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.
H 9.1 in Dm 4.9 in
Kosta Boda Bod Bottle Clear Medium
By Simon Klenell, Matti Klenell
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
Like a tall wineglass, Bod balances confidently while its bowl captures the play of light. With their sheer and tall shape, the bottles are a piece of art that stands grounded in eve...
Crystal
H 12.6 in Dm 8.67 in
Orbit Blown Glass Bottle by Elisa Ossino
By Elisa Ossino
Located in Milan, IT
Orbit is a spherical glass bottle and it is part of the Lunar Landscape collection designed by Elisa Ossino, who conceived for Paola C. a tableware collection, revisiting the classic...
Blown Glass
H 11.82 in Dm 5.91 in
Salviati Murano Glass Bottle, Handblown, Elegant Design, Italy, 1977
By Salviati
Located in Dronten, NL
An elegant and refined Murano glass bottle produced by the renowned Venetian firm Salviati, celebrated for its mastery of traditional glassmaking techniques and sophisticated modern ...
Murano Glass
H 11.38 in Dm 6 in
Glass Decanter, Completely Handcrafted in Chicago
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
A place to ready the tastes and hidden intoxication offerings of your libation to the evening.
Stainless Steel
H 11.6 in Dm 6.9 in
Kosta Boda Bod Bottle Clear Large
By Simon Klenell, Matti Klenell
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
Like a tall wineglass, Bod balances confidently while its bowl captures the play of light. With their sheer and tall shape, the bottles are a piece of art that stands grounded in eve...
Crystal
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Rare Murano Crystal Glass Bottle with Stopper
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, this rare and exquisite Murano crystal glass bottle with its original matching spherical stopper was created in Italy circa 1937. An exceptional ...
Glass, Art Glass
H 11.03 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Mid-Century Transparent Glass Decanter with Stopper, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A stunning crystal transparent decanter with geometric design, made by one of the many glass manufacturers based in the region of Empoli, Italy. Would make a great addition to any co...
Glass
H 11.03 in Dm 5.99 in
Glass Decanter by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass decanter by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 15.2 x H 28 cm Materials: glass, brass A place to ready the tastes and hidden intoxicating offerings of your libation to the evening. ...
Brass
H 7.75 in Dm 4 in
Small Glass Decanter with Bubbles and with Stopper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A small Decanter with stopper. The piece is a nice addition to the bar for those small amounts of liquor or aperitif. Additionally, we like this size decanter for the bathroom to h...
Art Glass
H 8 in Dm 4.5 in
Whimsical Glass Liquor Decanter Fojo Line for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in San Diego, CA
Very unique licquor decanter rounded bottom circa 1983 designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard , with stopper retains label no chips or cracks like new.
Glass
