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.
$827
H 16.54 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Mid-Century Modern Glass Table Lamp by Paul Kedelv for Flygfors, 1960s
By Paul Kedelv, Flygsfors
Located in Göteborg, SE
Illuminate your home with the refined charm of this 1960s vintage table lamp, designed by the esteemed Swedish artist Paul Kedelv for Flygfors. With its beautifully crafted crystal b...
Glass
$1,416
H 20.87 in Dm 10.24 in
Carl Fagerlund Vintage Table Lamp of Clear Glass for Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
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 ...
Fabric, Glass
Mid Century Modern Emerald Glass Table Lamp 1960s
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Stunning emerald green glass table lamp. Made around the 1960s, but the maker is unknown. The glass has a satined finish, and a brass to...
Art Glass
Orrefors, Table Lamp, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors
Located in High Point, NC
A glass table lamp produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 15.5"H x 5.0"W x 6.0"D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 9.1"...
Glass
$1,003
H 15.95 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Glass Table Lamp by Orrefors, Attributed to Gustav Lee
By Gustav Leek, Orrefors
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
Gustav Leek for Orrefors (Attributed) – Mid-Century Table Lamp, 1960s Lampshade not included Striking mid-century table lamp attributed to Gustav Leek for Orrefors, Sweden, produced...
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Green Gold Table Lamp, 1950s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage glass table lamp, which was designed and manufactured in Murano, Venice, Italy, 1950s. The beautiful twisted green tabl...
Blown Glass
20th Century Swedish Orrefors Glass Table Lamp, Desk Light by Carl Fagerlund
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish table lamp made of hand blown Orrefors glass with a new white round shade, the beam is enhanced with a chrome ring, featuring a one light socket ...
Chrome
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-colored blown glass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 17.3"H x 5"W x 5"D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 10" Top Diameter x 1...
Glass
$1,800
H 18 in Dm 7.5 in
20th Century Swedish Crystal Glass Table Lamp - Vintage Desk Light by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish table lamp made of hand blown crystal glass, detailed with a white shade, produced by Orrefors in good condition. The Scandinavian desk light is ...
Metal, Chrome
Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors – Crystal Table Lamp, Sweden, circa 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
Exquisite crystal table lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960s. The lamp features a sculptural, hand-cast crystal base with a beautifully textured organic ...
Crystal
Single Midcentury Clear Glass Val Saint Lambert Table Lamp
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in London, GB
This single midcentury clear glass table lamp was made by the luxury Belgian brand - Val Saint Lambert. Please take a look at all our pictures to see how the the swirling design. I...
Glass
Pair of 1960s Clear Orrefors Glass Table Lamps By Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of clear glass Orrefors lamps, stamped and signed. Orrefors has been producing elegant glassware since 1898 at their workshops in Smäland, Sweden. This style was de...
Blown Glass
Pair of 1960s Flygsfors White Table Lamps, Hand Made Swedish Glass
By Flygsfors
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning pair of white and clear glass lamps by Flygsfors, Sweden. These lamps are engraved with 'Flygsfors' on the bottom and are in wonderful condition, especially given their age. We have had them rewired for the UK using rope...
Metal
Pair of 1960s Clear Orrefors Glass Table Lamps (Slightly Larger) Carl Fagerlund
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of clear glass Orrefors lamps, stamped and signed. Orrefors has been producing elegant glassware since 1898 at their workshops in Smäland, Sweden. This style was de...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps by Doyen, Clear Glass, Belgium, 1960s
By Doyen
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of clear glass table lamps with a swan like neck - this duo were made by the Belgian glassware company Doyen, in the 19...
Nickel
Pair of 1960s Bright Blue Swedish Orrefors Glass Table Lamps
By Orrefors
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pair of hand made bright blue coloured glass Orrefors lamps are stamped and signed. They even retain the original Swedish Orrefors brand label - have a look at all our...
Glass
