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.
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
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
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
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
$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
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
Brass & Glass Ceiling Pendant Light by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This Scandinavian mid-century modern pendant light, designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors (Sweden, 1960s), showcases timeless elegance. Featuring a heavy, textured cylindrical crys...
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
Orrefors Brass Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Fagerlund for Lyfa, 1960s.
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund, Lyfa
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
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
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
Carl Fagerlund, Table Lamps, Glass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of glass, metal and off-white fabric table lamps designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric in fair condition. Dimensions of Lamp ...
Fabric, Glass
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
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
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
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
Midcentury Crystal Chandelier
By Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame chromed with pressed glass elements and cut crystals, fitted with five E14 sockets. Made in Sweden in the 1960s by Orrefors.
Brass
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
Set of 6 Different Sizes Glass Brass Chandeliers by Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
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
$1,236Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Crystal Glass Wall Lights By Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. Sweden 1960s
By Carl Fagerberg, Orrefors
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
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
Orrefors Table Lamp No. 2325 by Olle Alberius, 1970s – Swedish Crystal Design
By Olle Alberius, Orrefors
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
Orrefors Table Lamp No. 2325 by Olle Alberius, 1970s – Swedish Crystal Design A striking Swedish crystal table lamp designed by Olle Alberius for Orrefors in the 1970s. Model 2325 f...
Crystal
Carl Fagerlund, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of canopy (inches) : 2.3” H x 3.4” Diameter Socket takes standard E-14 ...
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
Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction chrome-plated with pressed glass elements, designed in the 1960s in Sweden by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks.
Brass
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
$3,800 / set
Pair of Orrefors Sapphire Blue Lamps
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bottle form sapphire blue crystal lamps with adjustable polished brass double clusters and silk rayon cords. The height to the top of the glass ...
Crystal, 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
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
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
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
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
Brass and Glass Chandelier by Orrefors from the 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with glass elements, fitted with 6 E14 sockets up to 60watts. Made in Sweden in the 1960s by Orrefors Glassworks.
Brass
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
Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
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
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
Pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1970s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Praha, CZ
Glass pendant by Carl Fagerlund fro Orrefors, Sweden. Double glass shades on brass chain. Two dents on brown glass shade visible on pictures and one small plastic ring missing. 1x60W...
Brass
Orrefors drum shaped 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 Edison sockets. Direct delivery can be arranged in the...
Crystal, 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
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
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 Modern Large Modern Wall Lamp Orrefors by Carl Fagerlund
By Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Midcentury large modern wall lamp design by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glasbruk in Sweden. Wonderful light when the glass hits the brass. Good cond...
Brass
$4,400 / set
A pair of ceiling lights by Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of ceiling lights designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, Model "Jupiter". Circa 1950th/60th. Clear pressured glass on brass ha...
Crystal
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
Mid-Century Modern Snowflake Pendant Light by Orrefors, 1955
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
$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
Swedish Modernist Studded Pendant Lamp in Opaline Glass, Orrefors, 1950s
By Orrefors
Located in The Hague, NL
This sculptural modernist pendant lamp was produced in Orrefors, Sweden in the 1950s. The shade is made of a matte white opaline glass. The three-dimensional studded pattern in the g...
Opal, Brass
$2,500 / item
Orrefors Flushmount, Crystal and Brass, 1960, Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Orrefors flushmount, crystal and brass, 1970, Sweden candelabra sockets on a brass frame. Brass frame with a glass shade held by a flat brass center finnial designed by Carl Fagerlu...
Crystal
Orrefors Sapphire Blue Crystal Lamp
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular sapphire blue crystal lamp with brass fittings that has been newly rewired fir the US and takes a standard size light bulb with a 75 w...
Crystal, Brass
"The Bubble" Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
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
1970s Swedish Table Lamp in Blue Glass by Orrefors, Signed
By Orrefors
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Elegant Swedish table lamp in handblown glass, produced by Orrefors in the 1970s. The piece features a deep cobalt-blue body encased in clear crystal, forming a tapered, faceted silh...
Linen, Glass
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
Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Sweden
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
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
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
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
$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
Scandinavian Modern Topaz Crystal Lamp by Nils Landberg, Sweden, 1970s
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
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
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, 1940s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish office light with a new white round shade made of hand blown slightly smoked Orrefors glass, designed by Carl Fagerlu...
Metal, Chrome
Blue Orrefors Lamp, Orrefors, Sweden, 1960
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Single triangular blue lamp , Brass fittings by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960, Sweden. Original sticker still present, signed. Height is glass part only. Shades not included.
Crystal