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.
GIFT IDEA - Orrefors Anne Nilsson Pair Candle Holders Scandinavian Crystal Art
By Orrefors, Anne Nilsson
Located in Bochum, NRW
🎁 A Gift Worth Giving: Pair of Orrefors “Raspberry” Candle Holders by Anne Nilsson - A Winter Gift of Light Like frozen fruit glistening in Nordic twilight, this pair of Raspberry t...
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
Mid Century Crystal Candle Holder by Lars Hellsten for Orrefors, Sweden
By Orrefors, Lars Hellsten
Located in Andernach, DE
Chunky mid century crystal candle holder by Orrefors from the Capella collection by Lars Hellsten, Sweden. Gorgeous heavy mid-century design of a stylised Acanthus leaf. Beautifully ...
Crystal
Orrefors Sweden Crystal Glass Ice Cube Candle Holder by Goran Warff 1980
By Goran and Ann Warff, Orrefors
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
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
ORREFORS - LENA BERGSTRÖM - Studio Glass Candle Holder - Sweden - Circa 1999
By Orrefors, Lena Bergström
Located in Chatham, ON
ORREFORS (Manufacturer) - LENA BERGSTRÖM (Designer) - Vintage Scandinavian studio glass 'puck' votive candle holder - large size - accommodates 1 1/2" diameter candle - acid etched s...
Crystal
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...
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...
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
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
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.
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
Orrefors Sweden Crystal Discus Votive Candle Holder by Lars Hellsten a Pair
By Orrefors, Lars Hellsten
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Designed by Lars Hellsten, this beautiful crystal tea light votive was created for the World Athletics Championships in 1995. Inspired by its namesake, the votive is reminiscent of t...
Crystal
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
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
Set of 3 Swedish Orrefors "Puck" Crystal Votive Candle Holders by Lena Bergström
By Orrefors, Lena Bergström
Located in London, England
Set of 3 circular "Puck" votive or tea light candle holders by Sweden's Orrefors with its minimalistic circular design connecting "pure crystal’s similarities to ice". The product ...
Crystal
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. Each...
Crystal
Set of Five “Capella” Crystal Candle Holders by Orrefors, Sweden
By Orrefors, Lars Hellsten
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
Elegant set of five crystal candle holders from the Capella series, designed by Lars Hellsten for Orrefors, Sweden, during the 1970s. This iconic Scandinavian design showcases Orrefo...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
$320Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Crystal
$1,140Sale Price|20% Off
H 11 in Dm 6 in
1950s Mid Century Amber Crystal Baccarat France Candle Holder/ Candle Lamp
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning 1950's Mid Century Crystal Amber Tone Candle Holder by Baccarat France. Nice piece for the collection.
Crystal
$320 / set
H 2.75 in Dm 4.25 in
Scandinavian Modern Dansk International Pair of Lead Crystal Glass Candle Holder
By Dansk
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs round Lead Crystal glass candle holders. Marked underneath Dansk International Designs LTD IH...
Crystal
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
Lars Hellsten Orrefors Crystal Corona Bowl, Hand-Crafted in Sweden
By Lars Hellsten, Orrefors
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Orrefors Sweden Crystal Corona Bowl by Lars Hellsten circa 1960s. The Swedish crystal Corona bowl, designed by sculptor Lars Hellsten for Orrefors, showcases a flared form with a scalloped edge and is signed with a marked with needle-etched Orrefors at the base. Thick-walled clear crystal glass; the side edge with the opening rim with six indentations. Mid Century Modern glass bowl by Orrefors, circa 1960s, designed by Lars Hellsten. 6 petal bowl known as the Corona bowl. Vintage Modernist design Orrefors Sweden Art Glass Corona Bowl by Lars Hellsten. This elegant six-sided petal bowl is a remarkable piece of art, reflecting exquisite attention to detail. Beautiful solid glass bowl...
Crystal
$120Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 2.88 in W 3.63 in D 3.63 in
Ann Wolff Snowball Glass Crystal Candle Holder for Kosta Boda, Sweden, 1980s
By Kosta Boda
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ann Wolff Snowball Glass Crystal Candle Holder for Kosta Boda, Sweden, circa 1980s.
Crystal
1970s Sweden Kosta Boda Ice Glass Candle Holder Goran Warff
By Kosta Boda
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Sweden Kosta Boda Polar Ice Art Glass Votive Candle Holder by Goran Warff 3.25 h x 4 diameter Preowned original vintage condition See all images provided.
Art Glass
Orrefors Sweden Crystal Orion Bowl by Lars Hellsten 1970s
By Lars Hellsten, Orrefors
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Orrefors Sweden Crystal Orion Bowl by Lars Hellsten circa 1970s. The Swedish crystal Orion bowl, designed by sculptor Lars Hellsten for Orrefors, showcases a flared form with a scalloped edge and is signed with a marked with needle-etched Orrefors at the base. Thick-walled clear crystal glass; the side edge with the opening rim with six indentations. This elegant six-sided petal bowl is a remarkable piece of art, reflecting exquisite attention to detail. Its unique design makes it a standout addition to any home, sure to capture the admiration of all who see it. Beautiful solid glass bowl...
Crystal
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 ...
Crystal
Silvered Candle Holder Vienna Around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Silvered Candle Holder Vienna Around 1960s Original condition
Brass
Pair of 1960s Brass Wall Candle Holders by Lars Holmstrom for Arvika
By Arvika Konsthantverk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s, Sweden. Featuring a shield design with a curved top, these candle holders have hammered textures that enhance light reflection. The designer’s and maker’s marks are engraved o...
Brass
$375 / set
H 11 in W 4 in D 3 in
Set of 3 Swedish Crystal Sunflower Candlesticks by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda
By Göran Wärff, Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three vintage Swedish crystal sunflower candlesticks by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, circa 1970s. This beautiful trio of clear glass candleholders is in good vintage condition with no chips or cracks, measuring approximately: Large 11"H x 4"W x 3"D Medium - 7.5"H x 4"W x 3"D Small - 4.75H x 4"W x 3"D These 3 vintage Kosta Boda sunflower...
Crystal
Orrefors Discus Gold Votive
By Lars Hellsten
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
The Discus Votive in gold from Orrefors has an optical effect in the base, creating beautiful reflections of light in the crystal. The candle holder is suitable for tealight candles....
Crystal
Orrefors Crystal Puzzle Votive Candleholders by Helene Krantz
By Orrefors
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is Orrefors Crystal. These are candleholders designed by Helene Krantz. They're called Votive Puzzle Candleholders. They intricately fit together like a puzzle. They graduate in...
Crystal
1960s Candle Holder Crystal Slant Glass Orrefors Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Orrefors Sweden Votive Glass Candle Holder Glass Slant Tealight Votive 3 .38 h x 4 diameter Original preowned vintage See images for condit...
Crystal
1960s Candle Holder Crystal Glass Brilliance Orrefors Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Orrefors Sweden Glass Votive Crystal Brilliance 2.25 h x 4.25 diameter stamped by maker Original preowned vintage See images for condition.
Crystal
Pair of Nils Landberg Candle Sticks Crystal Glass Orrefors / Sandvik 1930s
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in Basel, BS
Rare pair of Nils Landberg crystal candle holders for Sandvik/ Orrefors, model No. NS 1612, hand-crafted in Sweden in the 1930s. Very good condition with minor signs of use and age....
Crystal
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H 5.25 in W 17 in D 17 in
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.
Crystal
Crystal Candlestick Holders by Orrefors, a Pair
By Orrefors
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of crystal candlestick holders made by Orrefors of Norway. Angular squared columns are reeded with scalloped tops and marked underneath ‘Made in Austria’. Dimensions per candl...
Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Crystal Candleholders
By Orrefors
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Orrefors crystal candleholders, nice relief surface vegetal motif, Sweden, 1970s. Heavy cast crystal, makers label to the front. Excep...
Glass
Pair of Crystal Glass Votive Candleholders by Orrefors, Sweden, 1970s
By Orrefors
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of sparkling candleholders by Orrefors, Sweden, 1970. Illuminates beautifully. Also gorgeous on a holiday table! Simple and minimalistic. Measures "across and stands about" h...
Crystal
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H 20 in W 19 in D 19 in
20th Century Swedish Wrought Iron Hanging, Ceiling Candelabra by Erik Hoeglund
By Orrefors, Erik Höglund
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish hanging candelabra made of a hand crafted, painted wrought iron frame. Featuring fourteen Orrefors glass elements in gold and clear glass and six...
Metal, Wrought Iron
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H 2 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
Orrefors Lightstone River Rock Votive Tealight Candle Holder by Lena Bergstrom
By Orrefors, Lena Bergström
Located in Topeka, KS
Interesting tealight votive candle holder from the Lightstone collection designed by Lena Bergstrom for Orrefors. This single tealight is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks...
Crystal
Orrefors Regina Candlesticks in Crystal
By Orrefors
Located in Astoria, NY
Orrefors Regina candlesticks in clear cut crystal. Features include a faceted column design on square bases. Signed on the bottom. Despite a minor chip to the corner of one candlesti...
Crystal
Pair of Candleholders in Crystal by Orrefors, Sweden
By Sven Palmquist, Orrefors
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A pair of candleholders shaped like flowers by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors. Signed in the bottom. See other listing for a similar pair but slightly smaller.
Crystal