Simone Crestani's glass

What it is

@simonecrestani is the account of Simone Crestani, an Italian glass artist. He works in flamework: heating glass rods and tubes in a torch flame and pulling them into fine shapes. The results are clear branches, flowers, candle holders, goblets and large installations that look as if they were woven out of water.

Captions mix English and Italian, but you can enjoy it without translating a word.

Why we picked it

Glass is one of the most spectacular crafts to watch, and Crestani photographs it cleanly and honestly: calm backgrounds, no gimmicks, every strand visible. September 2026 was a busy month. His solo show "Time, Consumed" at The Venice Glass Week, a table set for two and a flowering garden in borosilicate glass used as a metaphor for how fleeting life is, received a Special Recognition from the jury. At the same time his work appeared at Homo Faber in Venice, including a clear goblet with blue and white veins, sea monsters and bubbles, inspired by the Venetian glass collection at Denmark's Rosenborg Castle.

There are smaller pieces too, like modular tulip candle holders you can use alone or in pairs.

Where to start

• Find the "Time, Consumed" posts and swipe through; the table details are stunning.
• Look at the Homo Faber goblet and read the caption about its origin.
• Open the story highlights, where exhibitions and big projects are collected.
• Scroll back to earlier work to see how his style has developed.

Who it's for

Anyone who loves glass, ceramics and other fire-based crafts. Interior designers and collectors. People heading to Venice who want a sense of what is happening in glass there now.

Quick answers

Is this Murano glass? Not quite. He shows in Venice, but he works borosilicate glass with a torch rather than blowing it from a furnace.

Is the account active? Yes, in September 2026 he was posting every few days.

Is it verified as his? His official website links to @simonecrestani.