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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: High Style Deco
Scandinavian Modernist Faceted Translucent Glass Bowl Signed Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
This refined modernist bowl was realized in Sweden by the renowned maker Orrefors. It features an octagonal mouth and undulating curved faceted sides in translucent glass...
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20th Century Swedish Modern Orrefors Furniture

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Glass

Mid-Century Modernist Slender Smoked Glass Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
This sleek and reserved Mid-Century Modernist Slender Smoked Glass Vase is by Nils Landberg for the esteemed art glass company Orrefors, and originates from Sweden, Circa 1960. Featu...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture

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Blown Glass

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Translucent Glass Vase by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and understated Mid-Century Modern vase was realized by the renowned maker, Orrefors, in Sweden, circa 1960. It features to intersecting demilune forms that meet to crea...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture

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Glass

Mid-Century Modern Glass & Brass Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
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 ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century Modernist Glass Flush Mount by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully minimal Mid-Century Modernist Flush Mount Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors originates from Sweden, Circa 1960. This flush mount features a cylindrical profi...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture

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Blown Glass

Midcentury Flushmount Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
This elegant midcentury flushmount chandelier was designed by the legendary Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in Sweden, circa 1960. It features a stunning pressed glass dome with a subtly...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture

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Brass

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Translucent Glass Vase by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and sophisticated vase was realized by the esteemed midcentury Swedish glass studio, Orrefors, circa 1960. It features an ovoid form- with a concentric form of the same ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture

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Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modernist Striated Glass Sconces W/ Brass Fittings by Carl Fagerlund
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Striated Glass Sconces W/Brass Fittings by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors originates from Sweden, Circa 1960. These sconces feature a half c...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Translucent & Frosted Glass Figurative Table Lamp by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern table lamp was realized by the legendary maker Orrefors in Sweden, circa 1950. It features a cylindrical translucent glass body that tapers at its top...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture

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Enamel

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Ceiling Light by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors / 2 available
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Murano Sommerso Red Faceted Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli 1960´s
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Nils Landberg Vase for Orrefors, 1965
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Stunning handblown, art glass 'Sommerso' vase designed by Nils Landberg and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s in blue-grey hues.
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Vintage Italian "Sommerso" Murano Bowl/Ashtray in Red and Orange Faceted Glass
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Mid-Century Modern Nils Landberg Orrefors Set of 2 Vases, circa 1950s, Sweden
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Green Tinted Glass & Brass Pendant Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden
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Mid-Century Textured Glass & Brass Fitted Sconces by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
This highly elegant Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Sconces in Textured Glass W/ Brass Fittings by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors originates from Sweden, Circa 1960. These sconces feature...
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Mid-Century Modern Textural Glass & Brass Sconces by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
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Superb Set of Four Mid-Century Modernist Sconces by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
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Mid-Century Modern Faceted Acid Etched Mermaid Vase Sven Palmquist for Orrefors
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Located in New York, NY
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Mid-Century Modernist Flush Mount Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
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Mid-Century Modernist flush mount chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. This flush mount features a stunning pressed glass dome with a slight scalloped top that has accentuated ...
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Mid Century Murano Glass & Brass Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
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Mid-Century Modern Champagne Glass Vanity Light by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
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Pair of Midcentury Champagne Glass Sconces by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
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Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Textured Glass Petal Flush Mount by Orrefors
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This stunning and sculptural Mid-Century Modern petal flush mount was realized in Sweden, circa 1960 by the esteemed Maker, Orrefors. It features scalloped sides and an tented bottom composed of channelled and sinuously curved forms meeting at a central point- all in textured hand blown glass. With its elegant simplicity and beautiful glass quality, this piece embodies the qualities that discerning collectors of first rate midcentury Scandinavian lighting...
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Pair of Midcentury Handblown Glass Pendants by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
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Mid-Century Modern "Exposition" Glass Sculpture by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors
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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. 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.
Questions About Orrefors Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To 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.
  • 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 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 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 ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Yes, 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.
  • 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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