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.
Mid-Century Kraka Glass Vase by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, 1960s
By Sven Palmquist, Orrefors
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-century Kraka glass vase by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, 1960s Tear shaped hand blown clear glass vase with blue and green curved net pattern with tin...
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
$790 / item
Glass Pendant Lamp from the 1970s
By Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame fitted with one E27 socket, six pressed glass elements. Made in Sweden by Orrefors in the 1970s.
Brass
One of the Six Large Fagerlund Glass Leaves Brass Chandelier by Orrefors, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Rijssen, NL
This beautifully and stunning pendant chandelier with ten glass shades and brass fittings was produced in the 1960s by the iconic firm of Orrefors and designed by Carl Fagerlund. Bea...
Brass
Green Orrefors Crystal Glass Vase, Sweden, 1950
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Orrefors crystal glass vase inner is an dark green surrounded by a thick layer of clear glass. 1960 Nils landberg
Crystal
Set of Large Crystal Glass & Brass Wall Sconces by Lyfa Orrefors, Denmark, 1950s
By Carl Fagerlund, Lyfa, Orrefors
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of impressive large crystal glass & brass sconces made by Carl Fagerlund in a collaboration between Danish light manufacturer Lyfa and the Swedish glasswork Orrefors in the 19...
Brass
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
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
10 Starry Sky – A Timeless Icon of Swedish Glass Art by Edward Hald, Orrefors
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
10 Starry Sky glasses – A timeless icon of Swedish glass Art by Edward Hand, (1883–1980), one of the most influential glass designers at Orrefors glassworks during the 20th century. ...
Art Glass
$2,500 / set
Pair of clam shaped sconces, Sweden 1970
By Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of clam shaped glass sconces consisting of a metal frame with a glass diffuser held by a brass finial , Sweden 1970 Priced as a pair. Holds one bulb each.
Metal
Midcentury Table Lamp Designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glass, 1950s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Lejre, DK
Table lamp in glass designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sweden in the 1950s. Great original condition.
Fabric, Art Glass
Set of Two Big Copper and Glass Ceiling Lamps by Ateljè Lyktan
By Orrefors
Located in Munich, DE
Designed by Hans Bergström and Erik Höglund for Ateljè Lyktan. Handcrafted lamps from copper with massive glass pieces. Size is for the shades only.
Copper
Chromed Brass and Glass Chandelier by Orrefors from the 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass chrome-plated frame with glass elements, fitted with 6 E14 sockets up to 60watts. Made in Sweden in the 1960s by Orrefors Glassworks.
Brass, Chrome
Nils Landberg Loden Green Crystal Table Lamps, Sweden, 1970
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in New York, NY
Striking pair of dark loden green crystal lamps encased in clear crystal with polished nickel hardware. Rewired for use in the USA. Uses 100W max bulbs.
Crystal, Nickel
$4,800 / set
Orrefors Forest Green Bottle Form Lamps
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of squared off bottle form cystal lamps in forest green with satin brass hardware. Professionally wired and buffed. 100W Max.
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Orrefors Crystal and Brass Sconces by Carl Fagerlund, Sweden, 1950
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Large pair of Orrefors crystal and brass sconces by Carl Fagerlund, Sweden, 1950, brass frames with three Edison sockets The diffuser is thick crystal shades with details in the glas...
Crystal, Brass
$4,900 / set
Turquose Orrefors Glass Lamps, 1950, Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Signed pair of Turquoise glass lamps with brass fittings designed by Carl Fagerlund, Turquoise glass incased with thick solid layer of clear glass. Rewired for the US. Minimal chip...
Brass
et of Four Leaves Brass Light Fixtures by Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s, Sweden
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful set of two stunning 8 arms pendant chandeliers with 8glass shades and brass frame and 2 wall lights with one glass shade and brass frame. The light fixtures are produced ...
Brass
Set of 4 Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors Opalescent Mid Century Bud Vases
By Orrefors, Sven Palmquist
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sven Palmqvist (Swedish, 1906-1984), circa 1950's. A set of 4 Opalescent bud vases in the "Selena" pattern. Engraved to underside and one vase bearing partial original label.
Ap...
Art Glass
Chromed Brass and Glass Chandelier by Orrefors from the 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass chrome-plated frame with glass elements, fitted with 6 E14 sockets up to 60watts. Made in Sweden in the 1960s by Orrefors Glassworks.
Brass, Chrome
$1,298 / set
Pair of Sconces by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame fitted with one E14 socket, crystal glasses. Designed by Carl Fagerlund in Sweden in 1960s for Orrefors glassworks.
Crystal, Brass
A pair of floor lamps, glass and brass, by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Göteborg, SE
Two beautiful floor lamps in crystal and brass. The lamps are made in the 60s. but they have a clean design that fits perfectly in any home, modern, country or Art Deco Note that ...
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Carl Fagerlund Wall Lights by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in London, GB
A pair of Orrefors Glasverk glass and brass wall lights, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, circa the 1960s. The lights are in perfect working order and in fair vintage condit...
Brass
Set of Five “Capella” Crystal Candle Holders by Orrefors, Sweden
By Orrefors, Lars Hellsten
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
Elegant set of five crystal candle holders from the Capella series, designed by Lars Hellsten for Orrefors, Sweden, during the 1970s. This iconic Scandinavian design showcases Orrefo...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Wall Lights by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, 1970s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Karlstad, SE
Striking pair of wall lights designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in the 1970s. The lamps feature thick, sculptural glass elements mounted on brass backplates, creating a rich int...
Brass
Vintage Blue & Clear Glass Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s.
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Dublin 8, IE
A striking example of Swedish mid-century glass design, this elegant table lamp (Model 1304) was designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, one of Sweden’s most celebrated glassworks. ...
Glass
$4,900 / item
Brass chandelier By Orrefors, 1970 Sweden
By Orrefors, Konsthantverk Tyringe 1
Located in Bronx, NY
Large Brass Tyringe Konsthantverk in collaboration with Orrefors, Sweden 1970 , Brass frame holding 8 clear glass shades each one holding a single Edison socket . Exceptional hand bu...
Brass
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
Brass Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Rijssen, NL
Chandelier designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. Consists of eight crystal handmade glass diffusers on polished brass arms. Manufactured in the 1960s. Designer by Carl Fag...
Brass
Pair of 1960s Bright Blue Swedish Orrefors Glass Table Lamps
By Orrefors
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pair of hand made bright blue coloured glass Orrefors lamps are stamped and signed. They even retain the original Swedish Orrefors brand label - have a look at all our...
Glass
Vase Apple Designed by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors Sweden, 1955
By Ingeborg Lundin, Orrefors
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vase Apple Designed by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors Sweden, 1955 Large Orrefors 'The Apple' EXPO vase, designed by Ingeborg Lundin, Sweden, 1955, free-blown colorless glass with yel...
Art Glass
Swedish Olive Green Glass Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Carl Fagerlund is a popular household name in Sweden and has gained world-wide attention for his interesting table and ceiling lamps, often manufactured with interesting colors and s...
Glass
$720Sale Price / set|20% Off
Ingeborg Lundin (1921-92) signed crystal decanter & 4 whiskey glass
By Ingeborg Lundin, Orrefors
Located in Skien, NO
As New Condition - With Original Label A stunning crystal glass decanter and four whiskey glasses, featuring the "Silvia" pattern, designed by Ingeborg Lundin (1921-1992) for Orrefo...
Crystal
A Pair of Emerald Green Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
A pair of table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. The platform and stem constructed with emerald green glass cubes of varying size, secured with a center brass rod. Circa 1960. L...
Glass
Dark Blue Glass Large Orrefors Lamps by Carl Fagerlund Orrefors, Sweden, 1970
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Rarely seen Large pair of deep blue Orrefors glass lamps with chrome fittings, signed Carl Fagerlund Orrefors. This is the largest version of the conical Fagerlund lamps they stand t...
Glass
A Pair of Wall Fixtures / Sconces, Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of textured bent glass sconces with brass backplate, by designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors.
Brass
Carl Fagerlund Glass and Brass Pendants by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Design Carl Fagerlund. Produced in Sweden by Orrefors, 1960s. Measures: Diameter 18 cm Height 55 cm.
Brass
Swedish Midcentury Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Karlstad, SE
A pair of table lamps in crystal, model RD1323 by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. The lamps have a stunning coral red colour with brass details. Condition: Excellent original ...
Brass
Vintage Mouth Blown Crystal Glass Vase from Orrefors Sweden, 1970s
By Orrefors
Located in København K, 84
Rare elegant hand blown glass work from Orrefors in Sweden. Foremost a celebration of pure light and shape in itself but with utility as a vase or pitcher. The piece is signed and m...
Glass
Carl Fagerlund & Bertil Brisborg wall lamp by Orrefors & NK, Sweden, 1950s
By Orrefors, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Orrefors glass and brass wall lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund & Bertil Brisborg, 1950s, Sweden.
Brass
Pair of Clear Crystal Orrefors Lamps, Olle Alberius, Sweden, 1970
By Orrefors, Olle Alberius
Located in Bronx, NY
Signed pair of clear crystal Orrefors lamps, Olle Alberius, Sweden, 1970. Solid organically shaped clear crystal lamps with chrome fittings, signed Olle Alberius for Orrefors, Sweden...
Crystal, Chrome
Nils Landberg, Swedish Modern, Blue Tinted Glass, Table Lamp, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Stamford, CT
Nils Landberg, Swedish Modern, Blue Tinted Glass, Table Lamp, Sweden, 1960s A single blue and brass table lamp designed by Nils Landberg for Orrefors in Sweden c. 1960s Glass, Bras...
Glass
Pair of Carl Fagerlund Pendant Lamps in Brass and Orrefors Glass by Lyfa
By Lyfa, Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Berlin, BE
Rare pair of Carl Fagerlund pendant lamps in brass and glass. 8 x E14 bulbs. To be on the the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by a specialist concerning local requireme...
Brass
Olle Alberius for Orrefors Small Residence Crystal Bowl, Scandinavian Modern
By Olle Alberius, Orrefors
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
Carl Fagerlund Set of Three Glass Pendant Lights by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of three elegant pendant lamps from the 1960s, designed by Carl Fagerlund, executed by Orrefors Sweden. Beautiful frosted glass-lampshades with nickel-plated hardware. Recently...
Nickel
Swedish Crystal Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Karlstad, SE
Four magnificent table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. The lamps consist of six discs made of clear crystal glass, separated by solid brass discs. Condition: The lamps...
Brass
Mid Century Crystal Candle Holder by Lars Hellsten for Orrefors, Sweden
By Lars Hellsten, Orrefors
Located in Andernach, DE
Chunky mid century crystal candle holder by Orrefors from the Capella collection by Lars Hellsten, Sweden. Gorgeous heavy mid-century design of a stylised Acanthus leaf. Beautifully ...
Crystal
Nils Landberg, Swedish Modern, Blue Tinted Glass, Table Lamp, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Stamford, CT
Nils Landberg, Swedish Modern, Blue Tinted Glass, Table Lamp, Sweden, 1960s A single Swedish modern blue glass and chrome bottle form table lamp designed by Nils Landberg, for Orref...
Glass
Orrefors Simon Gate, 1000 Windows, Glass Bowl, Signed, circa 1970s
By Orrefors, Simon Gate
Located in Chatham, ON
Orrefors Simon Gate (designer) - Mid-Century Modern - art glass bowl - signed - circa 1970s. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration - minor surface scr...
Crystal
$2,000 / item
Blue Orrefors Lamps, Orrefors, Sweden, 1960
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Three single lamps ranging from light blue to gray the third one is navy blue, Brass fittings by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960, Sweden. Shades not included. Rewired for the US
Crystal
Set of Pendant and Two Wall Lights by Fagerlund, 1950s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of pendant and two wall lamps designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in late 1950s. Dimensions of pendant: D: 18cm, H: up to 106cm Perfect condition, polished, rewired: 40W, E25...
Brass
Cubic Vitrika Pendant Teak, Brass and Orrefors Glass, 1960s
By Orrefors, Vitrika
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Stunning Swedish pendant by Vitrika in collaboration with Orrefors Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian with a pair of cubic teak shades holding each four (Orrefors) crystal glass diffus...
Brass
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Carl Fagerlund Nickel Glass Flush Mount Fixture
By Orrefors, Lyfa
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern brushed nickel and textured glass light fixture by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors / Lyfa, Sweden, manufacture...
Nickel
Glass Wall Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sweden 1960s set of 2
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Paris, IDF
Carl Fagerlund, a pair of wall lamps, made by Orrefors around 1960. Cast glass and brass. For one light source each. Good vintage overall condition. Electrical function not tested, c...
Brass
Ceiling light molded glass and brass by Orrefors Sweden 1960
By Orrefors
Located in Paris, IDF
Ceiling light molded glass and brass by Orrefors Sweden 1960 Brass frame with rectangular glass plates with relief decor. Length 41, width 22, height 20 cm.
Brass
$4,500 / set
Pair of Dark Green Orrefors Lamps, Sweden, 1960
By Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of dark green encased in a layer of clear glass with brass fitting by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960, Sweden. Rewired for the US. Almost solid dark green melt crystal encased...
Crystal
Carl Fagerlund, a Pair of Large Wall Fixtures, Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of large wall lights designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. Sweden 1960s. Glass on brass plate with one socket in each fixture.
Brass
Edvin Öhrström, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By Edvin Öhrström, Orrefors
Located in High Point, NC
A blown-glass vase designed by Edvin Öhrström and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Glass
Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors – Crystal Table Lamp, Sweden, circa 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
Exquisite crystal table lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960s. The lamp features a sculptural, hand-cast crystal base with a beautifully textured organic ...
Crystal
Nils Landberg for Orrefors Crystal Lidded Candy Dish
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Toledo, OH
This beautiful Nils Landberg for Orrefors candy dish was designed in 1966. This candy dish features clear glass with ground decoration of dots and stacked glass disks. The model numb...
Glass