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 Table Lamp in Brass and Glass, Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors in Sweden during the 1950s. The lamp is marked with the model number RD 1983 and "Orrefors Sweden" on a m...
Brass
Glass & Brass Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A magnificent table lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. This lamp consist of seven discs made of clear crystal glass stacked on a brass base. Condition: The lamp is in a exc...
Crystal, Brass
Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Carl Fagerlund, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare table lamp, model RD1986, designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors in Sweden during the 1960s, is a sophisticated expression of Scandinavian lighting design, not...
Brass
Midcentury Scandinavian Table Lamp in Brass and Glass
By NAFA
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful table lamp in glass with details in brass, manufactured by NAFA, Sweden. Condition: Very good condition, one small crack in the upper brass ring, see picture. New s...
Brass
$2,400
H 18.12 in Dm 5.12 in
Rare Scandinavian / Midcentury Modern table lamp with Orrefors glass and brass
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare table lamp with Orrefors glass and brass designed by Carl Fagerlund, Scandinavian / Midcentury Modern, In good coondition, smaller signs of age and use. Original wiring, we rec...
Brass
Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Carl Fagerlund, 1960′s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Carl Fagerlund, 1960′s Additional Information: Material: Brass and glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare table lamp model RD1987 Produced by O...
Brass
Swedish Glass Table Lamp, 1960s
By Gustav Leek, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bring warmth and character into your space with this of table lamp, crafted in Sweden during the 1960s. Featuring sculptural, gold-toned glass base with a glossy, tiered design, the ...
Glass
Swedish Modern Table Lamp in Brass and Glass
Located in Karlstad, SE
Elegant Scandinavian table lamp by Elektro-Metall Malmö, Sweden, 1940s. This lamp is made of brass with a teak rod and an opaline glass shade. The large brass shade is resting on the...
Brass
Swedish Midcentury Table Lamp in Brass, Glass and Leather
By Bohlmarks
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare table lamp in brass, leather, glass and metal, most likely manufactured in Sweden, 1930s. This elegant lamp was manufactured during the Swedish Modern era and is of very high q...
Brass, Metal
$5,316
H 23.63 in Dm 7.88 in
Carl Hjalmar Norrström Art Nouveau Table Lamp in Bronze and Brass, Sweden, 1916
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A rare Swedish Art Nouveau table lamp by Carl Hjalmar Norrström, dated 1916. Made of bronze and brass, the lamp features a beautifully detailed landscape decoration in dark and golde...
Brass, Bronze
Edward Hald, Table Lamp, Chrome, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome metal and smoked glass table lamp, Sweden, 1930s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.35” H x 6.25” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top Diameter x 10” Bottom Diameter ...
Chrome
Börne Augustsson, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass table lamp designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.7"H x 4.25"W x 4.25"D Dimensions of Shade (i...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A red-colored glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11“ H x 8“ Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 9” Top Diameter x...
Brass
Gunnar Ander, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Ander
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and brass table lamp designed by Gunnar Ander and produced by Lindshammar Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8"H x 3.5"W x 3.5"D Dimensions of Shade (...
Brass
Ture Berglund, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and brass table lamp, designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansen, Glass, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11” H x 5.5” Diameter Bulb Specifications: E-2...
Brass
Ture Berglund, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and brass table lamp, designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansen glas, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.4"H x 5.5"W x 5.5"D Dimensions of Shade (inch...
Brass
