Glass pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s

Carl Fagerlund, suspensions, made by Orrefors around 1960. Moulded glass and brass. Textured clear crystal with scalloped edges, enhanced by stunning handmade brass elements. Wonderful light when the light from the crystal hits the brass. For a single light source. Measures 50 cm from bottom to top including the brass cup. Glass part: height 25 cm - diameter 20 cm. Overall vintage condition is good. Electrical functionality untested. 2 pendant lamps available. Price for 1 pendant lamp. 1 table lamp and wall sconces by the same creator, in the same model and collection, also available on 1stDibs. Since 1898, Orrefors has been part of the Swedish design tradition, characterised by timeless aesthetics, functionality, craftsmanship, and sustainable quality. Orrefors offers high-end products designed by renowned designers for an audience interested in Scandinavian design. Glass and form are always the focus, combined with elegance, simplicity, and confidence. The story of Orrefors is one of transforming the simplest ingredients - lime, sand, and soda - into beautiful glass objects. Nourished by the forest, artists and designers have made Orrefors a global leader in glass. Carl Fagerlund was a Swedish architect and designer specialising in lighting, active at the Orrefors glassworks between 1946 and 1980. In addition to various models of ceiling and table lamps for domestic use, Fagerlund notably worked on public buildings such as Waldemarsudde of Prince Eugen, the town hall of Frederiksberg, the Hotel D'Angleterre and the Mercur Hotel in Copenhagen, the former town hall of Kiruna, the Swedish embassy in Tokyo, the church of Möllevången in Malmö, the headquarters of General Motors in the United States, and the crematorium in Gävle.