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.
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
A Glass and Brass Pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
A large glass and brass pendant designed by Carl Faugerlund for Swedish maker Orrefors. The glass cast in 8 sections, each concealing a medium socket, supported by a single patinated...
Brass
$1,799Sale 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
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
Pair of glass leaf shaped Orrefors sconces, Carl Fagerlund Sweden 1970
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of leaf shaped Orrefors sconces, Sweden 1970, Clear pressed glass in the shape of a leaf. Priced as a pair. Rewired for the US. Can be UL listed for dry or wet room. Holds...
Metal
Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glass, Brass and Teak Chandelier
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass, teak construction with pressed glasses elements, fitted with six E14 sockets made by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden in the 1960s.
Brass
"The Bubble" Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with pressed glass and hand blown amber colored shades, designed in the 1960s in Sweden by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks.
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
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
Swedish Modern Glass and Brass Pendant by Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerberg
Located in Karlstad, SE
Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Ceiling Light, Sweden, 1950s An elegant ceiling light designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in the 1950s. The fixture features three light sources con...
Brass
A pair of pendants by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of vintage chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960. Clear textured glass and brass. Measures: Diameter 48cm. Existing European wiring, rewiring available...
Brass
20th Century Swedish Snowflake Pendant, Smoked Glass Ceiling Light by Orrefors
By Kosta Boda, Orrefors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish hanging snowflake pendant, ceiling light made of hand blown Orrefors glass and chrome, produced by Orrefors, featuring a one light socket in good...
Metal, Chrome
$3,250Sale Price|50% Off
Orrefors Carl Fagerlund 1960s Crystal Flush Chandelier Pendant
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful original 1960s Swedish crystal hanging pendant or flush ceiling light designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. The light is composed of two rows of thick cut crystal squa...
Crystal, Brass
Orrefors Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund Pressed Crystal Brass Frame, Sweden, 1950
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Large Orrefors chandelier by Carl Fagerlund crystal/brass , Sweden, 1950, Carl Fagerlund was the absolute top designer of Orrefors and this large crystal chandelier on a hand built b...
Crystal, Brass
$2,990Sale Price|34% Off
Jupiter Pendant Chandelier By Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with crystal glass segments designed by Carl Fagerlund in the 1950s for Orrefors glassworks and Lyfa. eight-light sources.
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
Beautiful 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
Orrefors Croco Embossed Crystal / Nickel Sconces, 1 of 3 Pairs
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of crystal shield sconces with a croco relief pattern, in satin nickel frames. Rewired for use in the USA, 60W max.
Crystal, Nickel
Pair of Crystal Clear Glass Table lamps by Olle Alberius, Orrefors, Sweden
By Orrefors, Olle Alberius
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare pair of table lamps in solid, clear Orrefors crystal, designed by Olle Alberius around 1970. Each lamp features chrome fittings and is signed by both the designer and the glas...
Crystal, Chrome
Midcentury Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of cool and luxurious table lamps by Carl Fagerlund, made in beautiful raspberry red and clear glass. Tapering shape with a triangular base. Slightly frosted surface with struct...
Glass
Orrefors glass pendant by Carl Fagerlund glass and Brass, Sweden, 1960
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Two available sold individually. Carl Fagerlund design for Orrefors, Brass frame, brass finials holding the glass in place, 6 E12 sockets sockets. Rewired for the US. Direct deliver...
Brass
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
Orrefors Mid-Century Large Art Glass Pendant by Carl Fagerlund c. 1970
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Art Glass pendant chandelier in very dark amethyst (reads almost black) and clear heavy hand-blown glass for Orrefors by noted Swedish glass artisa...
Brass
$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
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
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
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
Swedish Green Tinted Glass & Brass Pendant Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Genarp, SE
Beautiful and elegant pendant lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund for Swedish glass company Orrefors. The lamp has been produced during the 1960s.
Brass
$881Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 2 Orrefors Glass Brass Wall Lights, 1950s - 3 Sets Available
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Three elegant pairs of Scandinavian Modern wall lights by Carl Fagerlund for Swedish Orrefors. Thick, textured tubular glass on brass mount. Manufactured in Sweden in the late 1950s....
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
$1,889Sale Price|20% Off
Brass and Glass Chandelier or Pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sweden 1960
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
1960s, Beautiful and excellent brass chandelier designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. Ten brass arms with E28 screw fittings in two length to support the art glass vases a...
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
Large Pair of Orrefors Crystal and Brass Sconces by Carl Fagerlund, Sweden, 1950
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Ppair of Orrefors sconces by Carl Fagerlund 1950s, brass frames holding one Edison socket covered by thick crystal shades with Art Deco details in the glass. Rewired for the US.
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
$1,250
Pendant by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant by Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960. Textured clear glass with brass hardware. Single, Edison style socket. Existing European wiring, rew...
Crystal
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
$2,350Sale Price / set|20% Off
Huge Pair of Brass Carl Fagerlund Wall Lamps by Lyfa and Orrefors Glass
By Lyfa, Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Berlin, BE
Excellent pair of large Fagerlund wall lamps with one x E14 bulb. Heavy quality and thick glass. To be on the the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by a specialist concer...
Brass
20th Century Swedish Orrefors Glass Pendant, Scandinavian Lamp by Carl Fagerlund
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
Scandinavian Orrefors Embassy Crystal Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund, 1960s.
By Lyfa, Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
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
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
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
$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Large Sconces by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of vintage, large sconces designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960s. Measures: H 10" W 7", D 4". Each with Edison style socket. ...
Art Glass
Brass and Glass Chandelier by Orrefors from the 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with 12 pressed glass elements, fitted with one E27 socket up to 100watts. Made in Sweden in the 1960s by Orrefors Glassworks. One of the glass fixing screws replaced (se...
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Glass and Brass Wall Sconce by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
A clear translucent textured art glass wall sconce with brass hardware, Scandinavian Modern/Midcentury Modern period, by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, circa mid-20th century, Sweden. ...
Brass
20th Century Swedish Vintage Orrefors Glass Table, Desk Light by Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish desk lamp with a new white round shade, made of hand blown clear Orrefors glass, designed by Carl Fagerlund and pro...
Metal, Chrome
Carl Fagerlund, Swedish Modern pendant in brass and beautiful Orrefors glass.
By Fagerhult, Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish Modern pendant in brass and beautiful Orrefors glass, designed by the renowned swedish designer Carl Fagerlund. A timeless piece which gives a beautiful light. Height is a...
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
$1,997Sale Price / set|50% Off
Set of 3 Orrefors Crystal 1960s Swedish Mid Century Wall Lamps
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors crystal 1960s Swedish Mid Century wall lamps with aged brass X fittings. Rewired with candelabra sockets.
Brass
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
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
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
Pair of Green Orrefors Lamps Design by Carl Fagerlund Orrefors, Sweden, 1970
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Tall pair of Green Orrefors glass lamps with chrome fittings, signed Carl Fagerlund Orrefors on the bottom, elegant classics. The glass body is 13" tall with the chrome fitting. Re...
Chrome
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
$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
20th Century Swedish Vintage Modern Orrefors Glass Table Light by Olle Alberius
By Orrefors, Olle Alberius
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sculptural, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish table lamp with a new white round shade, made of hand blown slightly smoked glass designed by Olle Alberius and produced by Orrefors,...
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Modernist Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A beautiful pair of modern wall lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors made in the 1980s. They are made of brass and ice glass. The back is mad...
Brass
Carl Fagerlund Orrefors Textured Glass & Brass Flush Mount, Sweden, 1950s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful flush mount, designed by Carl Fagerlund, executed in the 1950s by Orrefors Sweden. Has a nice, textured "melting" bubble glass lampshade with three brass knobs, the hard...
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
Geffion Mid-Century Modern Sconces by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Molded and carved glass sconces frame a glistening brass framework. The brass back-plate radiates a cozy, golden toned light through clear, molded glass. Holding two 60 watt bulbs ea...
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