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, 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
$2,200Sale Price / set|50% Off
Pair of 1950s Swedish Crystal Orrefors Carl Fagerlund Mid Century Table Lamps
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of luxurious heavy clear hour glass shaped crystal table lamps with polished nickel sockets and fittings by famed Swedish maker , Orrefors. Newly Rewired with silk cords. 15” to...
Crystal, Nickel
Carl Fagerlund Crystal Disc Chandelier, Satin Nickel, 1960s Modern
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
Dual crystal disc chandelier with a raised dot pattern on a satin nickel stem and canopy by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. Professionally rewired for use in the USA.
Crystal, Nickel
Pair of Mid-century Glass Table Lamps by Flygsfors / Orrefors, Sweden, 1970s.
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.), Flygsfors, Reijmyre Glasbruk, Orrefors, Kosta Boda
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful mid-century table lamps. Hand-made by Flygsfors Orrefors, Sweden, 1974-1979. Great original condition. Marked with stickers that read: 'Flygsfors' and 'Orrefors...
Glass
Pair of Modernist Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
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
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Olle Alberius, Hand Blown Glass
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
$2,000 / set
Pendants by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of pendants by Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960. Dimension: Height 50 cm (20"). Existing European wiring, we do not guaranty functionality. ...
Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Chandelier, Hand Blown Glass
By Orrefors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish chandelier made of hand blown Orrefors glass, enhanced by detailed glass art, produced by Orrefors in good condition. The small Scandinavi...
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Crystal Cylinder Pendant by Carl Fagerlund, 1950s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stunning midcentury Scandinavian modern cylinder pendant by Swedish designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glasbruk. Clear textured crystal with scalloped edges. Original brass hardwar...
Crystal, Brass
Carl Fagerlund Bubble Crystal Sconce for Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, J.T. Kalmar, Mazzega, Lyfa
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Elegant wall sconce by Swedish designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glasbruk - model 2355 / 111. Smooth and thick bubble textured crystal art glass shaped in a curve upon the shiny b...
Crystal, Brass
Midcentury Modern Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sweden RD 1406
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Table lamp in crystal, model RD1406 by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. The lamp have a stunning blue color with brass details. Together with the new cotton shades this lamp give...
Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Large Glass Table Lamps Orrefors, Sweden, 1970s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Midcentury large and rare modern table lamps design by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glasbruk in Sweden. The scuplural glass with an all-new cotton shades gives a great modern look. ...
Glass
Pair of Wall Lights, Carl Fagerlund, Glass & Brass, Orrefors Sweden 1970s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant pair of wall lightings by Swedish designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. The model number is 2355 / 111 ( 701 ). The lamps consist of a brass base carrying a mold blown gla...
Brass
$1,515Sale Price / item|20% Off
Carl Fagerlund Bubble Texture Wall Sconce, Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stunning bubble textured crystal wall sconces by Swedish designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glasbruk. Manufactured in the small town of Orrefors in Sweden in the 1950s. Beautifully...
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Textured Glass Sconce, Orrefors Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning sconce comprised of a single piece of heavily textured ice glass in serrated and crested wave form. Found on an estate sale in Gothenburg, Sweden. Gorgeous thick glass wit...
Metal
$3,500 / set
Pair of White Crystal Lamps by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of white crystal lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. The lamps have polished nickel hardware and they have been newly rewired for the US. M...
Crystal, Nickel
Set of Four Rare Wall Sconces by Gert Nyström for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1950s
By Orrefors, Belysning, Gert Nystrom
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A rare set of four mid - century glass and aluminium wall sconces designed by Gert Nyström for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1950s. Socket: each 2 x E27 or E26 (US) for standard screw bulb...
Metal, Aluminum
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
Orrefors Pendant in Etched, Diagonal Checkered Glass, Swedish Modern, 1950s
By Orrefors
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking glass pendant was produced in Orrefors, Sweden, in the 1950s. The design features a sandblasted glass shade in a matte, translucent frosted white color. The geometric,...
Metal, Chrome
Carl Fagerlund Floor Lamp in Mahogany, Brass and Glass, Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare floor lamp was designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by AB Orrefors Glasbruk in Sweden in the 1950s. The piece is marked with a metal tag reading "RD 1176 AB ORREFOR...
Brass
Swedish Midcentury Wall lamps / Sconces by Fritz Kurz for Orrefors
By Fritz Kurz, Orrefors
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
A 10-Light Glass Chandelier by Fritz Kurz for Orrefors
By Fritz Kurz, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
A 10-light chandelier by Fritz Kurz for Orrefors. The ten rope twist arms are mounted each with a scallop edge uplight shade, each concealing an Edison socket. The scalloped dish wit...
Glass
Midcentury Table Lamps Orrefors Teak and Glass Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful midcentury lamps in teak and glass. Good working condition with all new shades. Dimensions H 33 cm without shades and 58 with shades. Base diameter 12 cm and the shades ...
Glass, Teak
$1,515Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Crystal Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bochum, NRW
Exceptional pair of thick relief heavy crystal table lamps with polished nickel hardware by Orrefors. Signed under the bottom. Signed on the nickel top finial, "Orrefors." Measures:...
Crystal
Midcentury Modern Drop Shaped Crystal Rare Table Lamp Orrefors by Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Midcentury large and rare modern bubble/drop table lamp design by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glasbruk in Sweden. The bubble crystal glass with an all-new cotton shades gives a grea...
Glass
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
20th Century Swedish Crystal Glass Table Lamp - Vintage Desk Light by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish table lamp made of hand blown crystal glass, detailed with a white shade, produced by Orrefors in good condition. The Scandinavian desk light is ...
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Modern Sculptural Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund Orrefors Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Table lamp in crystal, model RD1566 by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. The lamps have a stunning black color with brass details. The intensity of the crystal glass and its colo...
Crystal
Midcentury Pair of Crystal Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sweden, 1970s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A nice pair of vintage table lamps designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. Made in Crystal glass, with cuts in the glass. They are both signed in the bottom with Orrefors ...
Crystal
Extra Large Pair of 1970's Crystal Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors.
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1970's Extra large heavy Crystal lamps designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. The lamps have been newly rewired with polished chrome adjustable double clusters that take s...
Crystal, Chrome
$1,497Sale Price / set|58% Off
Pair of Carl Fagerland Orrefors Crystal Wall Lights
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
A pair luxurious 1950s thick crystal bubble wall lights designed by Carl Fagerland for Orrefors. Rewired with silage brass candelabra sockets.
Crystal, Brass
Carl Fagerlund Vintage Ceiling Lamp/Chandelier of Glass by Orrefors Sweden, 1960
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large ceiling lamp Chandelier by the Swedish designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, produced in the 1960s. The lamp is made of pressed translucent glass. The inside frame is made of ...
Brass, Metal
Brass and Crystal Cylinder Chandelier by Tyringe for Orrefors, Sweden
By Konsthantverk Tyringe 1, Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Well-made chandelier with ten-cylinder shaped cupolas in crystallized glass and brass fittings. Designed by Orrefors and manufactured by Tyringe, circa 1960 second half. Vintage ...
Brass
Orrefors Sconces Brass and bubble Glass Orrefors Sweden, 19700
By Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Orrefors clear glass bubble glass sconces, glass shades are resting on a polished brass frame with polished brass fasteners. Rewired for the US. Holds one candelabra bulb e...
Crystal, Brass
Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A table lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, Circa 1960th. Model number RD1984. Clear glass on brass stem. Diameter 4.5". Glass base heigh 9". Total heigh 23.5". R...
Glass
Mid Century Modern Brass Glass Wood Carl Fagerlund Orrefors Flush Mount Fixture
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid Century Modern Brass With Inset Glass Panels And Faceted Glass Center Bowl With Wood Columns Ceiling Flush Mount Fixture By Carl Fagerlund Manufactured By Orrefors, T...
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
Mid-Century Modern Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Crystal Cylinder Pendant, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This 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 hand...
Crystal, 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
Tall Carl Fagerlund Red Glass Table Lamp for Orrefors, Sweden, 1970s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall Carl Fagerlund table lamp with oval base made of dark red and clear glass. It´s model RD 1566 made by the Swedish glass manufacturer Orrefors in the 1970s...
Fabric, Art Glass, Blown Glass
$1,331Sale Price|50% Off
1960s, Crystal and Brass Cylinder Chandelier by Orrefors for Tyringe, Sweden
By Orrefors, Konsthantverk Tyringe 1
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and in perfect condition brass chandelier or pendant with twelve crystal cylinders. Designed and manufactured in by Tyringe Konsthantverk, Sweden. All crystal cylinders a...
Crystal, Brass
Midcentury Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of crystal glass table lamps by Carl Fagerlund, made from rich red colored glass in a tapering conical shape, almond shaped at the base. Beautiful translucent color, elegant des...
Glass
Carl Fagerlund Vintage Table Lamp of Clear Glass for Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Carl Fagerlund table lamp made by Orrefors, Sweden in the 1960s. The tall and slender lamp base is made of clear glass. Included is a new lampshade designed in Denmark. The shade ...
Fabric, Glass
$3,800 / set
Pair of Bottle Green Crystal Lamps by Orrefors
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bottle green crystal glass lamps by Nils Landberg for Orrefors. The lamps have been newly rewired with adjustable polished brass double clusters that take standard light b...
Crystal
Edward Hald, Table Lamp, Chrome, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome metal and smoked glass table lamp, Sweden, 1930s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.35” H x 6.25” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top Diameter x 10” Bottom Diameter ...
Chrome
Carl Fagerlund Tall Vintage Lamp of Glass for Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Very tall Carl Fagerlund table or floor lamp made by Orrefors in the 1960s. The spectacular lamp base is made of clear and amber colored glass in layers. Included is a new lamps...
Glass, Fabric
$4,500 / set
Orrefors Table Lamp Pair
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Crafted by renowned designer Carl Fagerlund at the prestigious Orrefors glassworks in Southern Sweden during the 1950's, these exquisite crystal table lamps have been thoughtfully re...
Crystal
Carl Fagerlund Red Crystal Glass Table Lamp for Orrefors Sweden Midcentury 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall mid-century crystal glass table lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. Made ca 1960s. It has raspberry red and clear glass and a brass top. The lamp comes with a new la...
Fabric, Art Glass
Carl Fagerlund Mid-Century Modern Chandelier, Brass & Glass, Sweden
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Classic Swedish Mid Century Modern chandelier with three tubular textured glass on brass mount. By acclaimed art glass designer C...
Crystal, Brass
Carl Fagerlund, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, 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, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.5” H x 16” Diameter Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bul...
Brass
$1,515Sale Price / item|20% Off
Carl Fagerlund Table Lamp, Textured Crystal & Chrome, 1960s Design
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Iconic Swedish modern design classics. Crystal table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors produced in the 1960s in the small town of Orrefors in southern Sweden. Thick bubble texture...
Crystal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Circa 1950
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish table lamp with a white shade, made of hand blown Orrefors, cut glass featuring a one light socket in good condition. The Scandinavian desk light...
Glass, Cut Glass
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by FA. W. Johansson, Sweden
By Orrefors, FA. W. Johansson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sculptural, vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish table lamp with a new black shade, made of hand blown Orrefors glass, featuring a one light socket in good condition. The small dark-...
Metal
1 of the 6 Glass Leaf Wall Scones by Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful high end wall lights with a glass shade and brass frame. The light fixtures are produced in the 1960s by the iconic firm of Orrefors and designed by Carl Fagerlund. Beau...
Brass
Pair of 1960s Bright Blue Swedish Orrefors Glass Table Lamps
By Orrefors
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pair of hand made bright blue coloured glass Orrefors lamps are stamped and signed. They even retain the original Swedish Orrefors brand label - have a look at all our...
Glass
$1,609Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Crystal Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund, Sweden
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Iconic Swedish Mid-Century Modern crystal table lamp with soft bubbled croc texture by designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. Hour glass shap...
Crystal, Metal
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, Chrome
Swedish Glass Wall Light Model 8493 by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Paavo Tynell, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Glass wall light model Model 8493, design by Carl Fagerlund in the 1960s and produced by Orrefors, Sweden (the company logo is stamped to the fixture). Clear glass shade with an or...
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1960s Clear Orrefors Glass Table Lamps (Slightly Larger) Carl Fagerlund
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of clear glass Orrefors lamps, stamped and signed. Orrefors has been producing elegant glassware since 1898 at their workshops in Smäland, Sweden. This style was de...
Metal
Mid-Century Glass and Brass Tyringe Konstantverk, Circa 1960
By Orrefors, Konsthantverk Tyringe 1
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Mid-Century Ceiling Pendant Lamp. This Brass and Glass Light Fixture features 10 cylinder shaped shades with crystallized glass and brass fittings. This vintage lamp is desig...
Brass