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.
$35,710 / item
Bambuseto Wood and Glass Bookshelf by Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
The Bambuseto Wood Bookshelf raises important questions about sustainability. While the use of bamboo boards suggests an eco-friendly approach, the design also invites reflection on ...
Glass, Wood
$30,936Sale Price|20% Off
Sparkling Cabinet by Simone Crestani in Pink Lacquered Wood
By Simone Crestani
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Sparkling cabinet is a one-of-a-kind- project in which the artist ironically plays with glass creating a brilliant and original decoration. Produced in a single piece in pink lacque...
Brass
Primitive Wood Bookshelf/Credenza
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 20th Century. USA. Wood shelving, perfect for bookcase or entryway shelving.
Wood
Vintage Modern Stainless Steel and Glass Bookshelf Etagere
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Italian étagère features a solid construction of brushed stainless steel with five glass shelves for display. Striking modern bookshelf for home or shop storage and display. Ple...
Stainless Steel
$449Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 18.51 in D 25.6 in
Open Bookshelf by Anonima Castelli, Walnut Wood, Italian Design, 1940s
By Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant open bookshelf produced by Anonima Castelli, Bologna, circa late 1930s–early 1940s. A fine example of Italian rationalist–era furniture, the piece combines functionality and ...
Wood
Wood and Steel Offset Bookshelf
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
The wood and steel offset bookshelf is a shelving system that's perfect for any room in your home. It has a clean, mid-century look with a modern and contemporary edge. The shelves a...
Steel
SIMONE CABINET - Modern Oak Armoire with Authentic Snakeskin
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
SIMONE CABINET - Modern Oak Armoire with Authentic Snakeskin The Simone Cabinet is a modern and stylish armoire that is sure to make a statement in any room. It features a bleached ...
Gold Leaf
Marianne Bookshelf by Mingardo
Located in Geneve, CH
Marianne bookshelf by Mingardo Dimensions: D62 x W30 x H240 cm Materials: Matte nickel structure, tempered glass shelves. Natural brass details w...
Brass, Nickel
Vintage French Plank Wood and Metal Industrial Bookshelf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage French industrial bookshelf pairs solid plank wood shelving with a black metal frame for a striking blend of rustic warmth and industrial edge. Sourced from France, the ...
Metal
$3,429 / item
H 76.78 in W 12.6 in D 35.63 in
Customizable Modern Bookshelf Orizaba Tall, Solid wood, Valchromat and Metal.
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
This two sided bookshelf stands out for its sleek design. This bookshelf was conceived as a compound of modular pieces that can be assembled in differe...
Metal
$36,092
H 86.62 in W 78.75 in D 13.78 in
Mimas bookshelf in poplar wood and silver plated by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Mimas is a bookshelf that, just like the planets, features a cold outer surface provided by raw metal layers polished to perfection to obtain multi- faceted rich finishes that cover ...
Tin
$6,732 / item
H 66.93 in W 39.38 in D 17.33 in
Nanda cabinet, in colored wood, by Serena Confalonieri for Medulum
By Serena Confalonieri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Nanda is the first piece of the Parvati storage collection, designed by Serena Confalonieri for Medulum. The word Parvati, in Indian mythology, means “daughters of the mountains”: Nanda, Uma and Aparna are some of these deities who give their names to the pieces in the collection. The name Parvati, however, also identifies another very important figure, the bride of Shiva, the deity of marriage, to whom Indian women pay homage by wearing precious gold nose rings...
Brass
Bookshelf Books in Solid Walnut Wood
Located in Paris, FR
Bookshelf books all in solid walnut wood. the third shelf from the bottom is wider. Also available with all shelves at the same size, on request. L 3...
Wood, Walnut
$33,000 / item
H 87.01 in W 59.45 in D 15.36 in
Casablanca Wood Cabinet, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Casablanca cabinet designed in 1981 for Memphis by Ettore Sottsass, in wood and plastic laminated colors. This is an unlimited edition with a number...
Wood, Plastic