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.
$400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Jan Johansson, Orrefors, Set of Two Crystal Vases
By Jan Johansson, Orrefors
Located in Bochum, NRW
Heavy Crystal set of two vases designed by Jan Johansson, made by Orrefors Sweden, circa 1980s. Dimensions: Vase 22 cm high, Bowl 11 cm high. Excellent condition. Each is signed unde...
Crystal
Set of Three Nils Landberg Art Glass Vases, Mid-Century Modern
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Group of Three Art Glass Vases as follows: Red Tall Vase 2.5" dia. x 11.5" tall - Scandinavian / Italian Medium Jug 4.75" dia. x 5.25" tall - Scandinavian / Italian Small "Smok...
Art Glass
Early Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1948
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Early Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1948 A rare vase of the Graal series designed by Edward Hald for Orrefors Sweden in 1938. Clear glass decorated with underw...
Art Glass
Vicke Linstrand Art Deco Mermaid Vase, Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Riverdale, NY
A lovely and charming example of Vicke Lindstrand's elegant, stylized figures on glass, made for the Orrefors glass company in Sweden. This Art Deco vase features an engraved mermaid...
Blown Glass
Sven Palmqvist, Sommerso Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Sven Palmquist, Orrefors
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-coloured blown glass Sommerso vase designed by Sven Palmqvist and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s.
Blown Glass
Nils Landberg, Sommerso Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass Sommerso vase designed by Nils Landberg and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s
Glass
Midcentury Modern Pair of Sven Palmqvist Orrefors Heavy Crystal Vases Clear Blue
By Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Orrefors heavy dropped formed blue vase and one large rounded heavy vase designed by Sven Palmqvist. Wonderful glass with exceptional blue color that collaborates with the clear gl...
Art Glass
Vintage Sommerso Glass Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Sommeroso vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors. smoked greenish gray color. signed on underside.
Glass
$150 / set
Orrefors Heart Vase Large
By Orrefors
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
The Heart Vase 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 about. The ...
Crystal
Nils Landberg for Orrefors "Sommerso" Glass Vase
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant glass vase designed by Nils Landberg for Orrefors executed in "Sommerso" technique. Etched signing on bottom.
Glass
Helen Krantz for Orrefors Green Glass Vase, Scandinavian Modern 1980s
By Orrefors
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Modern ovoid footed glass vase with graphic neck and rim was designed by Helen Krantz for Orrefors Sweden as a part of Salsa series. The vase is done in ...
Art Glass, Glass, Sommerso
Simon Gate for Orrefors Thousand Windows Art Deco Crystal Vase, 1932
By Simon Gate, Orrefors
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Simon Gate designed "Tusen Fönster”, or Thousand Windows, series for Orrefors in 1932. It is a classic example of Scandinavian Modern interpretation of Art Deco design elements, with...
Crystal
Heavy Ariel Glass Vase by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors, Sweden 1964
By Ingeborg Lundin, Orrefors
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Heavy Ariel Glass Vase by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors, Sweden 1964 A heavy vase of the Orrefors Ariel series designed by Ingeborg Lundin, Sweden ca. 1950s. Colorless glass with a b...
Art Glass
Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden A vintage vase of the Graal series designed by Edward Hald for Orrefors Sweden in 1938. Clear and green glass decorated w...
Art Glass
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
1940's Orrefors Edward Hald Graal Fish Art Glass Vase Sculpture Made in Sweden
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Grall fish art glass vase Edward Hald for Orrefors and dates form the 1940's to early 1950's. Great design and form. Signed on the bottom by the artist. In excellent condit...
Art Glass
Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors "Ariel" Art Glass Vase
By Ingeborg Lundin, Orrefors
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
Midcentury Crystal Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, 1950s
By Orrefors
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Thick organically shaped crystal vase. Number 3225 designed by Niels Landberg and manufactured at Orrefors in Sweden during the 1950s. The vase is marked, signed and numbered to the ...
Crystal
Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1963
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1963 A vintage vase of the Graal series designed by Edward Hald for Orrefors Sweden in 1938. Clear and green glass decora...
Art Glass
Nils Landberg, Sommerso Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass Sommerso vase designed by Nils Landberg and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s
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 blue-grey hues.
Glass, Art Glass
Triangular Orrefors Sommerso Vase by Nils Landberg, 1950s
By Mazzega, Flygfors Glass, Nils Landberg, Murano 5, Orrefors
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Unusual triangular shaped Dusk art glass vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors. Swedish midcentury modern decorative piece from the Dusk series featuring a beautiful Sommerso effect wit...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Midcentury Collection of 12 Pieces Art Glass Nils Landberg Orrefors Sweden 1950s
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These 12 Swedish vintage Sommerso and dusk glass vases, produced circa 1950s-1960s by designer Nils Landberg for Orrefors, with smoked charcoal interior, cased within a clear layer. ...
Art Glass
Edvin Öhrström for Orrefors Crystal Engraved Vase, 1942 Scandinavian Modern
By Edvin Öhrström, Orrefors
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Orrefors engraved crystal vase features "Wish To The Moon" pattern, created by Edvin Ohrstrom in 1942. The pattern depicts a young woman or g...
Crystal
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
Swedish Art Deco Smoked Glass Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sandvik, 1923
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in Glasgow, GB
This Swedish Art Deco smoked glass vase, designed by Edward Hald for Orrefors and produced at the Sandvik branch in 1923, represents an early and formative example of modern Scandina...
Smoked Glass
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...
Art Glass
Nils Landberg for Orrefors "Sommerso" Glass Vase
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant glass vase designed by Nils Landberg for Orrefors executed in "Sommerso" technique. Etched signing on bottom.
Blown Glass
$100 / item
Orrefors Heart Bud Vase
By Orrefors
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
The Heart Vase 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 about. Hear...
Crystal
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
Artist Signed Orrefors Etched Crystal Vase Depicting a Woman Holding Flowers
By Orrefors
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large signed Orrefors crystal vase was made in Sweden during the 1970s in a Mid-Century Modern style and stands almost a foot tall. T...
Crystal
Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1947
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1947 A vintage vase of the Graal series designed by Edward Hald for Orrefors Sweden in 1938. Clear and green glass decora...
Art Glass
Edward Hald, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in High Point, NC
A smoked blown glass vase designed by Ewald Hald and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Glass
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
"Male Nude with Harp", Art Deco Engraved Glass Vase by Lindstrand for Orrefors
By Vicke Lindstrand, Orrefors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of Vicke Lindstrand's characterisitically elegant, stylized nude figures for the Orrefors glass company in Sweden at the height of the Art Deco era in 1939, this piece features a...
Glass
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.
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.
Glass, Art Glass
Nils Landberg, Sommerso Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass Sommerso vase designed by Nils Landberg and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s
Blown Glass
$409Sale Price|30% Off
Mid Century Sven Palmqvist Orrefors Pa Expo 1965 Cobalt Blue Flower Vase 9"
By Sven Palmquist, Orrefors
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare mid century Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors Swedish cobalt blue rectangular glass bud vase or flower urn. Marked Orrefors Expo Pa 370-65 and signed Palmqvist on base. Circa 1965. ...
Glass
Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1963
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1963 A vintage vase of the Graal series designed by Edward Hald for Orrefors Sweden in 1938. Clear and green glass decora...
Art Glass
Vintage Kraka Vase by Sven Palmquist for Orrefors, Sweden 1955
By Orrefors, Sven Palmquist
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Kraka Vase by Sven Palmquist for Orrefors, Sweden 1955 A vintage vase of the Kraka (fishnet) series designed by Sven Palmquist for Orrefors Sweden in 1954. Kraka refers to a...
Art Glass
Nils Landberg, Sommerso Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass Sommerso vase designed by Nils Landberg and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s
Blown Glass
$602Sale Price|20% Off
Nils Landberg Glass Vase and Bowl "Midnight Blue Dusk" for Orrefors, Sweden
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A beautiful and very rare handmade vintage sommerso glass vase and bowl made and signed by talented Nils Landberg for Orrefors glassworks, Sweden in the 1960s. The vase and bowl have...
Glass, Sommerso
Smokey Orrefors Crystal Glass Vase, Sweden, 1960
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
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
Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden, 1953
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
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
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...
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.
Glass, Art Glass
Vintage Kraka Vase by Sven Palmquist for Orrefors, Sweden 1955
By Sven Palmquist, Orrefors
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Kraka Vase by Sven Palmquist for Orrefors, Sweden 1955 A large vase of the Kraka (fishnet) series designed by Sven Palmquist for Orrefors Sweden in 1954. Kraka refers to a N...
Art Glass
Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1963
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1963 A early vase of the Graal series designed by Edward Hald for Orrefors Sweden in 1938. Clear and green glass decorate...
Art Glass
Mid-Century Kraka Glass Vase by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, 1960s
By Orrefors, Sven Palmquist
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-century Kraka glass vase by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, 1960s Tear shaped hand blown clear glass vase with blue and green curved net pattern with tin...
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, ...
Crystal
Tall 1950s Dark Toned Sommerso Vase Signed Nils Landberg for Orrefors Glass
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
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
Black and White Glass Vase by Ingegerd Råman, limited edition, 162/200, Orrefors
By Ingegerd Råman, Orrefors
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
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
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
1940's, Orrefors Edward Hald Graal Fish Art Glass Vase Sculpture Made in Sweden
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Grall fish art glass vase Edward Hald for Orrefors and dates form the 1940's to early 1950's. Great design and form. Signed on the bottom by the artist. In very nice condit...
Art Glass
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...
Art Glass
Swedish Grace Crystal Glass Vase Stella Polaris by Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Grythyttan, SE
The Orrefors Stella Polaris Mouth Blown Crystal Vase, designed in 1936 by Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors, is an exquisite example of vintage art glass. ...
Crystal
$3,500
Orrefors Vase
By Orrefors
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Ariel girl and dove vase by Edvin Öhrström for Orrefors of blue, silver and clear glass. Signed and dated.
Glass
Vase Apple Designed by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors Sweden, 1955
By Ingeborg Lundin, Orrefors
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vase Apple Designed by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors Sweden, 1955 Large Orrefors 'The Apple' EXPO vase, designed by Ingeborg Lundin, Sweden, 1955, free-blown colorless glass with yel...
Art 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.
Glass
A trio Crystal Lucid Drop glass vases by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors Sweden
By Sven Palmquist, Orrefors
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A trio of sculptural vintage glass vases designed by Sven Palmqvist and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, during the 1960s. Executed in high-quality clear crystal, the vases features an...
Glass, Sommerso
Nils Landberg Glass Vase for Orrefors, Smoked Grey, Sweden, Circa 1950
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
A refined somerso art glass vase designed by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1950s. The vase features a beautifully tapered form with a smoky dark grey core encased in cle...
Art Glass, Blown Glass