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
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
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
$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
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
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
$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
$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
Tulip Glass Carafe by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Carafe made in blown in a mold glass. The Tulip collection is a glassware family by Aldo Cibic, who designed these pieces walking the line between classical and postmodern design. Th...
Glass
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
$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
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
Bimini Glass Animal Martini Glasses, Set of Four, 1925-1935
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...
Glass
$895 / set
H 3.5 in Dm 3.5 in
1950s MCM Federal Glass Fantasy Black & 22 Karat Gold Manhattan Glasses Set 10
By Federal Glass
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern Federal Glass Company “Fantasy” black and 22 Karat gold Manhattan glasses, set of ten. Beautiful condition, ...
Gold
$1,370 / set
H 8.75 in Dm 3 in
fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Cocktail Set with Four Rocks-Martini Glasses
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
The contemporary Czech glass minimal Revolution collection set includes a cocktail mixer carafe, strainer, stir stick, and four double-ended Rocks Martini g...
Stainless Steel
Set of Seven Glass and Pitcher by Bohemia Glass, 1970s
By Bohemia
Located in Praha, CZ
The items made of enamelled, and gilded green glass. On items are slices of gold. Dimensions of goblets 14x6x6 cm. are The set made in Czechoslovakia. Original condition.
Glass
Teardrop Sommerso Art Glass Sculpture by Murano Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful teardrop sommerso art glass sculpture by Murano Glass, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks, measures 4.25"W x 4"D x 12"H with gorgeous...
Art 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