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When I was growing up in the north of Sweden, we would go on walks in the woods and take food in small wooden boxes made of plaited birch bark, traditional to the area. I used this distinctive diamond pattern as inspiration for the facets on these pieces.
Lena Bergström
The sharp and unique asymmetrical grinding reflects our times with a scent of Nordic romance.
Lena Bergström
“IPA is essentially an ale, a top-fermented beer, so it should theoretically be ideal for a tall, straight ale glass, but that’s not the case.
Erika Lagerbielke, Professor in Glass Design
So I created a glass in the form of a short, tulip-shaped tumbler, to bring out the rich maltiness and aromatic hop aromas, as well as freshness, which continues down in a straight form that constitutes the base of the glass.”

Erika Lagerbielke, Professor in Glass Design
We are celebrating this 30th anniversary with Intermezzo Air, a new glass series featuring a platinum-gilded base and a translucent drop in tribute to the clarity of the crystal glass.
Orrefors
Air is one of the elements of glass — that and the tradition of decorating glass with air bubbles were my inspiration as I designed the Intermezzo Air anniversary glass.
Erika Lagerbielke
Teaming up with Orrefors has been a really exciting project, and this is just the first step in a collaboration that embeds great opportunities. The iconic elements of Swedish design, like crystal, is key for Volvo’s ambitions to place itself in the top of the automotive industry. And for me as a designer it’s pure delight to work with the materials and combine them with a modern Scandinavian design in a high-tech packed premium car environment
Robin Page, head of Interior Design at Volvo Car Group
”People meet, habits change but to share a drink in beautiful glasses is something that I belive will remain. At home or at a restaurant”
Ingegerd Råman
Design is a business of beauty. Every business should be completely concerned with beauty - it is after all a collective human need
Karim Rashid
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Orrefors and Volvo Cars have joined forces to create an exclusive crystal collection.

Created by Lena Bergström – one of Sweden’s most acclaimed designers – and Volvo Cars’ award-winning design team, this handmade crystal glassware represents the best of modern Scandinavian design.“When I was growing up in the north of Sweden, we would go on walks in the woods and take food in small wooden boxes made of plaited birch bark, traditional to the area,” says Lena Bergström. “I used this distinctive diamond pattern as inspiration for the facets on these pieces.” The clarity and sharpness of each piece owes much to the craftsmanship of the Swedish glassmaker Orrefors. They also

New Orrefors Carat is unveiled at Ambiente Messe Frankfurt

Orrefors unveils a luxurious vase and a stylish bowl in the Carat crystal glass series. Nordic Romance.Please just see the attached photos of Orrefors new pieces in the glass series Carat. No more words needed. Experience the luxurious vase and stylish bowl at Ambiente the 12th-16th of February at Hall 4 Stand A08. - With inspiration from jewels and gemstones Lena Bergström has renewed the cut crystal with the glass series Carat. The sharp and unique asymmetrical grinding reflects our times with a scent of Nordic romance. Orrefors will present new products, new art glass Planets and

Orrefors IPA joins the BEER family.

The incredibly popular Beer range of beer glasses, specially designed for Pilsner, Lager and Taster will be extended this year with a unique glass for IPA. The glasses in this range have been designed to bring out the prominent aromas and taste sensations from each type of beer, and now we pay tribute to India Pale Ale with the Orrefors IPA.“IPA is essentially an ale, a top-fermented beer, so it should theoretically be ideal for a tall, straight ale glass, but that’s not the case. The high content of hops and malt produces a lot of aroma and taste, and usually a higher alcohol content,

Platinum gilds the Intermezzo Air anniversary glass

The Orrefors Intermezzo range of glasses, with its blue or satin white drop, is turning thirty years old. Intermezzo has been loved by generations who have chosen this particular glass for their celebrations. We are celebrating this 30th anniversary with Intermezzo Air, a new glass series featuring a platinum-gilded base and a translucent drop in tribute to the clarity of the crystal glass. Intermezzo Air will be launched as a champagne glass, a balance glass and a wine glass.Air is one of the elements of glass — that and the tradition of decorating glass with air bubbles were my

Swedish Orrefors gears up with Volvo Car Group

In Volvo Car Group’s latest model XC90 the latest technology is united with exclusive Scandinavian design. One of the most distinctive interior details is the Crystal Eye – a handmade crystal gearshift from Orrefors. The stylish Swedish crystal is an optional feature in the XC90 as well as in many future Volvo models and it is the first time ever that a car has an entire gearshift made out of crystal.The collaboration between Volvo and Orrefors was initiated when Volvo developed its concept car S60 and Orrefors was given the prestigious mission to design a center console out of crystal. The

Orrefors sponsors DN Galan

Before this year's DN Gala Orrefors a collaboration started with the organizers of the gala. The partnership means that the winner of each event also wins a piece of designed Swedish glass from Orrefors.- As Orrefors is an internationally recognized brand, we find it natural to work with DN Galan where each winner will receive a vase designed by Erika Lagerbielke says Magnus Andersson, CEO of Orrefors Kosta Boda AB. DN Galan also welcomes the collaboration, - It feels fantastic for us at DN Galan to be joining forces with such a classic Swedish brand. Most of the winners are

Crystal clear Elegance by Orrefors

After a spring and summer of celebrating beer, Orrefors will now be leaving the pubs behind, assured that we’ve given beer lovers three stunning glasses to enjoy their favorite brew. Instead, we take the step into the Skybar. The success of dishwasher safe multipack crystal glasses continues and our new products for this autumn are no exception. With a modern expression in a classic shape Orrefors launches the SKY series with three models: Highball, Old Fashioned and Double Old Fashioned. This autumn is filled with mirror trays, drink carts and clinking ice cubes in amber colored beverage.

Orrefors loves beer

Focusing on the art of enjoying a beer, Orrefors has developed this spring’s big launch, the series “Beer”. A series of beer glasses for the connoisseurs as well as the party peeps. Glasses that let the beer sing its own tune and release all the amazing tastes it carries. Glasses that make you crave not just another pint but something much, much better. Orrefors loves beer and we think that you will as well.Beer Design by: Erika Lagerbielke We have developed one glass made for lager, one for pils and one that enhances the best of all the fragrant and flavorsome beers. So no matter

We focus on you

With a modern and contemporary design, Orrefors presents a new series of glass this fall. Especially designed to be used, in your everyday life as well as at your dinner parties. We are experts on stemware and that is what we have focused on when designing a crystal glass that can stand everyday use, that is machine washable, that doesn’t take up much of your cabinet space, which makes it simple. We focus on you!More Design: Erika Lagerbielke In her series More, Erika has combined all of her knowledge about stemware, beverages and aromas into three glasses custom made to work with

We have a confession to make.

We could have said it back in 1991. Or at the turn of the century. And we understand that you would have liked to be spared from the dreary aftermath of all the fine feasts and family get-togethers of the 2000s. We didn’t mean to mess things up for you. We simply couldn’t tell you that you didn’t have to pamper your glasses like you have been. But we don’t have to keep it to ourselves anymore.   Most crystal glasses from Orrefors can be machine washed.We could have said it back in 1991. Or at the turn of the century. And we understand that you would have liked to be spared from the

Orrefors is shimmering

This spring Orrefors shimmers of sparkling crystal, classic, stylish and modern. Just the way that Orrefors has always been. Just like Orrefors will always be. The Spring news flirts with traditions and classic items in with a modern twist.Legend Design: Orrefors With the series Legend, Orrefors takes its classic and timeless crystal into a more modern era. With its straight shapes and silhouettes the Legend bowls breath of modernism while at the same time flirting with tradition and history. Together the shape and patterns create a classic, timeless yet modern, crystal bowl.

Orrefors by Karim Rashid

"Design is a business of beauty. Every business should be completely concerned with beauty - it is after all a collective human need." These words come from Karim Rashid, the originator of two eminent series of the Orrefors fall collection. On one issue Karim is firm – the world is a better place when good design is present. He makes this evident by taking on as many facets of our lives as he can – furniture, lighting, subways, hotel rooms, accessories, pens, brooms, hard drives, dog bones – and now glass. Karim Rashid cross pollinates ideas and material, from one world to another, always

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