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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Period: 1950s
Creator: Orrefors
Midcentury Nils Landberg Orrefors Tall Expo Vase, circa 1950s
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Orrefors Expo tall tulip vase designed by Nils Landberg.
Wonderful glass with exceptional red color that collaborates with the clear glass.
A beaut...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
An abstract "Ariel" glass vase, by Edvin Öhrström for Orrefors, Sweden, 1952
By Edvin Öhrström, Orrefors
Located in Aachen, DE
A good and early Ariel glass vase, designed by Edvin Öhrström, made in 1952 at the Orrefors Glaswork in Sweden. Öhrström who studied sculpture in Stockholm and in Paris was one of th...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Nils Landberg, "Tulip Glass" Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in High Point, NC
A colored blown glass "Tulip Glass" Vase designed by Nils Landberg and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s.
From the "Expo" production series.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Blown Glass
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.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Blown Glass
Fiskgraal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Graal technique, a method involving multiple layers of glass to create intricate patterns.
The vase's enchanting blue hue, reminiscent of serene Nordic skies, is achieved through a ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Glass
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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Blown Glass
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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Blown Glass
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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Blown Glass
Sven Palmqvist, "Kraka" Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Orrefors, Sven Palmquist
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-coloured blown glass "Kraka" vase designed by Sven Palmqvist and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Blown Glass
Two Nils Landberg "Sommerso" Glass Vases for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Two Nils Landberg "Sommerso" glass vases for Orrefors
Grey / Green & Clear Glass
Both signed on the bottom with etched signature.
larger triangular vase = 3" x 3" x 9"
smaller square vase...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Nils Landberg Orrefors Set of 2 Vases, circa 1950s, Sweden
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
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
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. ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Orrefors Sven Palmquist Glass "Selena" Canoe Bowl Mid-Century Modern, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Rare circa 1950s unusually shaped canoe studio bowl, modernist design by world famous "Kraka" & "Ravenna" designer Sven Palmquist, made at Swedish glass maker Orrefors. Hand engraved...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Glass Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, 1950s
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian Modern glass vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, 1950s
Tall Swedish handmade Sommerso smoked glass vase. Tear drop design by Swedish designer Nils Landberg for Orrefors...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Blown Glass
The 'Äpplet' 'Apple' Vase Sculpture by Ingeborg Lundin, Orrefors Expo, 1957
By Orrefors, Ingeborg Lundin
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...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Blown Glass
Ingeborg Lundin Apple Vase for Orrefors, Sweden 1957
By Orrefors, Ingeborg Lundin
Located in Milano, IT
Clear glass "Apple" vase Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors. Pointed signature of the designer and manufacturer under the base.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Glass
Ingeborg Lundin "Green Apple " Vase for Orrefors Sweden, Signed
By Orrefors, Ingeborg Lundin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful green color Apple, by the well known Swedish designer Ingeborg Lundin, This vase is marked, signed , Expo 32-57.
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1950s Swedish Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Glass
Nils Landberg 'Tulpan' Tulip Vases for Orrefors Sweden, Expo 1957, Set of 5
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Utrecht, NL
Delicate and ethereal, Tulpan (Tulip) vases by Swedish designer Nils Landberg.
In the late 1940's Landberg developed the slender glass that made him famous. Sizes and shapes varied...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Blown Glass
Set of Three Sven Palmqvist Crystal Vase & Bowls Selena Orrefors Sweden 1950s
By Sven Palmquist, Orrefors
Located in Basel, BS
Set of three Sven Palmqvist pieces from the ‚Selena‘ series for Orrefors in Sweden, 1950s.
This extraordinary glass color is something like opal mist - see-through but slightly mist...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Crystal
Ariel Bowl by Edvin Ohrstrom for Orrefors, Sweden, Signed on Underside
By Orrefors, Edvin Öhrström
Located in Kansas City, MO
Art Glass "Ariel" bowl by Edvin Ohrstrom for Orrefors. Signed on bottom. Excellent condition.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Vintage Mid-century Modern Scandinavian Art Glass Vase from Orrefors, 1950s
By Orrefors, Sven Palmquist
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This transparent vase was designed by Sven Palmquist for the Swedish glassworks Orrefors during the 1950s. The vase is made of art glass.
Sven Palmquist was born in 1906 in Lenhov...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Glass
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
Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden, 1953
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful graal vase by Edward Hald, crystal clear with nuances of green. Beautiful underwater motif of fish, where the layers of glass create a lively, wat...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Glass
Vicke Lindstrom Hand-Chiseled Art Glass Bowl
By Orrefors, Vicke Lindstrand
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 ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Nils Landberg 'Tulpan' Tulip Vases (3) for Orrefors Sweden, Expo 1957
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Utrecht, NL
Delicate and ethereal, Tulpan (Tulip) vases by Swedish designer Nils Landberg.
In the late 1940's Landberg developed the slender glass that made him famous. Sizes and shapes varied,...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Blown Glass
Sven Palmqvist, Organic Vase, Blown Sommerso Glass, Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s
By Sven Palmquist, Orrefors
Located in High Point, NC
An organic vase. Designed by Sven Palmqvist. Produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1950s. Signed.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Blown Glass
1950'S Ingeborg Lundin ''Äpplet'' Clear Glass Vase for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Ingeborg Lundin
Located in Madrid, ES
Clear Glass "Äpplet" Vase by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors. Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition used with slight traces of age and use.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Glass, Blown Glass
Midcentury Sven Palmqvist Orrefors Kraka Crystal Vase
By Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Orrefors blue yellow/green vase, designed by Sven Palmqvist.
Wonderful glass with exceptional blue and yellow/green color that collaborates with the cl...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Art 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 ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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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...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
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
Large Ingeborg Lundin Expo Vase for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Ingeborg Lundin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sweden, unique hand blown clear glass oval vase with ingeniously pinched side that allows placement in two positions; diamond etch signed and numbered to underside, circa 1955.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Blown Glass
Midcentury Glass Tricket by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Copenhagen, K
Midcentury chrystal glass trincket by Orrefors in Sweden. Signed and numbered.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Midcentury Glass Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, 1950s
By Orrefors
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This red and clear glass vase was designed by Nils Landberg in the mid-1950s and manufactured by Orrefors in Sweden. Due to wear, the signatur...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Blown Glass
1950s Swedish Kraka Vase by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Sven Palmquist
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A hand blown 'Kraka' vase in clear and blue glass with an internal lattice pattern. Engraved on underside as depicted.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Blown Glass
Nils Landberg "Tulip" Vase
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in New York, NY
Delicate and ethereal 'Tulipglas' vase with flaring bowl on a slender, tapering column. Red/blue coloration. Designed by Nils Landberg and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1957. Engraved "Orrefors Expo...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Glass
Set of Cooler and Shaker Orrefors Nils Landberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set contains a glass bucket for ice or vine cooler. The other piece is a Shaker/carafe for spirits/whiskey. They are both designed by Nils Landberg a...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Glass
Set of 3 Crystal Pieces Art Deco Orrefors Simon Gate Sweden
By Simon Gate, Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These three pieces from Orrefors Sweden where designed by Simon Gate in the 1930s. The name of them are "Tusen Fönster" a thousand windows. They are i...
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1950s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Crystal
Nils Landberg Elongated "Tulip" Vase
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
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
1950s Swedish Apple Glass Vase by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Ingeborg Lundin
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The "Apple" hand blown glass vase by Ingeborg Lundin. Signed on bottom, manufactured by Orrefors in Sweden, circa 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Blown Glass
Blue Glass Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glass vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors c.1950s, Sweden.
Retains original label - signed on the bottom.
Dimensions
4.75" width x 1.75" depth x 8.5" height.
Condition
Excellent vin...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Glass, Art Glass
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.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Blown Glass
Sven Palmqvist, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Orrefors, Sven Palmquist
Located in High Point, NC
A blown-glass vase designed by Sven Palmqvist and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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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.
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Questions About Orrefors Decorative Objects
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.