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.
Midcentury Modern Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sweden RD 1406
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Table lamp in crystal, model RD1406 by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. The lamps have a stunning green color with brass details. Together with the new cotton shades this lamp gi...
Crystal
Orrefors Crystal Dot Sconces with Brass Backplates, 1970s Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of demi lune cystal econces with a raised dot pattern mounted on brass backplates. Rewired by a professional electrician. 60W bulb max, higher if LED are used.
Crystal, Brass
Scandinavian Modern Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of dark blue 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 the ...
Glass
Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Pendant of Dark Green Glass 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 with a core of pressed translucent glass covered by a hexagon...
Metal, Brass
$1,298 / set
Pair of Sconces by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame fitted with one E14 socket, crystal glasses. Designed by Carl Fagerlund in Sweden in 1960s for Orrefors glassworks.
Crystal, Brass
Scandinavian Glass Pendant by Orrefors, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Karlstad, SE
An elegant pendant lamp by Orrefors, crafted in the 1950s, combining timeless design with expert craftsmanship. The lamp features a striking dual-layered glass shade: the outer shade...
Metal
$1,768Sale Price / item|20% Off
Orrefors Brass and Crystal Ceiling Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A beautiful and rare pair of vintage Orrefors ceiling lamps, designed by Carl Fagerlund in the 1960s. These iconic pieces combine the elegance of Scandinavian design with the excepti...
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Pendant Light by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in Brown and Bubble Glass
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Rijssen, NL
A rare pair of elegant pendant lights in smoke/brown colored glass with brass details from world famous Orrefors Glas and designed by renowned glassware designer Carl Fagerlund. Dime...
Brass
Two-Tier Orrefors Crystal chandelier Designed by Carl Fagerlund, 1970, Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Two-tier Swedish Orrefors flush mount from the 1970s by Carl Fagerlund, A brass frame with a bottom glass plate hold by a polished round flat brass disc in the middle surrounded by i...
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light in Glass by Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern pendant light in glass by Carl Fagerlund. 3 E27 bulb.
Brass
Midcentury Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of white glass table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. Heavy glass bases with a bulging triangle form and metal detail at the top. Very elegant design.
Glass
$2,380 / item
Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with pressed glass, fitted with six E14 sockets, designed in the 1960s in Sweden by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks.
Brass
$6,800 / set
Pair of Large Ruby Red Orrefors Lamps
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large crystal lamps lamps in a beautiful ruby red color by Orrefors. The lamps have been Newly rewired with adjustable brass double cluste...
Crystal
Swedish Midcentury Wall lamps / Sconces by Fritz Kurz for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Fritz Kurz
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful midcentury wall lamps by Fritz Kurt for Orrefors, Sweden. The lamps consist of a crystal glass block fixtured on a brass back plate.
Brass
$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
Set of 6 Different Sizes Glass Brass Chandeliers by Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Rijssen, NL
This set beautifully and stunning chandeliers with glass shades and brass fittings was produced in the 1960s by the iconic firm of Orrefors and designed by Carl Fagerlund. Beautifull...
Brass
Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with pressed glass elements, designed in the 1960s in Sweden by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks.
Brass
Olive Green Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, Sweden, 1960s
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 of the 7 Green Glass Pendants by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Rijssen, NL
These green scandinavian glass pendant lamps were produced in the 1960s by the iconic firm of Orrefors and designed by Carl Fagerlund. The outer glass has a light green hue, the inne...
Brass
Orrefors Brass Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Fagerlund for Lyfa, 1960s.
By Lyfa, Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Asaa, DK
Orrefors Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Fagerlund for Lyfa, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern light with clear textured thick crystal shade and brass body. Emits a beautiful refracted...
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Orrefors Fagerlund Double Leaf Sconces in Glass and Brass
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Barcelona, ES
Swedish Modern, Orrefors Fagerlund leaf design double wall lights, glass and brass. Designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced in Sweden at the 1960s by the iconic firm of Orrefors. T...
Brass
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
$2,000 / set
Pair of Large Wall Lights by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of large wall lights designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1970. Existing wiring, we do not guaranty functionality. Rewiring ...
Blown Glass
Orrefors Swedish Modern Blue Cased Glass Table Lamp Numbered 1950s
By Orrefors
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Sculptural table lamp produced in Sweden during the 1950s by the celebrated glassworks Orrefors. This piece is a documented model, identified via labeled examples of identical form a...
Brass
Brass & Crystal Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
A magnificent table lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. This lamp consist of six discs made of clear crystal glass stacked on a brass base. Condition: The lamp is in a exce...
Crystal, Brass
A pair of Orrefors Glass Wall Sconces with Brass Plates by Carl Fagerlund
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund, Lyfa
Located in London, GB
A pair of Orrefors glass wall sconces with brass plates by Carl Fagerlund for lighting company Lyfa. Rewired with new brass fittings and PAT tested. Price is per pair
Brass
1 of the 3 Pairs Wall Lights by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic pair of mid-century nice textured glass wall lights by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. Height: 11 inches / 28 cm Width: 4.5 inches / 11,5 cm Depth: 2.8 inches / 7 cm Weight: ...
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
Several Carl Fagerlund Glass Leaves Chrome Wall Lights by Orrefors, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Rijssen, NL
This beautiful wall light with three glass shades and chrome base was produced in the 1960s by the iconic firm of Orrefors and designed by Carl Fagerlund. Beautifully carved clear fr...
Crystal, Chrome
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. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensio...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Glass & Brass Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern chandelier was realized by the esteemed designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in Sweden, circa 1960. It features a convex domed shade with undulating ...
Brass
Glass Wall Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sweden 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Paris, IDF
Carl Fagerlund, wall lamps, made by Orrefors around 1960. Cast glass and brass. For one light source each. Good vintage overall condition. Electrical function not tested. 6 wall ligh...
Brass
Elegant pair of Scandinavian Modern table lamps with Orrefors glass and brass
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of elegant tabel lamps with Orrefors glass and brass designed by Carl Fagerlund, Scandinavian / Midcentury Modern, In good coondition, smaller signs...
Brass
$460Sale 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
Orrefors Sconces Brass and crocodile Glass Shades by Orrefors Sweden, 19700
By Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Orrefors clear glass sconces, crocodile pattern, glass shades are resting on a brass frame with brass fasteners. Rewired for the US. Holds one candelabra bulb each.
Crystal, Brass
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
Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with pressed glass elements, designed in the 1960s in Sweden by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors glassworks.
Brass
A pair of table lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of table lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960s. Colored glass and brass. Glass base dimensions: 3 1/8"; x 3 1/8 x 13 3/4";. Existing European wiring, re-wir...
Art Glass
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
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
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
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
Crystal and Brass Ceiling Light by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Beautiful ceiling lights designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. The ceiling lamp is made of crystal glass and brass. They are in wonderful working condition.
Crystal
$1,042Sale Price|40% Off
1960s, Brass and Crystal Glass Pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
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
Scandinavian Modern Classic, Glass pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1970s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Scandinavian Modern Classic, Glass pendant model 2190/117 by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1970s One glass shade with grey tone and one smaller colorless transparant glass shade wi...
Brass
Pair of Orrefors Crystal Flushmounts Designed by Carl Fagerlund, 1970, Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of crystal Orrefors semi flushmount from the 1970s by Carl Fagerlund, A brass frame with a bottom press crystal plate held by a high polished round flat brass disc in the middl...
Crystal, Brass
Green Glass Pendant Lamp By Carl Fagerlund
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Square shaped green glass and clear glass (inside). Designed in the 1960s by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks in Sweden. Light grey tinted glass outer cup with a cylinder inte...
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
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
Large Wall Light by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large vintage wall light designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1950. Crystal glass with brass hardware. (3) Edison style bulbs.
Blown Glass
Scandinavian Modern Topaz Crystal Lamp by Nils Landberg, Sweden, 1970s
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian modern topaz colored crystal lamp with a modified triangular shape with nickel fittings. Rewired for use in the USA, 75W max.
Crystal, Nickel
Glass Wall Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sweden 1960s set of 2
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Paris, IDF
Carl Fagerlund, a pair of wall lamps, made by Orrefors around 1960. Cast glass and brass. For one light source each. Good vintage overall condition. Electrical function not tested, c...
Brass
$1,400Sale Price|50% Off
Orrefors Swedish Crystal Carl Fagerlund 1960s Mid Century Flush Ceiling Pendant
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
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
Midcentury Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of burgundy red 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 t...
Glass
$1,157Sale Price|19% Off
1960s Crystal and Brass Ceiling Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors , Sweden
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Ceiling lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund, manufactured by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s. This elegant fixture features a brass frame combined with intricately textured crystal glass, creati...
Brass
Edward Hald, Pendant Light, Nickel, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel-plated brass, beige opaline and etched glass pendant light designed by Edward Hald and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 26” H x 25” Diam...
Nickel
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
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
Pair of 1960's Crystal lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors.
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960's Crystal lamps designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. The elegant Crystal lamp bodies resemble frozen water and they have been Newly rewired with adjustable polish b...
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
$5,583Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Large Glass Table Lamps Model RD 1319 by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare pair of large table lamps designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, model RD 1319. Each lamp features a sculptural glass form with an internal smoke-grey tone encased in thick ...
Metal, Brass