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.
Ruby Red Frosted Triangular Orrefors Lamps, Sweden 1950
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Ruby red pair of triangular crystal lamps encased in a layer of frosted clear glass with brass fitting By Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors 1960. Signed on the bottom. Rewired for the ...
Crystal
Pair of Orrefors Sconces Brass and Crystal Glass Shades by Orrefors, Sweden 1970
By Orrefors, Pukeberg Sweden
Located in Bronx, NY
Rare elegant pair of brass and thick crystal block shades by Orrefors sconces that has pattern on the inside of the glass the outer surface is smooth, Sweden, 1970s, brass frames. On...
Crystal, Brass
Rosewood and Glass Table Lamp by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960
By Orrefors
Located in Paris, IDF
Rosewood and glass table lamp by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960 A very rare model. Good condition.
Glass, Rosewood
Orrefors table lamps Teak and Glass set of 2 , Sweden, 1960
By Orrefors
Located in Paris, IDF
Wonderful midcentury lamps in teak and glass by Orrefors Sweden. Good condition.
Glass, Teak
Pair of Orrefors Crystal and Brass Sconces by Carl Fagerlund, Sweden, 1950
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Orrefors sconces by Carl Fagerlund, 1950's, brass frames with one socket with thick half cone shaped crystal shades with wavy details in the glass. Brass frame and brass fini...
Crystal, Brass
Deep Blue Orrefors Lamps Design by Carl Fagerlund Orrefors, Sweden, 1970
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Large pair of deep blue orrefors glass lamps with chrome fittings, signed Carl Fagerlund Orrefors. The glass body is 12" tall to the chrome fitting. Rewired for the US.
Glass
Orrefors Flush Mount, Crystal and Brass, 1960, Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Orrefors Flush Mounts, Crystal and Brass,1960, Sweden in all vintage condition with five European candelabra sockets on a brass frame. The shade is a thick domed cast crystal with a ...
Crystal
Pair of Orrefors Sconces Brass and Glass Shades by Orrefors Sweden, 1970
By Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Orrefors clear cast glass sconces , smooth surface outer glass and an inside pattern, glass shades are resting on a brass frame with brass fasteners. Hold one candelabra bulb...
Crystal, Brass
$2,000 / item
Blue Orrefors Lamps, Orrefors, Sweden, 1960
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Three single lamps ranging from light blue to gray the third one is navy blue, Brass fittings by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960, Sweden. Shades not included. Rewired for the US
Crystal
Orrefors Ceiling Pendant Glass and Brass, Sweden, 1960
By Orrefors
Located in Paris, IDF
Ceiling pendant glass and brass made by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960 Rare model made of glass plates, of different colors, beautifully mounted with nice details on a brass structure. The...
Brass
Orrefors Lamps Clear Crystal with Organically Shaped Pattern, Sweden, 1970
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Orrefors lamps clear crystal with chrome fittings, organically shaped pattern in the glass, Sweden 1970, signed Carl Fagerlund Orrefors. Rewired f...
Crystal, Chrome
Tall Pair of 1970s Clear Crystal Orrefors Lamps, 1970
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Tall pair of 1970s clear crystal Orrefors lamps, 1970 This is an exceptional large heavy signed pair of clear crystal lamps by Orrefors with chrome fi...
Crystal, Chrome
Crystal Orrefors Embassy Pendant Light by Carl Fagerlund
By Orrefors
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
Large Scandinavian Mid Century Modern crystal pendant ceiling lamp from the "Embassy" collection. Designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sweden 1970s. This requires six standard Edi...
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light by Carl Fagerlund Model Cristal Design
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. E27 bulbs.
Glass
Set of 2 Orrefors glass pendants, Sweden, 1950s
By Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish Modern glass ceiling lights produced by Orrefors, 1950s. Please note: listed price is for a single light, pair available. Measures: Height: ca 75 cm Diameter: ca 60 cm
Glass
Nils Landberg Orrefors Crimson Red Crystal Table Lamps, 1970s
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Crimson Red crystal lamps encased in clear crystal overlay. Rewired for use in the USA.
Crystal, Nickel
Orrefors Table Lamps Design by Carl Fagerlund Orrefors, Sweden, 1960, Set of 2
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Göteborg, SE
These exquisite table lamps, designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in the 1960s, embody timeless elegance and sophisticated design. The lamps feature striking green glass bases env...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Photophore in Cristal by Jan Johansson
By Orrefors, Jan Johansson
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Swedish photophore in crystal by Jan Johansson for Orrefors.
Crystal
Large Carl Fagerlund Glass Leaves Brass Chandelier by Orrefors, 60s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Göteborg, SE
Very beautiful ceiling lamp in brass with decorative leaves of Murano glass. The lamp was designed by Carl Fagerlund for orrefors in the 60s.
Brass
Red Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, 1960, Set of 2
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Göteborg, SE
These table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors feature deep, vibrant red glass bases with a sleek, slightly tapered rectangular shape. The glass has a rich, intense color that ca...
Chrome
Carl Fagerlund Table Lamp for Orrefors Blue Glass and Brass Sweden 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Paris, IDF
Carl Fagerlund table lamp for Orrefors made of clear blue glass and brass made in Sweden around 1960. Good condition. 1 table lamp available, without lampshade. Carl Fagerlund was a...
Brass
Pair of Red Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
These sleek 1960s table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors are made of glass, and contain a transparent substance that gives them their color.
Glass
Pair of 1960s Clear Orrefors Glass Table Lamps By Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of clear glass Orrefors lamps, stamped and signed. Orrefors has been producing elegant glassware since 1898 at their workshops in Smäland, Sweden. This style was de...
Blown Glass
Swedish Grace Chandelier by Fritz Kurs for Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1940s, Sweden. The Swedish Grace Chandelier by Fritz Kurs for Orrefors features a sophisticated design combining glass and brass. Its mounting plate and primary shade display scallop...
Brass
Pair of Large Vintage Swedish Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of large vintage Swedish table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, dating from around the 1960’s. The quality is superb, they are made from chunky, textured clear ...
Glass
Nils Landberg, Swedish Modern, Blue Tinted Glass, Table Lamp, Sweden, 1960s
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in Stamford, CT
Nils Landberg, Swedish Modern, Blue Tinted Glass, Table Lamp, Sweden, 1960s A single Swedish modern blue glass and chrome bottle form table lamp designed by Nils Landberg, for Orref...
Glass
Orrefors chandelier by Carl Fagerlund, 1970, Sweden
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Two tier Orrefors glass panel chandelier with several individual glass panels on a brass frame . four Edison sockets.
Brass
Pair of Super Rare Collectable Fully Signed Carl Fagerlund Orrefors Table Lamps
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of of very rare highly collectable Carl Fagerlund Orrefors table lamps made in Sweden in the 1970's A very good looking and well made pair of heavy solid cut glass crystal lamps...
Cut Glass
Dark Blue Crystal Orrefors Lamps Design by Carl Fagerlund Orrefors, Sweden, 1970
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Large pair of deep blue orrefors glass lamps with chrome fittings, signed Carl Fagerlund Orrefors. The glass body is 12" tall to the chrome fitting. Rewired for the US.
Glass
Blue Crystal Orrefors Lamps Design by Carl Fagerlund Orrefors, Sweden, 1970
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Blue Orrefors glass lamps with chrome fittings, signed Carl Fagerlund Orrefors. The glass body is 12" tall to the chrome fitting.
Crystal, Chrome
Pair of Orrefors Sconces Brass and Glass Shades by Orrefors Sweden, 1970
By Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Orrefors clear cast crystal glass sconces with reflections in rainbow colors, smooth surface outer glass and an inside pattern, glass shades are resting on a brass frame with...
Crystal, Brass
$4,500 / set
Pair of Dark Green Orrefors Lamps, Sweden, 1960
By Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of dark green encased in a layer of clear glass with brass fitting by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960, Sweden. Rewired for the US. Almost solid dark green melt crystal encased...
Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lightin Cristal by Carl Fagerlund
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern pendant lampin crystal by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. E27 bulbs.
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Blue Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
These sleek 1960s table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors are made of glass, and contain a transparent substance that gives them their color.
Glass
Table lamp in purple and clear glass by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors
Located in Göteborg, SE
Vintage Orrefors Table Lamp, 1960s This elegant table lamp by Orrefors, crafted in the 1960s, features a striking combination of purple and clear glass. The base showcases a vibrant...
Brass
Cylinder crown in crystal and chrome by Orrefors for Tyringe, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors, Konsthantverk Tyringe 1
Located in Göteborg, SE
Very beautiful ceiling lamp made of crystal and chrome. The ceiling lamp is designed in an elegant way so that it is beautiful from any direction you look at it. When viewed from bel...
Crystal, Chrome
Pair of Brass and Crystal Wall Lamps designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Voorburg, NL
Highly rare and sophisticated pair of brass wall lamps produced in Sweden in the 1970s. Designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glasbruk. Each lamp h...
Crystal, Brass