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.
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
Facets Clear Ashtray
Located in Paris, FR
Ashtray Facets Clear all hand-made with concrete, pigments and mirror glass. Exceptional and unique piece.
Concrete
Italian Marble Ashtray
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Italian marble ashtray with wonderful patina and shape.
Marble
Round Onyx Ashtray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Polished onyx ashtray features an all over cream color with brown and red veining throughout and a thick edge. The round vessel has a deep curved well perfect for trinkets, ash or ev...
Onyx
Solid Brass Ashtray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid round brass ashtray. This piece features two deep wells separated by comb like notches down the middle of the ashtray. Dimensions 7" diameter x 1.5" height. Condition Excelle...
Brass
Baccarat Ashtray
By Baccarat
Located in Mérida, YU
This is an original Baccarat astray in excellent condition. Like new. Timeless design and the best quality.
Crystal
Onyx Ashtray and Lighter - Ashtray Beautiful organic design
Located in Lugo, IT
Ashtray and lighter in onyx. Ashtray Beautiful organic design. defects Lighter not working Thanks
Onyx
Classy Brass Ashtray
Located in Paris, FR
Classy Brass Ashtray in aluminium in antique dark brass finish. Also available on request in black finish.
Aluminum, Brass
Crystal Cigar Ashtray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful crystal cigar ashtray. The piece is a well crafted block of crystal with hand honed curve for your cigar and a concave circle for ashes. A stunning complement to any ta...
Crystal
Ashtray
Located in San Diego, CA
Multi-color glass tray with silver color metal leaf. Overall color is black. Not signed or dated.
Blown Glass
Baccarat Crystal Ashtray
By Baccarat
Located in Mérida, YU
This is an original Baccarat ashtray in excellent condition. Like new. Timeless design and the best quality.
Crystal
$990
H 3.15 in Dm 7.88 in
Bronze and Serpentine Ashtray Attributed to Albin Müller, Early 20th Century
By Albin Muller
Located in Hamburg, DE
This monumental ashtray, attributed to the German designer and architect Albin Müller (1871–1941), embodies the refined aesthetics of the Vienna Secession. Crafted in the early 20th ...
Serpentine, Bronze
Art Deco Ashtray
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Art deco ashtray c.1940s, USA. The ashtray has a button that opens as a 'trapdoor' to hide the ash.
Metal