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 for Orrefors Pendant of Dark Green Glass 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 with a core of pressed translucent glass covered by a hexagon...
Metal, Brass
$546Sale Price / item|20% Off
Carl Fagerlund Wall Sconce for Orrefors, Glass & Brass, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Copenhagen, DK
1960s Scandinavian mid-century modern wall light with thick, textured glass and brass details by acclaimed Swedish lighting designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. Mounted on small met...
Metal
Mid-Century Modernist Flush Mount Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modernist flush mount chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. This flush mount features a stunning pressed glass dome with a slight scalloped top that has accentuated ...
Brass
$1,186Sale Price|20% Off
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
Midcentury Modern Bubble Crystal Rare Table Lamp Orrefors 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 shade gives a great ...
Crystal
$451Sale Price|45% Off
1950s Orrefors Smokey Gray Glass Metal Saucer Pendant, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sleek vintage midcentury modernist blown smokey bluish gray glass and metal pendant manufactured by Swedish Orrefors in the late 1950s. Shiny metal top sits above the glass that is s...
Metal
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
$2,250Sale Price / set|50% Off
Set of 3 Karl Fagerland Orrefors Bubble Crystal Wall Lights
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
A set of 3 luxurious 1950s thick crystal bubble wall lights designed by Karl Fagerland for Orrefors. Rewired.
Crystal, 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
Vintage Boréns Borås loft lamp from 1960. Orrefors Glassworks.
By Boréns Borås, Orrefors
Located in Verviers, BE
Boréns Borås loft lamp from 1960. Orrefors Glassworks. Magnificent lighting in top Scandinavian quality. 7.4 kg glass lamp that shines in impressive glass Panels Diameter Lamp 37 c...
Chrome
Orrefors Glass Table Light Model Rd by Carl Fagerlund Resembling Frozen Water
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in London, GB
A beautiful table lamp in crystal glass with the model name RD by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. The base is made of crystal glass and reminds one of frozen water, with a very ...
Chrome
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 Bubble Crystal Sconce for Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s
By Lyfa, Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, J.T. Kalmar, Mazzega
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
$1,506Sale 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
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
Scandinavian Modern Glass and Brass Wall Sconce by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
A clear translucent textured art glass wall sconce with brass hardware, Scandinavian Modern/Midcentury Modern period, by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, circa mid-20th century, Sweden. ...
Brass
$1,600Sale 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
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
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
$1,506Sale 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 Glass and Brass Tyringe Konstantverk, Circa 1960
By Konsthantverk Tyringe 1, Orrefors
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
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
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
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
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
$4,331Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of Super Rare Collectable Fully Signed Carl Fagerlund Orrefors Table Lamps
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of of very rare highly collectable Carl Fagerlund Orrefors table lamps made in Sweden in the 1970's A very good looking and well made pair of heavy solid cut glass crystal lamps...
Cut Glass
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
Orrefors Sconces / wall light Glass and brass. Sweden 1960
By Orrefors
Located in Paris, IDF
Brass and texturized glass wall lights by Orrefors 1960s Sweden. Very good condition , electrical function not tested. 5 sconces available. Price for 1 sconce. A rectangular ceilin...
Brass
$1,580
H 25.6 in Dm 7.09 in
Swedish Modern Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp with Floral Motifs, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful Swedish Modern ceiling lamp crafted in brass with a beautifully shaped glass shade. The design reflects the clean lines and balanced proportions characteristic of Scandin...
Brass
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Carl Fagerlund Nickel Glass Flush Mount Fixture
By Orrefors, Lyfa
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern brushed nickel and textured glass light fixture by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors / Lyfa, Sweden, manufacture...
Nickel
$3,500
H 7.5 in W 13 in D 13 in
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
$3,471 / set
H 5 in W 6.5 in D 6 in
1 of 3 pairs of Carl Fagerlund Pendant Lamps for Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Carl Fagerlund pendant lamps 1960s for Orrefors. Two pairs available. To be on the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by a specialist concerning local requirem...
Glass
$1,400
H 13 in W 9 in D 2 in
Scandinavian Modern Glass and Brass Wall Sconce by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
A clear translucent textured art glass wall sconce with brass hardware, Scandinavian Modern/Midcentury Modern period, by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, circa mid-20th century, Sweden. ...
Brass
$1,400 / set
H 11.03 in W 5.12 in D 2.76 in
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 Crystal Chandelier and Etched Glass Pendant Chandelier
By Orrefors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous chandelier with handblown crystal teardrops and etched striped glass pendant bowl on a brass stem. Designed by the famed glass house Orrefors c. 1950.
Three ...
Crystal, 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
Carl Fagerlund, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.0"H x 13.5"...
Brass
$1,117 / set
H 6.3 in Dm 5.91 in
Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, a pair of pendant lamps, brass & glass, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Forserum, SE
A pair of Mid-Century Modern pendant lamps designed by Carl Fagerlund for the Swedish glassworks Orrefors in the 1960s. Crafted from brass, each lamp features six square glass prisms...
Brass
Brass and Glass Pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with pressed glass elements fitted with 4 E27 sockets. Manufactured in Sweden by Orrefors and designed in the 1960s by Carl Orrefors. Perfect original condition.
Brass
$2,800Sale Price|50% Off
H 12 in Dm 22 in
Swedish Orrefors Crystal 1950s Mid Century Pendant Flush Chandelier
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Swedish Mid Century 1950s crystal and brass 22” Wide pendant or flush light by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. 5 candelabra light sockets. Newly Rewired
Crystal, Brass
1960s, Brass and Crystal Glass Pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful pendant designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. This lamp is made of brass with crystal glass and is in a very nice condition. The textured glass reflects a wond...
Brass
Sold
H 10.24 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Green Tinted Glass & Brass Pendant Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Beautiful and elegant pendant lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund for Swedish glass company Orrefors. The lamp has been produced during the 1960s. Hexagon shaped cup of green tinted glas...
Brass
Sold
H 6.3 in Dm 13.78 in
Ice Sculpted Crystal Glass Pendant By Carl Fagerlund For Orrefors, Sweden 1960
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very beautiful pendant designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. Technically 100%. Consist three E14 / E17 screw fittings. The overall condition is very good! Period 1960s.
Brass
Sold
H 10.24 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Green Tinted Glass & Brass Pendant Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Beautiful and elegant pendant lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund for Swedish glass company Orrefors. The lamp has been produced during the 1960s. Hexagon shaped cup of green tinted glas...
Brass
Sold
H 16.15 in Dm 23.63 in
1960 Brass and Glass Chandelier or Pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
1960s, Beautiful and excellent brass chandelier designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. Ten brass arms with E28 screw fitting in two length and eleven ( one on the centre ro...
Brass
Sold
H 14.57 in W 12.21 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Large 1960s Swedish, Orrefors Glass Wall Sconces by Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in London, GB
A pair of large 1960s Swedish, Orrefors glass, fan shaped wall sconces by Carl Fagerlund with scolloped edges and brass plates. Re wired with new brass fittings and PAT tested.
Brass
Sold
H 10.24 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Swedish Green Tinted Glass & Brass Pendant Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Beautiful and elegant pendant lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund for Swedish glass company Orrefors. The lamp has been produced during the 1960s. Hexagon shaped cup of green tinted gla...
Brass
Sold
H 11.42 in W 7.49 in D 5.52 in
Pair of Large 1940s Orrefors Glass Leaf Wall Sconces by Fritz Kurz with Brass
By Orrefors, Fritz Kurz
Located in London, GB
A pair of large 1940s Orrefors clear glass, leaf wall sconces by Fritz Kurz with brass fittings. These are thick quality sconces. Rewired with new...
Brass
Sold
H 8.67 in W 4.53 in D 2.72 in
Pair of Orrefors Crystal Brass Rectangular Textured Wall Sconces, 1960s
By Orrefors
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Swedish modernist rectangular block crystal wall sconces. The solid art glass lights have a textured, incised underside and smooth outer surface. Bra...
Crystal, Brass
Midcentury Flushmount Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
This elegant midcentury flushmount chandelier was designed by the legendary Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in Sweden, circa 1960. It features a stunning pressed glass dome with a subtly...
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Flush Mount Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modernist flush mount chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. This flush mount features a stunning pressed glass dome with a slight scalloped top that has accentuated ...
Brass
Swedish Brass & Glass Pendant Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Pendant lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. Produced in Sweden during the 1960s. Flattened sphere shape in light grey tinted glass with a cylinder internal diffuser in ...
Brass