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.
$206Sale Price|30% Off
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
Crystal
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
Vintage Orrefors Crystal Fleur Vase, Signed, Sweden
By Jan Johansson, Orrefors
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A tapered crystal vase with 10 point fleur design, acid etched script signature. It retains the original manufacturer's silver metallic label and is signed. CREATOR Sign...
Crystal
Smokey Orrefors Crystal Glass Vase, Sweden, 1960
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Orrefors crystal glass vase drop shaped inner is an earthy amber smokey surrounded by a thick layer of clear glass. 1960 Nils landberg
Crystal
$1,063
H 6.3 in W 4.73 in D 2.56 in
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
Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden, 1953
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
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...
Glass
Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Fish Graal vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden A large and heavy vase of the Graal series designed by Edvward Hald for Orrefors Sweden in 1938. Clear ...
Art 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
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....
Art Glass
Orrefors Swedish Ribbed Glass Anemone Vase
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Orrefors curved ribbed crystal anemone vase with large open rim that opens out to highlight the flowers within. Sweden, late 20th Century.
Crystal
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
$340Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.25 in Dm 4.5 in
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...
Art Glass
Green Orrefors Crystal Glass Vase, Sweden, 1950
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
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
Collection of Orrefors Primula Glass Containers by Jacob Bang
By Orrefors
Located in Chicago, IL
Collection of Orrefors Primula glass containers by Jacob Bang.
Glass