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.
1 of the 3 Green Glass Cube Pendants by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Rijssen, NL
These green scandinavian glass pendant lamps were produced in the 1960s by the iconic firm of Orrefors and designed by Carl Fagerlund. The outer glass has a light green hue, the inne...
Brass
Large Chandelier Model Festival by Gert Nyström, 1960s
By Fagerhult, Gert Nystrom, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Gert Nyström and produced in Sweden by Fagerhults with glass from Orrefors. Very good condition. Height is adjustable after your preferences. Global front door shippin...
Glass
Set of 3 Green Glass Pendants by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Rijssen, NL
These green scandinavian glass pendant lamps were produced in the 1960s by the iconic firm of Orrefors and designed by Carl Fagerlund. The outer glass has a light green hue, the inne...
Brass
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
Two-Tier Orrefors Crystal Flushmount Designed by Carl Fagerlund, 1970, Sweden
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Two-tier Swedish Orrefors flush mount from the 1970s by Carl Fagerlund, A brass frame with a bottom glass plate hold by a polished round flat brass disc in the middle surrounded by i...
Crystal, Brass
Midcentury Modern Table Lamp with Cotton Shade Carl Fagerlund Orrefors Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Table lamp in crystal, model RD1323 by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. The lamps have a stunning red color with brass details. The intensity of the crystal glass and its colore...
Crystal
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
Carl Fagerlund Crystal Glass and Brass Pendant Light for Orrefors, Sweden, 1960
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Paris, IDF
Carl Fagerlund, a clear glass and brass ceiling pendant for Orrefors later part of the 20th century. Diameter : 26 cm, clear glass section height : 17 cm, total height : 40 cm. Made ...
Brass
Rotonda Green And Pressed Glass Pendant Lamp By Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Rotonda Hanging Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Lyfa, 1960s shaped green glass and clear glass (inside). Designed in the 1960s by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks in Sweden. L...
Brass
Green And Pressed Glass Pendant Lamp By Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Sexagon 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 int...
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
Carl Fagerlund Vintage Pair of Glass Wall Sconces by Orrefors in Sweden, 1960
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund, Lyfa
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of expresive wall sconces by the Swedish designer Carl Fagerlund. They are manufactured for the Danish Lamp Company Lyfa by Swedish Orrefors in the 1960s. The sconces are made o...
Brass
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
A Glass Flush Mount by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
A cast glass flush mount by designer Carl Fagerlund for Swedish maker Orrefors. The rounded dome glass with scalloped edge secured with the original polished brass finial. Circa 1950...
Brass
Mid Century Modern Brass Art Glass Carl Fagerlund Orrefors Flush Mount Fixture
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
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
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
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
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
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
Red Facetted Crystal Glass & Brass Pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This red crystal glass pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors gives an amazing effect in the dark The facetted cut glass distributed the light as ...
Crystal, Brass
Crystal Glass Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass chromed with fourteen glass elements and fitted with two E27 sockets. Designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks in Sweden in the 1960s. The total length can be custom...
Crystal, Brass, Chrome
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
mid 20th century Orrefors Carl Fagerlund crystal rectangular chandelier 12 sided
By Orrefors
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Mid century chandelier comprised of twelve 4 x 7 inch Orrefors crystal panels arranged in a rectangular configuration. Two chandeliers available. Drop length can be adjusted and ...
Crystal
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
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
Pair of Ruby Red Crystal Lamps by Nils Landberg for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of Ruby Red crystal lamps by Nils Landberg for Orrefors. The lamps have been Newly rewired with adjustable polished Nickel double clu...
Crystal
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
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
Pair of Carl Fagerlund Pendant Lamps in Brass and Orrefors Glass by Lyfa
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Lyfa
Located in Berlin, BE
Rare pair of Carl Fagerlund pendant lamps in brass and glass. 8 x E14 bulbs. To be on the the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by a specialist concerning local requireme...
Brass
Carl Fagerlund, Swedish Modern, Glass, Nickel, Floor Lamp, Sweden, 1970s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Stamford, CT
Carl Fagerlund, Swedish Modern, Glass, Nickel, Floor Lamp, Sweden, 1970s A nickel and glass floor lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in Sweden c. 1970s. Glass, Nickel; Sw...
Nickel
Carl Fagerlund Table Lamp by Orrefors, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Carl Fagerlund table lamp in glass Made by Orrefors.
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Circa 1940
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
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 produced, signed by Orrefors in go...
Metal, Chrome
$14,800Sale Price|22% Off
A Gert Nyström "Festival" Chandelier, c.1950's
By Orrefors, Gert Nystrom
Located in Chicago, IL
A very large "festival" chandelier designed by Gert Nyström and produced in Sweden by Fagerhults with glass from Orrefors. The chandelier is made in 3 tiers; the top and bottom tiers...
Glass
Mid-Century Modernist Glass Flush Mount by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully minimal Mid-Century Modernist Flush Mount Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors originates from Sweden, Circa 1960. This flush mount features a cylindrical profi...
Blown Glass
Midcentury Table Lamp Designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glass, 1950s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Lejre, DK
Table lamp in glass designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sweden in the 1950s. Great original condition.
Art Glass, Fabric
Cubic Vitrika Pendant Teak, Brass and Orrefors Glass, 1960s
By Orrefors, Vitrika
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Stunning Swedish pendant by Vitrika in collaboration with Orrefors Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian with a pair of cubic teak shades holding each four (Orrefors) crystal glass diffus...
Brass
Swedish Midcentury Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Karlstad, SE
A pair of table lamps in crystal, by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. The lamps are rectangular-shaped with stunning wine-red color. Condition: Very good original condition. ...
Chrome
Swedish Midcentury Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
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
Carl Fagerlund, a Pair of Large Wall Fixtures, Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of large wall lights designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. Sweden 1960s. Glass on brass plate with one socket in each fixture.
Brass
Carl Fagerlund Table Lamp by Orrefors, Scandinavian Modern Art Glass
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Carl Fagerlund table lamp in glass Made by Orrefors.
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Translucent & Frosted Glass Figurative Table Lamp by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern table lamp was realized by the legendary maker Orrefors in Sweden, circa 1950. It features a cylindrical translucent glass body that tapers at its top...
Enamel
20th Century Swedish Orrefors Table Lamp - Vintage Desk Light by Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish table lamp made of hand blown Orrefors, cut glass with a white shade, featuring a one light socket. The Scandinavian desk light was designed by C...
Glass, Cut Glass
Glass Table Lamp, Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Sweden, 1970s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Glass table lamp, design Carl Fagerlund, manufactured by Orrefors, Sweden, 1970s. Blue glass frame with white fabric shade. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age a...
Fabric, Glass
Ruby Red Frosted Triangular Orrefors Lamps, Sweden 1950
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Ruby red pair of triangular crystal lamps encased in a layer of frosted clear glass with brass fitting By Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors 1960. Signed on the bottom. Rewired for the ...
Crystal
Carl Fagerlund, Swedish Modern, Textured Glass, Pendant Light, Sweden, 1940s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Stamford, CT
Carl Fagerlund, Swedish Modern, Textured Glass, Brass, Pendant Light, Sweden, 1940s A Swedish modern pendant light designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in Sweden c. 1940s. This e...
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
Orrefors table lamps Teak and Glass set of 2 , Sweden, 1960
By Orrefors
Located in Paris, IDF
Wonderful midcentury lamps in teak and glass by Orrefors Sweden. Good condition.
Glass, Teak
Very Rare Floor Lamp by Orrefors in Teak, Copper and Opaline Glass
By Orrefors
Located in Karlstad, SE
Stunning floor lamp from Orrefors with original opaline glass shade. This lamp is extremely rare, and was probably made in a very limited quantity by Swedish glass factory Orrefors. ...
Copper
Single Orrefors Crystal Flush Mount Designed by Carl Fagerlund, Sweden, 1970
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Very well kept Swedish Orrefors flush mount from the 1970s by Carl Fagerlund, A brass frame with a bottom glass plate hold by a shiny round flat brass disc in the middle surrounded b...
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Carl Fagerlund Crystal Disc Orrefors Lamps, Carl Fagerlund, Sweden, 1970
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of clear stacked crystal disc Orrefors lamps glass Carl Fagerlund, Sweden, 1970 Seven individual crystal discs stacked on a brass base with original Orrefors sticker holds one E...
Crystal, Brass
$2,000 / item
Blue Orrefors Lamp, Orrefors, Sweden, 1960
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Single lamp blue four available, Brass fittings by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960, Sweden. Shades not included. Rewired for the US
Crystal
Red Frosted Triangular Orrefors Lamps, Sweden 1950
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of red triangular glass lamps with brass fittings designed By Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors 1950. Signed on the bottom. Rewired for the US. Shades not included.
Crystal
Pair of red frosted Triangular Orrefors Lamps, Sweden 1960
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of red frosted 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 inc...
Brass
Orrefors wall light cast glass and brass a pair Sweden 1960
By Orrefors
Located in Paris, IDF
Orrefors wall light cast glass and brass made in Sweden 1960. Price for the pair made of clear cast crystal glass , smooth surface outer glass and an inside pattern, glass shades ar...
Brass
Rosewood and Glass Table Lamp by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960
By Orrefors
Located in Paris, IDF
Rosewood and glass table lamp by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960 A very rare model. Good condition.
Glass, Rosewood
$460Sale Price|20% Off
Carl Fagerlund Wall Lamp Model 8493 Swedsen Made by Orrefors, 1960
By Orrefors
Located in Oirlo, LI
Carl Fagerlund Wall Lamp Model 8493 Made by Orrefors, 1960 Designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sweden. The lamp is made of thick pressed glass with ice relief, an iron fixture ...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Floor Lamp in Aluminium and Glass
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian floor lamp in aluminium and blue glass by Carl Fagerlund. Extendable leg. New electrical system brought up to EU standard. E27 bulb. New shade included.
Aluminum
Deep Blue Orrefors Lamps Design by Carl Fagerlund Orrefors, Sweden, 1970
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Large pair of deep blue orrefors glass lamps with chrome fittings, signed Carl Fagerlund Orrefors. The glass body is 12" tall to the chrome fitting. Rewired for the US.
Glass
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Orrefors Sweden Brutalist Wall Sconce Carl Fagerlund for Lyfa
By Orrefors
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Mid-Century brutalist wall sconce designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, released by Lyfa 1950-1960. Beautiful, luxurious vintage brutalist wall sconce with brass wall part in com...
Crystal, Brass
$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
Pair of Orrefors Sconces Brass and Crystal Glass Shades by Orrefors Sweden, 1970
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. Hol...
Crystal, Brass