Orrefors Lighting
The Swedish design philosophy of “beautiful things for everyday life” is actualized in the vintage glassware of Orrefors. Founded in 1898, this glass manufacturer was one of the leading companies in the Scandinavian modernism movement and is revered by collectors for the fine craftsmanship and innovation of its superlative art glass.
Orrefors began making art glass — works that, distinct from mass-production pieces, are made in small numbers to showcase the skills and talents of artists and artisans — in 1913. Two of the first artists hired by the firm were Simon Gate and Edward Hald, who worked initially in the organic Art Nouveau style, and later proved adept with the geometric imagery of the Art Deco period.
Hald and Gate worked closely with glassblowers to refine traditional glassmaking methods, creating new materials such as "graal" glass. In the graal technique a design made with colored glass is encased in layers of transparent glass, preserving the image while the overall glass form is worked and shaped. Orrefors won an international following when it presented such pieces in Paris in 1925 at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes — the design fair whose name gave rise to the term Art Deco.
In the years following that success, Orrefors attracted more dynamic and experimental artists such as Vicke Lindstrand and Edvin Ohrström, who joined the company in the 1930s. Lindstrand and Ohstrom worked with glassblowers to create the "ariel" glass technique, an innovation that produces deeper, richer imagery that seems to morph and flow as light is refracted by the glass.
As you will see from the items offered on 1stDibs, there is a special aesthetic quality to vintage Orrefors glass. Whether a vase or a set of wine goblets, the work of this premier Swedish company represents the apex of functional artistry.
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Creator: Orrefors
Swedish Modern Fagerlund, Orrefors Textured Crystal Table Lamp, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Iconic Swedish modern design classics. Crystal table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors produced in the 1960s in the small town of Orrefors in southern Sweden. Thick bubble texture...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Rare Large Orrefors Chandelier Model Festival by Gert Nyström, 1950s
By Fagerhult, Gert Nystrom, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
New wiring. Very good condition.
Produced in Sweden by Fagerhults and glass from Orrefors, designed by Gert Nyström.
Measures: Height 120 cm (adjustable after your preferences)
Di...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Glass
Brass and Crystal Wall Lamps Designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Set of Two
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame fitted with one E14 socket, crystal glasses fixed with two screws.
Designed by Carl Fagerlund in Sweden in 1960s for Orrefors glassworks.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1950s Fagerlund for Orrefors Crystal Cylinder Pendant, Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stunning midcentury Scandinavian modern cylinder pendant by Swedish designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glasbruk. Clear textured crystal with scalloped edges. Original brass hardwar...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Carl Fagerlund Pendant Lamps in Brass and Orrefors Glass by Lyfa
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund, Lyfa
Located in Berlin, BE
Rare pair of Carl Fagerlund pendant lamps in brass and glass. 8 x E14 bulbs.
To be on the the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by a specialist concerning local requireme...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stunning Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Textured Glass Sconce, Orrefors Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning sconce comprised of a single piece of heavily textured ice glass in serrated and crested wave form. Found on an estate sale in Gothenburg, Sweden. Gorgeous thick glass wit...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Crystal Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Karlstad, SE
Four magnificent table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden.
The lamps consist of six discs made of clear crystal glass, separated by solid brass discs.
Condition: The lamps...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Brass
Floor Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
Floor lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Model RD-1990, Sweden, circa 1960. Existing electrical wiring, rewiring available upon request.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Crystal Glass Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass chromed with six glass elements and fitted with E27 socket. Designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks in Sweden in the 1960s.
The total length can be customized.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Chrome
Pair of Brass and Crystal Wall Lamps designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Voorburg, NL
Highly rare and sophisticated pair of brass wall lamps produced in Sweden in the 1970s. Designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glasbruk. Each lamp h...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pendant by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant by Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960.
Textured clear glass with brass hardware.
Single, Edison style socket.
Existing European wiring, rew...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Orrefors Cobalt Blue Glass Lamps
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern pair of bottle form cobalt blue glass lamps with bubbled glass texture. Rewired for use in the USA, 100W bulb max.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Pendant by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant by Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1970.
Existing wiring, rewiring available upon request.
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Pair of Smoked Glass Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautiful pair of smoked cased glass table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960's with nickel fittings. Totally rewired and re-lamped wi...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Crystal Cylinder Pendant, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This stunning Mid-Century Swedish modern cylinder pendant was designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glasbruk in the 1960s.Clear textured crystal with scalloped edges and great hand...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Single pink/Red Triangular Orrefors Lamp, Sweden, 1960
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Pink encased in a layer of thick frosted clear glass with brass fitting by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sweden, 1960.
Rarely see...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Orrefors Light Fixture
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
This medium sized light fixture is perfect for a flush mount application, with its moulded glass shell lined in gleaming brass and suspended on a brass stem and disc. Recently rewire...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Carl Fagerlund Glass Table Lamps by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s. Dusty pink velvet shades.
New wiring.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Velvet
Pair of Orrefors Sconces Brass and Crystal Glass Shades by Orrefors, Sweden 1970
By Pukeberg Sweden, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Rare elegant pair of brass and thick crystal block shades by Orrefors sconces that has pattern on the inside of the glass the outer surface is smooth, Sweden, 1970s, brass frames. On...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Swedish Crystal Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Karlstad, SE
A pair of magnificent table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden.
The lamps consist of six discs made of clear crystal glass, separated by solid brass discs.
Condition: Th...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s Orrefors Art Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of table lamps was designed by Carl Fagerlund for the Swedish glasswork company Orrefors in the 1950s. The lamp bodies are exemplary of the manufacturer's dedicati...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Nickel, Chrome
Chandelier by Orrefors / 2 available
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Vintage Chandelier by Orrefors. Sweden , Circa 1970th.
Diam. 17". Drop 8.5". Material : Brass and glass.
Existing European wiring, rewiring available upon request.
2 available,...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Glass
Orrefors Topaz Crystal Lamp
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian modern topaz colored crystal lamp with a modified triangular shape with nickel fittings. Rewired for use in the USA, 75W max.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
Pair of Large Wall Lights by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of large wall lights designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1970. Existing wiring, we do not guaranty functionality. Rewiring ...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Orrefors/Nils Landberg Loden Green Crystal Lamps
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in New York, NY
Striking pair of dark loden green crystal lamps encased in clear crystal with polished nickel hardware. Rewired for use in the USA. Uses 100W max bulbs.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
Pendants by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of pendants by Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960.
Dimension: Height 50 cm (20").
Existing European wiring, we do not guaranty functionality.
...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Glass
Nils Landberg, Orrefors Crimson Red Crystal Lamps
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Crimson Red crystal lamps encased in clear crystal overlay. Rewired for use in the USA.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
Pair of Black Orrefors Crystal Lamps
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
A pair of crystal lamps produced by Orrefors, Sweden, in a stunning midnight blue. The lamps have been recently re-wired for use in the U.S. and have brass fittings with cloth cords....
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20th Century Swedish Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Orrefors Wall Lamps "Festival" by Gert Nyström, 1950s
By Gert Nystrom, Falkenbergs Belysning, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Orrefors wall lamps "Festival" by Gert Nyström in excellent condition.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Orrefors Crystal Lamps
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
These stunning clear lamps have a sculptural quality about them. Created by Orrefors Crystal, the lamps have an hourglass form, with a textured appearance, almost like ice. They have...
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20th Century Swedish Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Frosted Art Deco Orrefors "Goddess" Wall Sconce
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Curved, frosted and etched with a voluptuous rendering of Diana, Roman goddess of the hunt, her bow and prey. The sculptural light is affixed to her wall plate with brushed metal har...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Table Lamps by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of table lamps by Orrefors.
Marked by manufacturer.
Existing European wiring, rewiring available upon request.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Pendant by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant by Orrefors, Sweden, circa mid-20th century.
Measures: Diameter 10.25", height 8.25", drop 41".
Existing wiring, we do not guaranty fu...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Nils Landberg Table Lamp for Orrefors
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautiful glass table lamp by Nils Landberg for Orrefors having a dark blue interior and a clear exterior.
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Crystal Chandelier
By Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame chromed with pressed glass elements and cut crystals, fitted with five E14 sockets. Made in Sweden in the 1960s by Orrefors.
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass and Crystal Chandelier with Both Electrical and Candles Light
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful small chandelier made of a brass structure, six panels of crystal and the same amount of arms to hold candles. Three lights inside, original label.
Made by Carl Fagerlun...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Textured 1960s Orrefors Crystal Table Lamp, Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Iconic Swedish Mid-Century Modern crystal table lamp with soft bubbled croc texture by designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. Hour glass shap...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light in Glass by Carl Fagerlund
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern pendant light in glass by Carl Fagerlund. 3 E27 bulb.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Brass
Carl Fagerlund Set of Three Glass Pendant Lights by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of three elegant pendant lamps from the 1960s, designed by Carl Fagerlund, executed by Orrefors Sweden. Beautiful frosted glass-lampshades with nickel-plated hardware. Recently...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Crystal Glass Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass chromed with fourteen glass elements and fitted with two E27 sockets. Designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks in Sweden in the 1960s.
The total length can be custom...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Chrome
Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sweden Crystal Pendant
By Orrefors
Located in Hanover, MA
A Swedish crystal pendant light with brass hardware by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. Late 1940s-early 1950s.
Total height including canopy is 20 inches. Glass only is 10 in...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Brass
Orrefors Designed Modernist Crystal Lantern
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
An Orrefors designed modernist crystal lantern.
Textured crystal with patinated brass details.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Pair of Orrefors Table Lamps
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden in the 1950's, these lamps are a smaller version of a pair earlier listed on Eileen Lane Antiques, whose r...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Large Wall Light by Gunnar Cyren for Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large wall light designed by Gunnar Cyren for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960th.
Handblown crystal glass on polished brass hardware.
Existing wiring, rewiring available upon request.
...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. New electrical system brought up to EU standard. E27 bulbs.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Glass
1960s Pair of Large Classic Carl Fagerlund Relief Glass Lamps by Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Knebel, DK
Pair of large classic Carl Fagerlund relief glass lamps in clear glass by Orrefors with similar but individual relief patterns.
Height inc. socket: 47 cm.
Diameter: 15 cm.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Glass
1960s Large Classic Carl Fagerlund Triangular Red and Clear Glass Table Lamp
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Knebel, DK
Large classic Carl Fagerlund triangular red and clear glass table lamp by Orrefors with marks on base and assembly.
Measures: Height incl. sock...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Floor Lamp in Aluminium and Glass
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian floor lamp in aluminium and blue glass by Carl Fagerlund. Extendable leg. New electrical system brought up to EU standard. E27 bulb. New shade included.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lightin Cristal by Carl Fagerlund
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern pendant lampin crystal by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. E27 bulbs.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Wall Light by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large wall Lights produced by Lyfa with slightly tapered glass shade by Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960s. Glass shade thickness 0.75".
(Three) Edison style sockets. Existing wiring, w...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light by Carl Fagerlund Model Cristal Design
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. E27 bulbs.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Glass
Carl Fagerlund Dual Crystal Disc Chandelier
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
Dual crystal disc chandelier with a raised dot pattern on a satin nickel stem and canopy by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Photophore in Cristal by Jan Johansson
By Orrefors, Jan Johansson
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Swedish photophore in crystal by Jan Johansson for Orrefors.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Very Rare Floor Lamp by Orrefors in Teak, Copper and Opaline Glass
By Orrefors
Located in Karlstad, SE
Stunning floor lamp from Orrefors with original opaline glass shade. This lamp is extremely rare, and was probably made in a very limited quantity by Swedish glass factory Orrefors. ...
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19th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Copper
Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors /3 available
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A table lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960s.
Colored glass and brass. Glass base dimensions: 3 1/8"; x 3 1/8 x 13 3/4";.
Existing European wiring, re-wiring avai...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Glass
Red Facetted Crystal Glass & Brass Pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This red crystal glass pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors gives an amazing effect in the dark
The facetted cut glass distributed the light as ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Crystal Orrefors Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural hourglass shape lamps. Original fittings. Orrefors paper label. 14" to top of socket.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Acrylic
Orrefors, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
By Orrefors
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass and fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 14.5” H x 11” D
Stated dimensions include shade.
Bulb Specificat...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Lighting
Materials
Brass
Orrefors lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Orrefors lighting are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Orrefors lighting, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lighting by Orrefors were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Carl Fagerlund, Bergboms, and AB Markaryd. Prices for Orrefors lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $289 and can go as high as $16,365, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,463.
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Questions About Orrefors Lighting
- What country is Orrefors from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Orrefors is from Sweden. The glassworks opened in Orrefors, Småland, in 1898 and began producing drinking vases, drinkware and other home goods in 1913. Shop a range of Orrefors glassware on 1stDibs.
- Are all Orrefors signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022If the Orrefors piece was made using the Ariel technique, then yes, the piece will be signed by the artist and will also have a serial number and date code to help specify the production date. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Orrefors designs from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Is Orrefors Swedish?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Yes, Orrefors is Swedish. The glassworks produces its luxury crystalware at a factory in a village called Orrefors, located in Småland, Sweden. It has operated there since 1898. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Orrefors crystal pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- How do you identify Orrefors?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To identify Orrefors, look for a signature on the bottom of the piece. All pieces made after 1930 typically show the Orrefors name, a serial number and the word "Graal," which refers to the technique used to produce the maker's crystalware. You may also see the word "Sweden" or "Suède" on some pieces. Prior to 1947, Orrefors also indicated the year of production under the signature. If you're still uncertain of the authenticity, consider using the services of a certified appraiser. Find a variety of Orrefors pieces on 1stDibs.
- Is Orrefors crystal lead free?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether Orrefors crystal is lead-free depends on its age. Since 1951, the brand hasn't used lead in its pieces. Earlier crystal ware may contain lead. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Orrefors crystal glassware and decorative objects.