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.
$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
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
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
$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
$361 / set
H 0.32 in Dm 3.94 in
Coasters Set of 4 Cocktail Green Quartzite Marble Handmade Italy Collectible
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 4 coasters in Green Quartzite. Thanks to their shape and size they can be used as exclusive presentation plates for finger food. Dimensions: D ...
Quartz
$6,594 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Silver Flutes by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 54 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful SILVER FLUTES BY TOWLE sterling silver Flatware set - 54 Pieces. This set includes: 8 KNIVES, 8 7/8" 8 FORKS, 7 3/8" 8 SALAD FORKS, 6 1/2" 8 TEASPOONS, 5 7/8" 8 CREAM SOUP...
Sterling Silver
$349 / set
H 0.32 in Dm 3.94 in
Coasters Barware Cocktail White Carrara Marble Brass Inlay Ants Collectible
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 4 coasters in white Carrara marble with brushed brass inlay. Thanks to their shape and size they can be used as exclusive presentation plates for finger food. Dimensions: D ...
Carrara Marble, Brass
$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
$378 / 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
$240 / set
H 1.58 in Dm 3.55 in
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Half Lace Teacup with Saucer, Model Number 1/525
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen blue fluted half lace tea cup with saucer. Model number 1/525. Dated 1942. The cup measures: 9.7 x 4.8 cm. Saucer diameter: 15 cm. In excellent condition. Stampe...
Porcelain
Art Deco Bakelite Novelty Cocktail Stick Set, French, c1930
Located in Devon, England
A novelty 1930s cocktail stick set originating from France. Features multi coloured Bakelite cocktail sticks with chromed metal prongs inside a cher...
Chrome
$349 / set
H 0.32 in Dm 3.94 in
Coasters Cocktail Barware Black Marquina Marble Ants Brass Inlay Collectible
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 4 coasters in Marquina marble with brushed brass inlay. Thanks to their shape and size they can be used as exclusive presentation plates for finger food. Dimensions: D 10, H ...
Marble, Brass
Spode Fleur de Lys Red & Gold Bone China Fluted Chelsea Tea Pot
By Spode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Spode, England, a Fleur De Lys-Red Tea Pot in the fluted Chelsea shape. The Fleur de Lys pattern was introduced in 1961 and remained active until 1994, now discontinued. A bone china tea pot...
Ceramic
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
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
Spode Fleur de Lys Red & Gold Bone China Fluted Chelsea Coffee Pot
By Spode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Spode, England, a Fleur De Lys-Red Coffee Pot in the fluted Chelsea shape. The Fleur de Lys pattern was introduced in 1961 and remained active until 1994, now discontinued. A bone china coffee...
Ceramic