Anne Nilsson

Anne Nilsson (born 1953) studied glass and ceramics at the University of Arts, Crafts & Design (Konstfack) in Stockholm, and glass at the California College of Arts and Crafts.

She was hired as a designer at Höganäs Keramik AB, and worked for Orrefors between 1982 and 1999. Today, Anne Nilsson is one of Sweden’s most important glass designers.

A few of her distinctions include three Excellent Swedish Design awards for work she made for Orrefors: the Celeste candlestick in 1992, the Celeste set in 1993, and the Dot collection in 1996. Anne Nilsson has also designed the Cirrus candlestick for Orrefors, among other products.