Orrefors Vases and Vessels
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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Creator: Orrefors
Vintage Orrefors Smoked Grey Art Glass Vase Designed by Edward Hald
By Orrefors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage glass vase.
Designed by Edward Wald for Orrefors.
In grey cut glass with vine & leaf decoration around the circumference.
Simply a wonderful Swedish art glass vase...
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20th Century Swedish Modern Orrefors Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Rare Modernist Orrefors Intermezzo Blue Crystal Vase
By Rosenthal, Orrefors
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Orrefors crystal vase made in Sweden during the 1980s in a Modernist style. The vase is clearly signed "Orrefors" on the bottom and displays a sculptural blue glass drop li...
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20th Century Swedish Modern Orrefors Vases and Vessels
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Crystal
Sven Palmqvist, "Kraka" Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Sven Palmquist, Orrefors
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown 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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
An abstract "Graal" glass vase, by Gunnar Cyrén for Orrefors, Sweden, 1977
By Gunnar Cyren, Orrefors
Located in Aachen, DE
A good abstract Graal glass vase or footed bowl, designed by Gunnar Cyrén, made in 1977 at the Orrefors Glaswork in Sweden. The graal technique was developed at Orrefors early in the...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Small Orrefors Vase Bowl
By Orrefors
Located in Tarrytown, NY
This is a vintage small Orrefors vase signed and numbered on the underside.
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Early 2000s Swedish Orrefors Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Purple Frosted Vase/ Vicke Lindstrand/ Orrefores, Sweden, 1930s
By Orrefors, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in London, GB
Description:
A frosted purple vase designed by Swedish glass designer, Vicke Lindstrand, for Orrefors during the 1930s.
Linstrand began working at the Swedish glass manufacturer, O...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Tulip Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, Sweden ca. 1957
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Stylish 'Tulip' vase with elongated, fluting body on a slender column and flaring base in light red and clear coloration. Designed by Nils Landberg and produced by Orrefors, Sweden i...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Swedish Kraka Glass Vase by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, 1960s.
By Sven Palmquist, Orrefors
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Swedish Kraka Glass Vase by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, Sweden 1960s.
Tear shaped hand blown clear glass vase with blue and green curved net patt...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Ariel 'Gondoliere' Vase by Edvin Oehrstroem for Orrefors, Sweden, 1962
By Orrefors, Edvin Öhrström
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Ariel 'Gondoliere' Vase by Edvin Oehrstroem for Orrefors, Sweden 1962
A heavy vase of the Ariel Gondoliere series designed by Edvin Oehrstroem for Orrefors Sweden in 1946. Clear gla...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Vases and Vessels
Materials
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Nils Landberg Vase for Orrefors, 1965
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning handblown, art glass 'Sommerso' vase designed by Nils Landberg and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s in grey-green hues.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, 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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
$450 Sale Price
21% Off
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Translucent Glass Vase by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and sophisticated vase was realized by the esteemed midcentury Swedish glass studio, Orrefors, circa 1960. It features an ovoid form- with a concentric form of the same ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown 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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
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...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
$564 Sale Price
26% Off
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 perfum...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
$206 Sale Price
30% Off
Set of 4 Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors Opalescent Mid Century Bud Vases
By Sven Palmquist, Orrefors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sven Palmqvist (Swedish, 1906-1984), circa 1950's. A set of 4 Opalescent bud vases in the "Selena" pattern. Engraved to underside and one vase bearing partial original label.
Ap...
Ap...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
$716 Sale Price / set
20% 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 Lenhov...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
$884 Sale Price
21% Off
Glass vase "Stella Polaris " Vicke Lindstrand Orrefors, Sweden 1940´s
By Orrefors, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
Beautiful handblown glass vase "Stella Polaris"
Thick and heavy crystal glass with an organic shape and frosted or platina finish.
Designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors, Sweden i...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Glass vase, Nils Landberg for Orrefors, Sweden 1950´s
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
Beautiful glass vase designed by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, Sweden.
The vase has a smoked dark grey colour wonderfully combined with clear glass.
Perfect for a single flower or in...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, 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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Blue Nils Landberg for Orrefors Crystal Glass Vases, Sweden, 1950s
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Blue Orrefors crystal glass vasesdeep blue core in a layer of clear glass.
Height is 7.5" and 9"
Nils Landberg 1950s signed Orrefors.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Orrefors Vase Sweden 20th Century
By Orrefors
Located in Milano, IT
Trumpet vase made of black and colorless glass. Label and maker's mark at base.
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
$382 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass, Sommerso
Ariel Bowl by Edvin Ohrstrom for Orrefors, Sweden, Signed on Underside
By Edvin Öhrström, Orrefors
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art 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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
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...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Orrefors 'Graal' Glass Vase, Sweden, 20th Century, Internally Decorated
By Orrefors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An Orrefors 'Graal' glass vase, Sweden, 20th century, internally decorated with various fish and plants
signed by the artist
and etched Orrefors, Swe...
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20th Century Orrefors Vases and Vessels
Materials
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 ...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
"Apple" Vase by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors, Classic Scandinavian Modern
By Ingeborg Lundin, Orrefors
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Ingeborg Lundin Orrefors Applet Expo Series 1964
By Orrefors
Located in Toledo, OH
Ingeborg Lundin (1921-1991) for Orrefors Applet from Expo Series 1964. Signed.
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20th Century European Modern Orrefors Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
1957 Handblown "Applet (Apple)" Vase by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors - Signed
By Orrefors, Ingeborg Lundin
Located in New York, NY
Handblown cleared glass vase for Orrefos by the Swedish designer Ingeborg Lundin titled "Applet" Which traslates to Apple in English. Made in 1957 and signed Orrefos Expo 32 57 Ingeb...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Vaso Lena Bergstrom per Orrefors Svezia XX Secolo
By Orrefors
Located in Milano, IT
Vaso a tubo con orlo a disco in vetro sommerso trasparente, bianco e arancio. Etichetta della manifattura sulla base.
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
$362 Sale Price
20% Off
Orrefors vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
Orrefors vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 128 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 3 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original vases and vessels by Orrefors were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider vases and vessels by Stig Lindberg, Vicke Lindstrand, and Kosta Boda. Prices for Orrefors vases and vessels can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $70 and can go as high as $15,475, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $950.
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Questions About Orrefors Vases and Vessels
- 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.
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