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.
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
Abstract Glass Sculpture by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors, Sven Palmquist
Located in Milan, IT
Massive glass block work by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors. Original wood base, signed.
Glass, Wood
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...
Chrome
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
Pair of Orrefors Sconces Brass and Glass Shades by Orrefors Sweden, 1970
By Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Orrefors clear cast glass sconces , smooth surface outer glass and an inside pattern, glass shades are resting on a brass frame with brass fasteners. Hold one candelabra bulb...
Crystal, Brass
Rare Ariel Bowl by Edvin Oehrstroem for Orrefors, Sweden 1953
By Orrefors
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rare Ariel Bowl by Edvin Oehrstroem for Orrefors, Sweden 1953 A large bowl of the Ariel series designed by Edvin Oehrstroem for Orrefors Sweden. Colorless glass with a purple and gr...
Art Glass
$3,900 / set
Ruby Red Orrefors Glass Lamps, 1950, Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Signed pair of Orrefors ruby red glass lamps with brass fittings designed by Carl Fagerlund, red glass incased with thick solid layer of clear glass....
Brass
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Orrefors Sweden Brutalist Wall Sconce Carl Fagerlund for Lyfa
By Orrefors
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Mid-Century brutalist wall sconce designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, released by Lyfa 1950-1960. Beautiful, luxurious vintage brutalist wall sconce with brass wall part in com...
Crystal, Brass
Rosewood and Glass Table Lamp by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960
By Orrefors
Located in Paris, IDF
Rosewood and glass table lamp by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960 A very rare model. Good condition.
Glass, Rosewood
Single pink/Red Triangular Orrefors Lamp, Sweden, 1960
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Pink encased in a layer of thick frosted clear glass with brass fitting by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sweden, 1960. Rarely see...
Crystal
Karl Fagerland for Orrefors Bubble Crystal Wall Sconces
By Orrefors
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your home décor with a pair of thick crystal bubble lamps designed by Karl Fagerland for Orrefors, 1950s. These exquisite wall sconces embody the timeless elegance of mid-cen...
Crystal, Brass
Swedish Glass Lily of the Valley Vase by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Sven Palmquist
Located in New York, NY
Sven Palmqvist (1906-1984) designed Swedish glass vase with engraved Lily of the Valley flower motif. Incised signature and number on bottom, ...
Crystal
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
A 10-Light Glass Chandelier by Fritz Kurz for Orrefors
By Fritz Kurz, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
A 10-light chandelier by Fritz Kurz for Orrefors. The ten rope twist arms are mounted each with a scallop edge uplight shade, each concealing an Edison socket. The scalloped dish wit...
Glass
ORREFORS - LENA BERGSTRÖM - Studio Glass Candle Holder - Sweden - Circa 1999
By Lena Bergström, Orrefors
Located in Chatham, ON
ORREFORS (Manufacturer) - LENA BERGSTRÖM (Designer) - Vintage Scandinavian studio glass 'puck' votive candle holder - large size - accommodates 1 1/2" diameter candle - acid etched s...
Crystal
Mid-Century Glass Bowl from Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Glass Bowl from Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark Additional information: Materials: Glass Color...
Glass
Gift Idea Edvin Öhrström for Orrefors Sculptural Hand-Blown Organic Glass Vase
By Edvin Öhrström, Orrefors
Located in Bochum, NRW
🎁 Gift Idea: Edvin Öhrström for Orrefors - Sculptural Hand-Blown Glass Bowl with Organic Form A masterwork of Scandinavian glass artistry, this sculptural bowl was designed by Edvi...
Crystal
Orrefors Sconces / wall light Glass and brass. Sweden 1960
By Orrefors
Located in Paris, IDF
Brass and Texturized glass wall lights sconces 1960s Sweden Very good condition , electrical function not tested 5 sconces available. Price for 1 item
Brass
Orrefors Helena Crystal Champagne Flutes Glasses Optic Swirl, Set of 4
By Orrefors
Located in Plainview, NY
Orrefors Helena Crystal Champagne Flutes – Optic Swirl, Set of 4 This sophisticated set of four Orrefors Helena champagne flutes exemplifies the timeless elegance and precision craft...
Crystal
$3,500 / item
Swedish Orrefors Ceiling Fixture
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Orrefors ceiling fixture with textured molded glass dish having canted sides and round plate. Each fixture has new wiring with 6 UL certifie...
Brass
Late Art Deco Glass Pendant
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Three bulbs illuminate the two glass shades on this pendant suspended on a glass adorned brass stem and decorative ceiling canopy. The interior shade is a thick golden glass to soft...
Brass
$3,494 / set
Pair of Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of crystal glass table lamps by Carl Fagerlund, made from dark blue colored glass in a tapering conical shape, almond shaped at the base. Beautiful translucent color, elegant de...
Glass
Elegant floor lamp model RD 1990, by Carl Fagerlund, Scandinavian Modern.
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
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
Nils Landberg Table Lamp for Orrefors
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautiful glass table lamp by Nils Landberg for Orrefors having a dark blue interior and a clear exterior.
Glass
Large Orrefors Crystal Bowl by Lars Hellsten, Sweden, 1980s
By Lars Hellsten, Orrefors, Murano 5
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large and solid clear Scandinavian modern art glass crystal bowl designed by sculptor Lars Hellsten for Swedish Orrefors in the late 1980s. Symmetrical and flared stylized flower pet...
Crystal
$4,000 / set
pair of alabaster lamps. Italy 1970
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of alabaster lamps Made in Italy 1970. Distributed by swedish Bergboms. Measurements are for the bases only would with standard shades stand at about 25" height. Rewired for t...
Alabaster
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
Orrefors Art Deco Pond Vase, Edward Hald
By Orrefors
Located in Riverdale, NY
Attractive Orrefors Art Deco vase by Edward Hald from the 1930's. 3 "scenes" are engraved around the vase showing a duck diving under water, at rest ...
Glass
Orrefors Swedish Ribbed Glass Anemone Vase
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Orrefors curved ribbed crystal anemone vase with large open rim that opens out to highlight the flowers within. Sweden, late 20th Century.
Crystal
Unique Vicke Lindstrand Orrefors Crystal Vase with Cut Leaf Pattern, Signed LU 1
By Orrefors, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This ultra-rare and striking crystal vase, designed by renowned Swedish artist Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors, exemplifies exceptional craftsmanship and artistic flair. Likely dating ...
Crystal
$1,400Sale Price|50% Off
Orrefors Swedish Crystal Carl Fagerlund 1960s Mid Century Flush Ceiling Pendant
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful luxurious 1950s Swedish crystal and brass flush pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. 4 candelabra light sockets . Rewired.
Crystal, Brass
Vicke Lindstrand Rare 'Bubbles' Vase in Etched Glass for Orrefors Sweden 1930s
By Vicke Lindstrand, Orrefors
Located in Tilburg, NL
Vicke Lindstrand Rare 'Bubbles' Vase in Etched Glass for Orrefors, Sweden, 1930s. A very rare, beautiful and whimsical 'bubbles' vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors. A wonderful d...
Glass, Art Glass
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
Vicke Lindstrand, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By Vicke Lindstrand, Orrefors
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blown glass vase, model Stella Polaris, designed by Vicke Lindstrand and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Glass
Mid Century Sven Palmqvist Orrefors Pa Expo 1965 Cobalt Blue Flower Vase 9"
By Sven Palmquist, Orrefors
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare mid century Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors Swedish cobalt blue rectangular glass bud vase or flower urn. Marked Orrefors Expo Pa 370-65 and signed Palmqvist on base. Circa 1965. ...
Glass
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.
Aluminum
A trio Crystal Lucid Drop glass vases by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors Sweden
By Sven Palmquist, Orrefors
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A trio of sculptural vintage glass vases designed by Sven Palmqvist and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, during the 1960s. Executed in high-quality clear crystal, the vases features an...
Glass, Sommerso
A pair of table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, glass and brass, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
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 four discs of clear crysta...
Crystal, Brass
Orrefors Sven Palmquist Glass "Selena" Canoe Bowl Mid-Century Modern, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Rare circa 1950s unusually shaped canoe studio bowl, modernist design by world famous "Kraka" & "Ravenna" designer Sven Palmquist, made at Swedish glass maker Orrefors. Hand engraved...
Art Glass
Pair of Orrefors Sconces Brass and Crystal Glass Shades by Orrefors, Sweden 1970
By Pukeberg Sweden, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Rare elegant pair of brass and thick crystal block shades by Orrefors sconces that has pattern on the inside of the glass the outer surface is smooth, Sweden, 1970s, brass frames. On...
Crystal, Brass
Timeless gilded chandelier made of crystal glass by Orrefors Sweden
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Hannover, DE
I'm so excited to tell you about this beautiful piece! It's a 1970s-era, handcrafted, gold-plated, and absolutely stunning. It was made by the renowned Swedish company Orrefors, and ...
Gold Plate
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
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Olle Alberius, Hand Blown Glass
By Olle Alberius, Orrefors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sculptural, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish table lamp with a new white round shade, made of hand blown slightly smoked glass designed by Olle Alberius and produced by Orrefors,...
Metal, Chrome
Swedish Modern Glass & Brass Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Karis, Nyland
Elegant and sculptural Swedish Modern chandelier designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960s. This striking ceiling light features a beautifully textured, hand-blow...
Brass
$1,300Sale Price|50% Off
Orrefors Carl Fagerlund Swedish Crystal 1950s Mid Century Wall Lamps
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1950s Swedish Mid Century polished brass sconces with crystal cup shades. Rewired. Designed by Carl Fegerlund for Orrefors.
Crystal, Brass
Rare Edward Hald for Orrefors Handblown Glass Decanter, Sweden, circa 1935
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and elegant handblown glass decanter designed by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1939. This sculptural decanter features a perfectly balanced spherical body with a lo...
Blown Glass
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
Vintage Dark-Red Orrefors Glass Vase by Nils Landberg, Mid-Century
By Kosta Boda, Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-red, small vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish engraved flower vase made of hand blown Orrefors glass, in good condition. NV 3987 with original Orrefors Sticker. Minor fading, ...
Glass
Swedish Grace Crystal Glass Vase Stella Polaris by Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors
By Vicke Lindstrand, Orrefors
Located in Grythyttan, SE
The Orrefors Stella Polaris Mouth Blown Crystal Vase, designed in 1936 by Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors, is an exquisite example of vintage art glass. ...
Crystal
$2,200Sale Price / set|50% Off
Pair of 1950s Swedish Crystal Orrefors Carl Fagerlund Mid Century Table Lamps
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of luxurious heavy clear hour glass shaped crystal table lamps with polished nickel sockets and fittings by famed Swedish maker , Orrefors. Newly Rewired with silk cords. 15” to...
Crystal, Nickel
Rare Scandinavian / Midcentury Modern table lamp with Orrefors glass and brass
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare table lamp with Orrefors glass and brass designed by Carl Fagerlund, Scandinavian / Midcentury Modern, In good coondition, smaller signs of age and use. Original wiring, we rec...
Brass
Edvin Öhrström, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By Orrefors, Edvin Öhrström
Located in High Point, NC
A blue blown-glass vase designed by Edvin Öhrström and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Glass
$1,560Sale Price|37% Off
Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors /3 available
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A table lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960s. Colored glass and brass. Glass base dimensions: 3 1/8"; x 3 1/8 x 13 3/4";. Existing European wiring, re-wiring avai...
Glass
Rare Signed Anne Nilsson for Orrefors Expo White Glass Vase
By Orrefors
Located in East Quogue, NY
Rare signed and numbered white glass vase by Anne Nilsson for Orrefors Expo, dated 1998. This beautifully crafted clear and white glass vase is approximately 16.5" tall, the base is ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage Etched Tall Bud Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful vintage etched bud vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, circa 1970s. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 2.75"D x 15"H and reta...
Art Glass
20th Century Swedish Crystal Glass Table Lamp - Vintage Desk Light by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish table lamp made of hand blown crystal glass, detailed with a white shade, produced by Orrefors in good condition. The Scandinavian desk light is ...
Metal, Chrome
Great Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1957
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Nice Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1957 Item e6741 A heavy vase of the Graal series designed by Edvward Hald for Orrefors Sweden in 1938. Clear and green glas decorated with underwater flora and fishes, overlayed with a thick clear glass layer. This example dates to 1957. Signed with: 'Orrefors Graal No 471 M Edward Hald'. An authentic piece of Midcentury Modern Scandinavian glass design. Edward Hald (1883 – 1980) is one of the well-known Swedish glass artists who have worked for Orrefors. After studying in Leipzig, he completed his artistic training with Henri Matisse in Paris. The famous Graal glass is one of the first masterpieces of Edward Hald, which he developed together with Simon Gate and Knut Bergqvist...
Art Glass
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. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.5"H x 16.75"...
Brass
Pair of Wall Lights, 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
Mid-Century Modern Squirrel Crystal Sculpture by Olle Alberius, 1970s
By Olle Alberius, Orrefors
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-Century Modern squirrel crystal sculpture by Olle Alberius for Orrefors. Very beautiful, massive crystal sculpture designed by Olle Alberius and made by Orrefors. Signed under t...
Crystal