, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can ...
Crystal
$380 / set
H 6.89 in Dm 3.15 in
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Medium Goblet Wine Cocktail Glass Handmade
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of medium Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect large goblet wine or cocktail glass for drinks. Excellent for any drink o...
Glass
$375 / set
H 3.94 in Dm 2.96 in
fferrone Contemporary Minimal Clear Revolution Rocks or Martini Glasses Handmade
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
Revolution rocks and martini, set of two Strikingly simple in form, the Revolution collection is handcrafted in the Czech Republic by master glassblowers, and formed from a pure e...
Glass
$6,374 / set
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Silver Iris by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 48 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Silver Iris by international sterling silver flatware set with pierced handles, 48 pieces. This set includes: Eight knives, 9 3/8". Eight forks, 7 1/4". Eight salad forks, 6 1/2". E...
Sterling Silver
Calypso Martini Set
By Serena Confalonieri
Located in Milano, MI
Calypso collection investigates new ways of conviviality: fed by imaginary worlds, this tableware pieces make possible to dream of exotic and uncontaminated landscapes. Calypso synth...
Glass
$382 / item
H 3.55 in Dm 3.94 in
Plume Set Of Four Wine Glass in Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Wine glass in mouth blown glass. Plume is a handcrafted glassware collection designed by Aldo Cibic, in his style characterized by the love for it...
Blown Glass
$400 / set
H 6.5 in Dm 3.94 in
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Goblet Wine Cocktail Glass Handmade
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect large goblet wine or cocktail glass for drinks. Excellent for any drink or water...
Glass
Set of 6 Black glass Square Footed Cocktail Glasses 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Set of 6 Black glass Square Footed Cocktail Glasses. This series was a part of promotional campaign for Amaretto Di Saronno Signed by Bormioli. Made in Italy, 1970s and 1980s. Elegan...
Glass
Mid-Century Italian Modern Wine Bottle Rack
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice heavy design cast iron and chrome wine rack.
Unique Glass by Atelier George
By Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique glass by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: Ø 75 x H 12.5 cm Materials: Handblown glass Variation of colours available. The Moire collection is the result of a work ...
Glass
Set of Bing & Grondahl Blue Fluted Hotel Coffee Cup with Saucer
Located in København, Copenhagen
Set of Bing & Grondahl blue fluted hotel coffee cup with saucer. 35 sets are available. Model number 744. The cup measures: 7.5 x 6.5 cm Saucer diamet...
Porcelain
Bimini Animal Martini Cocktail Glasses- Set of Four
By Bimini Glass
Located in Downingtown, PA
Set of Four Bimini "Animal Martini" Cocktail Glasses Maker: Bimini Glass Workshop (Fritz Lampl & Joseph Berger) Date: Circa 1925-1935 Medium: Lamp-blown glass This whimsical and exq...
Glass
Octopus Glass by Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
This octopus glass can be combined with the octopus pitcher to make a striking statement on any dining table, whether in a contemporary or classic decor....
Glass
Alchemica Old Fashioned Set of 6 Glasses and Bottle
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
Alchemica Bottle and Alchemica Old Fashioned glass in borosilicate Glass are part of the Alchemica Collection. This is composed of various pieces born from an ironic reinterpretation...
Glass