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.
$3,500 / item
H 10.83 in Dm 7.28 in
Ovale Millemolature Carlo Moretti Murano Contemporary Clear Glass Vase
By Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Oval free hand shaped vase in transparent Murano glass with detailed diamond wheel work designed in 1976 by Carlo Moretti Carlo Moretti: An arti...
French Hand-Blown Art Glass Vase — Olu Nelum
By Pierre Marie
Located in PARIS, FR
Designed by Pierre Marie and hand-blown by Atelier Gamil in Saint-Mihiel, France, this glass vase belongs to the Olu Nelum project, developed as part of an i...
Blown Glass
Vase by the Belgium Glass Maker Val Saint Lambert
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Since 1826, Val Saint Lambert has been creating a rich heritage, manufacturing crystal of unrivalled quality. Our knowledge and passion for the craft shines through in the timeless e...
Glass
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.26 in Dm 10.63 in
David Levi Bird Jar Glass, American 20th Century Contemporary Art Glass Vase
Located in CABA, AR
"Bird Jar Glass", a similar to this one is at the White House! Orange, yellow, black, blue and red colours. American artist and designer David Levi has mad...
Art Glass
Clear Extracolor L Vase By Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for the Fish Design collection.
Resin
Murano Vase - Sculpture in clear glass - Handblown
Located in Milano, IT
Modern Sculpture / Vase - Centrepiece - Interior Decoration Stunning and perfectly preserved Murano vase in clear "cristallo" glass. Some say it looks like two praying hands, other...
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
1/2 Ltr Forms, Transparent, Handmade Glass Object by Vogel Studio
By VOGEL STUDIO
Located in Sarstedt, NI
1/2 Ltr forms The 1/2 Ltr forms are created using leftover materials from the 105 Ltr production. Each edition is limited to the quantity that can be made from the leftovers. In the...
Blown Glass
Hand-Blown Clear Glass Amphora Vase with Scroll Handles
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This elegant amphora-style vase is crafted from clear, hand-blown glass, featuring a classic baluster form with a flared rim and two distinctive scroll handles. Its restrained design...
Crystal
Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Glass Vase Signed Steuben
By Steuben Glass
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Glass Vase signed Steuben origintes from the United States, Circa 1960. Features a beautiful sillouette that tapers from its wide opening down t...
Blown Glass
Glass Vase by Barovier and Toso in Murano Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Glass Vase by Barovier and Toso in Murano Additional Information: Material: Glass Style: Mid century, Italian Produced by Barovier & Toso in Murano, Italy Dimensions (W x D x H): 20...
Glass
