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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: Kerson Gallery
Orrefors Swedish 1950s Crystal Bubble Wall Lamp Midcentury
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful thick bubble crystal wall lamp by the famed Swedish maker, Orrefors. Newly rewired with candelabra sockets. Polished brass fixture and fittings. 3 Available.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

Pair Carl Fagerlund Orrefors Crystal 1950s Wall Lamps Midcentury Swedish
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
Pair of heavy thick textured crystal wall lamps with brass fitting by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. Sweden. Newly rewired. Candelabra sockets.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture

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Crystal, Metal

Pair of Karl Fagerland Orrefors Crystal Wall Lights
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
A pair luxurious 1950s thick crystal bubble wall lights designed by Karl Fagerland for Orrefors. Rewired.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of Orrefors 1960s Swedish Ruby Red Crystal Table Lamps
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of luxurious thick crystal tables lamps in a deep ruby red color and polished nickel fittings and sockets with white silk cords. Rewired. White linen shades 14” Wx10” H
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture

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Crystal, Nickel

Set of 3 Karl Fagerland Orrefors Bubble Crystal Wall Lights
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
A set of 3 luxurious 1950s thick crystal bubble wall lights designed by Karl Fagerland for Orrefors. Rewired.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of Swedish 1960s Glass Wall Lights
By Fagerhult, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
A great pair of 1960s Swedish Orrefors glass sconces by Fagerhults. Rewired. The glass has a geometric pattern of rectangles.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture

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Metal

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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. 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 £91 and can go as high as £60,094, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £1,630.
Questions About Orrefors Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    If 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Orrefors 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether 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.

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