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.
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
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
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
Large Fagerlund Glass Leaves Brass Chandelier by Orrefors, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Rijssen, NL
This beautifully and stunning large pendant chandelier with ten glass shades and brass fittings was produced in the 1960s by the iconic firm of Orrefors and designed by Carl Fagerlun...
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
$1,483Sale Price|20% 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
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
$1,430Sale Price|53% 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
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
1960s Small Crystal & 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
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
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
Mid-Century Modern Bubble Wall Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Mid-century large modern bubble/drop wall lamps design by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glasbruk in Sweden. Wonderful light when the glass hits the brass. This model is the more unusu...
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
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
$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 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
Midcentury Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of crystal glass table lamps by Carl Fagerlund in a neat size. Made in dark blue glass in a narrow conical shape, almond shaped at the base. Beautiful translucent color, elegant...
Glass
Mid-Century Mottled Glass Chandelier W/ Glass Drop & Bronze Fittings by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
A masterwork of Scandinavian design, this mid-century pendant chandelier by Orrefors exemplifies refined craftsmanship and artistic subtlety. The shade features a stunning interplay ...
Bronze
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
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
Glass & Brass 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 seven discs made of clear crystal glass stacked on a brass base. Condition: The lamp is in a exc...
Crystal, Brass
1960S/70S Large Glass and Brass Pendant Light by Orrefors, Swedish
By Orrefors
Located in London, GB
The ceiling light is a large light made with a series of 16 beautifully decorated glass panes held onto the frame by brass medallions. The chandelier is a great example of Orrefors's...
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
Midcentury "Arsenal" Ceiling Light, Vicke Lindstrand, Orrefors, Sweden, 1937
By Vicke Lindstrand, Orrefors
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
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 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
$5,600 / set
A pair of Chandeliers by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant by Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1950. Textured clear glass with three Edison style sockets. Existing wiring. Rewiring available upon request.
Art Glass
Pair of Orrefors crystal pendant lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Lyfa, Denmark 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Lyfa
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
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
$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
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
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 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
Pair of 1960s Cranberry Swedish Orrefors Glass Table Lamps
By Orrefors
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pair of hand made cranberry coloured glass Orrefors lamps are stamped and signed. They even retain the original Swedish Orrefors brand label - please have a look at al...
Glass
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
Mid-Century Swedish Pendant Lamp by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, 1950
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
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
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
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
$458Sale 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
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
$988 / item
Sconce by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame fitted with one E14 socket, crystal glasses fixed with two screws. Designed by Carl Fagerlund in Sweden in 1960s for Orrefors glassworks. Price per sconce.
Crystal, Brass
Ceiling Light by Edward Hald
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful ceiling light by Edward Hald, made with diluted peach colored glass and oxidized metal. Decorative cut zigzag pattern and scalloped edge.
Glass
$650Sale Price|34% Off
1 of 10 Brass Carl Fagerlund Wall Lamps by Lyfa and Orrefors Glass
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Lyfa
Located in Berlin, BE
One of ten Fagerlund wall lamps with 1xe14 bulb. Heavy quality and thick glass. To be on the the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by a specialist concerning local requir...
Brass
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
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
Ceiling Light Flushmount Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Carl Fagerlund's brass-mounted pressed glass diamond pattern flushmount ceiling fixtures designed for Orrefors of Sweden. The fixture is fitted with six E14 bulbs, brass backplate an...
Brass
Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, round green glass ceiling lamp 1967
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Elegant pendant lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund for Swedish glass company Orrefors. The lamp has been produced during the 1960s. Large Cylindrical cup in glass surrounded by green sp...
Glass
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
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
Vintage Crystal Sconce, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and unique Vintage Large Format Crystal Sconce from Sweden. The production was completed in two parts- first casting in a period design motif of undulating bubbles and th...
Crystal, Brass
Orrefors Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund Crystal and Brass, Sweden, 1960
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Carl Fagerlund design for Orrefors chandelier on a heavy hand built brass frame thick Swedish crystal glass on a hand built brass frame, eight Edison sockets . Direct delivery can b...
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
$1,675 / item
Carl Fagerlund Pendants for Orrefors Sweden 1960's
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Hanover, MA
1960's cylindrical pendant lights by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, each consisting of two curved panels of thick textured glass connected by solid brass pin rods. Total drop ...
Brass
Orrefors Brass Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Fagerlund for Lyfa, 1960s.
By Lyfa, Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
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
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
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 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