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.
Pair of Orrefors Crystal and Brass Sconces by Carl Fagerlund, Sweden, 1950
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Orrefors crystal and brass sconces by Carl Fagerlund, Sweden, 1950, brass frame with one Glass shade is cast crystal held b...
Crystal, Brass
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
Pair of Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of table lamps in glass, designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s.
Orrefors Flush Mount, Crystal and Brass, 1960, Sweden
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Orrefors Flush Mounts, Crystal and Brass,1960, Sweden in all vintage condition with five European candelabra sockets on a brass frame. The shade is a thick domed cast crystal with a ...
Crystal
1960s Large Classic Carl Fagerlund Triangular Red and Clear Glass Table Lamp
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Knebel, DK
Large classic Carl Fagerlund triangular red and clear glass table lamp by Orrefors with marks on base and assembly. Measures: Height incl. sock...
Glass
Orrefors Lamps Clear Crystal with Organically Shaped Pattern, Sweden, 1970
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Orrefors lamps clear crystal with chrome fittings, organically shaped pattern in the glass, Sweden 1970, signed Carl Fagerlund Orrefors. Rewired f...
Crystal, Chrome
Pair of Orrefors Crystal and Brass Sconces by Carl Fagerlund, Sweden, 1950
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Orrefors sconces by Carl Fagerlund, 1950's, brass frames with one socket with thick half cone shaped crystal shades with wavy details in the glass. Brass frame and brass fini...
Crystal, Brass
Large Pair of Orrefors Crystal and Brass Sconces by Carl Fagerlund, Sweden, 1950
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Large pair of Orrefors sconces by Carl Fagerlund 1950s, brass frames with three European sockets with thick crystal shades with details in the glass. Rewired for the US.
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Crystal Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Göteborg, SE
This table lamp features a sleek, tapering glass base in a deep, rich blue hue with a polished surface that adds elegance to any space. The glass gently transitions to a clear finish...
Brass
Swedish Grace Chandelier by Fritz Kurs for Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1940s, Sweden. The Swedish Grace Chandelier by Fritz Kurs for Orrefors features a sophisticated design combining glass and brass. Its mounting plate and primary shade display scallop...
Brass
Orrefors Ceiling Lamp, Brass and Glass, Mid-Century Modern, Sweden 1960
By Orrefors
Located in Paris, IDF
Orrefors ceiling lamp Brass and glass made in Sweden around 1960. Made of brass and folded glass length can be adjusted. Good condition
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Crystal Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian pair of crystal table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. Sold without shade. Price for the pair.
Crystal
$6,080Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of green Orrefors lamps
By Orrefors
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
Pair of green lamps with a height with the lampshade of 125cm and without 85cm designed in Sweden by the manufacturer Orrefors.
Crystal, Brass
Nils Landberg Orrefors Crimson Red Crystal Table Lamps, 1970s
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Crimson Red crystal lamps encased in clear crystal overlay. Rewired for use in the USA.
Crystal, Nickel
1 of the 3 Flush Mounts by Carl Fagerlund, Sweden, 1960
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Rijssen, NL
A mid-20th century ceiling flushmount by Carl Fagerlund, of Orrefors, Sweden for Lyfa. Beautiful relief and bubbled glass. With brass hardware diameter 15.75". Can work also as impr...
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
Pair of Blue Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
These sleek 1960s table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors are made of glass, and contain a transparent substance that gives them their color.
Glass
Sculptural Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
A striking set of three textured glass table lamps designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, in the 1960s. Each lamp features thick, hand-blown bubble glass with a sculptural,...
Glass
Pair of 1960s Bright Red Swedish Orrefors Glass Table Lamps
By Orrefors
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pair of hand made bright red coloured glass Orrefors lamps are stamped and signed. They even retain the original Swedish Orrefors brand label - please have a look at a...
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Photophore in Cristal by Jan Johansson
By Jan Johansson, Orrefors
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Swedish photophore in crystal by Jan Johansson for Orrefors.
Crystal
Orrefors chandelier by Carl Fagerlund, 1970, Sweden
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Two tier Orrefors glass panel chandelier with several individual glass panels on a brass frame . four Edison sockets.
Brass
Pair of 1960s Clear Orrefors Glass Table Lamps By Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
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...
Blown Glass
Pair of Large Vintage Swedish Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of large vintage Swedish table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, dating from around the 1960’s. The quality is superb, they are made from chunky, textured clear ...
Glass
Pair of Swedish Crystal Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Göteborg, SE
A pair of elegant table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. The lamps beautiful design makes them suitable for all interior styles. The lamps consist of six discs of clear crystal ...
Crystal, Brass
Carl Fagerlund, Swedish Modern, Textured Glass, Table Lamp, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Stamford, CT
Carl Fagerlund, Swedish Modern, Textured Glass, Chrome, Table Lamp, Sweden, 1960s A single hourglass shaped textured glass and chrome table lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orref...
Chrome
Pair of Vintage Swedish Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of vintage Swedish table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, dating from around the 1960’s. The quality is superb, they are ma...
Glass
Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s, Set of 2
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Göteborg, SE
This set includes two vintage table lamps designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in the 1960s. Each lamp features a clear, textured glass base...
Brass, Chrome
Large Carl Fagerlund Glass Leaves Brass Chandelier by Orrefors, 60s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Göteborg, SE
Very beautiful ceiling lamp in brass with decorative leaves of Murano glass. The lamp was designed by Carl Fagerlund for orrefors in the 60s.
Brass
Pair of Brass and Crystal Wall Lamps designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Voorburg, NL
Highly rare and sophisticated pair of brass wall lamps produced in Sweden in the 1970s. Designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glasbruk. Each lamp h...
Crystal, Brass
Red Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, 1960, Set of 2
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Göteborg, SE
These table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors feature deep, vibrant red glass bases with a sleek, slightly tapered rectangular shape. The glass has a rich, intense color that ca...
Chrome
Orrefors Designed Modernist Crystal Lantern
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
An Orrefors designed modernist crystal lantern. Textured crystal with patinated brass details.
Crystal, Brass
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Glass Table Lamp by Orrefors, Attributed to Gustav Lee
By Gustav Leek, Orrefors
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
Gustav Leek for Orrefors (Attributed) – Mid-Century Table Lamp, 1960s Lampshade not included Striking mid-century table lamp attributed to Gustav Leek for Orrefors, Sweden, produced...
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Göteborg, SE
Add a touch of timeless sophistication to your living space with this Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. A true representation of Scandinavian cra...
Brass
Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Göteborg, SE
This table lamp, designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in the 1960s, features a clear, textured glass base with an intricate, droplet-like pattern. The exquisite craftsmanship of t...
Chrome
Cylinder crown in crystal and chrome by Orrefors for Tyringe, Sweden, 1960s
By Konsthantverk Tyringe 1, Orrefors
Located in Göteborg, SE
Very beautiful ceiling lamp made of crystal and chrome. The ceiling lamp is designed in an elegant way so that it is beautiful from any direction you look at it. When viewed from bel...
Crystal, Chrome
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
Orrefors Dome Flush Mount, Sweden, 1960
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Orrefors flush mount ceiling plate is cream white metal with six European candelabra sockets the shade is a dome shaped pressed bubble crystal and details in brass.
Crystal, Aluminum
Blue Crystal Orrefors Lamps Design by Carl Fagerlund Orrefors, Sweden, 1970
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Blue Orrefors glass lamps with chrome fittings, signed Carl Fagerlund Orrefors. The glass body is 12" tall to the chrome fitting.
Crystal, Chrome
Mid Century Swedish Modern Glass Pendant Lamp by Orrefors
By Orrefors, Olle Alberius
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Scandinavian modern glass hanging pendant light designed by Olle Alberius and manufactured by Orrefors was made in Sweden circa 1960. This premium quality la...
Metal
Table lamp in purple and clear glass by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors
Located in Göteborg, SE
Vintage Orrefors Table Lamp, 1960s This elegant table lamp by Orrefors, crafted in the 1960s, features a striking combination of purple and clear glass. The base showcases a vibrant...
Brass
$3,450
An Orrefors Crystal Lamp
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
An Orrefors crystal lamp in a beautiful, deep shade of red with brass fittings. More than a lamp this is a work of art that will add a touch of glamour to a space. There is one left ...
Crystal
Glass and Brass Pendant 3 Lights by Orrefors Sweden, 1960
By Orrefors
Located in Paris, IDF
Glass and brass pendant 3 lights by Orrefors Sweden, 1960 Good overall condition.
Brass