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.
In Stock in Los Angeles, Cherry Blossom Glass Candleabra, Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. Cherry blossom menorah glass sculpture, designed and created by Simone Crestani. Designed by...
Glass
H 27 in Dm 17 in
Handblown Murano Glass Candelabra Multicolored, circa 1940
By Murano 5
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Handblown Murano glass candelabra, multicolored, circa 1940, Baroque style, five-arm candelabra with multicolored applied decoration, materials...
Blown Glass
H 10.24 in Dm 5.91 in
Modern Alchemica Hand-Blown Transparent Glass Liquor Bottle Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Modern Alchemica Hand-Blown Glass Liquor Bottle" by Simone Crestani Introducing the Alchemica Bottle, a mesmerizing fusion of art and functionality...
Glass
H 15.36 in Dm 15.36 in
Contemporary Handmade Glass Rose Candelabra Flower Pink Leaves Green Romantic
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
A Hand-Blown Glass Candelabra by Simone Crestani, featuring 6 Candle Holders The Rose Candelabra is a breathtaking piece by Simone Crestani, where the artistry of glassblowing trans...
Glass
H 22 in W 18 in D 8 in
Claude Boeltz, Bronze Eclaté Candleabras, France, circa 1970s
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
Claude Boeltz’s candelabras possess the asymmetrical, numinous beauty of lightening, mimicking the natural phenomenon in hue, form, and arrangement.
Quartz, Bronze
H 23.5 in W 9.25 in D 7.5 in
Gilded Bronze & Blue John Candleabra in the Manner of Matthew Boulton
By Matthew Boulton
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine pair of four-light candelabra are English and made circa 1820. In the manner and style of the great English sliver and bronze craftsman Matthew Boulton, they are made from ...
Rock Crystal, Ormolu
H 22 in W 13 in D 5.75 in
Pair of Bohemian Emerald Green Crystal and Glass Floral Table Lamps, Circa 1900
By Bohemia
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Bohemian emerald green glass table lamps with flanking gilt spheres, inverted bobeches with hanging crystal prisms, bulbous centered floral co...
Crystal, Gold Leaf
H 18 in W 11 in D 3.75 in
Crystal Cobalt Blue Glass & Gilt Bronze Light Candleholder Girandoles Candelabra
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crystal Cobalt Blue Glass & Gilt Bronze Light Candleholder Girandoles Candelabra . A Very Exquisite pair of late 19th century Swedish cut-glass crystal Girandole candelabra. Moun...
Crystal, Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze
H 24 in W 14.5 in D 8.5 in
Antique Austrian Brass Candleabra with Phoenix
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Austrian brass candleabra with phoenix, circa 1900. Beautiful ornate design with four with 1" openings for the candles. The piece is in good condition and measures 14"W x 8.5...
Brass
H 20 in W 13 in D 6 in
Pair of Antique French Louis XV Styled Brass & Cut Crystal Lamps & Glass Fruits
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique brass and crystal lamps are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1900 and done ...
Crystal, Brass
H 32 in W 7 in D 9 in
Incredible Pair of Brass Flower Motif Candleabra
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely pair of tall circular brass candleabra having decorative flower motif candle holders at graduated heights. Will sell individually.
Brass
H 22 in W 12 in D 12 in
Pair of Cut Glass Three Light Girandole Lamps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of elegant cut glass and crystal three light girandole lamps. The center spire with three glass arms with light, accented with beaded chains and ...
Cut Glass
H 13.78 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Polpo Hand-blown glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
Polpo is a hand-blown glass sculpture that captures the fluidity and grace of an octopus. "Light and silent, the sinuous movements of the octopus seem domesticated and united with th...
Glass
H 19.69 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Chlorophyll Chandelier by Simone Crestani and Davide Groppi
By Simone Crestani
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Stunning and elegant chandelier, the fruit of a poetic collaboration mixing hand blown glass by Simone Crestani with the contemporary lighting of Davide Groppi.
Blown Glass