Art Deco Large Swedish Orrefors Ceiling Fixture
View Similar Items
Art Deco Large Swedish Orrefors Ceiling Fixture
About the Item
- Creator:Orrefors (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 26.78 in (68 cm)Diameter: 20.48 in (52 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1940s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Hillringsberg, SE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4154117758492
Orrefors
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.
- Large Swedish Orrefors Textured Glass Ceiling FixtureBy OrreforsLocated in Hillringsberg, SEThis large crystal and textured glass ceiling lamp with brass details was made in Sweden 1960s for Orrefors. Good condition. Measures: H 53/35 cm D 40.Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsCrystal, Brass
$1,329 Sale Price30% Off - Midcentury Orrefors Crystal Brass Ceiling Lamp, Carl Fagerlund, 1970s, SwedenBy Orrefors, Carl FagerlundLocated in Hillringsberg, SEMidcentury crystal glass and brass ceiling light fixture, circa mid-1970s. Made at Orrefors and Designed by Carl Fagerlund. This lovely ex...Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsCrystal, Brass
- Brass and Crystal Cylinder Chandelier by Tyringe for Orrefors, SwedenBy Orrefors, Konsthantverk Tyringe 1Located in Hillringsberg, SEWell-made chandelier with ten-cylinder shaped cupolas in crystallized glass and brass fittings. Designed by Orrefors and manufactured by Tyringe, circa 1960 second half. Vintage ...Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass
- Set of 3 Crystal Pieces Art Deco Orrefors Simon Gate SwedenBy Orrefors, Simon GateLocated in Hillringsberg, SEThese three pieces from Orrefors Sweden where designed by Simon Gate in the 1930s. The name of them are "Tusen Fönster" a thousand windows. They are i...Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Art Deco Glass
MaterialsCrystal
- Mid-Century Modern Brass Ceiling Fixture ASEA Sweden, 1950sBy ASEALocated in Hillringsberg, SEThis ceiling fixture was produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1940-1950s. The opaline glass shaped this way gives a great impression and is unusual to find. ...Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass
- Art Deco Set of 2 Glass Bowls Simon Gate Orrefors, Sweden 1920sBy Orrefors, Simon GateLocated in Hillringsberg, SEThis 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...Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Glass
MaterialsGlass
- Large Orrefors Glass Art Deco FixtureBy OrreforsLocated in Hudson, NY1930s cast glass figurative motif depicting women and deer.Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsGlass
- Swedish Orrefors Ceiling FixtureLocated in New York, NYA Swedish Orrefors ceiling fixture with textured molded glass dish having canted sides and round plate. Each fixture has new wiring with 6 UL certifie...Category
20th Century Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsGlass
$3,500 / item - Orrefors Glass Ceiling Fixture, Sweden, 1950By Carl FagerlundLocated in New York, NYDesigned by Carl Fagerlund, this pressed glass fixture features eight interior bulbs. Currently mounted relatively close to the ceiling, this piece may be altered to any drop desired...Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsGlass
- 1930's Art Deco Ceiling FixtureLocated in Fairfax, VAA beautiful single light chandelier that elegantly combines modern and Art Deco design. Made of hand blown glass, spectacular nickel hardware tops off the fixture. Should the spa...Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsNickel
- Orrefors Ceiling Pendant Glass and Brass, Sweden, 1960By OrreforsLocated in Paris, FRCeiling pendant glass and brass made by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960 Rare model made of glass plates, of different colors, beautifully mounted with nice details on a brass structure. The...Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass
- Art Deco Ceiling Fixture Signed KovacsBy KovacsLocated in Bridgewater, CTKovacs Art Déco glass fixture, circa 1930. Mounted in a chromed metal frame. Molded signature A.Kovacs France. H. 21.7 in. (55cm,) D. 20.3” (49cm.)Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsGlass