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.
$1,160 / item
Hyacinthoides Non-Scripta Cocktail Glass
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
This glass belongs to a collection of 21 unique pieces, each inspired by a different botanical species and reimagined by Simone Crestani from archival Fratelli Toso drawings. Shaped ...
Glass
$300 / item
Polpo Martini Glass by Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Polpo Collection, the Polpo Martini Glass features the mesmerizing elegance of an octopus, seemingly climbing the glass stem. Crafted with remarkable precision, this piec...
Glass
$300 / item
Polpo Manhattan Glass by Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Polpo Collection, the Polpo Manhattan Glass features the captivating design of an octopus seemingly climbing the glass stem. With intricate details, this piece pays tribu...
Glass
$1,160 / item
Papaver Rhoeas Cocktail Glass
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
This glass belongs to a collection of 21 unique pieces, each inspired by a different botanical species and reimagined by Simone Crestani from archival Fratelli Toso drawings. Shaped ...
Glass
$1,160 / item
Honckenya Peploides Cocktail Glass
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
This glass belongs to a collection of 21 unique pieces, each inspired by a different botanical species and reimagined by Simone Crestani from archival Fratelli Toso drawings. Shaped ...
Glass
$650Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 6.11 in Dm 5.12 in
Set of Twelve Crystal Martini Glasses by Christinenhutte, Germany
By Christinenhutte
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Germany, 1970s. This set of twelve cocktail glasses is made in fine ground and blown crystal. It is a vintage set, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can ...
Crystal
$375 / set
H 3.94 in Dm 2.96 in
fferrone Contemporary Minimal Clear Revolution Rocks or Martini Glasses Handmade
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
Revolution rocks and martini, set of two Strikingly simple in form, the Revolution collection is handcrafted in the Czech Republic by master glassblowers, and formed from a pure e...
Glass
$380 / set
H 6.89 in Dm 3.15 in
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Medium Goblet Wine Cocktail Glass Handmade
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of medium Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect large goblet wine or cocktail glass for drinks. Excellent for any drink o...
Glass
$400 / set
H 6.5 in Dm 3.94 in
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Goblet Wine Cocktail Glass Handmade
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect large goblet wine or cocktail glass for drinks. Excellent for any drink or water...
Glass
Rock Crystal Glass by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Luxury glass carved from raw rock crystal. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. Custom size, finish, and quantity upon request.
Rock Crystal
Unique Glass by Atelier George
By Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique glass by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: Ø 75 x H 12.5 cm Materials: Handblown glass Variation of colours available. The Moire collection is the result of a work ...
Glass
$309 / item
H 3.55 in W 3.15 in D 3.35 in
8 Cocktail Green Tumblers, Handblown Organic Irregular Shape 100% Recycled Glass
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
White lights is a set of handblown transparent glasses with an organic shape inspired by the natural surface of the land. Nightlights of Mexico City collection of classic glasses in...
Glass, Blown Glass
Bimini Glass Animal Martini Glasses, Set of Four, 1925-1935
By Bimini Glass
Located in Downingtown, PA
Set of Four Bimini "Animal Martini" Cocktail Glasses Maker: Bimini Glass Workshop (Fritz Lampl & Joseph Berger) Date: Circa 1925-1935 Medium: Lamp-blown glass This whimsical and...
Glass
$1,370 / set
H 8.75 in Dm 3 in
fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Cocktail Set with Four Rocks-Martini Glasses
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
The contemporary Czech glass minimal Revolution collection set includes a cocktail mixer carafe, strainer, stir stick, and four double-ended Rocks Martini g...
Stainless Steel
Tulip Cocktail Glass by Aldo Cibic Set of 6
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Created in 2002, the Tulip family of glasses has adapted to many people's tables and homes. It has become one of the best-selling pieces in the Paola C...
Glass
Modernist Glass Plate by Higgins
By Higgins Glass
Located in New York, NY
Large glass plate, or charger, by recognized midcentury master Higgins (Michael and Francis). Nice clean signed example, free of damage or condition ...
Art Glass
Postmodern Cosmo Martini Cocktail Set of 2
Located in Toronto, ON
Super cool postmodern cocktail Glasses that can be used for martinis, cosmos, and other cocktails. This Memphis style glasses feature a rounded cylindrical base with a wide open tria...
Glass
Octopus Glass by Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
This octopus glass can be combined with the octopus pitcher to make a striking statement on any dining table, whether in a contemporary or classic decor....
Glass
Alchemica Old Fashioned Set of 6 Glasses and Bottle
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
Alchemica Bottle and Alchemica Old Fashioned glass in borosilicate Glass are part of the Alchemica Collection. This is composed of various pieces born from an ironic reinterpretation...
Glass