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.
$545 / item
Set of 4 Gardenia Cocktail Garden Glasses
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
As though born from a child’s pencil, these glasses emerge with grace. Their stems blossom into delicate leaves, and the cups themselves transform into stylized flowers, together evo...
Glass
$420 / set
H 5.5 in Dm 2.38 in
Set of 6 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal Cocktail Glasses, Handblown in Sweden
By Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these handblown crystal cocktail glasses have become a modern Classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is design...
Crystal
Bimini Martini Cocktail Glasses with Animals- Set of Four
By Bimini Glass
Located in Downingtown, PA
Frozen Poetry: Bimini Martini Glasses with Whimsical Animals A remarkable set of four Bimini footed martini cocktail glasses, dating from circa...
Blown Glass
$487Sale Price / set|47% Off
H 7.13 in W 2.19 in D 2.19 in
Gold Highball Cocktail Glasses, Midcentury Modern Design Style, Set of 5
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of five (5) highball cocktail glasses with etched design and gold dot detail, in the Midcentury Modern design style. Glasses are tall, tapered, etched, and with decor...
Gold
$325 / set
H 2.56 in Dm 3.15 in
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Dearborn Wine Cocktail Glasses Handmade
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn wine glasses, set of two. A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect large wine or cocktail glass for drinks. ...
Glass
Libbey Cavalcade Horse Decorated Tom Collins Cocktail Glasses-Set of 12
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in Downingtown, PA
This set of twelve tall Collins or highball glasses is decorated in the pattern known in the trade as ‘Cavalcade,’ produced by the Libbey Glass Company of Toledo in the 1950s. Each p...
Glass
Set of 6 Crowing Rooster Highball Cocktail Glasses
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set Of 6 Crowing Rooster Highball Cocktail Glasses. Each glass decorated with a large black crowing rooster with red combs and yellow tail feather standing in green vegetation.
Enamel
$975 / set
H 6.88 in Dm 2.63 in
German Crystal Cocktail or Aperitif Glasses Rosenthal Studio-Line, Set of 5
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of five (5) Rosenthal Studio-Line German crystal cocktail or aperitif glasses, circa mid-20th century, Germany. Beautiful crystal barware glassware and a great addition to any bar, bar cart, etc. Each with maker's mark "Rosenthal", "Studio-Line", as shown in last image. Dimensions: 6.88" Height. German liquor...
Crystal
Italian Winter Alpine Snow Skiers Highball Cocktail Glasses, Set of 3
Located in New York, NY
A great set of three (3) Italian highball cocktail glasses with winter alpine snow skier design. Glasses are substantial and strategically designed with an...
Glass
Italian White and Gold Highball Cocktail Glasses Barware, Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of six (6) mid-20th century Italian white and gold highball cocktail rocks' glasses with a gold-gilt design of leaves and flowers, in the...
Glass, Art Glass
$145 / set
H 7 in Dm 5.3 in
ROYAL DOULTON Martini Crystal Etched Glasses Set of 2 Vintage Cocktail Barware
By Royal Doulton
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage ROYAL DOULTON Martini Crystal clear Etched Glasses Set of 2.Royal Doulton precious crystal barware cocktail glasses with a unique handmade etc...
Crystal
$400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.25 in Dm 3.25 in
Set of Four "Name Your Poison" Cocktail Glasses by Cera
By Cera
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of four double old fashioned "Name Your Poison" cocktail glasses (14oz) by Cera, circa 1970s. Each glass has a different position listed on ...
Glass
Pair of Italian Cocktail Glasses
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage Italian striped cocktail glasses.
Glass
Tall Gold Rimmed Cocktail Glasses, Set of 8
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Dimensions: 2.5" diameter 6" tall.
Glass
Midcentury Modern Cocktail Rocks' Glasses Lowball Roly Poly, Set of 4
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in New York, NY
A set of four (4) silver rimmed roly-poly cocktail rocks' glasses in style of American designer Dorothy Thorpe, Mid-Century Modern period, circa mid-20th century, USA. Set has a silv...
Glass
Set of Four "Exploding Bullet" Cocktail Glasses
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique set of four cocktail glasses with an exploding bullet penertrating the glass wall, circa 2000s. The glasses are in very good condition and each piece meassures...
Glass