Johannes (Jo) Hammerborg was a passionate innovator and lighting designer credited with the success of the Danish lighting company Fog & Mørup. His sleek ceiling lights, floor lamps and table lamps are characterized by the simple lines and clean aesthetic of Scandinavian modern design.
Hammerborg was born in Randers, Denmark, in 1920. As a young man, he trained as a silversmith before attending the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. In 1949, Hammerborg began working as a silversmith at leading Danish silverware brand Georg Jensen. He worked at Georg Jensen until 1957, when he became the chief designer at Fog & Mørup.
Hammerborg brought both his modernist designs and his good business sense to Fog & Mørup. He helped the company create a strong brand and implemented a stringent manufacturing process to ensure high quality. During his time with Fog & Mørup, Hammerborg designed over 60 lighting fixtures and collaborated with other designers such as Torsten Thorup and Claus Bonderup, Erik Balslev, Sophus Frandsen and more. Vintage Hammerborg lighting is functional and accessible and was intended for easy coordination with modern interior decor.
Among Hammerborg's most famous works are his 1966 Trombone series. Trombone pendants, floor lamps and table lamps feature cylindrical shades in various metallic finishes and are fantastically versatile. The Milieu pendant from 1975 is another notable Hammerborg design. Its hemispherical shape gives the shade a light and airy quality, and Hammerborg's love of parachuting inspired its distinctive appearance.
Hammerborg left Fog & Mørup in 1980. The company subsequently underwent a series of mergers that eventually led to its closure.
Hammerborg’s brilliant lighting creations remain in high demand today. The Hammerborg family has collaborated with Danish furniture brand Warm Nordic — which has reissued iconic mid-century works such as Hans Olsen’s inviting Fried Egg armchair — in order to relaunch the Trombone and Milieu series.
On 1stDibs, find an extensive collection of vintage Jo Hammerborg lighting.
Mid-Century Danish Medio Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant pendant lamp from the Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup after a design by Jo Hammerborg from the 1960s. A simple and timeless design. The lamp body shows a simple pill sha...
Metal
Ultra Pendant Light by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup, 1960s, Denmark
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Copper Pendant Light in very fine condition designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup in the 1960s. * Round copper lacqured pendant light * Designer: Jo Hammerborg * Mod...
Metal, Copper
Rare Jo Hammerborg / Fog & Mørup Table Lamp Model Senior
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass / teak base fitted with 2 E27 sockets up to 60W each double glass shade green and white. Designed by Hammerborg model „Senior“ E7163/1 and produced by Fog & Mørup Denmark, 1960...
Brass
Mid-Century Ultra Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Ultra Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s - Copper-coloured pendant lamp from the Danish manufacturer Fog & Morup - Based on a design by Jo Hammerborg f...
Metal
Small Jo Hammerborg 'Orient' Pendant Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Aluminum and Oak
By Fritz Hansen, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Jo Hammerborg 'Orient' Pendant Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Aluminum and Oak. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timel...
Aluminum
Set of Opaline Glass Sconces by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup, 1960s, Denmark
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Værløse, DK
Rare set of Elegant Opaline Glass Sconces by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup in the 1960s. * A set (2) of wall lamps with white mouth-blown opaline glass shades. * Designer: Jo Hamme...
Opaline Glass
$567Sale Price|45% Off
Scandinavian Modern Orient Table Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1960s table lamp model "Orient" by the Danish Designer Jo Hammerborg. It was manufactured by Fog & Morup in Copenhagen Denmark in the late 1960s. The lamp is made from brushed alum...
Aluminum
Blue "Equator" Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1968 (NOS)
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Mortsel, BE
"Equator" pendant, by Danish designer Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup. Launched in 1968 (This model was part of the colorful "Rainbow" line often featured in late 60s catalogs). The sp...
Metal, Aluminum
Orient Major Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Rotterdam, NL
The Orient Major pendant was designed by Jo Hammerborg in the 1960s. In the Orient series Fog & Mørup produced pendants in two different sizes and, over the course of time, also two ...
Copper
Copper Ultra Pendant By Jo Hammerborg For Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This copper Ultra pendant light was designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup in the very early 1960s. The lamp consists of seven rings. Ultra was produced in solid copper and lacqu...
Copper
Orient Minor Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Rotterdam, NL
The orient minor pendant was designed by Jo Hammerborg in the 1960s. In the Orient series Fog & Mørup produced pendants in two different sizes and, over the course of time, also ...
Copper
Set of Danish Modern Pendant Lights by Jo Hammerborg, 1960s, Denmark
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Modern Copper Pendant lights designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup in the 1960s. * Set (2) of copper lacqured pendant lights. Orange / white on the inside. * Designer: J...
Copper
Jo Hammerborg 'Orient' Pendant Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Black and Rosewood
By Fritz Hansen, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Glendale, CA
Jo Hammerborg 'Orient' Pendant Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Black and Rosewood. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless ...
Aluminum
Golden Kastor Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup
By Fog and Morup, RAAK, Jo Hammerborg, Lyfa, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and impressive Kastor pendant lamp from the 1960s. Impressively beautiful and contemporary design. A spectacular play of light is created in the room. Manufacturer: F...
Brass
Brass Nova Pendant Light by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup, 1960s, Denmark
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Værløse, DK
A NOVA brass pendant light by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup. A Danish classic for a beautiful home. * A brass lacqured pendant light, pale orange on the inside * Designer: Jo Hamme...
Metal, Brass
Milieu Midi pendant lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup
By Fog and Morup, Flos, Jo Hammerborg, Artemide, Lyfa
Located in München, DE
A very beautiful Milieu Midi pendant lamp by Fog and Morup from the 1960s. The lighting effect is exceptionally beautiful. Impressively beautiful and contemporary design. It creates ...
Metal
Jo Hammerborg Nova Patinated Copper Ceiling Lamp Fog & Mørup Denmark 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Lisboa, PT
This “Nova” ceiling lamp, designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup in Denmark during the 1960s, exemplifies the sculptural precision and functional elegance that define Scandinavian...
Copper
$700Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Jo Hammerborg President Table Lamp for Fog & Mørup in Teak and Brass
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic Danish Jo Hammerborg president table lamp for Fog & Mørup in brass and teak. Three legged solid brass base with teak feet. Turned stem i...
Brass
FloraLite Garden Lamp by Jo Hammerborg 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Handewitt, DE
Old FloraLite garden lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup Denmark, 1960s. Original condition.
Metal
Copper Pendant Lights by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup, 1960s, Denmark
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Soft Copper Pendants Light designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup in the 1960s. * Set (2) of copper lacqured pendants * Designer: Jo Hammerborg * Model: Ultra * Manufactu...
Metal, Copper
Mid-Century Danish Poker Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pendant light from the Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup after a design by Jo Hammerborg. A simple design. The curves of the screen are designed soft in large radii. Striking is the p...
Metal
$1,854Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Danish Orient Table Lamps in Copper by Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Pair of Orient table lamps in brushed copper. Design by Jo Hammerborg in 1957 for Fog & Morup, Denmark. Jo Hammerborg has been the art director of Fog & Morup for over 20 years. ...
Metal, Copper
$783Sale Price|20% Off
Fog & Mørup Orient Orient copper teak pendant hanging lamp, Jo Hammerborg 1950s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Vintage pendant "Orient Major" by Jo Hammerborg for Fog en Morup, Denemark, 1957 The large version. (38 cm) The first five years of Jo Hammerborg's 23-year reign as head of design a...
Copper
Brass Nova Pendant Light by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup, 1960s, Denmark
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Værløse, DK
A brass pendant light by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup. A classic piece. * A brass lacqured pendant light - orange on the inside * Designer: Jo Hammerborg * Model: Nova * Producer:...
Metal, Brass
Danish Modern Copper Pendant Lights by Jo Hammerborg, 1960s, Denmark
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Roulette Copper Pendant lights designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup in the 1960s. * Set (2) of copper lacquered pendant lights. Orange / white on the inside * Designer: ...
Copper
Pair of Large 1950s Jo Hammerborg Perforated Brass Wall Lamps for Fog & Mørup
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Large 1950s Jo Hammerborg Perforated Brass Wall Lamps for Fog & Mørup. A minimalist Danish modern design classic executed in brass and wh...
Metal, Brass
Small Jo Hammerborg 'Orient' Pendant Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Black and Rosewood
By Jo Hammerborg, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Jo Hammerborg 'Orient' Pendant Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Black and Rosewood. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining tim...
Aluminum
Excellent Pair of Jo Hammerborg 'NOVA' Pendant Lights for Fog & Morup.
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Chicago, IL
Brushed brass layered pendant light by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup When lit, the lamp provides a soft, glare-free downward light, making it ideal for low hanging, and the shin...
Brass
Deadstock President Lamp Jo Hammerborg Fog & Morup, Denmark
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog and Morup, Fog & Mørup
Located in Mortsel, BE
Presenting the epitome of Danish design from the 1960s, the 'President' lamp designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup is a true gem that exudes timeless elegance. Crafted with metic...
Brass
Jo Hammerborg Vintage Danish "Roulet" Copper Pendant Made by Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original vintage "Roulet" ceiling lamp/pendant designed by Danish designer Jo Hammerborg in the 1960s. It's made of copper with orange and white lacquer inside. The lamp is made by...
Metal, Copper
Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamp Studio by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog and Morup
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic scandinavian modern Spot Floorlamp Model Studio has been designed by Jo Hammerborg and manufactured by Fog and Morup in the early 1960s in Denmark. It features a grey lac...
Metal, Aluminum
$465Sale Price|20% Off
Black Orient Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Vienna, AT
The Orient Pendant Lamp was designed in 1963 by Jo Hammerborg for Fog Mørup and relaunched in 2013 by Fritz Hansen in collaboration with the Hammerborg family. Fog & Mørup produced...
Metal
1960s Jo Hammerborg Copper Nova Pendant Lamp For Fog & Mørup, Denmark
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Copper edition ‘Nova’ lamp designed by Jo Hammerborg in 1963 for Fog & Mørup, Denmark. Finished in polished Copper to the outside with contrasting black and white and orange colours...
Copper
Vintage Danish "Milieu" Copper Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original vintage "Milieu" ceiling pendant designed by Danish designer Jo Hammerborg in the 1960s. It's made of copper on the surface with orange and white lacquer inside. The lamp ...
Metal, Copper
Vintage Danish "Diskos" Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish "Diskos" ceiling pendant by Johannes Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark 1960s Elegant Danish Mid-Century Modern aluminium pendant....
Aluminum
Purple "Ultra" Aluminum Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Mortsel, BE
The "Ultra" features a complex composition of concentric bands: six smaller white lacquered cylinders merge into a larger, single outer form. This layering ensures the light source i...
Metal, Aluminum
Copper Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup
By Lyfa, Louis Weisdorf, Kay Korbing, Fog and Morup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and impressive pendant lamp from the 1960s. Contemporary design and a highlight for every room. A cozy light is created. Manufacturer: Fog and Morup Design: Jo Hammer...
Metal
$759Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Midcentury Large Pendant VEGA, Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - representative - iconic - marked by label
Metal, Aluminum
Jo Hammerborg Trombone Brass Pendant Lamps for Fog & Morup
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A matching pair of trombone pendant lights designed by Jo Hammerborg and manufactured by Fog of Mørup in Denmark during the 1960s. Made from brass-alloyed partially perforated alumin...
Aluminum
Midi Bunker Ceiling Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup in Green
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jo Hammerborg designed Midi Bunker large ceiling pendant produced by Fog and Mørup. Rare model, adjustable height, ceiling flush mount with white canopy, chrome swing arm and green e...
Metal, Chrome
Pair Grey Danish Zone Pendant Lamps by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Lyfa, Fog & Mørup, Bent Karlby, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Scandinavian modernist pendant lights from the 1960s. Danish Zone Pendant Lamps in a very elegant light grey Color. Design by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark 1960s Nice ori...
Metal, Steel
Ultra Copper Ceiling Lamp by Jo Hammerborg, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The Ultra ceiling lamp, designed by Jo Hammerborg and produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark during the 1960s, is a prime example of Scandinavian modern lighting design. Crafted from...
Copper
Copper Nova pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Copper Nova pendant, designed by Jo Hammerborg, who was the main designer of Danish lighting manufacturer Fog & Mørup in the 1960s and 1970s. Nova was produced in three different ty...
Copper
A pair of original 1960s danish modern pendants by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in København K, 84
A pair of original 'Life' pendants lamps by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup Denmark. They are beautiful medium sized pendants emitting a direct light...
Metal, Brass
Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup Large Size Wall Sconces, 1960
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Pair of large size wall sconces, designed by Jo Hammerborg, Made in Denmark by Fog & Mørup, 1960s. Gorgeous and large size, heavy wall sconces. Both sconces are made of heavy me...
Metal, Stainless Steel
Trombone Lamp by Johannes Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very nice clean floor lamp from Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, good clean chrome and no dings on the aluminum shade, in full working condition.
Chrome, Aluminum
Pair of Orignal Chrome and Orange "Milieu" Ceiling Lights by Jo Hammerborg
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in London, GB
A pair of orignal chrome and orange plated steel "Milieu" ceiling lights, by Jo Hammerborg for famous Danish lighting company, Fog and Morup. Rewired wit...
Steel
Jo Hammerborg 'Orient' Pendant Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Aluminum and Oak
By Jo Hammerborg, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Jo Hammerborg 'Orient' Pendant Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Aluminum and Oak. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless cr...
Aluminum
Pair of Saturn Pendants by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Two Saturn pendants, designed by Danish designer Jo Hammerborg and manufactured by Fog & Mørup. The model is a structure of two concentric cylindrical copper bands that are held tog...
Metal, Copper
Original 1960s Hanging Light "Corona" Designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Pendant light by Jo Hammerborg, 1963. Producer Fog and Mørup, Denmark. This metal hanging light was designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup in 1963. This light was produ...
Metal
'Ambassador' table lamp, Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog and Morup
Located in Torino, IT
'Ambassador' table lamp, Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark 1960s
Aluminum
Copper Kastor Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Jo Hammerborg designed the 'Kastor' pendant for Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup. The 'Kastor' series consisted of three different models: a pendant, a wall lamp and a floor lamp, ...
Copper
Pair of 1960s Floor Lamps with new shades by Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup Denmark
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in København K, 84
This rare pair of Danish Modern floor lamps, designed by Jo Hammerborg for the esteemed lighting manufacturer Fog & Mørup in Copenhagen during the 1960s, epitomizes the sophisticatio...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Orient Major Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Rotterdam, NL
The Orient Major pendant was designed by Jo Hammerborg in the 1960s. In the Orient series Fog & Mørup produced pendants in two different sizes and, over the course of time, also two ...
Copper
$1,250 / item
1950s Jo Hammerborg Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Jo Hammerborg, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Black Metal Cylindrical Jo Hammerborg Pendants for Louis Poulsen Executed in black painted cylindrical metal with custom patinated bra...
Metal
Trombone Floor Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Asaa, DK
Trombone floor lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s. Danish Mid-Century Modern tall floor lamp in lacquered aluminium and chrome. Cylindri...
Metal
Copper Roulet Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Copper Roulet pendant designed by Jo Hammerborg in 1963 and produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark. The lamp consists of four rings encompassing each other...
Copper
Copper and Black Colored Pendant by Fog & Mørup, 1970s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Copper and black colored pendant by Fog & Mørup. The lamp consists of four segments: two black ones with orange on the inside and two copper colored pieces which are white on the ins...
Metal
Original 1960s "Classic" Hanging Light by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Aluminium pendant light by Jo Hammerborg Producer Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1960s. This pendant light was designed by Jo Hammerborg in the 1960s and produced by Fog and Mørup in...
Metal
Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup Pendant Light "Juno" 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pendant light by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup Denmark, 1960s. Model: "Juno" Acryl, copper and black laquered metal.
Metal, Copper