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.
$3,450
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 ...
Crystal
Vase/Sculpture ‘The Apple’ Designed by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors, Sweden
By Ingeborg Lundin, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase/sculpture ‘The Apple’ designed by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors, Sweden. 1957. Glass. Signed. Measurements: Height: 37.5 cm / 14 3/4'' Diameter: 30 cm / 11 3/4''. Ingeborg L...
Glass
Nils Landberg Orrefors Crimson Red Crystal Table Lamps, 1970s
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.
Crystal, Nickel
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
Orrefors center table in violet glass circa 1950
By Orrefors
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Wonderful center table in violet glass by Orrefors circa 1950.
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
Orrefors Cobalt Blue Glass Table Lamps, Scandinavian Modern, 1980
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.
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...
Crystal, Brass, Chrome
Engraved Ashtray for Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A substantial and sculptural engraved glass disc-form ashtray.
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.
Crystal, Brass
12 "Starry Sky" Art Deco Clear Glass Dessert Plates by Edward Hand for Orrefors
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
12 "Starry Sky" Art Deco glass dessert plates by Edward Hand (1883–1980), for Orrefors, one of the most influential glass designers at Orrefors glassworks during the 20th century. ...
Art Glass
$349Sale Price|39% Off
Stella Polaris Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, Handblown Crystal, 1940
By Vicke Lindstrand, Orrefors
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
A beautiful hand-blown glass vase from the celebrated “Stella Polaris” series designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1940. Executed in thick crystal glass with a s...
Blown Glass
Nils Landberg Glass Vase for Orrefors, Smoked Grey, Sweden, Circa 1950
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
A refined somerso art glass vase designed by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1950s. The vase features a beautifully tapered form with a smoky dark grey core encased in cle...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
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...
Chrome
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.
Art Glass, Fabric
Pair of 1960s Bright Red Swedish Orrefors Glass Table Lamps
By Orrefors
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pair of hand made bright red coloured glass Orrefors lamps are stamped and signed. They even retain the original Swedish Orrefors brand label - please have a look at a...
Glass
Set of 11 Signed Orrefors Hand Painted Enamel Goblets W/ Whimsical Decoration
By Orrefors
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A wonderful set of 11 large goblets, made by Orrefors with panel cut and polished columnar stems. Each signed glass is individually hand painted with whimsical and playful "drawings"...
Blown Glass
Pair of Large Vintage Swedish Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of large vintage Swedish table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, dating from around the 1960’s. The quality is superb, they are made from chunky, textured clear ...
Glass
Nils Landberg Glass Tulip Vase for Orrefors, Sweden, 1957
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase, tulip designed by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, Sweden, 1957. Glass. Measurements H: 44.5 cm/ 1' 6".
Glass
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
Pair of 1960s Clear Orrefors Glass Table Lamps By Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of clear glass Orrefors lamps, stamped and signed. Orrefors has been producing elegant glassware since 1898 at their workshops in Smäland, Sweden. This style was de...
Blown Glass
Pair of Red 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.
Glass
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.
Glass
$4,346Sale Price / set|30% Off
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...
Cut 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...
Crystal, Brass
Glass Vase 'Fabula' by Per B Sundberg for Orrefors, Sweden, 2003
By Per B. Sundberg, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase Fabula by Per B Sundberg for Orrefors, Sweden. 2003. Unique. H: 22 cm / 8 3/4''
Glass, Paper
Vase 'Fabula' Designed by Per B. Sundberg for Orrefors, Sweden, 1998
By Per B. Sundberg, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase “Fabula” designed by Per B. Sundberg for Orrefors, Sweden. 1998. Paper and glass.
Glass, Paper
Blue Crystal Orrefors Lamps Design by Carl Fagerlund Orrefors, Sweden, 1970
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Blue Orrefors glass lamps with chrome fittings, signed Carl Fagerlund Orrefors. The glass body is 12" tall to the chrome fitting.
Crystal, Chrome
Blown Glass Vase by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors, 1957
By Orrefors, Ingeborg Lundin
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The "Apple" hand blown glass vase by Ingeborg Lundin. Signed on bottom, manufactured by Orrefors in Sweden, circa 1950s.
Blown Glass
Pair of Orrefors Crystal and Brass Sconces by Carl Fagerlund, Sweden, 1950
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Orrefors sconces by Carl Fagerlund, 1950's, brass frames with one socket with thick half cone shaped crystal shades with wavy details in the glass. Brass frame and brass fini...
Crystal, Brass
Orrefors Sconces / wall light Glass and brass. Sweden 1960
By Orrefors
Located in Paris, IDF
Brass and texturized glass wall lights by Orrefors 1960s Sweden. Very good condition , electrical function not tested. 5 sconces available. Price for 1 sconce. A rectangular ceilin...
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.
Glass
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...
Brass
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...
Crystal, Chrome
White & Orange Vase Designed by Per B. Sundberg for Orrefors, Sweden, 2003
By Per B. Sundberg, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase designed by Per B. Sundberg for Orrefors, Sweden. 2003. Glass. Dimensions: H: 27 cm/ 10 2/3" D: 18 cm/ 7" Unique. Signed Orrefors 9454-87 Per B Sundberg. Per B. Sundberg grew up in Huddinge, south of Stockholm, where he early showed interest in creative expression, including in textile. Sundberg applied and was accepted to the pottery division at Capellagården in Vickleby 1983-85. In the years 1985-1992 he studied glass and ceramics at Konstfack in Stockholm, with a break in 1988 to study at the Pilchuck Glass School in Seattle. Per B Sundberg altered the course of Swedish design in the 1990s with the advent of new techniques and the creation of experimental ceramics...
Glass
White Vase designed by Per B. Sundberg for Orrefors, Sweden, 2004
By Orrefors, Per B. Sundberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase designed by Per B. Sundberg for Orrefors, Sweden. 2004. Glass. Dimensions: H: 22 cm/ 8 2/3" D: 20 cm/ 7 7/8" Unique. Signed Orrefors 9450-87 Per B Sundberg. Per B. Sundberg grew up in Huddinge, south of Stockholm, where he early showed interest in creative expression, including in textile. Sundberg applied and was accepted to the pottery division at Capellagården in Vickleby 1983-85. In the years 1985-1992 he studied glass and ceramics at Konstfack in Stockholm, with a break in 1988 to study at the Pilchuck Glass School in Seattle. Per B Sundberg altered the course of Swedish design in the 1990s with the advent of new techniques and the creation of experimental ceramics...
Glass