Orrefors Furniture
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
Orrefors Sconces Brass and crocodile 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.
Holds one candelabra bulb each.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Nils Landberg Tall Expo Tulip Vase, Orrefors Glassworks, circa 1950s
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century glass artist Nils Landberg's Tall Expo Tulip Vase was designed for Orrefors glassworks in the 1950's. This delicately tinted vase is hand blown glass signed with incised ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
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 Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Swedish Crystal Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Göteborg, SE
A pair of elegant table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. The lamps beautiful design makes them suitable for all interior styles.
The lamps consist of six discs of clear crystal ...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Ingeborg Lundin Apple Vase for Orrefors, Sweden 1957
By Ingeborg Lundin, Orrefors
Located in Milano, IT
Clear glass "Apple" vase Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors. Pointed signature of the designer and manufacturer under the base.
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Swedish Modern Glass Pendant Lamp by Orrefors
By Orrefors, Olle Alberius
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Scandinavian modern glass hanging pendant light designed by Olle Alberius and manufactured by Orrefors was made in Sweden circa 1960. This premium quality la...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Metal
Orrefors wall light cast glass and brass a pair Sweden 1960
By Orrefors
Located in Paris, FR
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Göteborg, SE
Add a touch of timeless sophistication to your living space with this Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. A true representation of Scandinavian cra...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Orrefors Crystal Drop Light Fixture
By Orrefors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A just beautiful, high quality Orrefors original drop crystal and brass light fixture from Sweden made mid 20th century of pressed cry...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Swedish Midcentury Glass Table Lamp
By Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Food and shade made of crystal glass, fitted with one E27 socket. Made in Sweden int the late 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rosewood and Glass Table Lamp by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960
By Orrefors
Located in Paris, FR
Rosewood and glass table lamp by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960
A very rare model. Good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Green Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Göteborg, SE
This table lamp, designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in the 1960s, features a stunning green glass base. The sleek, elongated shape of the base showcases the high-quality craftsm...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Glass
Pair of Vintage Swedish Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of vintage Swedish table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, dating from around the 1960’s.
The quality is superb, they are ma...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Glass
Orrefors 'Graal' Glass Vase, Sweden, 20th Century, Internally Decorated
By Orrefors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An Orrefors 'Graal' glass vase, Sweden, 20th century, internally decorated with various fish and plants
signed by the artist
and etched Orrefors, Swe...
Category
20th Century Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Table Lamp Designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glass, 1950s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Lejre, DK
Table lamp in glass designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sweden in the 1950s. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Fabric
Red Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, 1960, Set of 2
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Göteborg, SE
These table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors feature deep, vibrant red glass bases with a sleek, slightly tapered rectangular shape.
The glass has a rich, intense color that ca...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Table lamp in purple and clear glass by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors
Located in Göteborg, SE
Vintage Orrefors Table Lamp, 1960s
This elegant table lamp by Orrefors, crafted in the 1960s, features a striking combination of purple and clear glass. The base showcases a vibrant...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Blue Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
These sleek 1960s table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors are made of glass, and contain a transparent substance that gives them their color.
Category
20th Century Swedish Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Glass
Cylinder crown in crystal and chrome by Orrefors for Tyringe, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors, Konsthantverk Tyringe 1
Located in Göteborg, SE
Very beautiful ceiling lamp made of crystal and chrome.
The ceiling lamp is designed in an elegant way so that it is beautiful from any direction you look at it. When viewed from bel...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Orrefors Lamps Clear Crystal with Organically Shaped Pattern, Sweden, 1970
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Orrefors lamps clear crystal with chrome fittings, organically shaped pattern in the glass, Sweden 1970, signed Carl Fagerlund Orrefors.
Rewired f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Table Lamp Vintage Glass Leaves and Brass by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors 1970s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bastogne, BE
This sculptural Hollywood regency style table lamp was designed by Carl Fagerlund for the Swedish glasswork company Orrefors Lighting in the 1960s.
The lamp is made of shiny brass f...
Category
1970s Swedish Hollywood Regency Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Brass
Nils Landberg Table Lamp for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
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 Furniture
Materials
Glass
Lena Bergstrom Vase for Orrefors Sweden 20th Century
By Orrefors
Located in Milano, IT
Clear, white and orange submerged glass tube vase with disc rim. Manufacture label on the base.
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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...
Category
20th Century Swedish Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Crystal
$6,000 / set
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.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Super Rare Collectable Fully Signed Carl Fagerlund Orrefors Table Lamps
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of of very rare highly collectable Carl Fagerlund Orrefors table lamps made in Sweden in the 1970's
A very good looking and well made pair of heavy solid cut glass crystal lamps...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Cut Glass
$4,977 Sale Price / set
20% Off
An Orrefors Crystal Lamp
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
An Orrefors crystal lamp in a beautiful, deep shade of red with brass fittings. More than a lamp this is a work of art that will add a touch of glamour to a space. There is one left ...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Crystal
$3,125
Engraved Ashtray for Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A substantial and sculptural engraved glass disc-form ashtray.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Glass
Orrefors furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Orrefors furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Orrefors furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 618 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 15 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture 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 furniture by Carl Fagerlund, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, and Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Prices for Orrefors furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $50 and can go as high as $75,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,902.
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Questions About Orrefors Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To know if your crystal is worth anything, you can take one of two approaches. First, you can conduct online research by exploring the sales and auction histories of similar pieces shared on trusted online platforms. Reviewing the selling prices of pieces similar to yours in terms of maker, age, style, type, condition and other characteristics can give you a rough idea of your crystal's potential value. For a more precise valuation, you can also use the services of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Shop a collection of silver 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.
- 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.
- 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.