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, 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
A Pair of Wall Fixtures / Sconces, Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of textured bent glass sconces with brass backplate, by designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors.
Brass
Orrefors Sconces Brass and bubble Glass Orrefors Sweden, 1970
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
An Orrefors Glass and Brass Flush Mount
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
An octagonal brass and glass flush mount by Swedish maker Orrefors. The bottom diffuser with heavily textured glass with abstract motifs, and textured rosettes on the sides, secured ...
Brass
A Pair of Emerald Green Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
A pair of table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. The platform and stem constructed with emerald green glass cubes of varying size, secured with a center brass rod. Circa 1960. L...
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
Swedish Grace Floor lamp, brass and glass, Orrefors, Sweden, 1940s
By Orrefors
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful uplight floor lamp from Orrefors, with a tall brass stem. Wide glass shade in frosted glass with etched pattern of leaves.
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
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
Brass and Glass Chandelier by Orrefors from the 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
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
Orrefors Textured Glass Table Lamp Rd-1477 by Carl Fagerlund, Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish hourglass shaped table lamp by Carl Fagerlund For Orrefors. The Orrefors lamp in clear glass is model no RD-1477 and in great condition with no chips, cracks or repairs.
Brass
Swedish Glass Wall Light Model 8493 by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Paavo Tynell, J.T. Kalmar, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
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
32" Large Orrefors chandelier Carl fagerlund, Sweden 1950
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Extra large Orrefors chandelier 1950 Sweden. This is the largest version Orrefors made of the Embassador series. Eight pie shaped crocodile pattern glass slices together make up the...
Brass
A Lotus-Form Ceiling Pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Orrefors ceiling fixture in the form of a lotus flower, featuring petals made of individual sections of textured clear glass. The stem sheathed in a fluted glass other slee...
Brass
Swedish Midcentury Glass Table Lamp
By Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Food and shade made of crystal glass, fitted with one E27 socket. Made in Sweden int the late 1960s.
Brass
2 Set Mid Century Carl Fagerlund Ice glass wall lamps for Orrefors Sweden 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Nienstädt, DE
Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s Set of 2 Ice glass wall lamps Ice glass / brass Height: 23 cm Width: 10.5 cm Depth: 8 cm each 1 x E12 / E14 socket with adapter Good condi...
Brass
$4,200 / set
Orrefors Crystal Lamps
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Scandinavian Modern crystal lamps with a raised crocodile texture on custom satin nickel bases. Lamps have beeen rewired by a professional electrician for use in the USA usin...
Crystal, Nickel
$988 / item
Sconce by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame fitted with one E14 socket, crystal clear/yellow glasses fixed with two screws. Designed by Carl Fagerlund in Sweden in 1960s for Orrefors glassworks. Price per sconce.
Crystal, Brass
Small Pendant by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Small Pendant by Orrefors. Sweden. Frosted glass and chrome plated hardware. H-9,5" ; Diam-9" Existing european wiring, rewiring available upon request.
Blown Glass
Mid Century Carl Fagerlund crystal gold plate pendant lamp Orrefors Sweden 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Nienstädt, DE
Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sweden 1960s Crystal pendant light Brass / crystal glass Diameter: 20 cm Height: 17 cm + 100 cm chain 1 x E27 socket / bulb not included Good condition wi...
Brass, Gold Plate
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
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
Midcentury Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of striking glass table lamps by Carl Fagerlund, made from rich red glass, rectangular at the base. Beautiful translucent color, elegant design.
Glass
Carl Fagerlund Crystal Pendant Light, Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
Modernist faceted crystal pendant light fixture suspended on a satin nickel stem and canopy. Pendant houses six-light sources, rewired fo...
Crystal
Set of 2 Orrefors Glass Chandeliers Model Festival by Gert Nyström, 1950s
By Fagerhult, Gert Nystrom, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden by Fagerhults and designed by Gert Nyström. Glass shades produced by Orrefors. Height is adjustable after your preferences. Please note: Listed price is for one ...
Glass
20th century coloured glass Orrefors lamp
By Orrefors
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
20th century coloured glass Orrefors lamp circa 1970. Stunning glass lamp from the well known Swedish makers of fine glass, Orrefors. Screw thread bulb...
Chrome
A pair of floor lamps, glass and brass, by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Göteborg, SE
Two beautiful floor lamps in crystal and brass. The lamps are made in the 60s. but they have a clean design that fits perfectly in any home, modern, country or Art Deco Note that ...
Crystal, Brass
A 10-Light Glass Chandelier by Fritz Kurz for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Fritz Kurz
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
Floor Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
Floor lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Model RD-1990, Sweden, circa 1960. Existing electrical wiring, rewiring available upon request.
Ceiling light molded glass and brass Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sweden 1960
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Paris, IDF
Ceiling light molded glass and brass by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sweden 1960 Round brass frame with rectangular glass plates and relief decor. For 4 light points. Height of the gl...
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
Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors /3 available
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 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-wiring avai...
Glass
Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Pendant
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with pressed glass elements fitted with 3 E27 sockets. Manufactured in Sweden by Orrefors and designed in the 1960s by Carl Orrefors. Perfect original condition.
Brass
Glass Chandelier by Orrefors from the 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame chromed with glass elements and silk shade, fitted with 3 E27 sockets up to 60watts. Made in Sweden in the 1960s by Orrefors Glassworks.
Brass
Crystal Pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with crystal glass shade, fitted with E27 socket, designed in the 1960s by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks Sweden, model 1322. Total height including canopy is 20 ...
Crystal, Brass
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
Carl Fagerlund, Swedish Modern, Glass, Nickel, Floor Lamp, Sweden, 1970s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Stamford, CT
Carl Fagerlund, Swedish Modern, Glass, Nickel, Floor Lamp, Sweden, 1960s Floor standing lamp in textured glass and nickel designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in Sweden c. 1960s....
Glass
$4,720Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Green Triangular Orrefors Lamp, Sweden, 1960
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of green crystal lamps encased in a layer of frosted clear glass with brass fitting, By Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960. Shades not included.
Crystal
Set of 4 glass pendants 'Festival' by Gert Nyström, 1950s
By Orrefors, Falkenbergs Belysning, Gert Nystrom
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of 4 available. Excellent condition. Sold individually. Designed by Gert Nyström. Produced by Fagerhults Belysning. The glass produced by Orrefors. Height is adjustable afte...
Glass
$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
Pair of Orrefors Crystal and Brass Sconces by Carl Fagerlund, Sweden, 1950
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Large pair of Orrefors crystal and brass sconces by Carl Fagerlund, Sweden, 1950, brass frames with three Edison sockets The diffuser is thick crystal shades with details in the glas...
Crystal, Brass
1 of the 3 piars 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
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
Chromed Brass and Glass Chandelier by Orrefors from the 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass chrome-plated frame with glass elements, fitted with 6 E14 sockets up to 60watts. Made in Sweden in the 1960s by Orrefors Glassworks.
Brass, Chrome
Orrefors, Swedish Modern, Brass, Glass, Wall Light, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors
Located in Stamford, CT
Orrefors, Swedish Modern, Brass, Glass, Wall Light, Sweden, 1960s Large colored textured glass wall light on a brass backplate designed and produced by Orrefors in Sweden c. 1960s. ...
Brass
Midcentury Modern Crystal Table Lamps Orrefors by Carl Fagerlund Sweden 1970s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Exceptional pair of heavy hourglass form crystal lamps with polished nickel fittings. The lamps were made in Sweden at Orrefors glasbruk. The designer Carl Fagerlund has created at g...
Crystal
Mid-Century Crystal Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Göteborg, SE
This stunning table lamp features a beautifully crafted blue crystal base with bras son top. Its sleek, tapered silhouette adds a touch of elegance to any space. Note that the lamp s...
Crystal, Brass
Glass Cylinders Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass/teak frame with six crystal glass shades fitted/each with E27 socket. Designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks in Sweden in the 1960s. Brass with patina, working cond...
Crystal, Brass, Chrome
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
Brass and Crystal Wall Lamps Designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Set of Two
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
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.
Crystal, Brass
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
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
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
Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glass, Brass Chandelier
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with pressed glasses elements, fitted with six E14 sockets made by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden in the 1960s.
Brass
Orrefors Black Crystal Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, 1980s Design
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Orrefors black crystal lamps cased in clear crystal, this is a rare color and is seldom seen. Rewired for use in the USA with brass fit...
Crystal, Brass
Orrefors Cobalt Blue Glass Table Lamps, Scandinavian Modern, 1980
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern pair of bottle form cobalt blue glass lamps with bubbled glass texture. Rewired for use in the USA, 100W bulb max.
Nickel
Swedish Midcentury Crystal Table Lamps Orrefors by Carl Fagerlund
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Exceptional pair of heavy hourglass form crystal lamps with polished nickel fittings. The lamps were made in Sweden at Orrefors glasbruk. The designer Carl Fagerlund has created at ...
Glass
Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors – Crystal Table Lamp, Sweden, circa 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
Exquisite crystal table lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960s. The lamp features a sculptural, hand-cast crystal base with a beautifully textured organic ...
Crystal
Large Mid Century Glass And Gilt Brass Flush Ceiling Light Sweden, 1950
By Orrefors
Located in London, GB
Large Mid Century Glass And Gilt Brass Flush Ceiling Light Sweden, 1950 Designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Presented in excellent condition commensurate with age. Please messag...
Glass
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