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.
Sicily Handmade Glass and Wood Side Table by Simone Crestani & Giordano Viganò
By Giordano Viganò, Simone Crestani
Located in Novedrate, IT
"Sicily" handmade glass and wood side table by Simone Crestani & Giordano Viganò Inspired by the Mediterranean sun, this side table is an unusual combination of glass and wood. A sculpted amethyst glass cactus is rising from an amaranth wood...
Glass, Wood
Midcentury Collapsible Glass and Wood Side Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This small midcentury wood and glass side table is perfect for that small accent room or home office. The base features a collaps...
Glass, Wood
$560Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.5 in Dm 15 in
Bare a Handmade Wood Side Table Available in Custom Sizing and Finishes by Laylo
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Size: 15" diameter top x 17.5" tall Shown in natural walnut, natural cherry and ebonized walnut This solid wood side table features hand-turned, tapered legs joined to a simple...
Cherry, Walnut
Contemporary Handmade Side Table, Copper and Tzalam Wood
By Laura Noriega
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
"Venus" auxiliary tables in copper hammered by hand are inspired by the planet Venus, so bright that it can be seen during the day as the luminous beautiful copper as light as its symbol; stylized representation contained by a circle with a small cross below. Measure: 60cm. Shapes and tones that inspire “Venus” tables...
Copper
$1,699
H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 13.39 in
Solid Wood Sculptural Side Table, Charred Black Wood, Handmade, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique chainsaw carved wooden functional sculpture usable as a multifunctional piece such as, tabouret, side table, night stand or even pedestal for your art. Carved from a single pi...
Wood
Handmade Belgian Side Table in Old Larch Wood
Located in Nijlen, BE
Handmade from old larch wood in Belgium. A unique piece, beautiful in its simplicity. There's a slight irregularity in the lines, giving it that unique character. Old larch wood, ch...
Wood
$3,118
H 21.26 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
Side Table by Giuseppi Scapinelli, in Wood and Glass, Brazil, 1950's
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Side Table by Giuseppi Scapinelli, in Wood and Glass, Brazil, 1950's This sculptural side table by Giuseppe Scapinelli was made in Brazil in the 1950's. The piece is crafted from so...
Glass, Wood
$2,297Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 11.42 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Chrome, Black Wood and Glass Side Tables
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual pair of side tables is made of black lacquered wood, chrome, and glass. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Chrome
Acrylic Glass with Burnt Wood Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side Table Acrylic Glass with Burnt Wood with burnt wood taken in acrylic glass. Each piece is unique and there are some variations from one piece to another Exceptional and unique...
Acrylic
$1,523Sale Price|30% Off
H 25.6 in W 13.78 in D 11.03 in
Contemporary Luxury Side Table, Mirror, Wood, Handmade in Italy
Located in Lentate Sul Seveso, IT
The Murano side table is a refined piece of furniture crafted from wood, epitomizing a blend of elegance and functionality. This exquisite table is designed with meticulous attention...
Marble
$2,796Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 65.52 in D 37.64 in
Miniforms PLAUTINO Side table by Paolo Cappello and Simone Sabatti
By Paolo Cappello, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Plautino combines solidity with endearing appeal: the legs of Plauto are reduced in size and explore different directions, resulting in two substantial modular coffee tables. Balance...
Wood
$672Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.5 in Dm 15 in
Bare a Handmade Wood Side Table with Inset Merino Felt by Laylo
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Size: 15" diameter top x 17.5" tall Shown in oxidized walnut with inset merino wool felt (rost) Also shown in natural walnut, natural cherry and ebonized walnut This solid w...
Wool, Felt, Cherry, Walnut
Contemporary Handmade Side Tables, Copper and Tzalam Wood
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
"Venus" auxiliary tables in copper hammered by hand are inspired by the planet Venus, so bright that it can be seen during the day as the luminous beautiful copper as light as its symbol; stylized representation contained by a circle with a small cross below. Measure: 80cm. Shapes and tones that inspire “Venus” tables...
Copper
Sold
H 25.6 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
Sicily Handmade Glass and Wood Side Table by Simone Crestani & Giordano Viganò
By Giordano Viganò, Simone Crestani
Located in Novedrate, IT
"Sicily" handmade glass and wood side table by Simone Crestani & Giordano Viganò Inspired by the Mediterranean sun, this side table is an unusual combination of glass and wood. A s...
Glass, Wood