Orrefors Furniture
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
Lars Hellsten Orrefors Sweden Expo Art Glass Vase Signed
By Orrefors
Located in Gardena, CA
Lars Hellsten Orrefors Sweden Expo Art glass vase signed
Light green glass vase with a controlled air bubble in the shape of a sun. Orrefors Sweden label to lower edge. Underside ...
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20th Century Swedish Orrefors Furniture
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Glass
Ingeborg Lundin "Green Apple " Vase for Orrefors Sweden, Signed
By Orrefors, Ingeborg Lundin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful green color Apple, by the well known Swedish designer Ingeborg Lundin, This vase is marked, signed , Expo 32-57.
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1950s Swedish Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Glass
Nils Landberg Tulpanglas for Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
3 Tulip Glasses
Designed by Nils Landberg and mouth blown at Orrefors.
First exhibited at the 1957 Milan Triennale .
A difficult and elegant masterpiece .
2 @ 17"h, 1 @ 14.5"h
Engra...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Furniture
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Glass
Red Glass Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Asaa, DK
Red glass table lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s.
Vintage Swedish table light in hand blown clear and dark red crystal glass. Mod...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Orrefors Sconces / wall light Glass and brass. Sweden 1960
By Orrefors
Located in Paris, FR
Brass and Texturized glass wall lights sconces 1960s Sweden
Very good condition , electrical function not tested
3 sconces available. Price for 1 item
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Three Sven Palmqvist Crystal Vase & Bowls Selena Orrefors Sweden 1950s
By Orrefors, Sven Palmquist
Located in Basel, BS
Set of three Sven Palmqvist pieces from the ‚Selena‘ series for Orrefors in Sweden, 1950s.
This extraordinary glass color is something like opal mist - see-through but slightly mist...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
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Crystal
Carl Fagerlund Vintage Ceiling Lamp/Chandelier of Glass by Orrefors Sweden, 1960
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Aarhus C, DK
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 ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
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Brass, Metal
Nils Landberg 'Tulpan' Tulip Vases for Orrefors Sweden, Expo 1957, Set of 5
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Utrecht, NL
Delicate and ethereal, Tulpan (Tulip) vases by Swedish designer Nils Landberg.
In the late 1940's Landberg developed the slender glass that made him famous. Sizes and shapes varied...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Chandelier by Edward Hald
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare chandelier by Edward Hald, Orrefors, 1930s. Clear Rio brown glass plate and four glass pillars in light-brown glass with engraved and blasted geometr...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Cut Glass
1960's Swedish Crystal Vase by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Paris, FR
20th-century vintage modernist crystal vase signed by Swedish makers Orrefors. This chic statement decorative piece is highlighted by its modern design and thick curved cut.
Signed ...
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20th Century Swedish Modern Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Karl Fagerland Orrefors Crystal Wall Lights
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
A pair luxurious 1950s thick crystal bubble wall lights designed by Karl Fagerland for Orrefors. Rewired.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Orrefors Sweden Frosted Glass Four Candle Holders Designed by Anne Nilssen
By Orrefors
Located in Toledo, OH
Swedish made glass set of four candleholders by Orrefors. Designed by Anne Nilssen. Frosted stem with colorless glass candle cup and base. Si...
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20th Century European Modern Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Swedish Chandelier by Orrefors Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
An unusial hexagon pendan in clear glass, , by the world renowned Swedish glass maker Orrefors. The chandelier has a particular design consisting of six squares set in a hexagon shap...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of 20th Century Orrefors Silver Art Glass Table Lamps
By Orrefors
Located in London, GB
Glamorous pair of decorative silver table lamps by Swedish glasswork company Orrefors. Custom lampshades included.
Measures: Height excluding shade 45cm.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Massive Expo Vase by Olle Alberius for Orrefors, Sweden, 1973
By Orrefors, Olle Alberius
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Massive Expo vase by Olle Alberius for Orrefors, Sweden 1973
A heavy art glass vasel of the Expo series designed by Olle Alberius for Orrefors, Sweden in 1973. Orange glass with a very thick crystal clear glass overlay internaly decorated with a black spiral. Signed with: "Orrefors Expo A 247 73 Olle Alberius". Weight 6.6 kilos (14 lb). A rare piece of Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian glass design.
Olle Alberius (1926 - 1993) was a Swedish glass designer...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Art 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.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Orrefors Sweden Crystal Gorilla Paperweight Desk Accessory
By Orrefors, Gunnar Cyren
Located in Ferndale, MI
Orrefors Sweden Crystal Gorilla paperweight figurine.
Original label intact, etched signature, Orrefors GC 480715.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Nils Landberg for Orrefors "Sommerso" Glass Vase
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant glass vase designed by Nils Landberg for Orrefors executed in "Sommerso" technique. Etched signing on bottom.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Blown 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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Scandinavian Modernist Faceted Translucent Glass Bowl Signed Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
This refined modernist bowl was realized in Sweden by the renowned maker Orrefors. It features an octagonal mouth and undulating curved faceted sides in translucent glass...
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20th Century Swedish Modern Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Glass
1940's Orrefors Edward Hald Graal Fish Art Glass Vase Sculpture Made in Sweden
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Grall fish art glass vase Edward Hald for Orrefors and dates form the 1940's to early 1950's. Great design and form. Signed on the bottom by the artist. In excellent condit...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
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...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Midcentury Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Karlstad, SE
A pair of large table lamps in crystal, model RD1319 by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden.
The lamps are triangular shaped with stunning wine-red color.
Condition: Very good ori...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Modern Drop Shaped Crystal Wall Lamps Orrefors by Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Mid-century large modern bubble/drop wall lamps design by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glasbruk in Sweden.
Wonderful light when the glass hits the br...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Brass
20th Century Dark-Blue Swedish Pair of Orrefors Table Lights by Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-blue, black vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish pair of table lamps with a new white round shade made of hand blown smoked Orrefors g...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Swedish Grace Chandelier by Fritz Kurs, Orrefors, Sweden, 1940s
By Orrefors, Fritz Kurz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Exquisite handblown glass and brass chandelier by Fritz Kurz for Orrefors. Three glass feathers embrace a bowl in the middle with cascading glass inside. The brass pole and cup are e...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Brass
20th Century Black Swedish Orrefors Crystal Glass Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish crystal glass table, featuring a one light socket. The Scandinavian desk light was designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors in ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Super Rare Collectable Fully Signed Carl Fagerlund Orrefors Table Lamps
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in GB
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...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Cut Glass
1940's, Orrefors Edward Hald Graal Fish Art Glass Vase Sculpture Made in Sweden
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Grall fish art glass vase Edward Hald for Orrefors and dates form the 1940's to early 1950's. Great design and form. Signed on the bottom by the artist. In very nice condit...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
1960s, Space Age Glass and Chrome Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful chandelier designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. This light fixture is made of metal, chrome and lovely elements of glass on the edge. - gorgeous Scandinavian la...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Swedish Crystal Orion Bowl by Lars Hellsten for Orrefors, 20th Century
By Orrefors
Located in Big Flats, NY
Swedish crystal Orion bowl designed for Orrefors by sculptor Lars Hellsten features flared form with scalloped edge, signed at base, 20th century
Measures:...
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20th Century Swedish Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Mouth Blown Crystal Glass Vase from Orrefors Sweden, 1970s
By Orrefors
Located in København K, 84
Rare elegant hand blown glass work from Orrefors in Sweden. Foremost a celebration of pure light and shape in itself but with utility as a vase or pitcher.
The piece is signed and m...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Mid-century Modern Clear Crystal Corona Bowl, 1970s
By Orrefors, Lars Hellsten
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This crystal Corona Bowl was designed by Lars Hellsten for the Swedish glassworks Orrefors in the 1970s. Made of high-quality artistic crystal in the shape...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Crystal
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.
...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Kraka Glass Vase by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, 1960s
By Orrefors, Sven Palmquist
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-century Kraka glass vase by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, 1960s
Tear shaped hand blown clear glass vase with blue and green curved net pattern with tin...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vintage Mid-century Modern Swedish Scandinavian Transparent Crystal Tulip Vase
By Orrefors, Jan Johansson
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This Tulip crystal vase was designed by Jan Johansson for the Swedish glassworks Orrefors during the 1970s. Transparent vase made of lead art crystal glass. It is shaped like a tulip...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Nils Landberg for Orrefors "Sommerso" Glass Vase
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant glass vase designed by Nils Landberg for Orrefors executed in "Sommerso" technique. Etched signing on bottom.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Glass
Swedish Sculptural Glass Table Lamp Pair by Olle Alberius for Orrefors, 1960s
By Orrefors, Olle Alberius
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely grooved glass table lamp pair model 2193 designed by Olle Alberius for the Swedish glasswork company Orrefors in the 1960s. These lamps are made of clear glass with a twirly l...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Edward Hald for Orrefors 1948 Fish Graal Flower Vase
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in Mexico City, MX
A Swedish "graal" glass flower vase with green aquarium decoration by glassworker Edward Hald. Signed and marked on bottom 1379 B, which dates it in 1948.
Edward Hald (1883 - 1980...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Ravenna Bowl by Sven Palmquist for Orrefors, Sweden 1950s
By Orrefors, Sven Palmquist
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Ravenna bowl by Sven Palmquist for Orrefors, Sweden 1950s
A heavy bowl of the Ravenna series designed by Sven Palmquist for Orrefors Sweden in the 1950s. The squarish bowl has round...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Orrefors 1960s Swedish Ruby Red Crystal Table Lamps
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of luxurious thick crystal tables lamps in a deep ruby red color and polished nickel fittings and sockets with white silk cords. Rewired. White linen shades 14” Wx10” H
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
Pair of Caribbean ocean Turquoise blue Triangular Orrefors Lamps, Sweden 1960
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Caribbean turquoise ocean blue triangular Orrefors lamps, Sweden, 1960 encased in a layer of clear glass with brass fittings, by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960.
Highest qu...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Furniture
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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...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Orrefors Sofiero Cut Lead Crystal Fruit Bowl 20th C
By Orrefors
Located in Big Flats, NY
A crystal fruit bowl by Orrefors in the Sofiero pattern offers checkered diamond pattern with original label and signature as photographed, 20th century.
Measures - 5.5'' H X 8'' W ...
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20th Century Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Lead
20th Century Swedish Glass Chandelier - Round Smoked Vintage Pendant by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish chandelier made of hand blown Orrefors glass, enhanced by detailed glass art, produced by Orrefors in good condition. The small Scandinavi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Orrefors Sweden Glass Elephant Signed by the Artist Olle Alberius
By Orrefors, Olle Alberius
Located in Marbella, ES
Orrefors Sweden glass elephant signed by the Artist Olle Alberius.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Carl Fagerlund Vintage Table Lamp of Clear Glass for Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Carl Fagerlund table lamp made by Orrefors, Sweden in the 1960s.
The tall and slender lamp base is made of clear glass.
Included is a new lampshade designed in Denmark.
The shade ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Glass, Fabric
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...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vintage Orrefors Sweden Crystal Votive Candle Holder
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
1980's Scandinavian modern crystal votive candle holder.
Hand crafted in Sweden and signed on bottom, Orrefors.
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Orrefors Art Deco Pond Vase, Edward Hald
By Orrefors
Located in Riverdale, NY
Attractive Orrefors Art Deco vase by Edward Hald from the 1930's. 3 "scenes" are engraved around the vase showing a duck diving under water, at rest ...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Glass
Stunning Mid-Century Five Light Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Flower Chandelier
By Orrefors
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful chandelier designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. This light fixture is made of metal, brass and lovely elements of glass in the style of leafs. Gorgeous Scandina...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Glass Pendant Lamp from the 1970s
By Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame fitted with one E27 socket, six pressed glass elements. Made in Sweden by Orrefors in the 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Brass
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.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Brass
60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Chandelier Chandelier Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Lamp light ceiling lamp chandelier chandelier Orrefors 60s.
Object: chandelier
Manufacturer: Orrefors
Condition: good
Age: around 196...
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1970s European Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Brass
Ariel Bowl by Edvin Ohrstrom for Orrefors, Sweden, Signed on Underside
By Orrefors, Edvin Öhrström
Located in Kansas City, MO
Art Glass "Ariel" bowl by Edvin Ohrstrom for Orrefors. Signed on bottom. Excellent condition.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Mid-century Modern Scandinavian Art Glass Vase from Orrefors, 1950s
By Orrefors, Sven Palmquist
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This transparent vase was designed by Sven Palmquist for the Swedish glassworks Orrefors during the 1950s. The vase is made of art glass.
Sven Palmquist was born in 1906 in Lenhov...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Orrefors Mirror from Swedish Oceanliner
By Orrefors
Located in New York, US
Our etched glass mirror designed by Simon Gate (1883-1945) for Orrefors is one of two mirrors commissioned for the Swedish oceanliner, M/S Kungsholm, which took its maiden voyage in 1929. It has a rectangular shaped metal frame bordered by 28 shaped glass plaques with double welt caming etched with nude figures, mermaids, tridents and dolphins. Signed in lower right ORREFORS S. GATE 1928. This is one of two mirrors that hung in the vestibule connecting the first-class main lounge and the music room. The whereabouts of the other mirror is not known.
The M/S Kungsholm was built in 1928 and had her inaugural voyage when she sailed to the Caribbean for the Swedish American Lines in 1929. The Kungsholm was not the largest of ships, but it was designed and decorated as a showcase for luxurious Art Deco design by the finest of Sweden's artists.
Notably, this is one of a very few number of decorative objects from the ship that have survived following its seizure by the U.S. in 1941 for the transport of troops in WWII. The interior of the ship was designed by Carl Bergsten to showcase the very best of Swedish fine and decorative arts to the world. For more information, we invite you to read the lot essay from the Christie's sale in 1991 which included the mirror in lot 248.
Literature:
* Gustaf Munthe, Swedish Arts and...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Orrefors Furniture
Materials
Metal
Orrefors furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Orrefors furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Orrefors furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 618 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 15 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Orrefors were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Carl Fagerlund, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, and Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Prices for Orrefors furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $50 and can go as high as $75,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,902.
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Questions About Orrefors Furniture
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.