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.
Iris Pseudacorus Glass Flute
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 ...
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Muscari Neglectum Flute
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
Named after the grape hyacinth - a delicate wildflower that hides among the grasses of spring meadows - this flute draws its form from the quiet poetry of its botanical namesake. Edi...
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Galanthus Nivalis Wine 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 ...
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Pediculari Oederi Cocktail Glass
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
Named after the grape hyacinth - a delicate wildflower that hides among the grasses of spring meadows - this flute draws its form from the quiet poetry of its botanical namesake. Edi...
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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 ...
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Casarialto Set of 4 Millerighe Flute
By Casarialto
Located in Milan, IT
A set of four flute glasses featuring a distinctive ribbed texture that evokes the iconic millerighe pattern. Each flute measures 21 cm in height with a 6 cm diameter. Designed to pl...
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Kosta Boda Line Flute
By Anna Ehrner
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
Line from Kosta Boda has been in production since 1982. The collection is unique, with a thread of spun glass applied on each product by hand – a symbol of high-quality Swedish craft...
Crystal
Routine Set of Six Flute in Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Mouth blown champagne flute. The routine collection is a glassware family designed by Matteo Cibic, who define it as “an essential collection for a smart daily life”. All the pieces of Routine are handcrafted and feature a soft plissé motif at the base of the glasses and on the top of the jugs. Fresh and contemporary Routine brings elegance in the everyday table...
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Tulip Set Of Six Champagne Flute by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Champagne flute made in blown in a mold glass. The Tulip collection is a glassware family by Aldo Cibic, who designed these pieces walking the line between classical and postmodern d...
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Las Palmas, Contemporary Blown Glass Candlestick by Vito Nesta
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Precious candlestick in blown glass by Venetian artisans. The particular palm shape is a tribute to the exotic world, with a solid base, a slender stem and...
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Las Palmas, Contemporary Blown Glass Candlestick by Vito Nesta
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Precious candlestick in blown glass by Venetian artisans. The particular palm shape is a tribute to the exotic world, with a solid base, a slender stem and incredible detailed leaves...
Blown Glass
Tall Eden Mouthblown Glass Vase by Caia Leifsdotter
Located in Geneve, CH
Tall Eden Mouthblown Glass Vase by Caia Leifsdotter Dimensions: D 12 x H 40 cm Materials: Mouthblown glass. Every piece is unique with a small variation in size. The wide EDEN vase...
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