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.
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...
Glass
$720Sale Price / set|20% Off
Ingeborg Lundin (1921-92) signed crystal decanter & 4 whiskey glass
By Orrefors, Ingeborg Lundin
Located in Skien, NO
As New Condition - With Original Label A stunning crystal glass decanter and four whiskey glasses, featuring the "Silvia" pattern, designed by Ingeborg Lundin (1921-1992) for Orrefo...
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...
Crystal
$440Sale Price|20% Off
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 X 8'' D. A stunning Orrefors Sofiero cut lead crystal...
Crystal, Lead
$780Sale Price / set|20% Off
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...
Crystal
Nils Landberg for Orrefors Engraved Mermaid Art Deco Glass Vase, signed 1944
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant "Mermaid" Swedish Art Deco Art Glass Vase by famed Swedish glass artist Nils Landberg (1907 - 1981) for Orrefors Glassworks. This heavy hand blown vase faceted beauty feathe...
Blown Glass, Art Glass
19th Century Gothic Cut Crystal Irish Footed Bowl
Located in Hudson, NY
This Gothic revival cut crystal bowl is of a good size and simple yet impressive design. One of the major export elemnts from Ierland in the 19th century, cut crystal from this count...
Crystal
Vintage Waterford Lismore Cut Crystal Decanter
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage cut crystal decanter with a tapered body and tall square glass stopper. (WATERFORD, LISMORE COLLECTION)
Crystal
$840 / set
H 2.5 in Dm 3 in
Set of 12 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal Rocks Glasses, Handblown in Sweden
By Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these handblown crystal rocks glasses have become a modern classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is designed for t...
Crystal
$420 / set
H 5.5 in Dm 2.38 in
Set of 6 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal Cocktail Glasses, Handblown in Sweden
By Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these handblown crystal cocktail glasses have become a modern Classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is design...
Crystal
Set of 2 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal Water Glasses, Hand Blown in Sweden
By Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these hand blown crystal water glasses have become a modern Classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is designed fo...
Crystal
Midcentury Nils Landberg Orrefors Tall Expo Vase, circa 1950s
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Orrefors Expo tall tulip vase designed by Nils Landberg. Wonderful glass with exceptional red color that collaborates with the clear glass. A beaut...
Art Glass
Vintage Crystal Glass Liqueur Decanter, 1950s.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of crystal glass Re-polished Good original condition.
Crystal
Extra Large Bohemian Crystal Persian Style Decanter
Located in Vilnius, LT
Extra large Bohemian Persian style hand cut crystal decanter. Excellent vintage condition.
Crystal
$420 / set
H 5.88 in Dm 1.75 in
Set of 6 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal Champagne Glasses, Handblown in Sweden
By Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these handblown crystal champagne glasses have become a modern Classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is desi...
Crystal
$420 / set
H 4 in Dm 2.63 in
Set of 6 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal White Wine Glasses Handblown in Sweden
By Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these handblown crystal white wine glasses have become a modern Classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is designed for the extraordinary strength and ...
Crystal
$390 / set
H 3.38 in Dm 1.75 in
Set of 6 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal Shot Glasses, Handblown in Sweden
By Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these handblown crystal white wine glasses have become a modern Classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is designed for the extraordinary strength and clarity of Swedish crystal. The simplicity of the design, the thinness of the lip, the quality of the crystal and the perfect weight of these white wine glasses create a nuanced experience, and are the trademark details of her Simple Crystal collection...
Crystal
$420 / set
H 4 in Dm 2.63 in
Set of 6 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal Red Wine Glasses, Handblown in Sweden
By Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these handblown crystal red wine glasses have become a modern Classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is designed for the extraordinary strength and cl...
Crystal
Set of Six Simon Gate Glasses Crystal Sandvik Orrefors Sweden 1930s
By Orrefors, Simon Gate
Located in Basel, BS
Set of six Simon Gate glasses, model ‚Stork‘ for Sandvik/Orrefors in Sweden in the late 1920s, to mid 1930s. Delicate, hand-crafted crystal glass in Sandviks signature color of lig...
Crystal
1960's Swedish Crystal Vase by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Paris, FR
20th-century vintage modernist crystal vase signed by Swedish makers Orrefors. This chic statement decorative piece is highlighted by its modern design and thick curved cut. Signed ...
Crystal
Vintage Orrefors, Sweden Crystal Decanter
By Orrefors
Located in Houston, TX
This is a 20th century crystal decanter with stopper. Made by Orrefors, Sweden. This beautiful decanter is ready for your bar or bar cart. This piece weighs 4 lbs.
Crystal
Nils Landberg For Orrefors Crystal Ship Decanter 4200-731
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
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...
Crystal
Orrefors Crystal Candy Nut Dish
By Orrefors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Orrefors crystal candy nut dish - multi faceted dish suitable as a decorative piece on your cocktail table or for serving at your party or bar!
Rare 1926 Art Deco Orrefors Centerpiece Crystal Glass Bowl and Under Plate
By Orrefors, Simon Gate
Located in Miami, FL
Rare,Ingraved Crystal Glass by the Swedish Glass manufactory Maison ORREFORS . Crystal Glass Center piece bowl and under Crystal Glass plate ingraved by The Artist Simon Gate for Ma...
Crystal
Cut Crystal Vase by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A beautiful tapered crystal vase with a striking optic cut design from Orrefors.
Crystal
A Swedish Orrefors Aqua Crystal Lobed Bowl; by Edvin Ohstrom
By Orrefors, Edvin Öhrström
Located in San Francisco, CA
A shimmering Swedish 1940's Orrefors aqua crystal lobed bowl; by Edvin Ohstrom; signed 'Orrefors 2611'; the large-scaled heavily modeled bowl with scalloped rim above a thick body of...