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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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Creator: Orrefors
Edvin Öhrström, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By Edvin Öhrström, Orrefors
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
Vicke Lindstrand, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By Vicke Lindstrand, Orrefors
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blown glass vase, model Stella Polaris, designed by Vicke Lindstrand and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Glass
Swedish Glass Lily of the Valley Vase by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Sven Palmquist
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,
...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Crystal
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
Scandinavian Modern Art Glass Orrefors by Walter Johansson, Signed and Numbered
By Orrefors
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Scandinavian Modern art glass by Orrefors, designed by Walter Johansson and dating back to the mid-century period, represents some of the finest examples of glass artistry from that ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Blown Glass, Sommerso
Orrefors Glass Lamp by Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Miami, FL
A glass conical table lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1950s. The lamp features handblown glass in a beautiful smokey olive green hue and a new shade. The ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Glass, Blown Glass, Art 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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Crystal
Scandinavian Clear and Bubbles Glass Art Vase by Orrefors Sweden
By Orrefors, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Vienna, AT
This elegant and sophisticated vase was realized by the esteemed midcentury Swedish glass studio, Orrefors, circa 1960.
It features a charming controlled bubble design.
It is made ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Glass
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
Nils Lamberg for Orrefors Sommerso Grey and Clear Glass Vase
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Barcelona, ES
Scandinavian Modern Sommerso Smoked Grey Tall Glass Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors
Elegant smoked grey and clear sommerso glass vase. Designed by Nils Landberg and manufactured ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Glass, Sommerso, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Graal Fish Vase by Edward Hald Sweden
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in Vienna, AT
Stunning graal fish vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors a true form of art with multiples layers of glass.
Unbelievable craftsmanship and a true treasure. Art Glass at it's best.
This beautiful heavy vase of the Graal series was designed by Edward Hald for Orrefors Sweden. It features Clear and green glas decorated with underwater flora, seaweed and fish, overlayed with a thick clear glass layers.
This example is Signed and dated with engraved signature: Orrefors Sweden 1945 Graal 3230, Edvard Hald...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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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
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 ...
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1960s Danish 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
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
Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Mid-century Modern Clear Crystal Corona Bowl, 1970s
By Lars Hellsten, Orrefors
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
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
Group of Scandinavian Modern Sven Palmqvist "Selena" Bowls from Orrefors
By Orrefors, Sven Palmquist
Located in New York, NY
Group of three soft form opalescent glass "Selena" bowls by Swedish glass master Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, circa 1950.
Largest bowl: 9.5" x 9.5" x 3.5".
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern 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
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
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Art Glass
Edvin Öhrström "Ariel" Glass Bowl for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Edvin Öhrström
Located in Kastrup, DK
Edvin Öhrström 1906-1994.
A deep red and clear glass "Ariel" bowl for Orrefors.
Engraved signature to base Edvin Öhrström and Orrefors.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Art Glass, Blown 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 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 ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Set of 2 Orrefors Sven Palmquist "Selena" Glass Bowls Scandinavian Modern
By Sven Palmquist, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two pieces of studio bowls modernist design by world famous "Kraka" & "Ravenna" designer Sven Palmquist, made at Swedish glass maker Orrefors. Hand engraved signature & numbering "Or...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern 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
2 Pc. Nils Landberg for Orrefors Grey and Clear Sommerso Vases
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
2 pc. Mid Century Art Glass vases by Nils Landberg for Orrefors. Both are in excellent condition free of damage , both are fully and correctly marked. Offered and priced as a lot of ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Sven Palmquist "Selena" Glass Bowl Orrefors Scandinavian Modern
By Sven Palmquist, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
A studio bowl by world famous "Kraka" & "Ravenna" designer Sven Palmquist, made at Swedish manufacturer Orrefors. Hand engraved signature and numbering ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Sven Palmqvist, Grey Glass Vase for Orrefors, 1950s
By Orrefors, Sven Palmquist
Located in Uppsala, SE
Smoke grey glass vase designed by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors in 1950s. Surface with some light scratches and ware. Only visible in certain lights. Ot...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
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Glass
"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
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
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 'Sommerso' Smoked Charcoal Cased Vase for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish vintage 'sommerso' glass vase, produced circa 1950's -60's by designer Nils Landberg (1907-1991) for Orrefors, with smoked charcoal interior, cased within a clear layer. Ma...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
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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
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
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.