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 Hand Blown Glass "Bonsai Side Plate" Tree nature decorative elegant
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Bonsai Side Plate, a beautifully hand-blown glass piece by the talented Simone Crestani. This exquisite side plate is part of the enchanting Nature Collection, design...
Glass
Contemporary Coral Collection Hand-Blown Glass Vase and Serving Stands Deco
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Coral Collection Set' Introducing the exquisite Coral Collection Set, a breathtaking ensemble of hand-blown glass artistry by the renowned Simone Cre...
Glass
$144
H 9.85 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Vintage Transparent Decorative Crystal Glass Fruit Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative transparent crystal glass plate from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautiful piece for every interior! Only one uniq...
Ceramic, Glass
Glass Decorative Plate, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Glass decorative plate is an original decorative object realized in the 1970s. Original art glass. Fumé glass. Made in Italy. The dish is decorated with several geomtrical l...
Glass
Art Deco brass and cut glass Butter serving bowl around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco brass and cut glass Butter serving bowl around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Original cut glass inside
Brass
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
Nouveau / Arts and Crafts Copper Coffee Set
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
fleurdetroit presents for your consideration a wondeeful tea service from the Arts and Crafts period. Dazzle guests with a one of a kind find like this early 20th century coffee/tea ...
Copper
$180Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 9.06 in Dm 7.88 in
Las Palmas, Contemporary Blown Glass Pastries Stand by Vito Nesta
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Made in Italy pastries stand made of blown glass and palm shaped. The little transparent palm has plane space on top for pastries support. Orange and pi...
Blown Glass
Hand-Blown Murano Glass Table Lamp Set - 1990s
Located in Manzano, IT
Hand-Blown Murano Glass Table Lamp Set - 1990s This exquisite vintage set from the 1990s features a hand-blown Murano glass table lamp and two bowls. The lamp, standing at 38 cm tal...
Murano Glass
$300
H 14.97 in W 12.21 in D 10.63 in
Vintage Serving Stand - Two-Tier - Metal and Glass - Bamboo Handle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant two-tier serving stand dating from the 1960s. This refined piece features a clean-lined nickel-plated metal frame, thick glass shelves with beveled corners, and a beautifully...
Metal
$975Sale Price|25% Off
H 8.5 in Dm 5 in
Vintage Kontrollstelle for Rosenthal Germany Coffee / Dessert Set 54 Pieces
By Rosenthal
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage coffee set designed by Kontrollstelle for Rosenthal Germany. The porcelain set comes in a bone white and taupe colorway. A complete serving...
Porcelain
Monde Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase
By Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Monde contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in white, orange and gray. Part of the I Piccoli collection, the objects are small in size but give considerable cause...
Murano Glass
Ogiva Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase
By Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Ogiva contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in an elegant combination of transparent steel colored glass, opaque milk white, grey and black glass. ...
Murano Glass
Vases by Anders Rydstedt, Hand Blown Glass Vases, Contemporary, Multicolors
By Anders Rydstedt
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic, contemporary hand blown striped vases by Anders Rydstedt. A New York artist. Eight different color ways. Signed. We have two vases in stock. One is lots of red with a crea...
Blown Glass