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.
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
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
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
Lotus Pink Glass Candleholder by Summerill & Bishop
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
Decorative Wood Candle Holder Centerpiece with Glass Berries and Leaves No. 4
By Edi Chirumbolo
Located in Milan, IT
This decorative wood candle holder centerpiece features a slender wooden stem with a brass base and holder encasing the candle. Surrounding the candle are delicately crafted metal le...
Wood
Decorative Wood Candle Holder Centerpiece with Glass Berries and Leaves No. 2
By Edi Chirumbolo
Located in Milan, IT
This decorative wood candle holder centerpiece features a slender wooden stem with a brass base and holder encasing the candle. Surrounding the candle are delicately crafted metal le...
Wood
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
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
20th Century Italian 4 Light Candelabra with Flower Holder
By Mario Vallè
Located in VALENZA, IT
Gourgeous and elegant Candelabra - Centerpiece with 4 lights in solid 800 silver. The base is round and the central stem is the seat for a glass flower holder. From the central stem there are 4 arms with a smooth round section ending with the candle holder and the wax holder...
Silver
Maison Baguès, Important Pair, Ormolu & Rock Crystal Flower Pot Form Candelabra
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Very Fine Antique French Art Deco Period Rock Crystal and Doré Bronze Flower Pot Form Candelabras Attributed to Maison Baguès, Paris Among the most accomplished expressions o...
Rock Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage Boho Silver Floral Candelabras - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Boho Candleabras. A chic silver leaf finish in a gorgeous floral design. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Metal
Modern Table Lamp Murano Glass Flower Alessandra Baldereschi Handmade
By Alessandra Baldereschi
Located in Milan, IT
The collection, designed by Alessandra Baldereschi, is composed of six unopened flowers in hand-blown artistic glass; precious gems that are about to open and reveal all their beauty...
Metal
