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.
$6,105 / item
H 19.69 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Blossom Glass With Floral Details Candelabra by Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
The Blossom Candelabra is a striking decorative piece that reimagines the traditional candelabra through its innovative design. Formed from a tangle of branches and adorned with deli...
Glass
Rose Glass Candlestick by Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
The Rose Glass Candlestick presents a captivating blend of elegance and artistry, transforming the concept of a traditional candelabra into a dynamic representation of a rose garden....
Glass
$300 / item
H 10.24 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Iris Pink Glass Candleholder by Summerill & Bishop by Casarialto
By Casarialto
Located in Milan, IT
A superb design masterfully handcrafted of mouth-blown glass, this candle holder is created in co-creation with Summerill and Bishop London. From the sketch of Summerill and Bishop L...
Glass
$400Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.5 in W 5 in D 19 in
1940's Hollywood Regency Stunning Italian Art Glass Floral Form Candelabra
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1940's Italian Hollywood Regency Italian Art Glass Floral Form Candelabra. This piece is stunning!
Art Glass
$2,429
H 14.18 in W 11.03 in D 6.3 in
Hand-Blown Murano Glass Candelabra by Pauly & Co, Pale Pink, 1940s
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Florence, Tuscany
From the historical icon, Pauly & Co Shop in St Marks Square, this hand-blown 1940s pale pink Murano Glass Candelabra is still in perfect condition and signed Pauly & Co on t...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
$760
H 14.18 in W 12.6 in D 5.91 in
Murano. Large two-light art glass candlestick with floral elements, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano Large two-light art glass candlestick, 1960s. Impressive mouth-blown Murano candlestick with two candle holders, crafted in clear spiral glass with gold dust (avventurina) and...
Art Glass
Eden Medium Glass Candleholder by Casarialto
By Casarialto
Located in Milan, IT
Handmade in Venice, this exquisite transparent glass candleholder takes the form of a delicate tree adorned with green leaves and glass figures of butterflies, birds, dragonflies, sn...
Glass
$9,978
H 20.48 in Dm 12.6 in
French Colorful Glass Flower Leaves and Bronze 12 - Light Candelabra, 19th
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An amazing hand - crafted French Colorful Glass Flower Leaves and Bronze 12 - Light Candelabra, 19th. For small candlesticks. Fully restored.
Crystal, Bronze
1 of the 3 Daum Art Glass Soliflore Vases, Roses Pink Green, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass vases with roses in pink with green leafs by Daum, France. The vases - made out of art glass - are formed by flowers connected to each other in ...
Art Glass
1 of the 3 Daum Art Glass Soliflore Vases, Roses Pink Green, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass vases with roses in pink with green leafs by Daum, France. The vases - made out of art glass - are formed by flowers connected to each other in ...
Art Glass
