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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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
Mid-Century Modernist Flush Mount Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modernist flush mount chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. This flush mount features a stunning pressed glass dome with a slight scalloped top that has accentuated ...
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
$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
Orrefors Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund Crystal and Brass, Sweden, 1960
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Carl Fagerlund design for Orrefors chandelier on a heavy hand built brass frame thick Swedish crystal glass on a hand built brass frame, eight Edison sockets . Direct delivery can b...
Crystal, Brass
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
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
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
$3,800 / item
A Brass and Glass Orrefors Flush Mount *3 Available*
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
A set of three glass flush mounts designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Model 1785/2346. With sectioned, figured glass in two tiers giving the appearance of a flower. Circa 1960, ...
Brass
$960Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Long Island City, NY
Designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s. Model RD 1322. Existing European wires. Re-wiring available upon request. Priced...
Brass
$3,250Sale Price|50% Off
Orrefors Carl Fagerlund 1960s Crystal Flush Chandelier Pendant
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful original 1960s Swedish crystal hanging pendant or flush ceiling light designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. The light is composed of two rows of thick cut crystal squa...
Crystal, Brass
Orrefors Brass Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Fagerlund for Lyfa, 1960s.
By Lyfa, Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Asaa, DK
Orrefors Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Fagerlund for Lyfa, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern light with clear textured thick crystal shade and brass body. Emits a beautiful refracted...
Crystal, Brass
Orrefors Brass Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Fagerlund for Lyfa, 1960s.
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Lyfa
Located in Asaa, DK
Orrefors Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Fagerlund for Lyfa, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern light with clear textured thick crystal shade and brass body. Emits a beautiful refracted...
Crystal, Brass
Orrefors drum shaped 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 Edison sockets. Direct delivery can be arranged in the...
Crystal, Brass
Ceiling Light Flushmount Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Carl Fagerlund's brass-mounted pressed glass diamond pattern flushmount ceiling fixtures designed for Orrefors of Sweden. The fixture is fitted with six E14 bulbs, brass backplate an...
Brass
Carl Fagerlund Crystal Ceiling or Wall Lamp for Orrefors Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Crystal and brass flush mount or large wall sconce designed by Carl Fagerlund and manufactured by Orrefors in Sweden during the early 1960s. Original configuration with 6 sockets for...
Crystal, Brass
1970s Carl Fagerlund Pair of Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamps, Sweden
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Praha, CZ
- Cleaned and polished - Good original condition - 6x , E14-E12 bulb - US wiring compatible
Brass
Spare Crystal Shade for Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors Flush Mount, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Heavy crystal shade designed by Carl Fagerlund and manufactured by Orrefors in Sweden during the early 1960s. Suitable for flush mounts / chandeliers with this type of shading. Measu...
Crystal
Carl Fagerlund Orrefors Textured Glass & Brass Flush Mount, Sweden, 1950s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful flush mount, designed by Carl Fagerlund, executed in the 1950s by Orrefors Sweden. Has a nice, textured "melting" bubble glass lampshade with three brass knobs, the hard...
Brass
Orrefors Brass Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Fagerlund for Lyfa, 1960s. Set of 2.
By Lyfa, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Asaa, DK
Orrefors Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Fagerlund for Lyfa, 1960s. Set of 2. Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern lights with clear textured thick crystal shade and brass body. Produced by Lyfa Denmark, designed by Carl Fagerlund and crystal glass shades produced by Orrefors Glassworks, Sweden. Can be used either as wall sconces or as flush ceiling pendants...
Crystal, Brass
Mid-century glass and brass ceiling lamp/ fixture by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Mid-century ceiling lamp designed by Swedish lighting designer Carl Fagerlund and made by Orrefors- famous Swedish glass manufacturer. With beautiful solid glass with structure and brass frame and canopy. With 1 light. Place of origin- Scandinavia Period- mid 20th c. - Condition- Very good! - E 27 socket - The height of the lamps is measured including the brass canopy. - The height of the glass only- 25 cm Mentioned box dimentions for shipping are indicative. They are strong depended on the shipping location...
Brass
$2,500 / item
Orrefors Flushmount, Crystal and Brass, 1960, Sweden
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Orrefors flushmount, crystal and brass, 1970, Sweden candelabra sockets on a brass frame. Brass frame with a glass shade held by a flat brass center finnial designed by Carl Fagerlu...
Crystal
Mid-century ceiling lamp by Carl Fagerlund
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A beautiful mid-century modern Swedish ceiling lamp made of hand blown textured Orrefors glass. With 3 lights inside the lamp. The lamp is designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by ...
Brass
Orrefors Brass Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Fagerlund for Lyfa, 1960s. Set of 2.
By Lyfa, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Asaa, DK
Orrefors Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Fagerlund for Lyfa, 1960s. Set of 2. Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern lights with clear textured thick crystal shade and brass body. Produced by Lyfa Denmark, designed by Carl Fagerlund and crystal glass shades produced by Orrefors Glassworks, Sweden. Can be used either as wall sconces or as flush ceiling pendants...
Crystal, Brass
$1,400Sale Price|50% Off
Orrefors Swedish Crystal Carl Fagerlund 1960s Mid Century Flush Ceiling Pendant
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
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
Carl Fagerlund Brass & Glass Flush Mount Pendant Light, Sweden, 1960
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Paris, IDF
Carl fagerlund for Orrefors pendant Sweden 1960 Good condition Onother similar model with same dimensions in Stock
Brass
A Glass Flush Mount by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
A cast glass flush mount by designer Carl Fagerlund for Swedish maker Orrefors. The rounded dome glass with scalloped edge secured with the original polished brass finial. Circa 1950...
Brass
Carl Fagerlund Brass & Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, Sweden, 1960
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Paris, IDF
Carl Fagerlund (Sweden. 1915-2011) Glass and brass ceiling lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors sweden in 1960's Good condition. Another similar model with same dimensions in Stock
Brass
Orrefors Glass Ceiling Fixture, Sweden 1950
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Carl Fagerlund, this pressed glass fixture features eight interior bulbs. Currently mounted relatively close to the ceiling, this piece may be altered to any drop desired...
Art Glass
Carl Fagerlund 5-Tier 26" Lens Chandelier Crystal & Nickel, Orrefors Sweden 1960
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Stunning large five-tier lens chandelier with heavy crystal glass elements on a nickel frame. Crystal glasses resemble magnifying glasses. Has 18 sockets. In very good condition. Cha...
Crystal, Nickel
1 of the 2 Gold Brass Clear Glass Flush Mount or Wall light, Fagerlund, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wonderful Flush Mount made by Fagerlund, Sweden. From around 1960. Consists of a beautiful crystal handmade glass plate on a polished brass plate. The texture of the glass gives the...
Brass
Orrefors Four panel Crystal pendant by Carl Fagerlund, 1970, Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Swedish Orrefors flush mount from the 1960s by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Brass frame four glass side panels with a bottom glass plate held by a brass finial in the bottom middle. ...
Crystal, Brass
Orrefors chandelier Carl fagerlund, Sweden 1950
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Orrefors chandelier 1950 Sweden. Eight pie shaped crocodile pattern glass slices together make up the diffuser with a large flat round brass piece in the center that supports the gla...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Carl Fagerlund Brass Glass Flush Mount Large Pair Fixtures
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Carl Fagerlund Brass Glass Flush Mount Large Ceiling Fixtures Each With 6 Candelabra Lights
Brass
Two-Tier Orrefors Crystal chandelier Designed by Carl Fagerlund, 1970, Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Two-tier Swedish Orrefors flush mount from the 1970s by Carl Fagerlund, A brass frame with a bottom glass plate hold by a polished round flat brass disc in the middle surrounded by i...
Crystal, Brass
Gold Brass Clear Glass Flush Mount, Fagerlund, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wonderful Flush Mount made by Fagerlund, Sweden. From around 1960. Consists of a beautiful crystal handmade glass plate on a polished brass plate. The texture of the glass creates a...
Brass
Mid Century Modern Brass Art Glass Carl Fagerlund Orrefors Flush Mount Fixture
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid Century Modern Brass With Inset Glass Panels And Faceted Glass Center Bowl With Wood Columns Ceiling Flush Mount Fixture By Carl Fagerlund Manufactured By Orrefors, T...
Brass
Carl Fagerlund Brass & Glass Flush Mount Light, Mid-Century Modern Sweden
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Paris, IDF
Carl Fagerlund (Sweden. 1915-2011) Carl Fagerlund, a 1960//Us Orretors/Uja belysning ceiling pendant Diameter 32 cm. height 20 cm Good condition 2 ceiling lights available with 4 lig...
Brass
A Single Orrefors Crystal Flushmount Designed by Carl Fagerlund, 1970, Sweden
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Very well kept Swedish Orrefors flush mount from the 1970s by Carl Fagerlund, Brass frame with a bottom glass plate hold by a shiny round brass finial in the middle. 2 candelabra lig...
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Orrefors Crystal Flushmounts Designed by Carl Fagerlund, 1970, Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of crystal Orrefors semi flushmount from the 1970s by Carl Fagerlund, A brass frame with a bottom press crystal plate held by a high polished round flat brass disc in the middl...
Crystal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Brass Glass Wood Carl Fagerlund Orrefors Flush Mount Fixture
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid Century Modern Brass With Inset Glass Panels And Faceted Glass Center Bowl With Wood Columns Ceiling Flush Mount Fixture By Carl Fagerlund Manufactured By Orrefors, T...
Brass
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
Two-Tier Orrefors Crystal Flushmount Designed by Carl Fagerlund, 1970, Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Two-tier Swedish Orrefors flush mount from the 1970s by Carl Fagerlund, A brass frame with a bottom glass plate hold by a polished round flat brass disc in the middle surrounded by i...
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Glass Flush Mount by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully minimal Mid-Century Modernist Flush Mount Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors originates from Sweden, Circa 1960. This flush mount features a cylindrical profi...
Blown Glass
Single Orrefors Crystal Flush Mount Designed by Carl Fagerlund, Sweden, 1970
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Very well kept Swedish Orrefors flush mount from the 1970s by Carl Fagerlund, A brass frame with a bottom glass plate hold by a shiny round flat brass disc in the middle surrounded b...
Crystal, Brass
Orrefors Flush Mount, Crystal and Brass, 1960, Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Orrefors Flush Mounts, Crystal and Brass,1960, Sweden in all vintage condition with five European candelabra sockets on a brass frame. The shade is a thick domed cast crystal with a ...
Crystal
1 of the 2 Gold Brass Amber Glass Flush Mount, Fagerlund, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wonderful Flush Mount made by Fagerlund, Sweden. From around 1960. Consists of a beautiful crystal handmade glass plate on a polished brass plate. The texture of the glass gives the...
Brass
1 of the 2 Clear Gold Brass Glass Flush Mount wall lights, Fagerlund, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wonderful Flush Mount made by Fagerlund, Sweden. From around 1960. Consists of a beautiful crystal handmade glass plate on a polished brass plate. The texture of the glass gives the...
Brass
Orrefors chandelier by Carl Fagerlund, 1970, Sweden
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Two tier Orrefors glass panel chandelier with several individual glass panels on a brass frame . four Edison sockets.
Brass
Orrefors Dome Flush Mount, Sweden, 1960
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Orrefors flush mount ceiling plate is cream white metal with six European candelabra sockets the shade is a dome shaped pressed bubble crystal and details in brass.
Crystal, Aluminum