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.
Contemporary Tentacle Hand Blown Glass Vase Octopus Playful Sea Animal Marine
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Tentacle Hand Blown Glass Vase" by Simone Crestani Introducing the Tentacle Vase, a captivating work of art meticulously crafted by the visionary glass artist Simone ...
Glass
Contemporary Hand Blown Glass Bowl Little Bird Swallow Cute Decorative Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Rondine Bowl Contemporary Glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani Unique Piece The Rondine Bowl by Simone Crestani is a poetic celebration of lightness and nature, part of his enchanting...
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Contemporary Hand Blown "Coral Reef Glass Upstand" Sea Creatures Nature Ocean
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
A Hand-Blown Glass Upstand by Simone Crestani Coral Reef Upstand is one of the pieces from the Coral Collection. This exquisite upstand is inspired by the captivating and intricate...
Glass
Contemporary Leggerezza Octopus Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Sea Creature Goblet
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
This hand-blown colorless glass tazza by Italian artist Simone Crestani features a refined baluster stem crowned with a sculpted octopus applied to the vessel. The piece merges class...
Blown Glass
Contemporary Leggerezza Octopus Transparent Hand-Blown Glasses Full Set Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Leggerezza Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Glasses Set" by Simone Crestani Introducing the exquisite Decorative Leggerezza Glasses, Goblets, Flutes Set. In total there 6 ...
Blown Glass
Contemporary Leggerezza Octopus Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Octopus Goblet #06
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Leggerezza Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet #06" by Simone Crestani Introducing the exquisite Decorative Goblet with Fazzoletto Rim, a testament to artistry and refi...
Blown Glass
Contemporary Hand Blown Glass Bowl Jumping Frog Animal Cute Nature Playful Water
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Jumping Frog Bowl, a delightful handmade creation by the talented Simone Crestani. This charming piece is part of the enchanting Little Animals Collection, celebratin...
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Contemporary Hand-Blown Esca Glass Jar Fish Bone Animal Sea Creatures Ocean Deco
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Contemporary Hand-Blown Esca Glass Jar by Simone Crestani Dive into the essence of simplicity with our Esca Jar, a stunning vessel that encapsulates the purity of nature's elements....
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Modern Hand Blown "Coral Triple Glass Upstand" Nature Sea Creatures Reef Ocean
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
A Hand-Blown Glass Upstand by Simone Crestani Coral Triple Upstand is one of the pieces from the Coral Collection. This remarkable piece is inspired by the intricate beauty of cora...
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Contemporary Leggerezza Octopus Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Octopus Goblet #02
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Leggerezza Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet #02" by Simone Crestani Introducing the exquisite Decorative Goblet with Fazzoletto Rim, a testament to artistry and refi...
Blown Glass
Contemporary Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Bird Sacralità Façon de Venise Fly
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Hand-Blown Glass Goblet with Ornithomorphic Stem Artwork by Simone Crestani This refined goblet by Italian artist Simone Crestani is hand-blown from clear glass and distinguished by...
Blown Glass
Contemporary Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Perfection Façon de Venise Artifact
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
ontemporary Glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani Unique Piece The Crystal Goblet by Simone Crestani transforms traditional Venetian forms into a poetic exploration of elegance and str...
Blown Glass
Contemporary Hand Blown Glass Bowl Little Mouse Animal Cute Decorative Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Little Mouse #01 Bowl, a delightful handmade creation by the talented Simone Crestani. This charming piece is part of the enchanting Little Animals Collection, showcasing the playful spirit of nature’s smallest creatures. This whimsical bowl features a crafty little mouse, depicted in a moment of mischief, intent on stealing a morsel of food. With its quick, snappy demeanor and keen alertness, the glass mouse...
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Modern Hand Blown "Coral Domed Glass Upstand" Sea Creatures Nature Reef Ocean
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
A Hand-Blown Glass Upstand by Simone Crestani Coral Domed Upstand is one of the pieces from the Coral Collection. This exquisite upstand is inspired by the captivating and intricat...
Glass
$2,337
H 5.12 in W 17.72 in D 8.47 in
Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Pink Art Glass Centerpiece Decorative Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Barbini Murano Pink Shell Art Glass Centerpiece Eye-catching extra large hand blown Sommerso pink Murano glass shell form ribbed bowl / centerpiece. Attr...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$695
H 1.78 in W 21.26 in D 14.38 in
French Riviera Serving Tray in Rattan and Hand-Woven Wicker, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful rectangular organic serving tray fully made in bamboo, rattan and hand-woven wicker. This gorgeous French Riviera style tray was hand-made in Italy during the 1970s. This...
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
$425 / item
H 6.69 in Dm 8.27 in
Zibul "I Piccoli" Carlo Moretti Murano Contemporary Mouth Blown Glass Vase
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Zibul Murano contemporary mouth blown clear glass vase with streaks of ivory and red. Part of the I Piccoli collection which originates from the idea of offering a col...
Glass, Murano Glass
Hand Carved Alabaster Horse Centrepiece Sculpture, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Centerpiece in the shape of a horse in hand carved alabaster. Made in Italy, 1970s.
Alabaster
Vista Carlo Moretti Murano Contemporary Mouth Blown Glass Vase
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Vista Murano contemporary mouth blown glass vase in clear with streaks of orange, ivory and red. Part of the I Piccoli collection...
Murano Glass
Tasch Carlo Moretti Murano Contemporary Mouth Blown Vase
By Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Tasch Murano contemporary mouth blown vase in clear lightly smoked glass with beige and white opaque streaks. Part of the I Piccoli col...
Murano Glass
Nunki Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase
By Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Nunki contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in clear glass with red stripe overlay. Part of the I Piccoli collection, small in size but gives a considerable amoun...
Murano Glass
Modern Hand-Carved Rock Crystal Vase
Located in Cypress, CA
Unique modern hand-carved and hand polished rock crystal vase.
Rock Crystal
$1,490 / item
H 15 in Dm 1.5 in
fferrone Contemporary Minimal Decorative Dark St. Steel Serving Tray Centerpiece
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
With strong minimal architectural forms emphasizing the tension between positive and negative space, the contemporary Maison collection is comprised of a serving tray, medium bowl, and tall bowl. Perfect as centerpieces or as home accessories each one is handcrafted of stainless steel and darkened giving the finish its depth of color. Modern and minimal in it's rigorous lines which make the Maison collection very architectural. The Maison Tray is perfect for a living on a table or ottoman. Designed by: Felicia Ferrone, 2016 Handcrafted: USA material • hand darkened stainless steel type • tray...
Stainless Steel
Xilos Carlo Moretti Murano Contemporary Mouth Blown Glass Vase
By Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Xilos Murano contemporary mouth blown glass vase in clear with blood red and bright red dots. Part of the I Piccoli limited editi...
Murano Glass
Kappa Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase
By Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Kappa contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in light clear blue with shades of blue detail. Part of the I Piccoli collection, the objects are small in size but gi...
Murano Glass
Enson Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase
By Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Enson contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in white glass, purple glass and red stripe. Part of the I Piccoli collection, the objects are small in size but give ...
Murano Glass
Contemporary Tentacle Hand Blown Glass Vase
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Tentacle Hand Blown Glass Vase" by Simone Crestani Introducing the Tentacle Vase, a captivating work of art meticulously crafted by the visionary glass artist Simone ...
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Contemporary Hand Blown Glass Little Fish Bowl by Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Little Fish Bowl, a delightful handmade creation by the talented Simone Crestani. This enchanting bowl is a treasured piece from the whimsical Little Animals Collecti...
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Contemporary Reclaimed Hand Blown Black Glass Sculptured Goblets Set
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Reclaimed Hand Blown Black Glass Sculptured Goblets Set" by Simone Crestani The Reclaimed Goblets Collection Discover the Reclaime...
Blown Glass
'Little Mouse #02' Hand Blown Glass Bowl by Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Little mouse #02'. A hand blown glass bowl by Simone Crestani. Crafty, clever, always busy; quick and snappy, alert and judicious. As small as it is nimble, a glass mouse...
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Hand Blown Glass Bonsai Sculpture 2022 #01 by Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Hand-blown glass sculpture representing a bonsai tree. Artist: Simone Crestani Material: Borosilicate glass Technique: Flameworking Unique piece Year: 2022 Measures: Height 15.35'',...
Blown Glass
Hand Blown Glass Bonsai Sculpture 2021 #05 by Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Hand-blown glass sculpture representing a bonsai tree. Artist: Simone Crestani Material: Borosilicate glass Technique: Flameworking Unique piece Year: 2021 Measures: Height 2...
Blown Glass
Contemporary Tentacle Hand Blown Glass Vase
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Tentacle Hand Blown Glass Vase" by Simone Crestani Introducing the Tentacle Vase, a captivating work of art meticulously crafted by the v...
Glass