Simone Crestani Asian Art and Furniture
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.
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Simone Crestani Asian Art and Furniture
Blown Glass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Tang Antique Simone Crestani Asian Art and Furniture
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Other Simone Crestani Asian Art and Furniture
Sandstone
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Simone Crestani Asian Art and Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Simone Crestani Asian Art and Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Simone Crestani Asian Art and Furniture
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Simone Crestani Asian Art and Furniture
Wood
2010s Chinese Simone Crestani Asian Art and Furniture
Multi-gemstone, Quartz
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Simone Crestani Asian Art and Furniture
Stone
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Simone Crestani Asian Art and Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Simone Crestani Asian Art and Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century South Asian Folk Art Simone Crestani Asian Art and Furniture
Bronze
2010s Simone Crestani Asian Art and Furniture
Rock Crystal, Crystal
