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: Late 20th Century
Creator: Orrefors
Op Art Orrefors Vase Signed Numbered 1972 Orange Ribbon
By Olle Alberius, Orrefors
Located in Melbourne, AU
An Orrefors Art Glass crystal vase, signed ‘Orrefors Expo 231-72 Olle Alberius’ (Olle Alberius, 1972).
Colour and shape combine to give this vase a punchy Op Art effect. Inside t...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Lars Hellsten for Orrefors Crystal Bowl
By Lars Hellsten, Orrefors
Located in Frederick, MD
This vintage Swedish cut crystal bowl was designed by Lars Hellsten. It is very heavy and high quality. The original sticker is intact and the signature is clear. The stamped logo is...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Other Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Crystal
Marti Rytkonen for Orrefors Sweden Ramses clear glass vase
By Orrefors
Located in Ferndale, MI
Orrefors Ramses vase designed by Marti Rytkonen . Large and impressive half inch thick clear glass vase depicting the face of Ramses . Glass is in fine condition no issues or apologi...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
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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...
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1990s Swedish Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
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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
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1970s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Crystal
Orrefors Sweden Jar , 1970s
By Orrefors
Located in Roma, IT
Orrefors sweden jar is a decorative object designed by Orrefors Sweden, in the 1970s.
Crystal vase, 7,5 x 11 cm.
Very good conditions
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1970s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Crystal
Anne Nilsson Signed and Numbered Orrefors Expo White Glass Vase
By Orrefors
Located in East Quogue, NY
Rare signed and numbered white glass vase by Anne Nilsson for Orrefors Expo, dated 1998. This beautifully crafted clear and white glass vase is approximately 16.5" tall, the base is ...
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1990s American Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Orrefors Sweden Bowl With Colored Crystal Dish
By Orrefors
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects.
Elegant...
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1990s Swedish Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Crystal
Scandinavian Modern Glass Vases Orrefors Erika Lagerbielke, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful art glass vases designed by Erika Lagerbielke and Nils Landberg produced at Orrefors, Sweden. The large one is extremely heavy and together they give a great modern look. ...
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Crystal Votive Candle Holders by Goran Wärff for Orrefors, Mid-Century Modern
By Orrefors
Located in Bochum, NRW
Crystal Votive Candle Holders by Goran Wärff for Orrefors, Mid-Century Modern.
Pair of crystal votive candleholder Goran Wärff for Orrefors, Sweden.
A pair of stylish tea light holde...
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1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Crystal
Vintage Art Glass Vase by Martti Rytkoenen for Orrefors, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Art Glass Vase by Martti Rytkoenen for Orrefors, Sweden
A vintage art glass vase designed by Martti Rytkoenen, Finnland for Orrefors ca. 1990s. Colorless glass in houre glas...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Vintage Thick and Massive Swedish Orrefors Vase in Grey/Green Sommerso Glass
By Orrefors
Located in Milano, IT
Having started its activities in the late 1800s, and being still active today after an acquisition from Royal Denmark, Orrefors is one of the oldest surviving glassmakers in Sweden a...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Art 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...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Ariel "Gondoliere" Vase by Edvin Öhrström for Orrefors, Sweden
By Edvin Öhrström, Orrefors
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Ariel "Gondoliere" vase by Edvin Öhrström for Orrefors, Sweden
A heavy vase of the Ariel Gondoliere series designed by Edvin Öhrström for Orrefors Sweden in 1946. Clear glas inter...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Purple Sommerso Scandinavian Glass Vase
By Orrefors
Located in Bochum, NRW
Beautiful purple glass vase made by Orrefors Sweden, realized in Sommerso technique, original manufacturer label to the front, signed and numbered to the bottom. Excellent condition....
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Orrefors, Lars Hellsten, Orion Crystal / Glass Bowl, Sweden, 20th Century
By Lars Hellsten, Orrefors
Located in Chatham, ON
Orrefors (Manufacturer) - Lars Hellsten (Designer) - Orion (Product Line / Name) - Vintage Scandinavian clear crystal / glass bowl - original applied sticker and etched signature to ...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Crystal
Vintage Orrefors Sofiero by Gunnar Cyren Cut Crystal Bowl Dish Signed #3834-121
By Orrefors
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Orrefors Sofiero cut crystal dish #3834-121 designed by Gunnar Cyren.
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Late 20th Century Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Crystal
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 perf...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Art Glass, Blown Glass
Massive Ariel Vase by Olle Alberius for Orrefors, Sweden, 1987
By Olle Alberius, Orrefors
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...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Mid-century Modern Clear Crystal Corona Bowl, 1970s
By Orrefors, Lars Hellsten
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This crystal Corona Bowl was designed by Lars Hellsten for the Swedish glassworks Orrefors in the 1970s. Made of high-quality artistic crystal in the shape...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Crystal
Orrefors Sweden Glass Elephant Signed by the Artist Olle Alberius
By Orrefors, Olle Alberius
Located in Marbella, ES
Orrefors Sweden glass elephant signed by the Artist Olle Alberius.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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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.
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Crystal
Vintage Mid-century Modern Swedish Scandinavian Transparent Crystal Tulip Vase
By Orrefors, Jan Johansson
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...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Crystal
Olle Alberius Orrefors Exhibition Vase Signed Numbered 1973 Acid Yellow Cobalt
By Olle Alberius, Orrefors
Located in Melbourne, AU
An Orrefors Art Glass crystal vase, signed ‘Orrefors Expo A 253-73 Olle Alberius’ (Olle Alberius, 1973).
We love the wild colours combined in this vase, the punchy Op Art effect ...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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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....
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Orrefors Mid-Century Modern Vase in Thick Cut Crystal
By Orrefors
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful crystal vase signed by Orrefors in excellent condition.
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Late 20th Century Swedish Hollywood Regency Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Crystal
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.
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Engraved Orrefors Molded Crystal Flower Candle Holders Erika Lagerbielke, Six
By Orrefors
Located in Miami, FL
Set of six clear molded crystal flower candle holders designed by Erika Lagerbielke and made by Orrefors Sweden.
Engraved at the base, Orrefors.
Ea...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Squirrel Crystal Sculpture by Olle Alberius for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Olle Alberius
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-Century Modern squirrel crystal sculpture by Olle Alberius for Orrefors.
Very beautiful, massive crystal sculpture designed by Olle Alberius and made by Orrefors. Signed under t...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Glass Vase
By Orrefors
Located in Bochum, NRW
Beautifully shaped, very heavy glass bottle vase, by Orrefors, Sweden, 1970s.
Excellent condition.
Original manufacturer label
Dimensions: 24 x 10 x 26.5 cm
Mid-Century Modern Sc...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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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.
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1970s Swedish Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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 ...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Glass
Artist Signed Orrefors Etched Crystal Vase Depicting a Woman Holding Flowers
By Orrefors
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large signed Orrefors crystal vase was made in Sweden during the 1970s in a Mid-Century Modern style and stands almost a foot tall. T...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Crystal
Vase or Sculpture by Matz Borgström, Orrefors, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Goteborg, SE
Tall glass vase or sculpture designed by Matz Borgström and blown attributed to Orrefors, 1988.
Signed 907379 Matz Borgström 24-50, Orrefors Gallery-88.
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Art 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...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Crystal Lotus Bowl by Designer Lars Hellsten
By Lars Hellsten, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern or organic modern crystal lotus flower bowl by sculptor/designer Lars Hellsten, circa late 20th century, Sweden. Great as a standalone bowl or as vide...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Organic Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Crystal
Set of Orrefors Vase's
By Orrefors, Olle Alberius
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
set of 3 Orrefors Vase's,designed by Olle Alberius
10"h x 3"dia.
10"h x 3"dia.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Glass
Orrefors Sweden Pink Textured Glass Vase
By Orrefors
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Acid treated textured glass vase from Orrefors in Sweden. When the light hits it the color changes from pink to almost cranberry (photo 4). It is ...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern 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.
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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.