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.
$2,000 / set
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. ...
Glass
$3,200 / set
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.
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
Deep Blue Orrefors Lamps Design by Carl Fagerlund Orrefors, Sweden, 1970
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Large pair of deep blue orrefors glass lamps with chrome fittings, signed Carl Fagerlund Orrefors. The glass body is 12" tall to the chrome fitting. Rewired for the US.
Glass
Vintage Kraka Vase by Sven Palmquist for Orrefors, Sweden
By Orrefors, Sven Palmquist
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Kraka Vase by Sven Palmquist for Orrefors, Sweden A large vase of the Kraka (fishnet) series designed by Sven Palmquist for Orrefors Sweden in 1954. Kraka refers to a Nordic...
Art Glass
Early Modernist Cut Crystal Ice Bucket by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A rare and sculptural cut crystal ice bucket attributed to Orrefors, Sweden’s most celebrated glassworks, renowned for its contributions to both...
Crystal
Orrefors 1970s Scandinavian Modern Crystal Table Lamps, Nickel Base
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian modern pair of white cased crystal lamps with a triangular form base and satin nickel fittings. Rewired for use in the USA, 100W bulbs max.
Crystal, Nickel
Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A table lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, Circa 1960th. Model number RD1984. Clear glass on brass stem. Diameter 4.5". Glass base heigh 9". Total heigh 23.5". R...
Glass
$2,500
Pendant by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant by Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1970. Existing wiring, rewiring available upon request.
Vintage Slip Graal Bowl by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Slip Graal Bowl by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden A vintage bowl of the Slip Graal series designed by Edward Hald for Orrefors Sweden in 1937. Blue and yellow glass cutted...
Art Glass
Orrefors Sweden Thick Blown and Handmade Art Glass Perfume Bottle Heart Stopper
By Orrefors
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage clear signed Orrefors blown and handmade art glass perfume bottle with a heart shaped stopper. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vessel made in Sweden circa 1980s. Heavy perfum...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
$2,680Sale Price|25% Off
Midcentury Swedish Chandelier by Orrefors Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
An unusial hexagon pendan in clear glass, , by the world renowned Swedish glass maker Orrefors. The chandelier has a particular design consisting of six squares set in a hexagon shap...
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
Pair of Glass Wall Lamps "Festival" by Gert Nyström, 1960s
By Gert Nystrom, Falkenbergs Belysning, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Orrefors glass wall lamps model "Festival" by Gert Nyström produced by Fagerhults, 1960s, very good condition.
Glass
Mid-20th Century Signed Orrefors Twisted Crystal Candles Holders, a Pair
By Orrefors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Mid-Century Modern crystal candlestick holders made by Orrefors unusual twist crystal. Nice vintage piece for your living space.
Crystal
$450Sale Price|21% Off
Sommerso Smoked Charcoal Cased Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in San Diego, CA
A Swedish vintage 'sommerso' glass vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, circa 1950s. The piece has a smoked charcoal interior, cased within a clear glass layer. Markings include etche...
Art Glass
$340Sale Price|20% Off
Orrefors Red Stripe "Zwizz" Swedish Glass Vase by Ingengerd Raman Sweden
By Ingegerd Råman, Orrefors
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Orrefors red striped art glass vase. Designed by Ingegend Raman and was made in Sweden. The vase appears to have never been used. Sign...
Art Glass
Sven Palmqvist Sommerso Red Glass Bowl / Vide Poche for Orrefors, Sweden ca 1947
By Sven Palmquist, Orrefors
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Elegant mid-century art glass bowl designed by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1947. Handblown in a luminous red-to-clear gradient, the piece features a soft triangular fr...
Blown Glass, Sommerso
Glass Chandelier by Orrefors from the 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame chromed with glass elements and silk shade, fitted with 3 E27 sockets up to 60watts. Made in Sweden in the 1960s by Orrefors Glassworks.
Brass
Simon Gate for Orrefors – Art Deco Pressed Glass Bowl, Sweden, ca. 1930
By Orrefors, Simon Gate
Located in Knivsta, SE
Simon Gate for Orrefors – Art Deco Pressed Glass Bowl, Sweden, ca. 1930 An elegant Art Deco bowl designed by Simon Gate (1883–1945) for Orrefors Glasbruk in Sweden. Crafted in stri...
Glass
Vintage Art Glass Vase by Martti Rytkoenen for Orrefors, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Art Glass Vase by Martti Rytkoenen for Orrefors, Sweden A vintage art glass vase designed by Martti Rytkoenen, Finnland for Orrefors ca. 1990s. Colorless glass in houre glas...
Art Glass
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
Set of 2 Orrefors Glass Chandeliers Model Festival by Gert Nyström, 1950s
By Gert Nystrom, Fagerhult, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden by Fagerhults and designed by Gert Nyström. Glass shades produced by Orrefors. Height is adjustable after your preferences. Please note: Listed price is for one ...
Glass
Set of Brass Sconces by Carl Fagerlund for Lyfa, 1960s, Denmark
By Lyfa, Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Brass Sconces with Glass shades designed by Carl Fagerlund for Lyfa in the 1960s. A classic set in great vintage condition for a beautiful ...
Brass
Swedish Midcentury Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Karlstad, SE
A pair of impressive table lamps in crystal glass model RD 1477 by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. The base is made of crystal glass and reminds of frozen water. The chrome deta...
Chrome
1970's careved glass showing a young woman watching stars signed Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Nice Crystal vase showing a young woman watching stars Circa 1970's By Orrefors Sweden
Crystal
Midcentury Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of striking glass table lamps by Carl Fagerlund, made from rich red glass, rectangular at the base. Beautiful translucent color, elegant design.
Glass
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
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
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. ...
Crystal
Glass Cylinders Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass/teak frame with six crystal glass shades fitted/each with E27 socket. Designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks in Sweden in the 1960s. Brass with patina, working cond...
Crystal, Brass, Chrome
Orrefors table lamps Teak and Glass set of 2 , Sweden, 1960
By Orrefors
Located in Paris, IDF
Wonderful midcentury lamps in teak and glass by Orrefors Sweden. Good condition.
Glass, Teak
Vintage 4" Orrefors Sweden Tulip Shaped Bowl Candy Dish Vase by Helen Krantz (A)
By Orrefors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 4" Orrefors Sweden Tulip Shaped Bowl Candy Dish Vase by Helen Krantz (A). Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 4" H x 5.5" Diameter
Glass
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
$100 / set
Orrefors Premier Chardonnary 2-Pack
By Orrefors
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
Premier Chardonnay from Orrefors, which holds 10 oz, is designed to emphasize the flavors and aromas of varietal wines, specifically Chardonnay. The wine glass is mouth-blown with a ...
Crystal
$100 / set
Orrefors Sense Sparkling 6-Pack
By Orrefors
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
Sense Sparkling by Orrefors Designs, which holds 8.6 oz, is intended for sparkling beverages like Prosecco, Cava, Spumante, or Champagne. The tulip-shaped bowl allows the aromas in t...
Crystal
Orrefors Premier Riesling Zinfandel 2-Pack
By Orrefors
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
Premier Riesling from Orrefors, which holds 14 oz, is designed to emphasize the flavors and aromas of varietal wines, specifically Riesling or Zinfandel. The wine glass is mouth-blow...
Crystal
$100 / set
Orrefors Premier Champagne 2-Pack
By Orrefors
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
Premier Champagne from Orrefors, which holds 10 oz, is outstanding for all kinds of sparkling wines, with its tall, narrow shape preserving the bubbles in the beverage. The champagne...
Crystal
$4,720Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Green Triangular Orrefors Lamp, Sweden, 1960
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of green crystal lamps encased in a layer of frosted clear glass with brass fitting, By Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960. Shades not included.
Crystal
Tulip Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, Sweden ca. 1957
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Stylish 'Tulip' vase with elongated, fluting body on a slender column and flaring base in light red and clear coloration. Designed by Nils Landberg and produced by Orrefors, Sweden i...
Art Glass
Orrefors Glass Lamp by Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Miami, FL
A glass conical table lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1950s. The lamp features handblown glass in a beautiful smokey olive green hue and a new shade. The ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Midcentury Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of crystal glass table lamps by Carl Fagerlund, made from burgundy colored glass in a narrow conical shape, almond shaped at the base. Beautiful translucent color, elegant design.
Glass
1 of the 2 Large Glass and Brass Chandelier by Orrefors, 1960s
By Orrefors
Located in Rijssen, NL
This stunning large pendant chandelier with 30 glass shades and brass details was produced in the 1960s by the iconic firm of Orrefors in Europe, Sweden. Around 1960. Beautifully car...
Brass
Pair of Orrefors Sconces Brass and Crystal Glass Shades by Orrefors Sweden, 1970
By Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Orrefors clear glass sconces, crocodile pattern, glass shades are resting on a brass frame with brass fasteners. Rewired for the US. Hol...
Crystal, Brass
Orrefors wall light cast glass and brass a pair Sweden 1960
By Orrefors
Located in Paris, IDF
Orrefors wall light cast glass and brass made in Sweden 1960. Price for the pair made of clear cast crystal glass , smooth surface outer glass and an inside pattern, glass shades ar...
Brass
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.
Crystal, Brass, Chrome
Orrefors Black Crystal Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, 1980s Design
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Orrefors black crystal lamps cased in clear crystal, this is a rare color and is seldom seen. Rewired for use in the USA with brass fit...
Crystal, Brass
Nils Landberg for Orrefors Engraved Mermaid Art Deco Glass Vase, signed 1944
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant "Mermaid" Swedish Art Deco Art Glass Vase by famed Swedish glass artist Nils Landberg (1907 - 1981) for Orrefors Glassworks. This heavy hand blown vase faceted beauty feathe...
Blown Glass, Art Glass
Orrefors Table Lamps Design by Carl Fagerlund Orrefors, Sweden, 1960, Set of 2
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Göteborg, SE
These exquisite table lamps, designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in the 1960s, embody timeless elegance and sophisticated design. The lamps feature striking green glass bases env...
Chrome
Midcentury Modern Crystal Table Lamps Orrefors by Carl Fagerlund Sweden 1970s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Exceptional pair of heavy hourglass form crystal lamps with polished nickel fittings. The lamps were made in Sweden at Orrefors glasbruk. The designer Carl Fagerlund has created at g...
Crystal
Vintage Crystal Vase, Alvar Aalto, 1980s
By Orrefors, Alvar Aalto
Located in Roma, IT
This vintage crystal vase is a decorative crystal object designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by the Swedish Companies Orrefors and Ittala in ...
Glass
Vicke Lindstrand “Stella Polaris” Glass Set for Orrefors, Sweden 1940s
By Vicke Lindstrand, Orrefors
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
A beautiful five-piece glass set from the celebrated “Stella Polaris” series designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1940. Executed in elegant ice blue crystal glas...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Tall Pair of 1970s Clear Crystal Orrefors Lamps, 1970
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Tall pair of 1970s clear crystal Orrefors lamps, 1970 This is an exceptional large heavy signed pair of clear crystal lamps by Orrefors with chrome fi...
Crystal, Chrome
Pair of Glass Leaf Wall Lamps by Fritz Kurz, Sweden Mid-20th Century
By Fritz Kurz, Orrefors
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of Swedish wall lamps attributed to Fritz Kurz is a playful example of the eccentric side of Scandinavian mid-century modern design. These crystal glass lamps’ organicity i...
Metal
Vase or Sculpture by Matz Borgström, Orrefors, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Goteborg, SE
Tall glass vase or sculpture designed by Matz Borgström and blown attributed to Orrefors, 1988. Signed 907379 Matz Borgström 24-50, Orrefors Gallery-88.
Art Glass
Edvard Hald for Orrefors Graal Glass Fish Vase 1954
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in Toledo, OH
Art glass fish vase by Edvard (Edward) Hald for Orrefors in clear glass with green fish and plants created using the Graal method, which was developed by Orrefors in 1916. This type ...
Glass, Art Glass
$449Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Thick and Massive Swedish Orrefors Vase in Grey/Green Sommerso Glass
By Orrefors
Located in Milano, IT
Having started its activities in the late 1800s, and being still active today after an acquisition from Royal Denmark, Orrefors is one of the oldest surviving glassmakers in Sweden a...
Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund, Crystal & Brass
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern, Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Midnight Blue crystal lamp wired for use in the USA using black twist cord and brushed brass hardw...
Crystal, Brass
An Orrefors Glass and Brass Flush Mount
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
An octagonal brass and glass flush mount by Swedish maker Orrefors. The bottom diffuser with heavily textured glass with abstract motifs, and textured rosettes on the sides, secured ...
Brass
$2,000 / item
Blue Orrefors Lamp, Orrefors, Sweden, 1960
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Single lamp blue four available, Brass fittings by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960, Sweden. Shades not included. Rewired for the US
Crystal