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.
Tall 1950s Dark Toned Sommerso Vase Signed Nils Landberg for Orrefors Glass
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A tall dark smoke toned and clear Sommerso crystal glass vase designed by Nils Landberg (1907-1991) for Orrefors Glass, Sweden, circa 1950-1959. Beautiful vase from the 'Dusk' series...
Blown Glass, Sommerso
$95Sale Price|24% Off
White Cased Orrefors Vase, Signed, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An Orrefors white cased vase. Signed. CREATOR Signed Orrefors, Sweden. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1989-2000. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Cased White Glass. CONDI...
Glass
Black and White Glass Vase by Ingegerd Råman, limited edition, 162/200, Orrefors
By Orrefors, Ingegerd Råman
Located in Stockholm, SE
Limited edition from Orrefors, designed by the renowned Swedish designer Ingegerd Råman. The beautiful modern "Caracalla" series was produced in 2005 in a limited edition — signed "...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Orrefors Edward Hald Graal Fish Art glass vase from the 1940s
By Orrefors
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Orrefors Edward Hald Graal Fish Art glass vase from the 1940s Beautiful Scandinavian designed Orrefors Graal crystal vase, a master piece created by the renowned Swedish designer Edw...
Art Glass
Green Orrefors Crystal Glass Vase, Sweden, 1950
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Orrefors crystal glass vase inner is an dark green surrounded by a thick layer of clear glass. 1960 Nils landberg
Crystal
2 Pc. Nils Landberg for Orrefors Grey and Clear Sommerso Vases
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
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 ...
Art Glass
Nils Landberg for Orrefors "Sommerso" Glass Vase
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant glass vase designed by Nils Landberg for Orrefors executed in "Sommerso" technique. Etched signing on bottom.
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...
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 ...
Blown Glass
$450Sale Price|21% Off
Sommerso Smoked Charcoal Cased Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in San Diego, CA
A Swedish vintage 'sommerso' glass vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, circa 1950s. The piece has a smoked charcoal interior, cased within a clear glass layer. Markings include etche...
Art Glass
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 ...
Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Vicke Lindstrand “Stella Polaris” Glass Set for Orrefors, Sweden 1940s
By Orrefors, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
A beautiful five-piece glass set from the celebrated “Stella Polaris” series designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1940. Executed in elegant ice blue crystal glas...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
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.
Art Glass
Small Orrefors Vase Bowl
By Orrefors
Located in Tarrytown, NY
This is a vintage small Orrefors vase signed and numbered on the underside.
Art Glass
$338Sale Price|39% Off
Stella Polaris Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, Handblown Crystal, 1940
By Vicke Lindstrand, Orrefors
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
A beautiful hand-blown glass vase from the celebrated “Stella Polaris” series designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1940. Executed in thick crystal glass with a s...
Blown Glass
$852Sale Price|21% Off
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 Lenhovda...
Glass
$83Sale Price|49% Off
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...
Crystal
Vintage Crystal Vase by Alvar Aalto, Glass, Orrefors, Sweden, 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 ...
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. ...
Art Glass
Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors "Ariel" Art Glass Vase
By Orrefors, Ingeborg Lundin
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...
Art 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...
Art Glass
Nils Landberg Red Expo Tulip Vase, Orrefors Glassworks, circa 1950s
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in New York, NY
Mid century glass artist Nils Landberg's Red Expo Tulip Vase was designed for Orrefors glassworks in the 1950's. This delicately tinted vase is hand blown glass signed with incised s...
Glass
$456Sale Price|20% Off
Artistic Glass Vase by Orrefors Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Artistic Glass Vase by Orrefors Sweden epitomizes the perfect blend of timeless elegance and innovative craftsmanship. Renowned globally for its exquisite glass artistry, Orrefor...
Art Glass
Nils Landberg Tall Expo Tulip Vase, Orrefors Glassworks, circa 1950s
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century glass artist Nils Landberg's Tall Expo Tulip Vase was designed for Orrefors glassworks in the 1950's. This delicately tinted vase is hand blown glass signed with incised ...
Blown Glass
Blown Glass Vase by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors, 1957
By Ingeborg Lundin, Orrefors
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The "Apple" hand blown glass vase by Ingeborg Lundin. Signed on bottom, manufactured by Orrefors in Sweden, circa 1950s.
Blown Glass
Glass Vase 'Fabula' by Per B Sundberg for Orrefors, Sweden, 2003
By Orrefors, Per B. Sundberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase Fabula by Per B Sundberg for Orrefors, Sweden. 2003. Unique. H: 22 cm / 8 3/4''
Glass, Paper
Glass Vase Designed by Per B. Sundberg for Orrefors, Sweden, 1990s
By Orrefors, Per B. Sundberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase designed by Per B. Sundberg for Orrefors, Sweden. 1990's. Glass. Dimensions: H: 28 cm/ 11'' Per B. Sundberg grew up in Huddinge, south of Stockholm, where he early showed interest in creative expression, including in textile. Sundberg applied and was accepted to the pottery division at Capellagården in Vickleby 1983-85. In the years 1985-1992 he studied glass and ceramics at Konstfack in Stockholm, with a break in 1988 to study at the Pilchuck Glass School in Seattle. Per B Sundberg altered the course of Swedish design in the 1990s with the advent of new techniques and the creation of experimental...
Glass
Nils Landberg Glass Tulip Vase for Orrefors, Sweden, 1957
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase, tulip designed by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, Sweden, 1957. Glass. Measurements H: 44.5 cm/ 1' 6".
Glass
Vase 'Fabula' Designed by Per B. Sundberg for Orrefors, Sweden, 1998
By Per B. Sundberg, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase “Fabula” designed by Per B. Sundberg for Orrefors, Sweden. 1998. Paper and glass.
Glass, Paper