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.
to
26
204
7
2
204
9
4
128
49
1
6
13
41
25
16
5
6
109
49
16
10
1
161
76
63
63
44
116
93
206
195
191
5
4
Height
to
Width
to
213
213
213
314
1,389
729
495
447
Creator: Orrefors
Orrefors Scandinavian Modernist Transparent Blown Crystal Glass Bubble Vase 60s
By Orrefors
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful this heavy Scandinavian stunning crystal Orrefors glass vase has incised half and full circles alternating patterns. It is elegant and ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Small Orrefors Vase Bowl
By Orrefors
Located in Tarrytown, NY
This is a vintage small Orrefors vase signed and numbered on the underside.
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Tulip Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, Sweden ca. 1957
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Stylish 'Tulip' vase with elongated, fluting body on a slender column and flaring base in light red and clear coloration. Designed by Nils Landberg and produced by Orrefors, Sweden i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
1957 Handblown "Applet (Apple)" Vase by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors - Signed
By Ingeborg Lundin, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Handblown cleared glass vase for Orrefos by the Swedish designer Ingeborg Lundin titled "Applet" Which traslates to Apple in English. Made in 1957 and signed Orrefos Expo 32 57 Ingeb...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of 4 Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors Opalescent Mid Century Bud Vases
By Orrefors, Sven Palmquist
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sven Palmqvist (Swedish, 1906-1984), circa 1950's. A set of 4 Opalescent bud vases in the "Selena" pattern. Engraved to underside and one vase bearing partial original label.
Ap...
Ap...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Snöljus Snowlight White Art Glass Vase by Ingegerd Råman for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Ingegerd Råman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine art glass vase by Orrefors.
Entitled Snöljus or Snowlight.
Designed by Ingegerd Råman.
Together with its Orrefors box.
Bearing an etched signature to the base: Orrefors.
...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Blue Nils Landberg for Orrefors Crystal Glass Vases, Sweden, 1950s
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Blue Orrefors crystal glass vasesdeep blue core in a layer of clear glass.
Height is 7.5" and 9"
Nils Landberg 1950s signed Orrefors.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Mid-century Modern Swedish Scandinavian Transparent Crystal Tulip Vase
By Jan Johansson, Orrefors
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This Tulip crystal vase was designed by Jan Johansson for the Swedish glassworks Orrefors during the 1970s. Transparent vase made of lead art crystal glass. It is shaped like a tulip...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Glass vase, Nils Landberg for Orrefors, Sweden 1950´s
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
Beautiful glass vase designed by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, Sweden.
The vase has a smoked dark grey colour wonderfully combined with clear glass.
Perfect for a single flower or in...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Group of Green Nils Landberg for Orrefors Crystal Glass Vases, Sweden, 1950s
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Bronx, NY
Group of green Orrefors crystal glass vases in various shapes surrounded by a thick layer of clear glass.
These are all by Nils Landberg 1950...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Massive Expo Vase by Olle Alberius for Orrefors, Sweden, 1973
By Orrefors, Olle Alberius
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
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...
Category
20th Century Swedish Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Vintage Swedish Eden Glass Plate from Orrefors, 1970s
By Orrefors
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Swedish Eden Glass Plate from Orrefors, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Glass
Br...
Category
20th Century Swedish Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Vintage Tornado Series Crystal Glass Candleholder by Jan Johanssen for Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Tornado Series Crystal Glass Candleholder by Jan Johanssen for Orrefors, Sweden, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additiona...
Category
20th Century Swedish Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Vintage Swedish Glass Bottle from Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Swedish Glass Bottle from Orrefors, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Glass
Brand: Orrefo...
Category
20th Century Swedish Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Large Vintage Swedish Glass Plate from Orrefors, 1970s
By Orrefors
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Vintage Swedish Glass Plate from Orrefors, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional info...
Category
20th Century Swedish Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors "Ariel" Art Glass Vase
By Ingeborg Lundin, Orrefors
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...
Category
20th Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
An optical art "Expo" glass vase, by Olle Alberius for Orrefors, Sweden, 1973
By Olle Alberius, Orrefors
Located in Aachen, DE
A good expo vase, designed by Olle Alberius, made in 1973 at the Orrefors Glaswork in Sweden. This heavily cased piece is featuring an optical effect. The base has an inserted opaque...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Ariel Bowl by Edvin Ohrstrom for Orrefors, Sweden, Signed on Underside
By Edvin Öhrström, Orrefors
Located in Kansas City, MO
Art Glass "Ariel" bowl by Edvin Ohrstrom for Orrefors. Signed on bottom. Excellent condition.
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Smokey Orrefors Crystal Glass Vase, Sweden, 1960
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Bronx, NY
Orrefors crystal glass vase drop shaped inner is an earthy amber smokey surrounded by a thick layer of clear glass.
1960 Nils landberg
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Mona Morales Schildt for Orrefors Bowl
By Mona Morales-Schildt, Orrefors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mona Morales Schildt for Orrefors bowl or vase. Beautiful design of 1/2 round circles polished all around. Signed bottom.
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Orrefors Red Stripe "Zwizz" Swedish Glass Vase by Ingengerd Raman Sweden
By Orrefors, Ingegerd Råman
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Orrefors red striped art glass vase. Designed by Ingegend Raman and was made in Sweden. The vase appears to have never been used. Sign...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Orrefors Sweden Thick Blown and Handmade Art Glass Perfume Bottle Heart Stopper
By Orrefors
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage clear signed Orrefors blown and handmade art glass perfume bottle with a heart shaped stopper.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vessel made in Sweden circa 1980s.
Heavy perfum...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century Signed Orrefors Twisted Crystal Candles Holders, a Pair
By Orrefors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Mid-Century Modern crystal candlestick holders made by Orrefors unusual twist crystal.
Nice vintage piece for your living space.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Orrefors Vase Sweden 20th Century
By Orrefors
Located in Milano, IT
Trumpet vase made of black and colorless glass. Label and maker's mark at base.
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Rare Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
A stunning and rare example of Swedish Graal glasswork, this “Fisk” (Fish) vase was designed by Edward Hald for Orrefors. The piece features a beautifully intricate underwater scene ...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
The 'Äpplet' 'Apple' Vase Sculpture by Ingeborg Lundin, Orrefors Expo, 1957
By Ingeborg Lundin, Orrefors
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish designer Ingeborg Lundin originally designed this Apple (Äpplet) vase in 1955 for the Helsingborg Exhibition, a world exhibition dedicated to modern design. It was thereafter...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Crystal Vase, Alvar Aalto, 1980s
By Orrefors, Alvar Aalto
Located in Roma, IT
This vintage crystal vase is a decorative crystal object designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by the Swedish Companies Orrefors and Ittala in ...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Glass vase, Sven Palmqvist Orrefors Sweden, 1950´s
By Orrefors, Sven Palmquist
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
Beautiful handblown glass vases by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, Sweden in the 1950s.
These two amazing vases are in solid clear crystal and in a shape of a teardrop.
Signed undernea...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Swedish Crystal Petal Bowl
By Orrefors
Located in Buchanan, NY
The elegant Swedish crystal petal bowl with six sides designed by Lars Hellsten for Orrefor is a stunning piece of art. The bowl is designed with exquis...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Glass Tricket by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Copenhagen, K
Midcentury chrystal glass trincket by Orrefors in Sweden. Signed and numbered.
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Orrefors Crystal Candleholders
By Orrefors
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautiful pair of Orrefors Crystal Candleholders. The candleholders are cut and crafted crystal. They're cut in an intricate way that causes the light to dance off the crys...
Category
20th Century European Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Glass vase "Stella Polaris " Vicke Lindstrand Orrefors, Sweden 1940´s
By Vicke Lindstrand, Orrefors
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
Beautiful handblown glass vase "Stella Polaris"
Thick and heavy crystal glass with an organic shape and frosted or platina finish.
Designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors, Sweden i...
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
1970's careved glass showing a young woman watching stars signed Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Nice Crystal vase showing a young woman watching stars
Circa 1970's
By Orrefors
Sweden
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
"Apple" Vase by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors, Classic Scandinavian Modern
By Orrefors, Ingeborg Lundin
Located in Buffalo, NY
A Swedish Mid-Century Modern blown glass "Apple" vase by, Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors. The "Apple" is one of the icons of Swedish and Scandinavian glass design. Ingeborg Lundin join...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Kraka Vase by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors
By Sven Palmquist, Orrefors
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A hand blown 'Kraka' vase in clear and blue glass with an internal lattice pattern. Engraved on underside as depicted.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Vaso Lena Bergstrom per Orrefors Svezia XX Secolo
By Orrefors
Located in Milano, IT
Vaso a tubo con orlo a disco in vetro sommerso trasparente, bianco e arancio. Etichetta della manifattura sulla base.
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Orrefors 'Graal' Glass Vase, Sweden, 20th Century, Internally Decorated
By Orrefors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An Orrefors 'Graal' glass vase, Sweden, 20th century, internally decorated with various fish and plants
signed by the artist
and etched Orrefors, Swe...
Category
20th Century Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
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.
Creators Similar to Orrefors
Questions About Orrefors Decorative Objects
- 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 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.
- 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 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.