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
Dealer: Balder Design
Large collection Midcentury Orrefors Tulip Glasses Nils Landberg Sweden 1950s
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful collection of 9 tulip glasses in grey tinted blue colored and clear glass design. Manufactured at Orrefors in Sweden and design by Nils Landberg.
Good vintage condition ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
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Art Glass
Swedish Midcentury Crystal Table Lamps Orrefors by Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Exceptional pair of heavy hourglass form crystal lamps with polished nickel fittings. The lamps were made in Sweden at Orrefors glasbruk.
The designer Carl Fagerlund has created at ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
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Glass
Midcentury Modern Drop Shaped Crystal Wall Lamps Orrefors by Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
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 br...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
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Brass
Midcentury Modern Crystal Table Lamps Orrefors by Carl Fagerlund Sweden 1970s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Exceptional pair of heavy hourglass form crystal lamps with polished nickel fittings. The lamps were made in Sweden at Orrefors glasbruk.
The designer Carl Fagerlund has created at g...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
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Crystal
Midcentury Modern Pair of Sven Palmqvist Orrefors Heavy Crystal Vases Clear Blue
By Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Orrefors heavy dropped formed blue vase and one large rounded heavy vase designed by Sven Palmqvist.
Wonderful glass with exceptional blue color that collaborates with the clear gl...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
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Art Glass
Crystal and Brass Ceiling Light by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Beautiful ceiling lights designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. The ceiling lamp is made of crystal glass and brass.
They are in wonderful working condition.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
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Crystal
Midcentury Pair of Crystal Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sweden, 1970s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A nice pair of vintage table lamps designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. Made in Crystal glass, with cuts in the glass.
They are both signed in the bottom with Orrefors ...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
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Crystal
Midcentury Modern Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sweden RD 1406
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Table lamp in crystal, model RD1406 by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden.
The lamps have a stunning green color with brass details. Together with the new cotton shades this lamp gi...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
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Crystal
Pair of Midcentury Large Modern Wall Lamps Orrefors by Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Midcentury large modern wall lamps design by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glasbruk in Sweden.
Wonderful light when the glass hits the brass.
Good ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
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Brass
Midcentury Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sweden RD, 1566
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Table lamps in crystal, model RD 1566 by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden.
The lamps have a white color with clear glass, and chrome details.
Good worki...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
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Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Crystal Cylinder Pendant, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This 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 hand...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
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Crystal, Brass
Brass and Crystal Cylinder Chandelier by Tyringe for Orrefors, Sweden
By Orrefors, Konsthantverk Tyringe 1
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Well-made chandelier with ten-cylinder shaped cupolas in crystallized glass and brass fittings.
Designed by Orrefors and manufactured by Tyringe, circa 1960 second half.
Vintage ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
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Brass
Midcentury Modern Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sweden RD 1406
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Table lamp in crystal, model RD1406 by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden.
The lamp have a stunning blue color with brass details. Together with the new cotton shades this lamp give...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
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Crystal
Midcentury Modern Large Modern Wall Lamp Orrefors by Carl Fagerlund
By Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Midcentury large modern wall lamp design by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glasbruk in Sweden.
Wonderful light when the glass hits the brass. Good cond...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
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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. ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
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Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Nils Landberg Orrefors Set of 2 Vases, circa 1950s, Sweden
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Art glass vases produced by orrefors , and designed by famous Nils Landberg.
Wonderful glass with exceptional color that collaborates with the clear glass. These two are a great loo...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
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Art Glass
Art Deco / Swedish Grace Set of 4 Glass Vessels Simon Gate Orrefors Sweden 1920s
By Orrefors, Simon Gate
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This pieces where made at Orrefors Sandvik and designed by Simon Gate in the 1920s-1930s Sweden.
The have light brown tone in the glass. Wonderful shapes and lines.
Good vintage co...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Orrefors Furniture
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Glass
Mid-Century Modern Large Glass Table Lamps Orrefors, Sweden, 1970s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Midcentury large and rare modern table lamps design by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glasbruk in Sweden.
The scuplural glass with an all-new cotton shades gives a great modern look.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
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Glass
Orrefors Green Glass Set of 3 Pieces, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These 3 pieces are made at Orrefors two vases and one large jug.
Very good condition
Measures: Jug H 39 cm, large vase H 33 cm, small vase H 22 cm.
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Furniture
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Art Glass
Midcentury Nils Landberg Orrefors Pair of Vases, circa 1950s
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These two pieces was produced in Sweden at Orrefors and design by Nils Landberg Early 1950s
Wonderful clear glass crystal with exceptional shape.
Good condition
Measures: H 2...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
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Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Glass Vases Orrefors Erika Lagerbielke, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful art glass vases designed by Erika Lagerbielke and Nils Landberg produced at Orrefors, Sweden. The large one is extremely heavy and together they give a great modern look. ...
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Furniture
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Art Glass
Midcentury Set of 3 Vases and Plate Clear Crystal Glass Orrefors Sweden 1950
By Sven Palmquist, Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful pieces decorative made at Orrefors Sweden during the 1950s and the designed by Sven Palmqvist. All are in very good condition. This collection contains 3 vases and one plat...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
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Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Glass Vase Orrefors "Haze" Erika Lagerbielke, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful art glass vase "Haze" designed by Erika Lagerbielke and produced at Orrefors, Sweden.
Good condition, signed and labeled
Measures: H 23....
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Furniture
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Art Glass
Midcentury Nils Landberg Orrefors Tall Expo Vase, circa 1950s
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Orrefors Expo tall tulip vase designed by Nils Landberg.
Wonderful glass with exceptional red color that collaborates with the clear glass.
A beaut...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
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Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Heavy Clear Crystal Candle Holders Orrefors Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Large and heavy sculptures made in crystal glass with brass details. The glass has carved rounded holes. Made in the late 1970s and early 1980s these candle holders were produced at ...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
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Crystal
Set of Cooler and Shaker Orrefors Nils Landberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set contains a glass bucket for ice or vine cooler. The other piece is a Shaker/carafe for spirits/whiskey. They are both designed by Nils Landberg a...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
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Glass
Midcentury Modern Drop Shaped Crystal Rare Table Lamp Orrefors by 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 shades gives a grea...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
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Glass
Midcentury Table Lamps Orrefors Teak and Glass Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful midcentury lamps in teak and glass.
Good working condition with all new shades.
Dimensions H 33 cm without shades and 58 with shades. Base diameter 12 cm and the shades ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
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Glass, Teak
Midcentury Orrefors Crystal Brass Ceiling Lamp, Carl Fagerlund, 1970s, Sweden
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Midcentury crystal glass and brass ceiling light fixture, circa mid-1970s. Made at Orrefors and Designed by Carl Fagerlund. This lovely ex...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
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Crystal, Brass
Midcentury Modern Sculptural Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund Orrefors Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Table lamp in crystal, model RD1566 by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden.
The lamps have a stunning black color with brass details. The intensity of the crystal glass and its colo...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
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Crystal
Midcentury Modern Table Lamp with Cotton Shade Carl Fagerlund Orrefors Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Table lamp in crystal, model RD1323 by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden.
The lamps have a stunning red color with brass details. The intensity of the crystal glass and its colore...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
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Crystal
Set of 3 Crystal Pieces Art Deco Orrefors Simon Gate Sweden
By Orrefors, Simon Gate
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These three pieces from Orrefors Sweden where designed by Simon Gate in the 1930s. The name of them are "Tusen Fönster" a thousand windows. They are i...
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1950s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Orrefors Furniture
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Crystal
Large Swedish Orrefors Textured Glass Ceiling Fixture
By Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This large crystal and textured glass ceiling lamp with brass details was made in Sweden 1960s for Orrefors.
Good condition.
Measures: H 53/35 cm D 40.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
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Crystal, Brass
Midcentury Sven Palmqvist Orrefors Kraka Crystal Vase
By Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Orrefors blue yellow/green vase, designed by Sven Palmqvist.
Wonderful glass with exceptional blue and yellow/green color that collaborates with the cl...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Art 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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- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.