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.
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
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...
Glass, Art Glass
Glass Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1950s Glass Vase Glass Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors. Hald was active at the Swedish Glass maker Orrefors between 1917-1978 and was a prolific Swedish glass designer who featured during the World exhibition in Paris in 1925 where the Swedish pavilion was a success. He is especially known for his engraved designs. Very good vintage condition with Orrefors engraved...
Glass
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...
Art Glass
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...
Art Glass
Midcentury Nils Landberg Orrefors Pair of Vases, circa 1950s
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
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...
Art Glass
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Art Glass
Vintage Orrefors Sweden Crystal Votive Candle Holder
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
1980's Scandinavian modern crystal votive candle holder. Hand crafted in Sweden and signed on bottom, Orrefors.
Crystal
Orrefors Crystal Votive Candle Holder by Lars Hellsten, Sweden, 1970s
By Orrefors, Lars Hellsten
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Orrefors Sweden Crystal by Lars Hellsten circa 1970s. The Swedish crystal bowl designed by sculptor Lars Hellsten for Orrefors, marked with needle-...
Crystal
Vintage Kraka Vase by Sven Palmquist for Orrefors, Sweden 1955
By Sven Palmquist, Orrefors
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Kraka Vase by Sven Palmquist for Orrefors, Sweden 1955 A large vase of the Kraka (fishnet) series designed by Sven Palmquist for Orrefors Sweden in 1954. Kraka refers to a N...
Art Glass
Swedish Glass Lily of the Valley Vase by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors
By Sven Palmquist, Orrefors
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, Sommerso Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass Sommerso vase designed by Nils Landberg and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s
Glass
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. ...
Glass
Simon Gate for Orrefors Thousand Windows Art Deco Crystal Vase, 1932
By Orrefors, Simon Gate
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...
Crystal
Vicke Lindstrand Hand-Chiseled Art Glass Bowl, Denmark, 1960
By Vicke Lindstrand, Orrefors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vicke Lindstrom hand-chiseled Art glass bowl. Has the look of a piece of ice that has been Chiseled and formed. Beautiful simple Bowl signed on bottom ...
Art Glass
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...
Art Glass
Early Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1948
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
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...
Art Glass
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...
Art Glass
Orrefors "Crown" Heavy Crystal Bowl
By Orrefors
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting heavy crystal bowl by "Orrefors", Sweden. Signed with paper label.
Crystal
HOLIDAY GIFT - Art Deco Pair of Candle Holders Design Simon Gate Orrefors 1920s
By Simon Gate, Orrefors, Edward Hald
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...
Glass
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...
Blown Glass
Vintage Sommerso Glass Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Sommeroso vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors. smoked greenish gray color. signed on underside.
Glass
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
Midcentury Collection of 12 Pieces Art Glass Nils Landberg Orrefors Sweden 1950s
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
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. ...
Art Glass
Jan Johansson Crystal Vases Set by Orrefors, Mid-Century Modern
By Jan Johansson, Orrefors
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...
Crystal
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
Fine Crystal Perfume Bottle With Faceted Stopper By Orrefors, Sweden. c1980's
By Orrefors
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Beautiful and pure, crystal clear perfume bottle by Orrefors, Sweden Unusually faceted, cut crystal stopper completes this most appealing piece Circa 1980's Height with stopper 3.5 ...
Crystal
Olle Alberius for Orrefors Small Residence Crystal Bowl, Scandinavian Modern
By Olle Alberius, Orrefors
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage bowl was created by Olle Alberius for Orrefors Sweden as a part of Residence series; it features undulating curved faceted sides in clear crystal. Residence series was in pr...
Crystal
Orrefors Simon Gate, 1000 Windows, Glass Bowl, Signed, circa 1970s
By Simon Gate, Orrefors
Located in Chatham, ON
Orrefors Simon Gate (designer) - Mid-Century Modern - art glass bowl - signed - circa 1970s. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration - minor surface scr...
Crystal
Mid-Century Kraka Glass Vase by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, 1960s
By Orrefors, Sven Palmquist
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...
Glass
Edward Hald, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in High Point, NC
A smoked blown glass vase designed by Ewald Hald and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Glass
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...
Crystal
$150 / set
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 ...
Crystal
Edvin Öhrström for Orrefors Crystal Engraved Vase, 1942 Scandinavian Modern
By Orrefors, Edvin Öhrström
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...
Crystal
Vicke Lindstrand, "Stella Polaris" Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Vicke Lindstrand, Orrefors
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass "Stella Polaris" vase designed by Vicke Lindstrand and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Blown 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...
Glass
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.
Glass
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 ...
Crystal
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
1940's Orrefors Edward Hald Graal Fish Art Glass Vase Sculpture Made in Sweden
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
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...
Art Glass
Massive Ariel Vase by Olle Alberius for Orrefors, Sweden, 1987
By Orrefors, Olle Alberius
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Massive ariel vase by Olle Alberius for Orrefors, Sweden 1987 A heavy art glass vase of the Ariel Cloud series designed by Olle Alberius for Orrefors, Sweden in 1978. Blue and lightblue glass with a very thick crystal clear glass overlay internaly decorated with a pattern depicting clouds, wind and rain. Signed with company lable and incised signature 'Orrefors 939590 Olle Alberius Ariel Gallery 7-87' on the bottom. Weight 5,25 kilos (11.2 lb). A rare piece of Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian glass design. Olle Alberius (1926 - 1993) was a Swedish glass designer...
Art Glass
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...
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....
Art Glass
Large 1, 8kg Sven Palmqvist Lucid Drop Glass Vase for Orrefors, Sweden, 1970s
By Sven Palmquist, Orrefors
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: glass vase Design: Sven Palmqvist Producer: Orrefors, Sweden 1970s Age: 1970s Description: Wonderful heavy glass element designed by Sven P...
Glass
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
Vintage Orrefors Crystal Fleur Vase, Signed, Sweden
By Orrefors, Jan Johansson
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...
Crystal
$95Sale Price|24% Off
White Cased Orrefors Vase, Signed, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An Orrefors white cased vase. Signed. CREATOR Signed Orrefors, Sweden. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1989-2000. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Cased White Glass. CONDI...
Glass
$250Sale Price|40% Off
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. ...
Crystal
Simon Gate, Vase, Smoked Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By Orrefors, Simon Gate
Located in High Point, NC
A smoked glass vase designed by Simon Gate and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1940s.
Smoked Glass
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.
Glass, Art Glass
$50 / item
Orrefors Heart Bowl Votive Small
By Orrefors
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
The Heart Bowl/ Votive 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 abo...
Crystal
Sven Palmqvist, Sommerso Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Orrefors, Sven Palmquist
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-coloured blown glass Sommerso vase designed by Sven Palmqvist and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s.
Blown Glass
1960s Pair Orrefors Candle Holder Square Crystal Glass
By Orrefors
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Pair Orrefors Candle Holder Square Crystal Glass 2.5 h x 3.13 x 2.88 Preowned vintage unrestored condition, please see images provided.
Crystal
$150 / item
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 ...
Crystal
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...
Crystal
$50 / item
Orrefors Brilliance Votive
By Orrefors
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
Brilliance Votive has intricate cuts forming angular facets which beautifully reflect the light. Add this votive by Orrefors Design to complete the set table and to deliver an elegan...
Crystal
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...
Blown Glass
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...
Glass
$275Sale Price|26% Off
Nils Landberg for Orrefors Smoke Gray Glass "Sommerso" Vase c.1950
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT "Sommerso" vase in charcoal gray and clear glass. Engraved Orrefors NU 3538/4" CREATOR Nils Landberg for Orrefors, Sweden. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1950-1960. MAT...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Nils Landberg for Orrefors "Sommerso" Glass Vase
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant glass vase designed by Nils Landberg for Orrefors executed in "Sommerso" technique. Etched signing on bottom.
Blown Glass
Anne Nilsson for Orrefors Set of Raspberry Bowls Crystal, Sweden 1992
By Anders Nilson, Orrefors
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...
Crystal