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Wall Lamp "Bo" by Jørgen Bo for Fog og Mørup, Denmark 1960s

Name: Wall Lamp "Bo" by Jørgen Bo for Fog og Mørup, Denmark 1960s
Brand: Fog & Mørup
Price: 1900 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

This wall lamp of Fog & Mørup production was designed by architect and designer Professor Jørgen Bo. Like the architect/designer’s other creations, the wall sconce is brilliant in its simplicity. A truely timeless piece. Dating from the late 1960s, this “Bo” lamp has had a matte brass base and opal glass shade. It was also in the 1960s that Fog & Mørup really emerged as a significant force in lighting design, a period that initiated the most creatively and commercially successful period in the company’s history. The 1960s were defined by leading Danish designers’ sleek and innovative modernist designs that became the trademark style of Fog & Mørup and propelled the company into the forefront of Danish modern lighting. Among them was Jørgen Bo, and his simple, iconic design, the present “Bo” (sometimes referred to as “Sonet”) wall light. This brass and opal glass model is coveted for its clean and straightforwardly modern look. The sleek design combines a matte brass base with a cylindrical glass shade. Beside the atmospheric light and disciplined, functionalist design, the wall lamp is a statement piece that draws the eye despite its simplicity. Since the two materials dictate the look, much attention was paid to quality and to the craftsmanship that united it into the cylindrical shape. While opal glass has been around since the 16th century, mid-century designers, such as Jørgen Bo often used the material in combination with brass to create a timelessly modern look. The design has great proportions, the large shades are balanced by the back plate to create an attention-grabbing look. When lit, the lamp creates an exceptionally atmospheric light, giving the matte brass a vivid colour as well. Model “Bo” is a modernist design to its core with a look that is ageless and can stand out but also complement any space. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Some small marks on the base. Dimensions: 3.14 in ø x 11.22 in H 8 cm ø x 28.5 cm H

Creator:

Fog & Mørup (Manufacturer)

Dimensions:

Height: 11.23 in (28.5 cm)Diameter: 3.15 in (8 cm)

Power Source:

Hardwired

Lampshade:

Included

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Brass,Glass

Place of Origin:

Denmark

Period:

1960-1969

Date of Manufacture:

1960s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Some small marks on the base.

Seller Location:

Utrecht, NL

Reference Number:

Seller: 666600341stDibs: LU2947338016802

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Fog & Mørup

Fog & Mørup was a legendary Danish lighting manufacturer best known to collectors for the sleek and sculptural ceiling lights, wall lights and floor lamps that the company produced in the postwar years. Its vintage fixtures are ideal for design enthusiasts looking to introduce a splash of Scandinavian modernist ingenuity into a space.

Founders Ansgar Fog and Erik Mørup reportedly met in Aarhus, Denmark, in 1902. They became fast friends and discussed going into business together. An opportunity materialized a couple of years later when they discovered a newspaper advertisement — an Aarhus consignment warehouse had been vacated and its landowner was looking for a business to sign a new lease. The friends took a chance and established a wholesale metalwork business.

In 1906, Fog and Mørup moved the business to Copenhagen and focused on lighting. They purchased an electrical company in 1913 and opened a lighting factory shortly thereafter. The following two decades saw rapid expansion. One of the most notable Fog & Mørup designs from the interwar period was the brass Kongelys table lamp, created by Niels Rasmussen Thykier.

Johannes (Jo) Hammerborg, an alum of leading Danish silverware brand Georg Jensen, joined Fog & Mørup as head of design in the late 1950s, ushering in a period of commercial success and international prominence.

Hammerborg was an innovative designer whose sleek and streamlined aesthetic came to define the company. During his time with Fog & Mørup, Hammerborg designed over 60 lighting fixtures and collaborated with other designers such as Erik Balslev, Sophus Frandsen and more. Fog & Mørup also worked with designers Torsten Thorup and Claus Bonderup, who created the iconic trumpet-shaped Semi pendant light in 1967.

Fog & Mørup sales remained healthy into the 1970s. A merger followed in the ensuing decades and the brand definitively closed in 2005 after being acquired by Nordlux.

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