Orrefors Decorative Objects
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
Orrefors Glass Lamp by Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Miami, FL
A glass conical table lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1950s. The lamp features handblown glass in a beautiful smokey olive green hue and a new shade. The ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
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...
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Early 2000s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Edvin Öhrström "Ariel" Glass Bowl for Orrefors
By Edvin Öhrström, Orrefors
Located in Kastrup, DK
Edvin Öhrström 1906-1994.
A deep red and clear glass "Ariel" bowl for Orrefors.
Engraved signature to base Edvin Öhrström and Orrefors.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage Art Glass Vase by Martti Rytkoenen for Orrefors, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Art Glass Vase by Martti Rytkoenen for Orrefors, Sweden
A vintage art glass vase designed by Martti Rytkoenen, Finnland for Orrefors ca. 1990s. Colorless glass in houre glas...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Set of Orrefors Vase
s
By Orrefors, Olle Alberius
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
set of 3 Orrefors Vase's,designed by Olle Alberius
10"h x 3"dia.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$6,000 / set
An abstract "Graal" glass vase, by Gunnar Cyrén for Orrefors, Sweden, 1977
By Orrefors, Gunnar Cyren
Located in Aachen, DE
A good abstract Graal glass vase or footed bowl, designed by Gunnar Cyrén, made in 1977 at the Orrefors Glaswork in Sweden. The graal technique was developed at Orrefors early in the...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Tulip Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, Sweden ca. 1957
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Stylish 'Tulip' vase with elongated, fluting body on a slender column and flaring base in light red and clear coloration. Designed by Nils Landberg and produced by Orrefors, Sweden i...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Crystal Vase, Alvar Aalto, 1980s
By Orrefors, Alvar Aalto
Located in Roma, IT
This vintage crystal vase is a decorative crystal object designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by the Swedish Companies Orrefors and Ittala in ...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$262 Sale Price
35% Off
1970
s careved glass showing a young woman watching stars signed Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Nice Crystal vase showing a young woman watching stars
Circa 1970's
By Orrefors
Sweden
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1970s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Glass Bowl Selena by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, 1950s, Set of 2
By Orrefors, Sven Palmquist
Located in KUTNO, PL
The “Selena” glass bowl is an exceptional example of Scandinavian functional glass artistry, designed by Sven Palmqvist for the legendary Swedish glassworks Orrefors. It is an object...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Orrefors Heart Bowl Votive Small
By Orrefors
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
The Heart Bowl/ Votive 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 abo...
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2010s German Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$50 / item
Orrefors Heart Bowl Large
By Orrefors
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
The Heart Bowl 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 ...
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2010s German Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$150 / item
Orrefors Sweden Martti Rytkönen Crystal Elephant Orrefors Glass Paperweight
By Orrefors
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Orrefors Sweden Crystal Elephant, the Zoo Collection by Martti Rytkönen.
This beautiful Orrefors crystal elephant paperweight from Sweden designed by Martti Rytkönen is a true minima...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Swedish Kraka Glass Vase by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, 1960s.
By Orrefors, Sven Palmquist
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Swedish Kraka Glass Vase by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, Sweden 1960s.
Tear shaped hand blown clear glass vase with blue and green curved net patt...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Purple Frosted Vase/ Vicke Lindstrand/ Orrefores, Sweden, 1930s
By Orrefors, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in London, GB
Description:
A frosted purple vase designed by Swedish glass designer, Vicke Lindstrand, for Orrefors during the 1930s.
Linstrand began working at the Swedish glass manufacturer, O...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Vase or Sculpture by Matz Borgström, Orrefors, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Goteborg, SE
Tall glass vase or sculpture designed by Matz Borgström and blown attributed to Orrefors, 1988.
Signed 907379 Matz Borgström 24-50, Orrefors Gallery-88.
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Sommerso Smoked Charcoal Cased Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in San Diego, CA
A Swedish vintage 'sommerso' glass vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, circa 1950s. The piece has a smoked charcoal interior, cased within a clear glass layer. Markings include etche...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$450 Sale Price
21% Off
Vintage Thick and Massive Swedish Orrefors Vase in Grey/Green Sommerso Glass
By Orrefors
Located in Milano, IT
Having started its activities in the late 1800s, and being still active today after an acquisition from Royal Denmark, Orrefors is one of the oldest surviving glassmakers in Sweden a...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$446 Sale Price
20% Off
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.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
1970s Glass Bowl by Orrefors with Bubble Surface
By Orrefors
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1970s, Sweden. With a bubbled technique that refracts light beautifully. Signed on the underside.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Martti Rytkönenfor Orrefors Valentino Heart Shape Votive Paperweight
By Orrefors
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Valentino heart shape votive paperweight from Orrefors, designed by Martti Rytkönen.Valentino Votive candle holder from Orrefors is shaped like a heart...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Engraved Orrefors Molded Crystal Flower Candle Holders Erika Lagerbielke, Six
By Orrefors
Located in Miami, FL
Set of six clear molded crystal flower candle holders designed by Erika Lagerbielke and made by Orrefors Sweden.
Engraved at the base, Orrefors.
Each...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Fiskgraal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Graal technique, a method involving multiple layers of glass to create intricate patterns.
The vase's enchanting blue hue, reminiscent of serene Nordic skies, is achieved through a ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Orrefors Scandinavian Modernist Transparent Blown Crystal Glass Bubble Vase 60s
By Orrefors
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful this heavy Scandinavian stunning crystal Orrefors glass vase has incised half and full circles alternating patterns. It is elegant and ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Orrefors Sweden Jar , 1970s
By Orrefors
Located in Roma, IT
Orrefors sweden jar is a decorative object designed by Orrefors Sweden, in the 1970s.
Crystal vase, 7,5 x 11 cm.
Very good conditions
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1970s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$237 Sale Price
20% Off
Ariel Bowl by Edvin Ohrstrom for Orrefors, Sweden, Signed on Underside
By Edvin Öhrström, Orrefors
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 Decorative Objects
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$880 Sale Price
21% Off
Blue Nils Landberg for Orrefors Crystal Glass Vases, Sweden, 1950s
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Blue Orrefors crystal glass vasesdeep blue core in a layer of clear glass.
Height is 7.5" and 9"
Nils Landberg 1950s signed Orrefors.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
A small "Ravenna" glass bowl, by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, Sweden, 1965
By Orrefors, Sven Palmquist
Located in Aachen, DE
A small abstract "Ravenna" glass bowl, designed by Sven Palmqvist, made in 1965 at the Orrefors Glaswork in Sweden. This is a small and affordable, but good example. Similar models h...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
$741 Sale Price
20% Off
Orrefors Vase – Kraka Designed by Sven Palmqvist
By Orrefors, Sven Palmquist
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Orrefors vase – from the “Kraka” series designed by Sven Palmqvist
Date : c1955
Origin : Sweden
Bowl Features : Inky blue glass to the top which then bleeds into a lattice ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Orrefors Crystal Candleholders
By Orrefors
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautiful pair of Orrefors Crystal Candleholders. The candleholders are cut and crafted crystal. They're cut in an intricate way that causes the light to dance off the crys...
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20th Century European Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$320 Sale Price
20% Off
Orrefors Edward Hald Graal Fish Art glass vase from the 1940s
By Orrefors
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Orrefors Edward Hald Graal Fish Art glass vase from the 1940s
Beautiful Scandinavian designed Orrefors Graal crystal vase, a master piece created by the renowned Swedish designer Edw...
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Abstract Glass Sculpture by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Sven Palmquist, Orrefors
Located in Milan, IT
Massive glass block work by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors.
Original wood base, signed.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Wood
Glass vase, bowl and candle holder. "Stella Polaris", Vicke Lindstrand Orrefors
By Vicke Lindstrand, Orrefors
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
Beautiful handblown glass collection, Stella Polaris" in wonderful ice blue. colour. The crystal glass is thick and heavy with an organic shape.
Designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Orre...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
$1,882 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Glass vase "Stella Polaris " Ice blue, Vicke Lindstrand Orrefors, Sweden 1940´s
By Orrefors, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
Vicke Lindstrand, “Stella Polaris” Vase, 21 cm, 20th Century
A stunning mid-century glass vase in ice blue, designed by renowned Swedish designer Vicke Lindstrand. Part of the iconi...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
$551 Sale Price
32% Off
The
Äpplet
Apple
Vase Sculpture by Ingeborg Lundin, Orrefors Expo, 1957
By Ingeborg Lundin, Orrefors
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish designer Ingeborg Lundin originally designed this Apple (Äpplet) vase in 1955 for the Helsingborg Exhibition, a world exhibition dedicated to modern design. It was thereafter...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Orrefors
Graal
Glass Vase, Sweden, 20th Century, Internally Decorated
By Orrefors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An Orrefors 'Graal' glass vase, Sweden, 20th century, internally decorated with various fish and plants
signed by the artist
and etched Orrefors, Swe...
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20th Century Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Nils Landberg Tall Expo Tulip Vase, Orrefors Glassworks, circa 1950s
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century glass artist Nils Landberg's Tall Expo Tulip Vase was designed for Orrefors glassworks in the 1950's. This delicately tinted vase is hand blown glass signed with incised ...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Nils Landberg Red Expo Tulip Vase, Orrefors Glassworks, circa 1950s
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in New York, NY
Mid century glass artist Nils Landberg's Red Expo Tulip Vase was designed for Orrefors glassworks in the 1950's. This delicately tinted vase is hand blown glass signed with incised s...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Glass vase "Stella Polaris " Vicke Lindstrand Orrefors, Sweden 1940´s
By Orrefors, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
Beautiful handblown glass vase "Stella Polaris"
Thick and heavy crystal glass with an organic shape and frosted or platina finish.
Designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors, Sweden i...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
$351 Sale Price
39% Off
"Apple" Vase by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors, Classic Scandinavian Modern
By Ingeborg Lundin, Orrefors
Located in Buffalo, NY
A Swedish Mid-Century Modern blown glass "Apple" vase by, Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors. The "Apple" is one of the icons of Swedish and Scandinavian glass design. Ingeborg Lundin join...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Lena Bergstrom Vase for Orrefors Sweden 20th Century
By Orrefors
Located in Milano, IT
Clear, white and orange submerged glass tube vase with disc rim. Manufacture label on the base.
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$361 Sale Price
20% Off
Ingeborg Lundin Apple Vase for Orrefors, Sweden 1957
By Ingeborg Lundin, Orrefors
Located in Milano, IT
Clear glass "Apple" vase Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors. Pointed signature of the designer and manufacturer under the base.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$2,643 Sale Price
20% Off
Nils Landberg black glass “Sommerso” vase Orrefors Sweden 1950
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful black glass vase “Sommerso” designed by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, Sweden 1950. This striking black glass "Sommerso" vase, designed by Nils Landberg in 1950 for Orrefors, ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Orrefors Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Orrefors decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Orrefors decorative objects 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 decorative objects, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Orrefors were created in the mid-century modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Stig Lindberg, Kosta Boda, and Vicke Lindstrand. Prices for Orrefors decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $116 and can go as high as $15,475, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $950.
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Questions About Orrefors Decorative Objects
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.