Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
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.
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Creator: Orrefors
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.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
et of Four Leaves Brass Light Fixtures by Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s, Sweden
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful set of two stunning 8 arms pendant chandeliers with 8glass shades and brass frame and 2 wall lights with one glass shade and brass frame. The light fixtures are produced ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Wall Lamp in Ice Glass from Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing wall lamp from Orrefors.
The central detail of the lamp is the large ice glass element, which covers almost the entire front. The glass consists of prism-shaped rods, which...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of the 5 Pair of Brass Wall Scones by Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful large set of high end wall lights with one glass shade and brass frame. The light fixtures are produced in the 1960s by the iconic firm of Orrefors and designed by Carl F...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Wall Light by Gunnar Cyren for Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large wall light designed by Gunnar Cyren for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960th.
Handblown crystal glass on polished brass hardware.
Existing wiring, rewiring available upon request.
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
A pair of wall lights by Orrefors / 2 pairs available
By Lyfa, Orrefors, Carl Fagerberg
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of wall lights designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors , Sweden. Circa 1950th. Produced by LYFA.
Marked by Manufacturer . Clear pressured glass on brass hardware. Single cand...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Orrefors Fagerlund Double Leaf Sconces in Glass and Brass
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Barcelona, ES
Swedish Modern, Orrefors Fagerlund leaf design double wall lights, glass and brass.
Designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced in Sweden at the 1960s by the iconic firm of Orrefors.
T...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
A large pair of 1960s Orrefors glass and brass wall sconces by Carl Fagerlund
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in London, GB
A large pair of 1960s Orrefors glass and brass wall sconces by Carl Fagerlund for lighting company Lyfa. Each sconce with a single fitting mounted on a solid brass wall plate and re...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Rare Wall Sconces by Gert Nyström for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1950s
By Belysning, Gert Nystrom, Orrefors
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...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Orrefors, Swedish Modern, Brass, Glass, Wall Light, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors
Located in Manhasset, NY
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. ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Orrefors Carl Fagerlund Swedish Crystal 1950s Mid Century Wall Lamps
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1950s Swedish Mid Century polished brass sconces with crystal cup shades. Rewired. Designed by Carl Fegerlund for Orrefors.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Orrefors Cystal Dot Sconces
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of demi lune cystal econces with a raised dot pattern mounted on brass backplates. Rewired by a professional electrician. 60W bulb max, higher if LED are used.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$4,500 / set
Wonderful 1960"s Pair of Large Demi Lune Sconces by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous pair of large 1960's Glass sconces designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors.
The Demi - lune glass has a wonderful Diamond pattern enhanced with applied half sphere
glass ba...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of the 2 Pairs of Glass Torch Wall Sconces by Fagerlund, 1960
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 pairs high-end wall lights with a glass shade and brass frame. The light fixtures are produced in the 1960s and designed by Carl Fagerlund.
Beautifully carved wave-like g...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Orrefors, Lyfa 1960s Modern Textured Glass Brass Sconce
By Lyfa, Orrefors
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian midcentury modern wall sconce manufactured by Orrefors and Lyfa in the 1960s. Circular textured art glass on shiny brass plate mount. Beautiful vintage condition.
Rewir...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Orrefors Swedish Modern Clear Ice Glass Wall Sconces, 1960s - Six Items
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,182 Sale Price / item
50% Off
A pair of large 1960s Orrefors glass, fan shaped wall sconces by Carl Fagerlund
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in London, GB
A pair of large 1960s Swedish, gold leaf Orrefors glass, fan shaped wall sconces by Carl Fagerlund with scolloped edges and brass plates. Re wired with new brass fittings and PAT tested
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1960s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
Fritz Kurz Crystal Glass Wall Lights for Orrefors, Sweden 1960s
By Orrefors, Fritz Kurz
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of Swedish wall lamps by Fritz Kurz is a playful example of the eccentric side of Scandinavian mid-century modern design. These coloured crystal glass lamps’ organicity is ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Carl Fagerlund & Bertil Brisborg wall lamp by Orrefors & NK, Sweden, 1950s
By Orrefors, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Orrefors glass and brass wall lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund & Bertil Brisborg, 1950s, Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Pair of Carl Fagerlund Wall Sconces for Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking and rare large pair of wall sconces designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960s. Each sconce features a textured clear glass shade with intricate vertical...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Orrefors Croco Embossed Crystal / Nickel Sconces, 1 of 3 Pairs
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of crystal shield sconces with a croco relief pattern, in satin nickel frames. Rewired for use in the USA, 60W max.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
Pair of Sconces by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame fitted with one E14 socket, crystal glasses.
Designed by Carl Fagerlund in Sweden in 1960s for Orrefors glassworks.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$1,298 / set
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.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Aluminum
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 holding one Edison socket covered by thick crystal shades with Art Deco details in the glass.
Rewired.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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.
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of leaf shaped Orrefors sconces, Sweden 1970
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of leaf shaped Orrefors sconces, Sweden 1970, Clear pressed glass in the shape of a leaf.
Priced as a pair.
Rewired for the US.
Holds one candelabra bulb each.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of clam shaped sconces, Sweden 1970
By Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of clam shaped glass sconces consisting of a metal frame with a glass diffuser held by a brass finial , Sweden 1970
Priced as a pair.
Holds one bulb each.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$2,500 / set
Pair of Orrefors Sconces Brass and Glass Shades by Orrefors Sweden, 1970
By Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Orrefors clear cast crystal glass sconces with reflections in rainbow colors, smooth surface outer glass and an inside pattern, glass shades are resting on a brass frame with...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Orrefors Sconces Brass and Crystal Glass Shades by Orrefors, Sweden 1970
By Pukeberg Sweden, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Rare elegant pair of brass and thick crystal block shades by Orrefors sconces that has pattern on the inside of the glass the outer surface is smooth, Sweden, 1970s, brass frames. On...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Pair of Orrefors Crystal and Brass Sconces by Carl Fagerlund, Sweden, 1950
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Large pair of Orrefors sconces by Carl Fagerlund 1950, brass frames with three European sockets with thick crystal shades with details in the glass, impressive craftsmanship thick he...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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 ...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Orrefors Sconces Brass and crocodile 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.
Holds one candelabra bulb each.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Orrefors wall light cast glass and brass a pair Sweden 1960
By Orrefors
Located in Paris, FR
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Orrefors wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.
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Questions About Orrefors Wall Lights and Sconces
- How do you identify Orrefors?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To identify Orrefors, look for a signature on the bottom of the piece. All pieces made after 1930 typically show the Orrefors name, a serial number and the word "Graal," which refers to the technique used to produce the maker's crystalware. You may also see the word "Sweden" or "Suède" on some pieces. Prior to 1947, Orrefors also indicated the year of production under the signature. If you're still uncertain of the authenticity, consider using the services of a certified appraiser. Find a variety of Orrefors pieces on 1stDibs.
- Is Orrefors Swedish?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Yes, Orrefors is Swedish. The glassworks produces its luxury crystalware at a factory in a village called Orrefors, located in Småland, Sweden. It has operated there since 1898. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Orrefors crystal pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Are all Orrefors signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022If the Orrefors piece was made using the Ariel technique, then yes, the piece will be signed by the artist and will also have a serial number and date code to help specify the production date. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Orrefors designs from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- What country is Orrefors from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Orrefors is from Sweden. The glassworks opened in Orrefors, Småland, in 1898 and began producing drinking vases, drinkware and other home goods in 1913. Shop a range of Orrefors glassware on 1stDibs.
- Is Orrefors crystal lead free?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether Orrefors crystal is lead-free depends on its age. Since 1951, the brand hasn't used lead in its pieces. Earlier crystal ware may contain lead. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Orrefors crystal glassware and decorative objects.