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.
Jan Johansson Crystal Vases Set by Orrefors, Mid-Century Modern
By Orrefors, Jan Johansson
Located in Bochum, NRW
Heavy Crystal set of two vases designed by Jan Johansson, made by Orrefors Sweden, circa 1980s. Dimensions: Vase 22 cm high, Bowl 11 cm high. Excellent condition. Each is signed unde...
Crystal
Set of Three Nils Landberg Art Glass Vases, Mid-Century Modern
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Group of Three Art Glass Vases as follows: Red Tall Vase 2.5" dia. x 11.5" tall - Scandinavian / Italian Medium Jug 4.75" dia. x 5.25" tall - Scandinavian / Italian Small "Smok...
Art Glass
Vintage Orrefors Smoked Grey Art Glass Vase Designed by Edward Hald
By Orrefors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage glass vase. Designed by Edward Wald for Orrefors. In grey cut glass with vine & leaf decoration around the circumference. Simply a wonderful Swedish art glass vase...
Art Glass
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
1940's, Orrefors Edward Hald Graal Fish Art Glass Vase Sculpture Made in Sweden
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
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...
Art Glass
Simon Gate for Orrefors Thousand Windows Art Deco Crystal Vase, 1932
By Orrefors, Simon Gate
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Simon Gate designed "Tusen Fönster”, or Thousand Windows, series for Orrefors in 1932. It is a classic example of Scandinavian Modern interpretation of Art Deco design elements, with...
Crystal
Midcentury Nils Landberg Orrefors Pair of Vases, circa 1950s
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These two pieces was produced in Sweden at Orrefors and design by Nils Landberg Early 1950s Wonderful clear glass crystal with exceptional shape. Good condition Measures: H 2...
Art Glass
Nils Landberg, Sommerso Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass Sommerso vase designed by Nils Landberg and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s
Glass
Vicke Linstrand Art Deco Mermaid Vase, Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Riverdale, NY
A lovely and charming example of Vicke Lindstrand's elegant, stylized figures on glass, made for the Orrefors glass company in Sweden. This Art Deco vase features an engraved mermaid...
Blown Glass
Vintage Kraka Vase by Sven Palmquist for Orrefors, Sweden 1955
By Sven Palmquist, Orrefors
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Kraka Vase by Sven Palmquist for Orrefors, Sweden 1955 A large vase of the Kraka (fishnet) series designed by Sven Palmquist for Orrefors Sweden in 1954. Kraka refers to a N...
Art Glass
Early Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1948
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Early Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1948 A rare vase of the Graal series designed by Edward Hald for Orrefors Sweden in 1938. Clear glass decorated with underw...
Art Glass
Massive Ariel Vase by Olle Alberius for Orrefors, Sweden, 1987
By Orrefors, Olle Alberius
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Massive ariel vase by Olle Alberius for Orrefors, Sweden 1987 A heavy art glass vase of the Ariel Cloud series designed by Olle Alberius for Orrefors, Sweden in 1978. Blue and lightblue glass with a very thick crystal clear glass overlay internaly decorated with a pattern depicting clouds, wind and rain. Signed with company lable and incised signature 'Orrefors 939590 Olle Alberius Ariel Gallery 7-87' on the bottom. Weight 5,25 kilos (11.2 lb). A rare piece of Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian glass design. Olle Alberius (1926 - 1993) was a Swedish glass designer...
Art Glass
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...
Glass
Green Art Deco Glass Vase by Simon Gate. Orrefors, Sweden, 1930. Swedish Grace.
By Orrefors, Simon Gate, Edward Hald
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace glass vase. Designed by Simon Gate and made by Orrefors, Sweden, 1930s. The model was shown for the first time at the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition. ...
Glass
Vintage Sommerso Glass Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Sommeroso vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors. smoked greenish gray color. signed on underside.
Glass
Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors "Ariel" Art Glass Vase
By Ingeborg Lundin, Orrefors
Located in Toledo, OH
Art glass vase titled "Ariel" by designer Ingeborg Lundin (Swedish, 1921-1992) for Orrefors. Captivating art glass vase in rich purple color surrounded by faces in profile. This heav...
Art Glass
$375Sale Price|24% Off
Swedish Glass Lily of the Valley Vase by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors
By Sven Palmquist, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Sven Palmqvist (1906-1984) designed Swedish glass vase with engraved Lily of the Valley flower motif. Incised signature and number on bottom, ...
Crystal
Midcentury Collection of 12 Pieces Art Glass Nils Landberg Orrefors Sweden 1950s
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These 12 Swedish vintage Sommerso and dusk glass vases, produced circa 1950s-1960s by designer Nils Landberg for Orrefors, with smoked charcoal interior, cased within a clear layer. ...
Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Glass Vase Orrefors "Haze" Erika Lagerbielke, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful art glass vase "Haze" designed by Erika Lagerbielke and produced at Orrefors, Sweden. Good condition, signed and labeled Measures: H 23....
Art Glass
Art Deco / Swedish Grace Set of 4 Glass Vessels Simon Gate Orrefors Sweden 1920s
By Orrefors, Simon Gate
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This pieces where made at Orrefors Sandvik and designed by Simon Gate in the 1920s-1930s Sweden. The have light brown tone in the glass. Wonderful shapes and lines. Good vintage co...
Glass
Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1947
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1947 A vintage vase of the Graal series designed by Edward Hald for Orrefors Sweden in 1938. Clear and green glass decora...
Art Glass
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.
Blown Glass
Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden A vintage vase of the Graal series designed by Edward Hald for Orrefors Sweden in 1938. Clear and green glass decorated w...
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Nils Landberg Orrefors Set of 2 Vases, circa 1950s, Sweden
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Art glass vases produced by orrefors , and designed by famous Nils Landberg. Wonderful glass with exceptional color that collaborates with the clear glass. These two are a great loo...
Art Glass
Set of 4 Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors Opalescent Mid Century Bud Vases
By Orrefors, Sven Palmquist
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sven Palmqvist (Swedish, 1906-1984), circa 1950's. A set of 4 Opalescent bud vases in the "Selena" pattern. Engraved to underside and one vase bearing partial original label.
Ap...
Art Glass
Swedish Grace Crystal Glass Vase Stella Polaris by Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Grythyttan, SE
The Orrefors Stella Polaris Mouth Blown Crystal Vase, designed in 1936 by Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors, is an exquisite example of vintage art glass. ...
Crystal
Nils Landberg Vase for Orrefors, 1965
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning handblown, art glass 'Sommerso' vase designed by Nils Landberg and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s in blue-grey hues.
Glass, Art Glass
Nils Landberg for Orrefors "Sommerso" Glass Vase
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant glass vase designed by Nils Landberg for Orrefors executed in "Sommerso" technique. Etched signing on bottom.
Glass
Art Deco Smoked Glass Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sandvik, Sweden, 1923
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in Glasgow, GB
This Swedish Art Deco smoked glass vase, designed by Edward Hald for Orrefors and produced at the Sandvik branch in 1923, represents an early and formative example of modern Scandina...
Smoked Glass
Edvin Öhrström for Orrefors Crystal Engraved Vase, 1942 Scandinavian Modern
By Edvin Öhrström, Orrefors
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Orrefors engraved crystal vase features "Wish To The Moon" pattern, created by Edvin Ohrstrom in 1942. The pattern depicts a young woman or g...
Crystal
HOLIDAY GIFT - Lars Hellsten Orrefors Sweden Purple Art Glass Vase Signed
By Orrefors, Lars Hellsten
Located in Bochum, NRW
Lars Hellsten Purple Art Glass Vase Signed for Orrefors Sweden Beautifully shaped, heavy glass bottle vase designed in the 1970s. Excellent condition. Original manufacturer label Di...
Blown Glass
Vintage Orrefors Crystal Fleur Vase, Signed, Sweden
By Jan Johansson, Orrefors
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A tapered crystal vase with 10 point fleur design, acid etched script signature. It retains the original manufacturer's silver metallic label and is signed. CREATOR Sign...
Crystal
$150 / set
Orrefors Heart Vase Large
By Orrefors
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
The Heart Vase from Orrefors is shaped like a heart, with rounded edges giving it a delicate look. It represents affection and love, the perfect gift for someone you care about. The ...
Crystal
Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1963
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1963 A early vase of the Graal series designed by Edward Hald for Orrefors Sweden in 1938. Clear and green glass decorate...
Art Glass
Nils Landberg for Orrefors Smoke Gray Glass "Sommerso" Vase c.1950
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT "Sommerso" vase in charcoal gray and clear glass. Engraved Orrefors NU 3538/4" CREATOR Nils Landberg for Orrefors, Sweden. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1950-1960. MAT...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Large 1, 8kg Sven Palmqvist Lucid Drop Glass Vase for Orrefors, Sweden, 1970s
By Sven Palmquist, Orrefors
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: glass vase Design: Sven Palmqvist Producer: Orrefors, Sweden 1970s Age: 1970s Description: Wonderful heavy glass element designed by Sven P...
Glass
Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1963
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1963 A vintage vase of the Graal series designed by Edward Hald for Orrefors Sweden in 1938. Clear and green glass decora...
Art Glass
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Art Glass
Edvin Öhrström, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By Edvin Öhrström, Orrefors
Located in High Point, NC
A blue blown-glass vase designed by Edvin Öhrström and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Glass
Midcentury Crystal Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, 1950s
By Orrefors
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Thick organically shaped crystal vase. Number 3225 designed by Niels Landberg and manufactured at Orrefors in Sweden during the 1950s. The vase is marked, signed and numbered to the ...
Crystal
Orientes Vase by Erika Lagerbielke for Orrefors Schweden 2002
By Orrefors
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Orientes Vase by Erika Lagerbielke for Orrefors Schweden 2002 A vintage vase "Orientes" from the "The four points of the compass" series. Designed by Erika Lagerbielke for Orrefors Schweden. Black and red glas...
Art Glass
$3,500
Orrefors Vase
By Orrefors
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Ariel girl and dove vase by Edvin Öhrström for Orrefors of blue, silver and clear glass. Signed and dated.
Glass
Edvin Öhrström, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By Edvin Öhrström, Orrefors
Located in High Point, NC
A blown-glass vase designed by Edvin Öhrström and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Glass
Simon Gate, Vase, Smoked Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By Orrefors, Simon Gate
Located in High Point, NC
A smoked glass vase designed by Simon Gate and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1940s.
Smoked Glass
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Translucent Glass Vase by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and sophisticated vase was realized by the esteemed midcentury Swedish glass studio, Orrefors, circa 1960. It features an ovoid form- with a concentric form of the same ...
Blown Glass
White Cased Orrefors Vase, Signed, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An Orrefors white cased vase. Signed. CREATOR Signed Orrefors, Sweden. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1989-2000. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Cased White Glass. CONDI...
Glass
Edward Hald, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in High Point, NC
A smoked blown glass vase designed by Ewald Hald and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1930s.
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...
Art Glass
$200 / item
Orrefors Glacial Vase Small
By Orrefors
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
Glacial Vase from Orrefors is made of thick, crystal-clear glass inspired by the edges of an iceberg as it rises to the surface. The object delivers elegance to any home as a decorat...
Crystal
Smokey Orrefors Crystal Glass Vase, Sweden, 1960
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Orrefors crystal glass vase drop shaped inner is an earthy amber smokey surrounded by a thick layer of clear glass. 1960 Nils landberg
Crystal
Black and White Glass Vase by Ingegerd Råman, limited edition, 162/200, Orrefors
By Ingegerd Råman, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Limited edition from Orrefors, designed by the renowned Swedish designer Ingegerd Råman. The beautiful modern "Caracalla" series was produced in 2005 in a limited edition — signed "...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1963
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1963 A vintage vase of the Graal series designed by Edward Hald for Orrefors Sweden in 1938. Clear and green glass decora...
Art Glass
Vintage Etched Tall Bud Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful vintage etched bud vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, circa 1970s. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 2.75"D x 15"H and reta...
Art Glass
Green Orrefors Crystal Glass Vase, Sweden, 1950
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Bronx, NY
Orrefors crystal glass vase inner is an dark green surrounded by a thick layer of clear glass. 1960 Nils landberg
Crystal
Orrefors Swedish Ribbed Glass Anemone Vase
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Orrefors curved ribbed crystal anemone vase with large open rim that opens out to highlight the flowers within. Sweden, late 20th Century.
Crystal
Nils Landberg Elongated "Tulip" Vase
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Delicate and ethereal 'Tulipglas' vase with dramatically elongated, fluting body on a slender column and flaring base. Rose/clear coloration. Designed by Nils Landberg and produced b...
Glass
Nils Landberg Vase for Orrefors, 1965
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning handblown, art glass 'Sommerso' vase designed by Nils Landberg and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s in grey-green hues.
Glass, Art Glass
Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Fish Graal vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden A large and heavy vase of the Graal series designed by Edvward Hald for Orrefors Sweden in 1938. Clear ...
Art Glass
Circa 1950s Nils Landberg Design Orrefors Vase
By Orrefors
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1950s Nils Landberg design Orrefors vase. Signed nv 3595/25 from his Dusk series. 6 7/8" h., 2 15/16" w., 1.75" d. We are a family business that has been a major source for th...
Glass
Nils Landberg Vase for Orrefors, 1965
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning handblown, art glass 'Sommerso' vase designed by Nils Landberg and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s in grey-green hues.
Glass, Art Glass
Vase Apple Designed by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors Sweden, 1955
By Orrefors, Ingeborg Lundin
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vase Apple Designed by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors Sweden, 1955 Large Orrefors 'The Apple' EXPO vase, designed by Ingeborg Lundin, Sweden, 1955, free-blown colorless glass with yel...
Art Glass