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.
Carl Fagerlund, Flush Mount, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass flush mount designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.0"H x 11.5"D ...
Brass
$958Sale Price|42% Off
Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Gilded Brass, Chandelier
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Wien, AT
Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, gilded brass, chandelier Original condition.
Brass
$474Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Cut Glass and Brass Pendant Lamp from Orrefors, 1960s
By Orrefors
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This hand-grenade shaped pendant was manufactured by Orrefors in Sweden during the 1960s. It features a geometrically cut clear glass shade and a par...
Brass
Scandinavian Glass Flush Mount by Orrefors, Swedish Modern
By Orrefors
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful flush mount in brass and frosted glass, produced by Orrefors in Sweden circa 1950. The lamp consists of an amber-colored inner shade, hiding three light bulbs. The inne sha...
Brass
Mid-century glass and brass ceiling lamp/ fixture by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Mid-century ceiling lamp designed by Swedish lighting designer Carl Fagerlund and made by Orrefors- famous Swedish glass manufacturer. With beautiful solid glass with structure and brass frame and canopy. With 1 light. Place of origin- Scandinavia Period- mid 20th c. - Condition- Very good! - E 27 socket - The height of the lamps is measured including the brass canopy. - The height of the glass only- 25 cm Mentioned box dimentions for shipping are indicative. They are strong depended on the shipping location...
Brass
Mid-Century Orrefors Glass Panel Hallway Pendant. 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bromma, SE
Swedish Mid-Century Orrefors Bedroom or Stairwell Pendant from the 1960s. Design by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. The fixture has a Brass Frame with Four Glass Side Panels. The Glass ...
Brass
1960s, Space Age Glass and Chrome Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful chandelier designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. This light fixture is made of metal, chrome and lovely elements of glass on the edge. - gorgeous Scandinavian la...
Metal, Chrome
Scandinavian Orrefors Embassy Crystal Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund, 1960s.
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Lyfa
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian Modern "Embassy" Crystal Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund, 1960s. Large Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern pendant ceiling lamp from the "Embassy" collection. Designed by Carl...
Crystal, Brass
Square Glass Pendan by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Square shaped glass and clear glass (inside) pendant lamp. Designed in the 1960s by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks in Sweden. Light grey tinted glass outer cup with a cylind...
Brass
Swedish Orrefors Crystal 1950s Mid Century Pendant Flush Chandelier
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 1950s crystal and brass 22” Wide pendant or flush light by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. 5 candelabra light sockets. Newly Rewired
Crystal, Brass
Midcentury Orrefors Crystal Brass Ceiling Lamp, Carl Fagerlund, 1970s, Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Midcentury crystal glass and brass ceiling light fixture, circa mid-1970s. Made at Orrefors and Designed by Carl Fagerlund. This lovely ex...
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Cylinder Pendants by Carl Fagerlund, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These stunning Mid-Century Swedish modern cylinder pendant was designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glasbruk in the 1960s.Clear textured crystal with scalloped edges and great han...
Crystal, Brass
Swedish Grace Ceiling Light, Simon Gate, Orrefors, Sweden, 1920s
By Orrefors, Simon Gate
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful flush mount ceiling light by Simon Gate, in a Swedish Grace design. Blue colored frosted glass with a glass bell hanging from the bottom. Lovely brass decorative details.
Brass
1960s Small Crystal & Brass Cylinder Chandelier by Orrefors for Tyringe, Sweden.
By Konsthantverk Tyringe 1, Orrefors
Located in Bromma, SE
Brass and Crystal Tubes Pendant by Tyringe Konsthantverk (Tyringe Crafts), Sweden. The Crystal Glass made by Swedish Orrefors. 1960's. Hand blown bedroom / stairwell / hallway / kitc...
Brass
Glass & Brass Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A magnificent table lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. This lamp consist of seven discs made of clear crystal glass stacked on a brass base. Condition: The lamp is in a exc...
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Swedish Pendant Lamp by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, 1950
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish pendant made of hand blown pressed Orrefors glass designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors, in good condition. The Scandinavian...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Carl Fagerlund, Glass & Brass Pendant, Fagerhult/Orrefors, Scandinavian Modern
By Fagerhult, Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pendant with brass base and glass by Orrefors. Designed by Carl Fagerlund for Fagerhult, Sweden mid-1900s. Measures: Two are available, height 55 and 110 cm. A few smaller sig...
Brass
Carl Fagerlund, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1950s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.25” H x 3.75” Diameter Socket takes standard ...
Brass
$1,400Sale Price|50% Off
Orrefors Swedish Crystal Carl Fagerlund 1960s Mid Century Flush Ceiling Pendant
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful luxurious 1950s Swedish crystal and brass flush pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. 4 candelabra light sockets . Rewired.
Crystal, Brass
1960s, Brass and Crystal Glass Pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful pendant designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. This lamp is made of brass with crystal glass and is in a very nice condition. The textured glass reflects a wond...
Brass
1960s, Crystal and Brass Cylinder Chandelier by Orrefors for Tyringe, Sweden.
By Orrefors, Konsthantverk Tyringe 1
Located in Bromma, SE
Brass and Crystal Tubes Pendant by Tyringe Konsthantverk (Tyringe Crafts), Sweden. The Crystal Glass made by Swedish Orrefors. 1960's. Hand blown bedroom / stairwell / hallway / kitc...
Brass
A Large Pendant Light by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
An unusually large cast glass pendant designed by Carl Fagerlund for Swedish maker Orrefors. The heavily textured glass in sections secured by stylized screws. The brass rod sheathed...
Brass
$3,505 / set
Pair of Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of olive green glass table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. Heavy glass bases with a somewhat undulating shape and brass detail at the top. Very elegant with movement in th...
Glass
$1,900Sale Price / set|50% Off
Pair of Orrefors 1960s Swedish Ruby Red Crystal Table Lamps
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of luxurious thick crystal tables lamps in a deep ruby red color and polished nickel fittings and sockets with white silk cords. Rewired. White linen shades 14” Wx10” H
Crystal, Nickel
Pair of Swedish Textured Glass Wall Sconces by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Palermo, PA
These exceptional wall sconces by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors exemplify the refined glass craftsmanship that made Swedish mid-century lighting internationally celebrated. Each sconce...
Brass
Pair of Crystal Sconces by Carl Fagerliund for Orrefors. ( 4 Pairs available)
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of 1960's thick Crystal bubble sconces. The glass sits on a simple brass back plate with a single candelabra light socket that has been newly rewired for the US. 6...
Crystal, Brass
$1,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
A Pair of Turquoise Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of magnificent turquoise glass table lamps with brass collars by designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. These model RD1304 l...
Crystal, Brass
Large Swedish Orrefors Textured Glass Ceiling Fixture
By Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This large crystal and textured glass ceiling lamp with brass details was made in Sweden 1960s for Orrefors. Good condition. Measures: H 53/35 cm D 40.
Crystal, Brass
Frosted Art Deco Orrefors "Goddess" Wall Sconce
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Curved, frosted and etched with a voluptuous rendering of Diana, Roman goddess of the hunt, her bow and prey. The sculptural light is affixed to her wall plate with brushed metal har...
Art Glass
Wonderful 1960"s Pair of Large Demi Lune Sconces by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous pair of 1960's Glass sconces designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. The Demi - lune glass has a wonderful Diamond pattern enhanced with applied half sphere glass balls. T...
Brass
Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glass Pendant Ceiling Lamp with Brass, Sweden 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage glass pendant by the Swedish designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. Manufactured in the 1960s. The lamp is made of pressed translucent glass and has beautiful parts made fro...
Metal, Brass
Mid-century glass and brass pendants by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Mid-century ceiling lamps designed by Swedish lighting designer Carl Fagerlund and made by Orrefors- famous Swedish glass manufacturer. With beautiful solid glass with structure and ...
Brass
$1,900Sale Price / set|50% Off
Pair of 1950s Swedish Crystal Orrefors Carl Fagerlund Clear Table Lamps
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
A great pair of 1950s Swedish Mid Century thick, heavy , clear crystal table lamps with polished nickel sockets and fittings. Rewired with white silk cords. Made by the famed Swedish...
Crystal, Nickel
Midcentury "Arsenal" Ceiling Light, Vicke Lindstrand, Orrefors, Sweden, 1937
By Orrefors, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stunning ceiling light by Vicke Lindstrand, model called “Arsenal”. Six glass discs with etched lines enclose an amber colored center. Chrome details.
Metal
Blue Crystal Glass Table Lamp model RD 1566 by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite mid-century modern table lamp model RD 1566 by Orrefors showcases the timeless elegance of Scandinavian design. Designed by Carl Fagerlund and handcrafted from high-qu...
Stained Glass
Pair of Rare Wall Sconces by Gert Nyström for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1950s
By Orrefors, Belysning, Gert Nystrom
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A rare pair of midcentury two-light glass sconces designed by Gert Nyström for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1950s. The fixtures are made of 6 glass elements and aluminum. Socket: each...
Metal, Aluminum
$747Sale Price / item|50% Off
Orrefors Swedish 1950s Crystal Bubble Wall Lamp Midcentury
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful thick bubble crystal wall lamp by the famed Swedish maker, Orrefors. Newly rewired with candelabra sockets. Polished brass fixture and fittings. 3 Available.
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Carl Fagerlund Vintage Ceiling Lamps by Orrefors Sweden, 1960
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
A pair of ceiling lamps by the Swedish designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, made in the 1960s. The lampshades are made of pressed heavy translucent glass. The inside frame is made...
Metal, Brass
Ceiling Lamp Chandelier with Green Grasses by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks. Ceiling lamp with hardwood suspension, six shades of olive green glass and inner glass of clear, double-corrugated glas...
Brass
Orrefors Glass Table Light Model Rd by Carl Fagerlund Resembling Frozen Water
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in London, GB
A beautiful table lamp in crystal glass with the model name RD by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. The base is made of crystal glass and reminds one of frozen water, with a very ...
Chrome
Pair of Large Mild-Night Blue lamps designed By Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors.
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's large Mid Night Blue glass lamps designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. The lamps are In. Wonderful condition and Have been Newly rewired for the US with adjustable...
Glass
Carl Fagerlund Table Lamp in Brass and Glass, Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors in Sweden during the 1950s. The lamp is marked with the model number RD 1983 and "Orrefors Sweden" on a m...
Brass
A Pair of Swedish Glass Table Lamps By Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish cast glass table lamps with geometric profile. Designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors circa 1970. Each lamp containing one medium socket, price includes new wiring...
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
Carl Fagerlund, Table Lamps, Red Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Stamford, CT
Carl Fagerlund, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Table Lamps, Red Glass, Sweden, 1950s Pair of red translucent glass table lamps designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in Sweden in the ...
Glass
Swedish Mid-Century Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Karlstad, SE
A pair of impressive table lamps in crystal glass model RD 1477 by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. The base is made of crystal glass and reminds of frozen water. The chrome deta...
Chrome
Orrefors Large Swedish Mid-Century Table Lamp in Amber Colored Glass. 1960's.
By Orrefors
Located in Bromma, SE
Orrefors Swedish Modernist Amber Colored Glass Table Lamp, made in Sweden. 1960s. Textured lamp base made of glass in amber colored glass with a decorative pattern. New EU wiring. G...
Brass
Swedish Grace Chandelier by Fritz Kurs, Orrefors, Sweden, 1940s
By Fritz Kurz, Orrefors
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Exquisite handblown glass and brass chandelier by Fritz Kurz for Orrefors. Three glass feathers embrace a bowl in the middle with cascading glass inside. The brass pole and cup are e...
Brass
Pair of Turquoise Triangular Orrefors Lamps, Sweden 1960
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of turquoise triangular Orrefors lamps, Sweden, 1960 encased in a layer of clear glass with brass fittings, By Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. Rewired for the US. Shades not inclu...
Brass
Mid-Century Orrefors Glass & Brass Hallway Pendant. 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bromma, SE
Rare Orrefors Mid-Century Glass Pendant with decorative Brass Outer Band. Design by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in the 1960s. Perfect Mid Century Statement Bedroom or Stairwell Penda...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lights by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern pair of Swedish small ceiling lights, lamps made of hand blown smoked Orrefors glass, designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors in good conditi...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Orrefors crystal pendant lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Lyfa, Denmark 1960s
By Lyfa, Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant pair of Orrefors crystal pendants by Carl Fagerlund for Lyfa. Mid-century modern Scandinavian chandeliers featuring a refined brass frame paired with thick textured crystal s...
Crystal, Brass
$460Sale Price|44% Off
1950s Orrefors Smokey Gray Glass Metal Saucer Pendant, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sleek vintage midcentury modernist blown smokey bluish gray glass and metal pendant manufactured by Swedish Orrefors in the late 1950s. Shiny metal top sits above the glass that is s...
Metal
Orrefors chandelier Carl fagerlund, Sweden 1950
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Orrefors chandelier 1950 Sweden. Eight pie shaped crocodile pattern glass slices together make up the diffuser with a large flat round brass piece in the center that supports the gla...
Brass
Art Deco Pendant by Simon Gate or Edward Hald, Swedish Grace, Orrefors 1920-30s
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful art deco brass and amber coloured glass shade with cut decorations representing Swedish grace from the 1920s-1930s. Manufactured by Orrefors. The original amber coloured ...
Brass
Pair of Ceiling Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with pressed glass, fitted with one E27 sockets, designed in the 1960s in Sweden by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks. Glass part height about 16 cm, total he...
Brass
A large pair of Swedish 1960s Orrefors glass wall sconces by Carl Fagerlund
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in London, GB
A large pair of Swedish 1960s Orrefors glass and brass wall sconces by Carl Fagerlund for Swedish lighting company Lyfa . Each light has very good quality, thick, heavy Orrefors han...
Brass
Pair Crystal Glass Wall Lights By Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. Sweden 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerberg
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Set of two beautiful scones / wall lights designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s. Both scones are in perfect condition. Suits E14 / E17 bulbs for 110 / 230 volts. Mea...
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Flush Mount Ceiling Lights by Carl Fagerlund, 1970s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative flush mount ceiling lamps in crystal glass and base in brass. Designed by Carl Fagerlund and made by Orrefors from circ...
Brass
Orrefors Eclectic Mid-Century Table Lamp in Amber Colored Glass. Sweden, 1960's.
By Gustav Leek, Orrefors
Located in Bromma, SE
Bold Colorful Glass Table Lamp in Gorgeous Amber Tone. Swedish Modernist Lamp in Design by Gustaf Leek for Swedish Orrefors, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern Textured lamp base made of gla...
Brass