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Orrefors Decorative Objects

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
Selena Glass Bowl by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, 1950s, Set of 4
Selena Glass Bowl by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, 1950s, Set of 4

Selena Glass Bowl by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, 1950s, Set of 4

By Sven Palmquist, Orrefors

Located in KUTNO, PL

The “Selena” glass bowl is an exceptional example of Scandinavian functional glass artistry, designed by Sven Palmqvist for the legendary Swedish glassworks Orrefors. It is an object...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass

Jan Johansson Crystal Vases Set by Orrefors, Mid-Century Modern
Jan Johansson Crystal Vases Set by Orrefors, Mid-Century Modern

Jan Johansson Crystal Vases Set by Orrefors, Mid-Century Modern

By Orrefors, Jan Johansson

Located in Bochum, NRW

Heavy Crystal set of two vases designed by Jan Johansson, made by Orrefors Sweden, circa 1980s. Dimensions: Vase 22 cm high, Bowl 11 cm high. Excellent condition. Each is signed unde...

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1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Vintage Orrefors Smoked Grey Art Glass Vase Designed by Edward Hald
Vintage Orrefors Smoked Grey Art Glass Vase Designed by Edward Hald

Vintage Orrefors Smoked Grey Art Glass Vase Designed by Edward Hald

By Orrefors

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage glass vase. Designed by Edward Wald for Orrefors. In grey cut glass with vine & leaf decoration around the circumference. Simply a wonderful Swedish art glass vase...

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20th Century Swedish Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors “Platina” Sculptural Art Glass Bowl, Sweden 1950's
Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors “Platina” Sculptural Art Glass Bowl, Sweden 1950's

Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors “Platina” Sculptural Art Glass Bowl, Sweden 1950's

By Vicke Lindstrand, Orrefors

Located in Stockholm, SE

A sculptural and substantial crystal bowl designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors in the 1950s, from the celebrated Platina series. The form is a softly rounded square with a deep...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Set of Three Nils Landberg Art Glass Vases, Mid-Century Modern
Set of Three Nils Landberg Art Glass Vases, Mid-Century Modern

Set of Three Nils Landberg Art Glass Vases, Mid-Century Modern

By Murano Glass Sommerso, Nils Landberg, Orrefors

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Group of Three Art Glass Vases as follows: Red Tall Vase 2.5" dia. x 11.5" tall - Scandinavian / Italian Medium Jug 4.75" dia. x 5.25" tall - Scandinavian / Italian Small "Smok...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

1940's Orrefors Edward Hald Graal Fish Art Glass Vase Sculpture Made in Sweden
1940's Orrefors Edward Hald Graal Fish Art Glass Vase Sculpture Made in Sweden

1940's Orrefors Edward Hald Graal Fish Art Glass Vase Sculpture Made in Sweden

By Orrefors, Edward Hald

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful Grall fish art glass vase Edward Hald for Orrefors and dates form the 1940's to early 1950's. Great design and form. Signed on the bottom by the artist. In excellent condit...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Midcentury Nils Landberg Orrefors Pair of Vases, circa 1950s
Midcentury Nils Landberg Orrefors Pair of Vases, circa 1950s

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 Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Orrefors Sweden Crystal Orion Bowl by Lars Hellsten 1970s
Orrefors Sweden Crystal Orion Bowl by Lars Hellsten 1970s

Orrefors Sweden Crystal Orion Bowl by Lars Hellsten 1970s

By Lars Hellsten, Orrefors

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Orrefors Sweden Crystal Orion Bowl by Lars Hellsten circa 1970s. The Swedish crystal Orion bowl, designed by sculptor Lars Hellsten for Orrefors, showcases a flared form with a scalloped edge and is signed with a marked with needle-etched Orrefors at the base. Thick-walled clear crystal glass; the side edge with the opening rim with six indentations. This elegant six-sided petal bowl is a remarkable piece of art, reflecting exquisite attention to detail. Its unique design makes it a standout addition to any home, sure to capture the admiration of all who see it. Beautiful solid glass bowl...

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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Crystal

1940's, Orrefors Edward Hald Graal Fish Art Glass Vase Sculpture Made in Sweden
1940's, Orrefors Edward Hald Graal Fish Art Glass Vase Sculpture Made in Sweden

1940's, Orrefors Edward Hald Graal Fish Art Glass Vase Sculpture Made in Sweden

By Orrefors, Edward Hald

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful Grall fish art glass vase Edward Hald for Orrefors and dates form the 1940's to early 1950's. Great design and form. Signed on the bottom by the artist. In very nice condit...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Early Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1948
Early Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1948

Early Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1948

By Edward Hald, Orrefors

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Early Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1948 A rare vase of the Graal series designed by Edward Hald for Orrefors Sweden in 1938. Clear glass decorated with underw...

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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden
Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden

Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden

By Orrefors, Edward Hald

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden A vintage vase of the Graal series designed by Edward Hald for Orrefors Sweden in 1938. Clear and green glass decorated w...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Edvin Öhrström for Orrefors Crystal Engraved Vase, 1942 Scandinavian Modern
Edvin Öhrström for Orrefors Crystal Engraved Vase, 1942 Scandinavian Modern

Edvin Öhrström for Orrefors Crystal Engraved Vase, 1942 Scandinavian Modern

By Edvin Öhrström, Orrefors

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage Orrefors engraved crystal vase features "Wish To The Moon" pattern, created by Edvin Ohrstrom in 1942. The pattern depicts a young woman or g...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Nils Landberg Red Tulpanglas, Orrefors Glassworks, 1957
Nils Landberg Red Tulpanglas, Orrefors Glassworks, 1957

Nils Landberg Red Tulpanglas, Orrefors Glassworks, 1957

By Orrefors, Nils Landberg

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century glass artist Nils Landberg's Red Tulpanglas designed in 1956, produced in 1957 by Orrefors glassworks. The delicately tinted glasses ar...

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Green Art Deco Glass Vase by Simon Gate. Orrefors, Sweden, 1930. Swedish Grace.
Green Art Deco Glass Vase by Simon Gate. Orrefors, Sweden, 1930. Swedish Grace.

Green Art Deco Glass Vase by Simon Gate. Orrefors, Sweden, 1930. Swedish Grace.

By Edward Hald, Simon Gate, Orrefors

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace glass vase. Designed by Simon Gate and made by Orrefors, Sweden, 1930s. The model was shown for the first time at the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition. ...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Glass

Signed Orrefors Crystal Bowl Dish Keep All with Wavy Cut Design, Sweden
Signed Orrefors Crystal Bowl Dish Keep All with Wavy Cut Design, Sweden

Signed Orrefors Crystal Bowl Dish Keep All with Wavy Cut Design, Sweden

By Orrefors

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Elegant clear crystal bowl by Orrefors, Sweden, featuring a sophisticated wavy cut design that captures and reflects light beautifully. This heavy, multifaceted bowl serves as a styl...

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1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Crystal

HOLIDAY GIFT - Art Deco Pair of Candle Holders Design Simon Gate Orrefors 1920s
HOLIDAY GIFT - Art Deco Pair of Candle Holders Design Simon Gate Orrefors 1920s

HOLIDAY GIFT - Art Deco Pair of Candle Holders Design Simon Gate Orrefors 1920s

By Edward Hald, Simon Gate, Orrefors

Located in Bochum, NRW

A pair of Orrefors candle sticks, never seen in this shape. Original manufacturer label, dating from the early 1920s. Beautifully rendered in fine blown smoky green glass, this delic...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Glass

Nils Landberg, Sommerso Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Nils Landberg, Sommerso Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1950s

Nils Landberg, Sommerso Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1950s

By Orrefors, Nils Landberg

Located in High Point, NC

A blown glass Sommerso vase designed by Nils Landberg and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Glass

Vintage Sommerso Glass Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors
Vintage Sommerso Glass Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors

Vintage Sommerso Glass Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors

By Orrefors, Nils Landberg

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Sommeroso vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors. smoked greenish gray color. signed on underside.

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Glass

Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors "Ariel" Art Glass Vase
Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors "Ariel" Art Glass Vase

Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors "Ariel" Art Glass Vase

By Orrefors, Ingeborg Lundin

Located in Toledo, OH

Art glass vase titled "Ariel" by designer Ingeborg Lundin (Swedish, 1921-1992) for Orrefors. Captivating art glass vase in rich purple color surrounded by faces in profile. This heav...

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20th Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Vintage Orrefors Crystal Fleur Vase, Signed, Sweden
Vintage Orrefors Crystal Fleur Vase, Signed, Sweden

Vintage Orrefors Crystal Fleur Vase, Signed, Sweden

By Jan Johansson, Orrefors

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A tapered crystal vase with 10 point fleur design, acid etched script signature. It retains the original manufacturer's silver metallic label and is signed. CREATOR Sign...

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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Nils Landberg Vase for Orrefors, 1965
Nils Landberg Vase for Orrefors, 1965

Nils Landberg Vase for Orrefors, 1965

By Nils Landberg, Orrefors

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning handblown, art glass 'Sommerso' vase designed by Nils Landberg and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s in blue-grey hues.

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass

Nils Landberg Elongated "Tulip" Vase
Nils Landberg Elongated "Tulip" Vase

Nils Landberg Elongated "Tulip" Vase

By Nils Landberg, Orrefors

Located in New York, NY

Delicate and ethereal 'Tulipglas' vase with dramatically elongated, fluting body on a slender column and flaring base. Rose/clear coloration. Designed by Nils Landberg and produced b...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Glass

Orrefors Vase
Orrefors Vase

Orrefors Vase

By Orrefors

Located in Bridgewater, CT

Ariel girl and dove vase by Edvin Öhrström for Orrefors of blue, silver and clear glass. Signed and dated.

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20th Century Swedish Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Glass

Midcentury Collection of 12 Pieces Art Glass Nils Landberg Orrefors Sweden 1950s
Midcentury Collection of 12 Pieces Art Glass Nils Landberg Orrefors Sweden 1950s

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 Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Art Deco Smoked Glass Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sandvik, Sweden, 1923
Art Deco Smoked Glass Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sandvik, Sweden, 1923

Art Deco Smoked Glass Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sandvik, Sweden, 1923

By Orrefors, Edward Hald

Located in Glasgow, GB

This Swedish Art Deco smoked glass vase, designed by Edward Hald for Orrefors and produced at the Sandvik branch in 1923, represents an early and formative example of modern Scandina...

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Smoked Glass

Orrefors Sweden Crystal Glass Ice Cube Candle Holder by Goran Warff 1980
Orrefors Sweden Crystal Glass Ice Cube Candle Holder by Goran Warff 1980

Orrefors Sweden Crystal Glass Ice Cube Candle Holder by Goran Warff 1980

By Orrefors, Goran and Ann Warff

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Orrefors Sweden Crystal Glass Ice Cube Votive Candle Holder Design by Goran Warff - a Pair. Vintage 1980 Orrefors Crystal Cube candle holder designed by Göran Wärff. Crystal Votive C...

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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Simon Gate for Orrefors Thousand Windows Art Deco Crystal Vase, 1932
Simon Gate for Orrefors Thousand Windows Art Deco Crystal Vase, 1932

Simon Gate for Orrefors Thousand Windows Art Deco Crystal Vase, 1932

By Simon Gate, Orrefors

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Simon Gate designed "Tusen Fönster”, or Thousand Windows, series for Orrefors in 1932. It is a classic example of Scandinavian Modern interpretation of Art Deco design elements, with...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Raspberry Glass Candleholders by Anne Nilsson for Orrefors, Set of 5
Raspberry Glass Candleholders by Anne Nilsson for Orrefors, Set of 5

Raspberry Glass Candleholders by Anne Nilsson for Orrefors, Set of 5

By Orrefors

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A set of 5 first series tea light candleholders designed by Anne Nilsson in 1992. These dates from the 1990s and was manufactured by orrefors in Sweden. M...

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1990s Swedish Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Glass

Orrefors Heart Bowl Large
Orrefors Heart Bowl Large

Orrefors Heart Bowl Large

By Orrefors

Located in Wilkes Barre, PA

The Heart Bowl from Orrefors is shaped like a heart, with rounded edges giving it a delicate look. It represents affection and love, the perfect gift for someone you care about. The ...

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2010s German Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1947
Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1947

Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1947

By Edward Hald, Orrefors

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1947 A vintage vase of the Graal series designed by Edward Hald for Orrefors Sweden in 1938. Clear and green glass decora...

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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Vicke Linstrand Art Deco Mermaid Vase, Orrefors
Vicke Linstrand Art Deco Mermaid Vase, Orrefors

Vicke Linstrand Art Deco Mermaid Vase, Orrefors

By Orrefors

Located in Riverdale, NY

A lovely and charming example of Vicke Lindstrand's elegant, stylized figures on glass, made for the Orrefors glass company in Sweden. This Art Deco vase features an engraved mermaid...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1963
Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1963

Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1963

By Edward Hald, Orrefors

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1963 A vintage vase of the Graal series designed by Edward Hald for Orrefors Sweden in 1938. Clear and green glass decora...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Art Deco / Swedish Grace Set of 4 Glass Vessels Simon Gate Orrefors Sweden 1920s
Art Deco / Swedish Grace Set of 4 Glass Vessels Simon Gate Orrefors Sweden 1920s

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 Decorative Objects

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Glass

Orrefors "Crown" Heavy Crystal Bowl
Orrefors "Crown" Heavy Crystal Bowl

Orrefors "Crown" Heavy Crystal Bowl

By Orrefors

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An interesting heavy crystal bowl by "Orrefors", Sweden. Signed with paper label.

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1970s Swedish Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Mid-Century Modern Nils Landberg Orrefors Set of 2 Vases, circa 1950s, Sweden
Mid-Century Modern Nils Landberg Orrefors Set of 2 Vases, circa 1950s, Sweden

Mid-Century Modern Nils Landberg Orrefors Set of 2 Vases, circa 1950s, Sweden

By Nils Landberg, Orrefors

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 Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Nils Landberg for Orrefors "Sommerso" Glass Vase
Nils Landberg for Orrefors "Sommerso" Glass Vase

Nils Landberg for Orrefors "Sommerso" Glass Vase

By Nils Landberg, Orrefors

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Elegant glass vase designed by Nils Landberg for Orrefors executed in "Sommerso" technique. Etched signing on bottom.

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Glass

Vintage Mid-Century Orrefors Crystal Decanter with Stopper
Vintage Mid-Century Orrefors Crystal Decanter with Stopper

Vintage Mid-Century Orrefors Crystal Decanter with Stopper

By Orrefors

Located in Soquel, CA

Elegant Mid-Century Modern vintage crystal decanter with stopper by Orrefors (Swedish, founded 1898), c. 1960's. Engraved signature to base Orrefors HM 2498 - this particular style was by Edvard Hall. Includes original red Orrefors Sweden sticker with logo. "Orrefors HM 2498" etched into base. Measures 11.5" H x 3" W x 3" D. Orrefors Glassworks was founded in 1898 on the same site where ironworks operations had been run since 1726. In the same year that the glassworks was founded, a hot shop was built for making technical, medical and household glass and stemware to make use of waste wood and labour. Glass now replaced the less profitable ironworks operations. In 1913, Consul Johan Ekman from Gothenburg became the new owner of Orrefors Glassworks. He appointed Albert Ahlin as manager of the glassworks and this marked the start of a new era. In 1914, Orrefors started manufacturing crystal products, and as well as cut crystal according to purchased patterns and samples, Orrefors made art glass using the overlay technique with etched decoration. The new management quickly saw that artists were needed in the business, so Simon Gate was employed in 1916 and was joined by Edward Hald a year later. That same year, Gate and Hald made their first tentative attempts at figure engraving. They also experimented with the new innovative graal (grail) glass technique that was developed at Orrefors by the master glassblower Knut Bergqvist. The major successes were achieved a few years later at the Gothenburg Exhibition in 1923, and in particular at the Paris Exhibition in 1925. The thin engraved glass was admired by the surrounding world, and both Orrefors and the artists themselves were awarded the Grand Prix. The successes of Simon Gate and Edward Hald in Paris in 1925 constituted the start of the long Orrefors tradition of creative design closely combined with genuine and innovative craftsmanship. Since then, new designers and skilled glassmakers have continued in the spirit of Gate and Hald. Vicke Lindstrand and Edvin Öhrström with the new glass technique called Ariel in the 1930s. Sven Palmqvist with Kraka and Ravenna in the 1940s. And in the 1950s with Fuga, which, along with Nils Landberg’s slender tulip-shaped glass “Tulpan” and Ingeborg Lundin’s apple-shaped vase “Äpplet”, are now seen as symbols of the renaissance of Swedish design. The 1960s are associated with Gunnar Cyrén’s Pop glass, and in the 1970s, Eva Englund, Olle Alberius, Lars Hellsten and Jan Johansson as well as Cyrén worked at the glassworks. Since the 1980s, designers such as Anne Nilsson, Erika Lagerbielke, Helen Krantz, Matz Borgström, Per B Sundberg, Martti Rytkönen, Lena Bergström, Ingegerd Råman, Malin Lindahl and Efva Attling...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Selena Glass Bowl by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, 1950s, Set of 4
Selena Glass Bowl by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, 1950s, Set of 4

Selena Glass Bowl by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, 1950s, Set of 4

By Sven Palmquist, Orrefors

Located in KUTNO, PL

The “Selena” glass bowl is an exceptional example of Scandinavian functional glass artistry, designed by Sven Palmqvist for the legendary Swedish glassworks Orrefors. It is an object...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass

Orrefors Heart Vase Large
Orrefors Heart Vase Large

Orrefors Heart Vase Large

By Orrefors

Located in Wilkes Barre, PA

The Heart Vase from Orrefors is shaped like a heart, with rounded edges giving it a delicate look. It represents affection and love, the perfect gift for someone you care about. The ...

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2010s German Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Nils Landberg for Orrefors "Sommerso" Glass Vase
Nils Landberg for Orrefors "Sommerso" Glass Vase

Nils Landberg for Orrefors "Sommerso" Glass Vase

By Nils Landberg, Orrefors

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Elegant glass vase designed by Nils Landberg for Orrefors executed in "Sommerso" technique. Etched signing on bottom.

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Orrefors 'Corona' Crystal Bowl, Vintage Swedish Design, Circa 1970
Orrefors 'Corona' Crystal Bowl, Vintage Swedish Design, Circa 1970

Orrefors 'Corona' Crystal Bowl, Vintage Swedish Design, Circa 1970

By Orrefors

Located in Raleigh, US

Orrefors Swedish ‘Corona’ Heavy Crystal Bowl This exquisite vintage crystal bowl from Orrefors, a renowned Swedish glass manufacturer, combines classic elegance with modern design. ...

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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Anne Nilsson for Orrefors Set of Raspberry Bowls Crystal, Sweden 1992
Anne Nilsson for Orrefors Set of Raspberry Bowls Crystal, Sweden 1992

Anne Nilsson for Orrefors Set of Raspberry Bowls Crystal, Sweden 1992

By Orrefors, Anders Nilson

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Raspberry is a collection of clear crystal bowls, vases, votive candle holders and a plate, that was designed by Anne Nilsson for Orrefors in 1992. The round balls resemble a raspber...

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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Nils Landberg Glass Vase and Bowl "Midnight Blue Dusk" for Orrefors, Sweden
Nils Landberg Glass Vase and Bowl "Midnight Blue Dusk" for Orrefors, Sweden

Nils Landberg Glass Vase and Bowl "Midnight Blue Dusk" for Orrefors, Sweden

By Nils Landberg, Orrefors

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

A beautiful and very rare handmade vintage sommerso glass vase and bowl made and signed by talented Nils Landberg for Orrefors glassworks, Sweden in the 1960s. The vase and bowl have...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Glass, Sommerso

Lars Hellsten Orrefors Crystal Corona Bowl, Hand-Crafted in Sweden
Lars Hellsten Orrefors Crystal Corona Bowl, Hand-Crafted in Sweden

Lars Hellsten Orrefors Crystal Corona Bowl, Hand-Crafted in Sweden

By Lars Hellsten, Orrefors

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Orrefors Sweden Crystal Corona Bowl by Lars Hellsten circa 1960s. The Swedish crystal Corona bowl, designed by sculptor Lars Hellsten for Orrefors, showcases a flared form with a scalloped edge and is signed with a marked with needle-etched Orrefors at the base. Thick-walled clear crystal glass; the side edge with the opening rim with six indentations. Mid Century Modern glass bowl by Orrefors, circa 1960s, designed by Lars Hellsten. 6 petal bowl known as the Corona bowl. Vintage Modernist design Orrefors Sweden Art Glass Corona Bowl by Lars Hellsten. This elegant six-sided petal bowl is a remarkable piece of art, reflecting exquisite attention to detail. Beautiful solid glass bowl...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Edvin Öhrström, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Edvin Öhrström, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s

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.

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Glass

Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1963
Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1963

Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1963

By Orrefors, Edward Hald

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1963 A early vase of the Graal series designed by Edward Hald for Orrefors Sweden in 1938. Clear and green glass decorate...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Orrefors Heart Bud Vase
Orrefors Heart Bud Vase

Orrefors Heart Bud Vase

By Orrefors

Located in Wilkes Barre, PA

The Heart Vase from Orrefors is shaped like a heart, with rounded edges giving it a delicate look. It represents affection and love, the perfect gift for someone you care about. Hear...

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2010s German Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Midcentury Modern Pair of Sven Palmqvist Orrefors Heavy Crystal Vases Clear Blue
Midcentury Modern Pair of Sven Palmqvist Orrefors Heavy Crystal Vases Clear Blue

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 Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Mid-Century Kraka Glass Vase by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, 1960s
Mid-Century Kraka Glass Vase by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, 1960s

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...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Glass

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Translucent Glass Vase by Orrefors
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Translucent Glass Vase by Orrefors

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 Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Orientes Vase by Erika Lagerbielke for Orrefors Schweden 2002
Orientes Vase by Erika Lagerbielke for Orrefors Schweden 2002

Orientes Vase by Erika Lagerbielke for Orrefors Schweden 2002

By Orrefors

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Orientes Vase by Erika Lagerbielke for Orrefors Schweden 2002 A vintage vase "Orientes" from the "The four points of the compass" series. Designed by Erika Lagerbielke for Orrefors Schweden. Black and red glas...

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Early 2000s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Midcentury Crystal Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, 1950s
Midcentury Crystal Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, 1950s

Midcentury Crystal Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, 1950s

By Orrefors

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Thick organically shaped crystal vase. Number 3225 designed by Niels Landberg and manufactured at Orrefors in Sweden during the 1950s. The vase is marked, signed and numbered to the ...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Orrefors Sweden Crystal Discus Votive Candle Holder by Lars Hellsten a Pair
Orrefors Sweden Crystal Discus Votive Candle Holder by Lars Hellsten a Pair

Orrefors Sweden Crystal Discus Votive Candle Holder by Lars Hellsten a Pair

By Orrefors, Lars Hellsten

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Designed by Lars Hellsten, this beautiful crystal tea light votive was created for the World Athletics Championships in 1995. Inspired by its namesake, the votive is reminiscent of t...

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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Massive Expo Vase by Olle Alberius for Orrefors, Sweden, 1973
Massive Expo Vase by Olle Alberius for Orrefors, Sweden, 1973

Massive Expo Vase by Olle Alberius for Orrefors, Sweden, 1973

By Olle Alberius, Orrefors

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Massive Expo vase by Olle Alberius for Orrefors, Sweden 1973 A heavy art glass vasel of the Expo series designed by Olle Alberius for Orrefors, Sweden in 1973. Orange glass with a very thick crystal clear glass overlay internaly decorated with a black spiral. Signed with: "Orrefors Expo A 247 73 Olle Alberius". Weight 6.6 kilos (14 lb). A rare piece of Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian glass design. Olle Alberius (1926 - 1993) was a Swedish glass designer...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

HOLIDAY GIFT - Lars Hellsten Orrefors Sweden Purple Art Glass Vase Signed
HOLIDAY GIFT - Lars Hellsten Orrefors Sweden Purple Art Glass Vase Signed

HOLIDAY GIFT - Lars Hellsten Orrefors Sweden Purple Art Glass Vase Signed

By Lars Hellsten, Orrefors

Located in Bochum, NRW

Lars Hellsten Purple Art Glass Vase Signed for Orrefors Sweden Beautifully shaped, heavy glass bottle vase designed in the 1970s. Excellent condition. Original manufacturer label Di...

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1970s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Orrefors decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Orrefors decorative objects 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 decorative objects, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Orrefors were created in the mid-century modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Stig Lindberg, Kosta Boda, and Vicke Lindstrand. Prices for Orrefors decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $116 and can go as high as $15,475, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $950.
Questions About Orrefors Decorative Objects
  • 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 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.