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.
Swedish Midcentury Crystal Table Lamps Orrefors by Carl Fagerlund
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Exceptional pair of heavy hourglass form crystal lamps with polished nickel fittings. The lamps were made in Sweden at Orrefors glasbruk. The designer Carl Fagerlund has created at ...
Glass
$2,400 / set
H 18.5 in W 5 in D 3 in
Carl Fagerlund, Swedish Modern, Table Lamps, White Glass, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Stamford, CT
Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Table Lamps, White Glass, Sweden, 1960s Pair of white cased translucent glass table lamps designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefo...
Fabric, Glass
$900 / set
H 15.36 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Carl Fagerlund white glass table lamps and dark ochre shades for Orrefors Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of hand blown glass table or bedside lamps designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden 1960s. New cotton shades in dark ochre or blue color. The lamps are in very good condi...
Metal
Swedish Midcentury Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Karlstad, SE
A pair of impressive table lamps in crystal glass model RD 1477 by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. The base is made of crystal glass and reminds of frozen water. The chrome deta...
Chrome
$4,766 / set
H 12.6 in Dm 5.91 in
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
$3,000 / set
H 22.64 in W 5.32 in D 3.67 in
Large White Crystal Glass Table Lamps, Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, 1960, Set of 2
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite pair of Mid-Century Modern table lamps by Orrefors showcases the timeless elegance of Scandinavian design. Designed by Carl Fagerlund and handcrafted from high-quality...
Stained Glass
Swedish Mid-Century Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Karlstad, SE
A pair of impressive table lamps in crystal glass model RD 1477 by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. The base is made of crystal glass and reminds of frozen water. The chrome deta...
Chrome
Pair of table lamps in glass, by Vicke Linstrand for Kosta
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of table lamps in glass, designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta. Sweden, 1960´s. Signed: Kosta 10634 V Lindstrand.
Glass
Swedish Crystal Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Karlstad, SE
Four magnificent table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. The lamps consist of six discs made of clear crystal glass, separated by solid brass discs. Condition: The lamps...
Brass
$6,472
H 14.97 in Dm 4.73 in
Pair of Crystal Clear Glass Table lamps by Olle Alberius, Orrefors, Sweden
By Orrefors, Olle Alberius
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare pair of table lamps in solid, clear Orrefors crystal, designed by Olle Alberius around 1970. Each lamp features chrome fittings and is signed by both the designer and the glas...
Crystal, Chrome
Orrefors Crystal Lamps
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Scandinavian Modern crystal lamps with a raised crocodile texture on custom satin nickel bases. Lamps have beeen rewired by a professional electrician for use in the USA usin...
Crystal, Nickel
Orrefors 1970s Scandinavian Modern Crystal Table Lamps, Nickel Base
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian modern pair of white cased crystal lamps with a triangular form base and satin nickel fittings. Rewired for use in the USA, 100W bulbs max.
Crystal, Nickel
Orrefors 1980s Scandinavian Modern Crystal Table Lamps, White & Nickel
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Scandinavian Modern sleek white crystal triangular form lamps with polished nickel hardware. Lamps have been professionally rewired for use in the USA using new sockets and c...
Crystal, Nickel
1970s Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps by Luxus, White Glass & Gold
By Luxus of Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Swedish Modern opaque white glass lamps with 22-karat gold band accents, rewired for use in the USA using brass hardware.
Gold
Rare XL size, Michael Bang White/Blue Glass Lamps
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of large scale white glass lamps with cobalt glass infusion going around the lamp perimeter. Rewired for use in the USA, satin nickel hardware. Shades not included.
Nickel
Stiffel Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps in Satin Brass & White Ceramic
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century classically styled lamps featuring satin brass bodies with white glazed ceramic modified Ostrich egg shaped centers. Rewired with brass sockets and new cords. 100...
Brass
