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.
Rotonda Green And Pressed Glass Pendant Lamp By Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Rotonda Hanging Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Lyfa, 1960s shaped green glass and clear glass (inside). Designed in the 1960s by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks in Sweden. L...
Brass
$548Sale Price / item|20% Off
Carl Fagerlund Wall Sconce for Orrefors, Glass & Brass, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Copenhagen, DK
1960s Scandinavian mid-century modern wall light with thick, textured glass and brass details by acclaimed Swedish lighting designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. Mounted on small met...
Metal
Pair of Orrefors Sconces Brass and Crystal Glass Shades by Orrefors Sweden, 1970
By Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Orrefors amber colored glass sconces Sweden 1970, smooth surface outer glass and an inside pattern, glass shades are resting on a brass frame he...
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Glass & Brass Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern chandelier was realized by the esteemed designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in Sweden, circa 1960. It features a convex domed shade with undulating ...
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
Glass Wall Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sweden 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Paris, IDF
Carl Fagerlund, wall lamps, made by Orrefors around 1960. Cast glass and brass. For one light source each. Good vintage overall condition. Electrical function not tested. 6 wall ligh...
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
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
Vicke Lindstrand Hand-Chiseled Art Glass Bowl, Denmark, 1960
By Orrefors, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vicke Lindstrom hand-chiseled Art glass bowl. Has the look of a piece of ice that has been Chiseled and formed. Beautiful simple Bowl signed on bottom ...
Art Glass
Set of Three Nils Landberg Art Glass Vases, Mid-Century Modern
By Nils Landberg, Murano Glass Sommerso, Orrefors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Group of Three Art Glass Vases as follows: Red Tall Vase 2.5" dia. x 11.5" tall - Scandinavian / Italian Medium Jug 4.75" dia. x 5.25" tall - Scandinavian / Italian Small "Smok...
Art Glass
1 of the 10 Brass Wall Lights by Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Rijssen, NL
; A beautiful large set of high end wall lights with one glass shade and brass frame. The light fixtures are produced in the 1960s by the iconic firm of Orrefors and designed by Ca...
Crystal, Brass
Brass and Glass Pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with pressed glass elements fitted with 4 E27 sockets. Manufactured in Sweden by Orrefors and designed in the 1960s by Carl Orrefors. Perfect original condition.
Brass
$1,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
A Pair of Turquoise Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of magnificent turquoise glass table lamps with brass collars by designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. These model RD1304 l...
Crystal, Brass
Simon Gate for Orrefors Thousand Windows Art Deco Crystal Vase, 1932
By Simon Gate, Orrefors
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Simon Gate designed "Tusen Fönster”, or Thousand Windows, series for Orrefors in 1932. It is a classic example of Scandinavian Modern interpretation of Art Deco design elements, with...
Crystal
Timeless pair of Scandinavian Modern table lamps with Orrefors glass and brass
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of elegant and timeless classics, tabel lamps with Orrefors glass and brass designed by Carl Fagerlund, Scandinavian / Midcentury Modern, In good coondition, smaller signs of...
Brass
Pair of Glass and Brass Wall Lights by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1970s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A striking pair of sculptural wall lights designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in the 1970s, featuring richly textured clear glass shades mounted on brass backplates with beautifu...
Brass
Exceptional Pair of Orrefors Heavy Crystal Table Lamps with Polished Nickel Hard
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bochum, NRW
Exceptional Pair of Orrefors Heavy Crystal Table Lamps with Polished Nickel Hardware An exceptional pair of thick, relief‑cut crystal table lamps by Orrefors, showcasing the sculptur...
Crystal
Art Deco Chandelier, Simon Gate or Edward Hald, Swedish Grace, Orrefors 1920-30s
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful art deco brass and amber coloured glass shade with cut decorations representing Swedish grace from the 1920s-1930s. Manufactured by Orrefors. The original amber coloured ...
Brass
Scandinavian Glass Flush Mount by Orrefors, Swedish Modern
By Orrefors
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful flush mount in brass and frosted glass, produced by Orrefors in Sweden circa 1950. The lamp consists of an amber-colored inner shade, hiding three light bulbs. The inne sha...
Brass
Orrefors Swedish Modern Blue Cased Glass Table Lamp Numbered 1950s
By Orrefors
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Sculptural table lamp produced in Sweden during the 1950s by the celebrated glassworks Orrefors. This piece is a documented model, identified via labeled examples of identical form a...
Brass
$1,795Sale Price / item|20% Off
Orrefors Brass and Crystal Ceiling Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A beautiful and rare pair of vintage Orrefors ceiling lamps, designed by Carl Fagerlund in the 1960s. These iconic pieces combine the elegance of Scandinavian design with the excepti...
Crystal, Brass
Olle Alberius for Orrefors Small Residence Crystal Bowl, Scandinavian Modern
By Orrefors, Olle Alberius
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage bowl was created by Olle Alberius for Orrefors Sweden as a part of Residence series; it features undulating curved faceted sides in clear crystal. Residence series was in pr...
Crystal
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
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
Scandinavian Glass Pendant by Orrefors, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Karlstad, SE
An elegant pendant lamp by Orrefors, crafted in the 1950s, combining timeless design with expert craftsmanship. The lamp features a striking dual-layered glass shade: the outer shade...
Metal
Early Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1948
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Early Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1948 A rare vase of the Graal series designed by Edward Hald for Orrefors Sweden in 1938. Clear glass decorated with underw...
Art Glass
$5,000 / set
A pair of Chandeliers by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant by Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1950. Textured clear glass with three Edison style sockets. Existing wiring. Rewiring available upon request. Price is for the pair .
Art Glass
Orrefors, Table Lamp, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors
Located in High Point, NC
A glass table lamp produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 15.5"H x 5.0"W x 6.0"D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 9.1"...
Glass
Vintage Sommerso Glass Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Sommeroso vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors. smoked greenish gray color. signed on underside.
Glass
HOLIDAY GIFT - Art Deco Pair of Candle Holders Design Simon Gate Orrefors 1920s
By Orrefors, Simon Gate, Edward Hald
Located in Bochum, NRW
A pair of Orrefors candle sticks, never seen in this shape. Original manufacturer label, dating from the early 1920s. Beautifully rendered in fine blown smoky green glass, this delic...
Glass
Glass & Brass Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A magnificent table lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. This lamp consist of seven discs made of clear crystal glass stacked on a brass base. Condition: The lamp is in a exc...
Crystal, Brass
Wonderful 1960"s Pair of Large Demi Lune Sconces by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous pair of 1960's Glass sconces designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. The Demi - lune glass has a wonderful Diamond pattern enhanced with applied half sphere glass balls. T...
Brass
Midcentury Modern Bubble Crystal Rare Table Lamp Orrefors Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Midcentury large and rare modern bubble/drop table lamp design by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glasbruk in Sweden. The bubble crystal glass with an all-new cotton shade gives a great ...
Crystal
Set of 3 Green Glass Pendants by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
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
1 of the 3 Pairs Wall Lights by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic pair of mid-century nice textured glass wall lights by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. Height: 11 inches / 28 cm Width: 4.5 inches / 11,5 cm Depth: 2.8 inches / 7 cm Weight: ...
Brass
Elegant floor lamp model RD 1990, by Carl Fagerlund, Scandinavian Modern.
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Swedish elegant floor lamp in brass and glass, model RD 1990, by Carl Fagerlund, Scandinavian Modern. Glass by reowned glassmaker Orrefors. Height excl shade ca 118 cm. Carl ...
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
Midcentury Collection of 12 Pieces Art Glass Nils Landberg Orrefors Sweden 1950s
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These 12 Swedish vintage Sommerso and dusk glass vases, produced circa 1950s-1960s by designer Nils Landberg for Orrefors, with smoked charcoal interior, cased within a clear layer. ...
Art Glass
Edvin Öhrström, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By Orrefors, Edvin Öhrström
Located in High Point, NC
A blown-glass vase designed by Edvin Öhrström and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Glass
Vicke Linstrand Art Deco Mermaid Vase, Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Riverdale, NY
A lovely and charming example of Vicke Lindstrand's elegant, stylized figures on glass, made for the Orrefors glass company in Sweden. This Art Deco vase features an engraved mermaid...
Blown Glass
Swedish Midcentury Wall lamps / Sconces by Fritz Kurz for Orrefors
By Fritz Kurz, Orrefors
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful midcentury wall lamps by Fritz Kurt for Orrefors, Sweden. The lamps consist of a crystal glass block fixtured on a brass back plate.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Curvaceous Bright Yellow Glass Table Lamp by Orrefors, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Curvaceous and vibrant, this Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Orrefors boasts a stunning bright yellow hue. The metallic section below the lamp fixture features an engraved "ORREFORS" mark, showcasing its authenticity. Handcrafted at Orrefors in the style of PO Ström...
Stained Glass
$150 / set
Orrefors Heart Vase Large
By Orrefors
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
The Heart Vase from Orrefors is shaped like a heart, with rounded edges giving it a delicate look. It represents affection and love, the perfect gift for someone you care about. The ...
Crystal
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
Carl Fagerlund, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
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 Dimensio...
Brass
Pair of Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of table lamps in glass, designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s.
Carl Fagerlund crystal glass table lamps. Orrefors, Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A crystal glass table lamp, model RD 1477, designed by Carl Fagerlund for the prestigious Swedish glassmaker Orrefors, produced in the 1970s. This lamp exemplify Fagerlund’s refined ...
Crystal
Carl Fagerlund Chandelier for Orrefors Sweden Textured Acanthus Glass Leaves
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in St. Louis, MO
Carl Fagerlund chandelier or pendant for Orrefors Swedenm with four clear textured Murano Acanthus glass form leaves, with brass frame, center support and chain. Takes four candle si...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Snowflake Pendant Light by Orrefors, 1955
By Kosta Boda, Orrefors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish hanging snowflake pendant, ceiling light made of hand blown Orrefors glass and chrome, produced by Orrefors, featuring a one light socket in good...
Metal, 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.
Brass
Carl Fagerlund, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Orrefors, 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
Vintage Swedish Glass Candle Holder from Orrefors, 1970s
By Orrefors
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Swedish Glass Candle Holder from Orrefors, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark, I am s...
Glass
Jan Johansson Crystal Vases Set by Orrefors, Mid-Century Modern
By Jan Johansson, Orrefors
Located in Bochum, NRW
Heavy Crystal set of two vases designed by Jan Johansson, made by Orrefors Sweden, circa 1980s. Dimensions: Vase 22 cm high, Bowl 11 cm high. Excellent condition. Each is signed unde...
Crystal
Carl Fagerlund Crystal Glass and Brass Pendant Light for Orrefors, Sweden, 1960
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Paris, IDF
Carl Fagerlund, a glass and brass double disk ceiling pendant for Orrefors later part of the 20th century. Diameter 42 cm, height 43 cm For six light points, frame of metal with cast...
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
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund, Smoked Glass, Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small, vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish table lamp made of hand blown smoked Orrefors glass, the beam is enhanced with a chrome ring, composed with a new light-grey shade, featur...
Metal, Chrome
Olive Green Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
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
Orrefors Sweden Crystal Glass Ice Cube Candle Holder by Goran Warff 1980
By Orrefors, Goran and Ann Warff
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Orrefors Sweden Crystal Glass Ice Cube Votive Candle Holder Design by Goran Warff - a Pair. Vintage 1980 Orrefors Crystal Cube candle holder designed by Göran Wärff. Crystal Votive C...
Crystal
Pair of Vintage Scones, Carl Fagerlund, Glass & Brass, Orrefors Sweden 1970s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant pair of wall lightings by Swedish designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. The model number is 2355 / 111 ( 701 ). The lamps consist of a brass base carrying a mold blown gla...
Brass
Carl Fagerlund, Swedish Modern pendant in brass and beautiful Orrefors glass.
By Fagerhult, Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish Modern pendant in brass and beautiful Orrefors glass, designed by the renowned swedish designer Carl Fagerlund. A timeless piece which gives a beautiful light. Height is a...
Brass