Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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
Ravenna Bowl by Sven Palmquist for Orrefors, Sweden 1950s
By Orrefors, Sven Palmquist
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Ravenna bowl by Sven Palmquist for Orrefors, Sweden 1950s
A heavy bowl of the Ravenna series designed by Sven Palmquist for Orrefors Sweden in the 1950s. The squarish bowl has round...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Art Glass
Orrefors Sweden Glass Elephant Signed by the Artist Olle Alberius
By Olle Alberius, Orrefors
Located in Marbella, ES
Orrefors Sweden glass elephant signed by the Artist Olle Alberius.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Art Glass
Vintage Mouth Blown Crystal Glass Vase from Orrefors Sweden, 1970s
By Orrefors
Located in København K, 84
Rare elegant hand blown glass work from Orrefors in Sweden. Foremost a celebration of pure light and shape in itself but with utility as a vase or pitcher.
The piece is signed and m...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Glass
Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Glass Vase
By Orrefors
Located in Bochum, NRW
Beautifully shaped, very heavy glass bottle vase, by Orrefors, Sweden, 1970s.
Excellent condition.
Original manufacturer label
Dimensions: 24 x 10 x 26.5 cm
Mid-Century Modern Sc...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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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....
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Art Glass
Orrefors Sofiero Cut Lead Crystal Fruit Bowl 20th C
By Orrefors
Located in Big Flats, NY
A crystal fruit bowl by Orrefors in the Sofiero pattern offers checkered diamond pattern with original label and signature as photographed, 20th century.
Measures - 5.5'' H X 8'' W ...
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20th Century Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal, Lead
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Blown Glass, Sommerso
Tulip Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, Sweden ca. 1957
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Art Glass
Snöljus Snowlight White Art Glass Vase by Ingegerd Råman for Orrefors
By Ingegerd Råman, Orrefors
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.
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Art Glass
Orrefors Art Deco Pond Vase, Edward Hald
By Orrefors
Located in Riverdale, NY
Attractive Orrefors Art Deco vase by Edward Hald from the 1930's. 3 "scenes" are engraved around the vase showing a duck diving under water, at rest ...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Glass
Nils Landberg 'Sommerso' Smoked Charcoal Cased Vase for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish vintage 'sommerso' glass vase, produced circa 1950's -60's by designer Nils Landberg (1907-1991) for Orrefors, with smoked charcoal interior, cased within a clear layer. Ma...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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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...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Art Glass
Midcentury Nils Landberg Orrefors Pair of Vases, circa 1950s
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These two pieces was produced in Sweden at Orrefors and design by Nils Landberg Early 1950s
Wonderful clear glass crystal with exceptional shape.
Good condition
Measures: H 2...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Art Glass
Midcentury Sven Palmqvist Orrefors Kraka Crystal Vase
By Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Orrefors blue yellow/green vase, designed by Sven Palmqvist.
Wonderful glass with exceptional blue and yellow/green color that collaborates with the cl...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Art Glass
Nils Landberg 'Tulpan' Tulip Vases (3) for Orrefors Sweden, Expo 1957
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Utrecht, NL
Delicate and ethereal, Tulpan (Tulip) vases by Swedish designer Nils Landberg.
In the late 1940's Landberg developed the slender glass that made him famous. Sizes and shapes varied,...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Faceted Acid Etched Mermaid Vase Sven Palmquist for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Sven Palmquist
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern vase was realized by the esteemed designer Sven Palmquist for Orrefors in Sweden, 1948. It features a faceted oval form in translucent glass with a st...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Glass
1939 Graal Bowl by Edward Hald for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in Hudson, NY
Early Graal technique Bowl design by Edward Hald in 1939 for Orrefors sign on the butom Graal no.471, Only 150 pieces war made this year in deferent shapes and forms in Graal by Hald.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Art Glass
Midcentury Set of 3 Vases and Plate Clear Crystal Glass Orrefors Sweden 1950
By Orrefors, Sven Palmquist
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful pieces decorative made at Orrefors Sweden during the 1950s and the designed by Sven Palmqvist. All are in very good condition. This collection contains 3 vases and one plat...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Art Glass
Brass and Crystal Cylinder Chandelier by Tyringe for Orrefors, Sweden
By Konsthantverk Tyringe 1, Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Well-made chandelier with ten-cylinder shaped cupolas in crystallized glass and brass fittings.
Designed by Orrefors and manufactured by Tyringe, circa 1960 second half.
Vintage ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Brass
Pair of Heavy Crystal Bowl Vases by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of fine crystal vases bowls by Orrefors of Sweden.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Large collection Midcentury Orrefors Tulip Glasses Nils Landberg Sweden 1950s
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful collection of 9 tulip glasses in grey tinted blue colored and clear glass design. Manufactured at Orrefors in Sweden and design by Nils Landberg.
Good vintage condition ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Art Glass
Set of 2 Orrefors Sven Palmquist "Selena" Glass Bowls Scandinavian Modern
By Orrefors, Sven Palmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two pieces of studio bowls modernist design by world famous "Kraka" & "Ravenna" designer Sven Palmquist, made at Swedish glass maker Orrefors. Hand engraved signature & numbering "Or...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Heavy Clear Crystal Candle Holders Orrefors Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Large and heavy sculptures made in crystal glass with brass details. The glass has carved rounded holes. Made in the late 1970s and early 1980s these candle holders were produced at ...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Sven Palmquist "Selena" Glass Bowl Orrefors Scandinavian Modern
By Orrefors, Sven Palmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A studio bowl by world famous "Kraka" & "Ravenna" designer Sven Palmquist, made at Swedish manufacturer Orrefors. Hand engraved signature and numbering ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Art Glass
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Translucent Glass Vase by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and understated Mid-Century Modern vase was realized by the renowned maker, Orrefors, in Sweden, circa 1960. It features to intersecting demilune forms that meet to crea...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Glass
Art Glass Bowl by Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Art glass bowl by Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors.
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1940s Scandinavian Vintage Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Orrefors Crystal Drinks Decanters by Nils Landberg 'Individually Priced'
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pair of large crystal drinks decanters or ship's decanters for wine, whiskey, and spirits, designed by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, Sweden, wh...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Nils Landberg For Orrefors Crystal Ship Decanter 4200-731
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Chicago, IL
Heavy crystal ship decanter by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, number 4200-731. The shape of the decanter, with the weight being spread out at the ba...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Orrefors Green Glass Set of 3 Pieces, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These 3 pieces are made at Orrefors two vases and one large jug.
Very good condition
Measures: Jug H 39 cm, large vase H 33 cm, small vase H 22 cm.
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Art Glass
Set of Orrefors Vase's
By Orrefors, Olle Alberius
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
set of 3 Orrefors Vase's,designed by Olle Alberius
10"h x 3"dia.
10"h x 3"dia.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Glass
Nils Landberg Red Tulpanglas, Orrefors Glassworks, 1957
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century glass artist Nils Landberg's Red Tulpanglas designed in 1956, produced in 1957 by Orrefors glassworks. The delicately tinted glasses ar...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Blown Glass
Vintage Orrefors Graal Glass Cobalt Blue Bowl by Gunnar Cyren
By Orrefors, Gunnar Cyren
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and abstract figure signed Orrefors graal glass bowl is by the noted Swedish designer: Gunnar Cyren. It is from 1968. The colors are spect...
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1960s Swedish Modern Vintage Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Blown Glass
Midcentury Glass Tricket by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Copenhagen, K
Midcentury chrystal glass trincket by Orrefors in Sweden. Signed and numbered.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Art Glass
Mona Morales Schildt for Orrefors Bowl
By Mona Morales-Schildt, Orrefors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mona Morales Schildt for Orrefors bowl or vase. Beautiful design of 1/2 round circles polished all around. Signed bottom.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Blown Glass
Pair of Chic Swedish Decanters Sven Palqvist
By Orrefors
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A chic pair of water clear Swedish crystal decanters. The bulbous bottoms with panel cut long necks with slender faceted stoppers.
Signed Orr...
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1970s Swedish Modern Vintage Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Scandinavian Modern Glass Vase by Orrefors, 1930s
By Orrefors
Located in Barcelona, ES
Glass vase produced at Orrefors in 1930s. Stamp, somewhat torn, and marked "Orrefors" "1932".
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Glass
Early Modernist Cut Crystal Ice Bucket by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Early rare cut crystal ice bucket attributed to Orrefors, circa 1950. Great design and repeating pattern. Looks incredible from any angle.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Nils Landberg "Tulip" Vase
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Delicate and ethereal 'Tulipglas' vase with flaring bowl on a slender, tapering column. Red/blue coloration. Designed by Nils Landberg and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1957. Engraved "Orrefors Expo...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Glass
Swedish Midcentury Crystal Table Lamps Orrefors by Carl Fagerlund
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Exceptional pair of heavy hourglass form crystal lamps with polished nickel fittings. The lamps were made in Sweden at Orrefors glasbruk.
The designer Carl Fagerlund has created at ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Glass
Set of Cooler and Shaker Orrefors Nils Landberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set contains a glass bucket for ice or vine cooler. The other piece is a Shaker/carafe for spirits/whiskey. They are both designed by Nils Landberg a...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Glass
Swedish Midcentury Crystal Table Lamps Orrefors by Carl Fagerlund
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Exceptional pair of heavy hourglass form crystal lamps with polished nickel fittings. The lamps were made in Sweden at Orrefors glasbruk.
The designer Carl Fagerlund has created at ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Glass
1950s Swedish Apple Glass Vase by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors
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.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Blown Glass
Set of 3 Crystal Pieces Art Deco Orrefors Simon Gate Sweden
By Simon Gate, Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These three pieces from Orrefors Sweden where designed by Simon Gate in the 1930s. The name of them are "Tusen Fönster" a thousand windows. They are i...
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1950s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
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...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Glass
Scandinavian Modern Crystal Lotus Bowl by Designer Lars Hellsten
By Orrefors, Lars Hellsten
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern or organic modern crystal lotus flower bowl by sculptor/designer Lars Hellsten, circa late 20th century, Sweden. Great as a standalone bowl or as vide...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Organic Modern Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
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...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Glass
Nils Landberg Tall Expo Tulip Vase, Orrefors Glassworks, circa 1950s
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Blown Glass
Orrefors serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Orrefors serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Orrefors were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in sweden during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Kosta Boda, Vicke Lindstrand, and Edward Hald. Prices for Orrefors serveware, ceramics, silver and glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,800 and can go as high as $2,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,100.
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Questions About Orrefors Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
- 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.