Many museums, churches and headquarters of large companies house the work of Scandinavian modernist lighting designer Carl Fagerlund. Initially an instructor of illustration, Fagerlund shifted into the world of lighting design during the 1940s with the advantage of having an artist’s eye, and today his vintage table lamps, chandeliers, wall lights and other fixtures enrich dwellings and continue to captivate collectors all over the world.
During the early 1940s, Fagerlund taught burgeoning artists to draw at Solbacka läroverk, a private boarding school in Sweden that was based on the successful institutions of its type in the United Kingdom. Shortly thereafter, he took a job designing provocative sconces and other wall fixtures of brass and textured glass elements for a manufacturing company in Stockholm called ASEA (Allmänna Svenska Elektriska Aktiebolaget, or General Swedish Electrical Limited Company).
Fagerlund is best known, however, for the work he did at Orrefors Glassworks, a legendary glassworks in Småland that garnered worldwide acclaim for its wares after introducing a range of decorative objects and art glass at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in 1925 — the huge design fair that brought global attention to Art Deco. Fagerlund joined Orrefors in 1946 and designed richly intricate mid-century modernist pendants, flush mount lighting, a range of works with Murano glass and other fixtures for more than three decades.
Fagerlund’s designs can be found in Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde, a museum “castle” that was once the private residence of royalty, the Swedish Embassy in Tokyo and the head office for General Motors, U.S.A. in Detroit, Michigan.
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Swedish Modern sculptural wall sconces in glass by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Lyfa
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of rare Swedish Modern sculptural wall sconces model 1715, in goldcolored glass by Carl Fagerlund, for LYFA, Sweden with Orrefors glass.
Brass
Pair of Glass Pendants by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Rijssen, NL
These green scandinavian glass pendant lamps were produced in the 1960s by the iconic firm of Orrefors and designed by Carl Fagerlund. The outer glass has a light green hue, the inne...
Brass
Pair of Glass and Brass Wall Lights by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1970s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A sculptural pair of wall lights by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1970s. Each sconce features a thick, vertically ribbed glass shade with a deeply textured, organic sur...
Brass
$1,267Sale Price|20% Off
Brass & Crystal Pendant Light, Swedish Mid-Century, Carl Fagerlund Style
By Carl Fagerlund, Fåglavik
Located in Bochum, NRW
Brass & Crystal Pendant Light, Swedish Mid-Century, Carl Fagerlund Style Description: A striking Mid-Century Swedish pendant light in the style of Carl Fagerlund, crafted by Fåglavik...
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Orrefors Glass Panel Hallway Pendant. 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bromma, SE
Swedish Mid-Century Orrefors Bedroom or Stairwell Pendant from the 1960s. Design by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. The fixture has a Brass Frame with Four Glass Side Panels. The Glass ...
Brass
Swedish Green Tinted Glass & Brass Pendant Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Rijssen, NL
Elegant pendant lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund for Swedish glass company Orrefors, 1960s Sweden. Hexagon shaped with green tinted glass with an internal diffuser in clear pressed gl...
Brass
Pair of Crystal Sconces by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors 2 Pairs available.
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous set of 2 large 1960's Crystal sconces designed by carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. The beautiful crystal bubble patterned glass is formed in a half circle which sits on a mi...
Crystal, Brass
Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, a pair of pendant lamps, brass & glass, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Forserum, SE
A pair of Mid-Century Modern pendant lamps designed by Carl Fagerlund for the Swedish glassworks Orrefors in the 1960s. Crafted from brass, each lamp features six square glass prisms...
Brass
Orrefors Midnight Blue Crystal Lamp by Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960's Mid-night Blue Crystal lamps designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. The Beautiful blue colored lamps have been Newly rewired with adjustable polished Brass double cl...
Crystal, Brass
Midcentury Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sweden RD, 1566
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Table lamps in crystal, model RD 1566 by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. The lamps have a white color with clear glass, and chrome details. A wonderful handcrafted. Good worki...
Crystal
Pair of Crystal Sconces by Carl Fagerliund for Orrefors. ( 4 Pairs available)
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of 1960's thick Crystal bubble sconces. The glass sits on a simple brass back plate with a single candelabra light socket that has been newly rewired for the US. 6...
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Glass and Brass Wall Lights by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Sweden, 1970s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Karis, Nyland
This pair of wall lights features thick, textured glass panels mounted on patinated brass backplates. The glass is richly molded with an organic, almost architectural relief that cat...
Brass
1 of the 3 Pairs Wall Lights by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic mid-century nice textured glass wall lights by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, released between the 1950s &; 1960s. Beautiful vintage wall lamp with brass screws and brass wal...
Brass
Carl Fagerlund, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1950s. Moderate patina brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (...
Brass
1 of the 3 Green Glass Cube Pendants by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Rijssen, NL
These green scandinavian glass pendant lamps were produced in the 1960s by the iconic firm of Orrefors and designed by Carl Fagerlund. The outer glass has a light green hue, the inne...
Brass
Pair of Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sconces, 4 Pairs Available
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of shield form crystal sconces with a stylized embossed crocodile pattern on satin brass frames. Professionally rewired for use in the USA.
Crystal, Brass
Carl Fagerlund, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19” H x 16” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 2.75” H...
Brass
Pair of Large Glass Table Lamps Model RD 1319 by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare pair of large table lamps designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, model RD 1319. Each lamp features a sculptural glass form with an internal smoke-grey tone encased in thick ...
Metal, Brass
Carl Fagerlund Vintage Pair of Glass Wall Sconces by Orrefors in Sweden, 1960
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund, Lyfa
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of expresive wall sconces by the Swedish designer Carl Fagerlund. They are manufactured for the Danish Lamp Company Lyfa by Swedish Orrefors in the 1960s. The sconces are made o...
Brass
20th Century Swedish Orrefors Glass Pendant, Scandinavian Lamp by Carl Fagerlund
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish pendant made of hand blown pressed Orrefors glass designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors, in good condition. The Scandinavian...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Carl Fagerlund, Wall Lights, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass wall lights designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1950s. Moderate patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dim...
Brass
Brass Structured Glass Pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with heavy pressed glass elements fitted with 6 E27 sockets. Manufactured in Sweden by Orrefors and designed in the 1960s by Carl Orrefors. Perfect original condition.
Brass
$2,800Sale Price|50% Off
Swedish Orrefors Crystal 1950s Mid Century Pendant Flush Chandelier
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Swedish Mid Century 1950s crystal and brass 22” Wide pendant or flush light by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. 5 candelabra light sockets. Newly Rewired
Crystal, Brass
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Ceiling Light by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors / 2 available
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Ceiling light by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. Circa 1960th Textured glass with brass hardware. 6 Candelabra style sockets. Diam. 15.75". Existing European wiring , rewiring...
Blown Glass
Carl Fagerlund, Table Lamps, Glass, Metal, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of glass and metal table lamps designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 14.5"H x 4.5"D ...
Metal
Pair of Pendant Light by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in Brown and Bubble Glass
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Rijssen, NL
A rare pair of elegant pendant lights in smoke/brown colored glass with brass details from world famous Orrefors Glas and designed by renowned glassware designer Carl Fagerlund. Dim...
Brass
Carl Fagerlund, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimension...
Brass
Orrefors Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund Pressed Crystal Brass Frame, Sweden, 1950
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Large Orrefors chandelier by Carl Fagerlund crystal/brass , Sweden, 1950, Carl Fagerlund was the absolute top designer of Orrefors and this large crystal chandelier on a hand built b...
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Carl Fagerlund Vintage Ceiling Lamps by Orrefors Sweden, 1960
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
A pair of ceiling lamps by the Swedish designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, made in the 1960s. The lampshades are made of pressed heavy translucent glass. The inside frame is made...
Metal, Brass
$434Sale Price|20% Off
Carl Fagerlund by Orrefors Sconce, 1980s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in La xara, VC
Carl Fagerlund by Orrifors pair wall lighting, glass of murano in frosted glass design. Very rare model of glass with a golden brass structure. An iconic lamp of danish design, a uni...
Brass
Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Pendant of Dark Green Glass with Brass Sweden 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage glass pendant by the Swedish designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. Manufactured in the 1960s. The lamp is made with a core of pressed translucent glass covered by a hexagon...
Metal, Brass
$484Sale Price|31% Off
Carl Fagerlund by Orrefors Sconce, 1980s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in La xara, VC
Carl Fagerlund by Orrifors pair wall lighting, glass of murano in frosted glass design. Very rare model of glass with a golden brass structure. An iconic lamp of danish design, a uni...
Brass
Brass & Crystal Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
A magnificent table lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. This lamp consist of six discs made of clear crystal glass stacked on a brass base. Condition: The lamp is in a exce...
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Large Mild-Night Blue lamps designed By Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors.
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's large Mid Night Blue glass lamps designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. The lamps are In. Wonderful condition and Have been Newly rewired for the US with adjustable...
Glass
Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with pressed glass elements, designed in the 1960s in Sweden by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors glassworks.
Brass
"Leaf" sconce by Carl Fagerlund, Murano glass, Germany, 1970
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb wall lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Lyfa dating from the 70s. Structure in gilded metal and frosted leaf-shaped glass. The diffused light is soft and harmonious, perfect for illum...
Murano Glass
$1,800Sale Price|40% Off
Pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960s. Measure: Diameter 14"; glass height 5"; drop 10". Four Edison style sockets. E...
Blown Glass
$1,400Sale Price|50% Off
Orrefors Swedish Crystal Carl Fagerlund 1960s Mid Century Flush Ceiling Pendant
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful luxurious 1950s Swedish crystal and brass flush pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. 4 candelabra light sockets . Rewired.
Crystal, Brass
Floor Lamp by Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Lejre, DK
Floor lamp in brass and art glass, adjustable hight . Designed by Carl Fagerlund Made by Orrefors Sweden. 1960,s - Original condition.
Pair of Flush Mount Ceiling Lights by Carl Fagerlund, 1970s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative flush mount ceiling lamps in crystal glass and base in brass. Designed by Carl Fagerlund and made by Orrefors from circ...
Brass
Art Deco glass ceiling pendant mod. 939 by Bertil Brisborg/Carl fagerlund
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hägersten, SE
Swedish modern ceiling pendant model 939 designed by Bertil Brisborg & Carl Fagerlund. The lamp produced by Nordiska Kompaniet and the glass made by Orrefors glasshut. The glass sign...
Brass
$1,465Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Crystal and Brass Ceiling Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors , Sweden
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Ceiling lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund, manufactured by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s. This elegant fixture features a brass frame combined with intricately textured crystal glass, creati...
Brass
1 of 3 pairs of Carl Fagerlund Pendant Lamps for Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Carl Fagerlund pendant lamps 1960s for Orrefors. Two pairs available. To be on the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by a specialist concerning local requirem...
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Bubble Wall Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Mid-century large modern bubble/drop wall lamps design by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glasbruk in Sweden. Wonderful light when the glass hits the brass. This model is the more unusu...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Cylinder Pendants by Carl Fagerlund, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These 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 han...
Crystal, Brass
Midcentury Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of olive green glass table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. Heavy glass bases with a somewhat undulating shape and brass detail at the top. Very elegant with movement in th...
Glass
Carl Fagerlund, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimension...
Brass
Carl Fagerlund, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.0"H x 15.0"D...
Brass
A large pair of Swedish 1960s Orrefors glass wall sconces by Carl Fagerlund
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in London, GB
A large pair of Swedish 1960s Orrefors glass and brass wall sconces by Carl Fagerlund for Swedish lighting company Lyfa . Each light has very good quality, thick, heavy Orrefors han...
Brass
Glass and Brass Chandelier By Carl Fangerlund For Orrefors 1970s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Čelinac, BA
Carl Fagerlund Chandelier for Orrefors Sweden 1970s
Brass
Midcentury Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of burgundy red glass table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. Heavy glass bases with a somewhat undulating shape and brass detail at the top. Very elegant with movement in t...
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Classic, Glass pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1970s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Scandinavian Modern Classic, Glass pendant model 2190/117 by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1970s One glass shade with grey tone and one smaller colorless transparant glass shade wi...
Brass
Carl Fagerlund, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1950s. Moderate patina on brass. Minor chip on inner edge of glass. Wear consistent w...
Brass
Orrefors glass pendant by Carl Fagerlund glass and Brass, Sweden, 1960
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Two available sold individually. Carl Fagerlund design for Orrefors, Brass frame, brass finials holding the glass in place, 6 E12 sockets sockets. Rewired for the US. Direct deliver...
Brass
Carl Fagerlund, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimension...
Brass
Carl Fagerlund, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and yellow glass pendant light designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Di...
Brass
Carl Fagerlund Table Lamp in Brass and Glass, Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors in Sweden during the 1950s. The lamp is marked with the model number RD 1983 and "Orrefors Sweden" on a m...
Brass
$3,790 / item
Huge Lyfa Embassy Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund
By Lyfa, Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Bowl form, brass frame fitted with eight E27 and 3 E14 sockets and heavy crystal glasses made by Orrefors in the early 1960s for Lyfa. The total height will be customized. 2 pieces ...
Crystal, Brass
Orrefors Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund Crystal and Brass, Orrefors Sweden, 1960
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors crystal chandelier on a heavy hand built brass frame almost an inch thick Swedish crystal shade consisting of six pie shaped pieces of cast crystal that c...
Crystal, Brass
Carl Fagerlund, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.0"H x 15.0"D...
Brass