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.
Find vintage Fog & Mørup lighting on 1stDibs.
Midi Bunker Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup in Green
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Jo Hammerborg and produced by Danish manufacturer Fog and Mørup, the Midi Bunker ceiling pendant is among the rarer configurations in the Bunker lighting series. The fixt...
Metal, Chrome, Enamel
Fog & Mørup, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, dark-stained wood and white opaline glass chandelier produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 24” H x 15” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: ...
Brass
$1,184Sale Price / set|20% Off
Minimalist Sonet Wall Lamps by Hans Peter Jeppesen for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of Multi-adjustable wall lights called 'Sonet'. Designed by Hans Peter Jeppesen and manufactured by Fog & Mørup in Denmark during the 1960s. This design has won international ...
Aluminum, Steel
Fog & Mørup, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1940s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.5” H x 3.25” Diameter Model originally mounted with glass ...
Brass
Fog & Mørup, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights, designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.5” H x 8.75” W x 5.25 “D Back Plate Dimensio...
Brass
Brass Nova Pendant Light by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup, 1960s, Denmark
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
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
Fog & Mørup, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Moderate patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 1...
Brass
Orient Major Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
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 ...
Copper
Fog & Mørup, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass and wood chandelier produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.25"H x 16.5"W x 16.5"D Stem Length (inches): 17.5" Dimensions of Can...
Brass
Fog & Mørup, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A six-armed brass and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.5” H x 19” Diameter Canopy Dimensions (inche...
Brass
Fog & Mørup Uplight Floor Lamp in Bronze, Denmark, 1940s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Prague, New Town
Large uplight floor lamp, produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark, 1940s. Made from patinated bronze. Produced in the 1940s by Fog & Mørup, one of Denmark’s most influential 20th...
Bronze
Danish Midcentury Tulip Chandelier in Brass and Glass by Fog & Mørup, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Lejre, DK
1950s tulip chandelier in brass and white glass designed and made by Fog & Mørup, Denmark. Great original condition.
Brass
1960s Jo Hammerborg Copper & Black Pendant for Fog & Mørup
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Jo Hammerborg and produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark during the 1960s, this pendant light pairs two stacked black enameled metal cylinders with a vertically ribbed co...
Metal, Copper, Enamel
Fog & Mørup, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A 14-armed brass and glass chandelier produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.25"H x 31.0"D Stem Length (inches): 12.5" Dimensions of Canop...
Brass
Fog & Mørup, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights, designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.0"H x 5.5"W x 7.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (In...
Brass
Fog & Mørup, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s. Minor crack to detail of one fixture holder. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall D...
Brass
Fog & Mørup, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass wall light, designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.5” H x 8.5” W x 4.5“ D Back Plate Dimensions ...
Brass
"Semi" Pendant Lamp by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup for Fog & Morup
By Fog & Mørup, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass lamp designed in the 1960s in Denmark by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup for Fog & Morup. Measurements lamp only: Ø 60cm 30cm height.
Brass
Fog & Mørup, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina; wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.0"H x ...
Brass
Large Danish Semi Pendant Lamps by Bonderup and Thorup for Fog and Morup, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Copenhagen, DK
An icon of Scandinavian design, Semi is the result of the collaboration of two famous Danish designers: Torsten Thorup and Claus Bonderup. Their design was submitted for a competitio...
Metal
Fog & Mørup, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.5"H x 22.75"D Stem Length (inches): 20.75" Dimensions of Can...
Brass
$789Sale Price|20% Off
Space Age Optima Pendant Lamp in UFO Style by Hans Due Fog & Mørup Denmark
By Fog & Mørup, Hans Due, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Brussels, Brussels
1970s Danish Ufo style Pendant lamp, model "Optima". Design by Hans Due for Fog & Morup in 1972. Incredible thin from the side, sleek and futuristic design. White with red insert ...
Metal, Aluminum
Pair Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Lamps Royal Copenhagen Fog&Morup Denmark 1960s
By Royal Copenhagen, Einar Johansen, Fog & Mørup, Inge-Lise Koefoed, Soholm Pottery
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Pair danish hand-painted table lamps from the late 1960s or early 1970s. Impressive bold graphic design by Inge-Lise Koefoed, featuring a decor in dark blue with greyish / beige el...
Ceramic
$1,021Sale Price|20% Off
Ib Fabiansen rocket SPACE AGE Floor Lamp by Fog and Mørup - Denmark - 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Ib Fabiansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960 - Denmark - very good condition - Wooden parts renovated and refreshed - electroinstalation checked jr
Plastic, Wood
Danish Modern "Optima" Desk Table Lamp in Brown by Fog & Mørup Adjustable, 1970s
By Lyfa, Hans Due, Fog & Mørup, Alvar Aalto, Louis Poulsen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Mid-century Modern "Optima" table lamp designed by Hans Due for Danish lighting manufacturer Fog & Mørup. Made ca 1970s. It comes witt the original matte brown enamel. The shade is...
Metal, Steel
Fog & Mørup, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass wall light, designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 14” H x 3.125” W x 5.5“ D Back Plate Dimensions...
Brass
Fog & Mørup, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.0"H x 11.25"W x 6.25"D Back Plate ...
Brass
Fog & Mørup, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1940s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass chandelier designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1940s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 4” H x 3..5” Diameter Socket takes standard E-14 bulbs. 5 socket.Th...
Brass
Fog & Mørup, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina; wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.0"H x ...
Brass
Fog & Mørup, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric wall light, designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8” H x 10.75” W x 6.5” D Back Plate Dimensions (Inche...
Brass
Jo Hammerborg Table Lamp Model President Produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark 1966
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Rare table lamp model President designed by Jo Hammerborg. Produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark. Teak and brass base, brass lampshade. This table lamp features two light sources. Lite...
Brass
Cosmos Lamp by Preben Jacobsen for Fog Morup, 1984
By Fog & Mørup, Preben Jacobsen
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Rare ufo-shaped lamp in the Space Age style made by Preben Jacobsen for Fog Morup in 1984. It diffuses a superb light thanks to its semi-spherical polymer diffuser underlined by its...
Metal
Radius Pendant Lamp by Erik Balslev for Fog og Morup
By Fog & Mørup, Erik Balslev
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural pendant lamp Radius for Fog & Mørup. Features layered matte white shades for soft, glare-free light. Elegant and architectural. Good vintage condition, light patina co...
Aluminum
Orang glass 'Bang' pendant lamp by Jacob E. Bang for Fog & Mørup
By Fog & Mørup, Jacob Eiler Bang
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The elegant, droplet shaped pendant lamp, model 'Bang' was designed by Jacob Eiler Bang for Fog & Mørup in Denmark in the 1960's. This lamp is made of orange colored glass with a whi...
Glass, Opaline Glass
Fog & Mørup, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A two-armed brass and fabric wall light designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8” H x 9.5” W x 5” D Backplate Dimensions (inches): 3...
Brass
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
Pair of Fog & Mørup Holmegaard Pendant Lights, 1960
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of modernist wall lamps in beautiful warm purple-colored glass. With lovely steel or transparent cable for a clean modern look. We can deliver different colors of cables and cei...
Cord, Glass
Fog & Mørup, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights, designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.5” H x 9” W x 5” D Back Plate Dimensions (inc...
Brass
Danish Space Age Outdoor Sconce by Ejlers & Graversen for Fog & Mørup
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The very rare large version outdoor wall lamp designed by Ejlers & Graversen and manufactured by Danish Fog & Mørup during the 1970s. The mount is made from galvanized steel and the ...
Steel
Art Deco Water Pump Floor Lamp by Fog & Mørup, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1940s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Odense, DK
Art Deco "water pump" floor lamp by Fog & Mørup, Copenhagen. The lamp was manufactured in the 1940s and is made from chromed metal and black lacquered iron. The lamp can be adjus...
Iron
1960s Brass Fog & Mørup Table Lamp, Made in Denmark
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Krefeld, DE
Very nice Fog & Mørup floor lamp, made in Denmark. With E26/27 Edison screw socket. Very nice vintage condition and ready to use with 110 and 250V.
Metal
$1,811Sale 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
$455Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Brass Table Lamp by Fog & Mørup Lamp Makers from the 1940s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Søborg, DK
A vintage brass table lamp by Danish lighting company Fog & Mørup from the 1940s in the style of Poul Henningsen. The lamp has been dissembled and rewired with a twisted gold cloth f...
Brass
Fog & Mørup, Tulip Chandelier, Opal Glass, Brass, Teak, Denmark, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Stamford, CT
Fog & Mørup, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Tulip Chandelier or Pendant Light, Opal Glass, Brass, Teak, Denmark, 1960s A tulip chandelier designer and produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark...
Brass
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
Brass Opaline Glass Pendant Light Bent Karlby for Fog & Mørup
By Bent Karlby, Fog & Mørup
Located in Vienna, AT
Opaline glass shade with brass element, fitted with one E27 socket. Designed by Bent Karlby and made by Fog & Mørup in the 1950s. Up to 4 available, price per lamp.
Brass
Lampada a sospensione in ottone attribuita a Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in Brescia, IT
Lampada a sospensione danese in ottone con interno bianco, attribuita a “Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup” per Fog & Mørup. Linee essenziali e rigorose. Un segno puro: la calotta in ...
Brass
$305Sale Price|20% Off
Large Midcentury Pendant, Jo Hammerborg, Denmark, 1970s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type and size
Metal, Copper
Large Art Deco Uplight Bronze Floor Lamp, Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1930s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful large uplight floor lamp manufactured in the 1930s by Fog & Mørup, Copenhagen. Made from bronze and metal with an amazing patina. All original parts. On/off switch on the s...
Iron, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Danish Space Age Brown Semi Pendant Bonderup Thorup Fog Mørup
By Fog & Mørup, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Space Age Brown Semi Pendant Lamp by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1960s Original Semi pendant lamp from the Danish manufacturer Fog &...
Metal
Art Deco Table Lamp "Torch" in Brass and Glass by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1930s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing Danish Art Deco table lamp with stem in amber colored glass and shade and base in dark patinated brass. The lamp was manufactured at Fog & Morup, Copenhagen in the 1930 a...
Brass
$1,096Sale Price|20% Off
Ib Fabiansen TEMA Floor Lamp for Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Ib Fabiansen
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare Danish modern floor lamp designed by Ib Fabiansen, model TEMA, and produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark during the 1960s. The lamp features a sculptural cylindrical constructi...
Plastic, Wood, Plywood
Pair of ‘Kastor’ Copper Wall Lamps by Jo Hammerborg, Denmark 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in GORINCHEM, NL
This set of Kastor wall lamps, designed by Jo Hammerborg in the 1960s, is an iconic piece of mid-century modern lighting. Characterized by their sleek lines and minimalist aesthetic,...
Copper
Pendant ‘Milieu’ by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Beerse, VAN
Pendant ‘Milieu’ by Jo Hammerborg for the Danish manufacturer Fog & Morup. This is the brass version with a black painted metal difuser. A design from the1960s. The lamp is in good...
Metal, Brass
Excellent Pair of Jo Hammerborg 'NOVA' Pendant Lights for Fog & Morup.
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
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
Cocktail Pendant Lamp, Henning Rehhof for Fog & Morup
By Fog & Mørup, Henning Rehhof
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pendant lamp, model Cocktail, was designed by Henning Rehhof in 1970 for Fog & Mørup, Denmark. The lamp has twelve metal strips, six longer ones and six shorter painted red on o...
Metal
$1,000 / set
Pair of Pendants by Jo Hammerborg
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of pendants by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup, Sweden, circa 1960s. White enameled and perforated metal shades with single Edison style socket. Existing European wiring, rew...
Metal
Fog & Mørup Brass Chandelier with Opaline Glass Shades
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with six Opaline glass globes fitted with E14 bulbs. Made by Fog and Mørup in the 1950s in Denmark.
Brass
Sophus Frandsen for Fog & Mørup Fibonacci Pendant Lamp
By Sophus Frandsen, Fog & Mørup
Located in Vienna, AT
Sophus Frandsen for Fog & Mørup. Fibonacci pendant lamp in white lacquered aluminum. Produced by Fog & Mørup. Ø. Ca. 60 cm. Traces of wear, scratches, minor stains, wobble and missin...
Aluminum
Jo Hammerborg for Fog Mørup Chandelier Model Nordlys
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Vienna, AT
Jo Hammerborg. Chandelier with teak trunk and white lacquered metal, 10 brass light arms, mounted with opal glass shades, H. 23/67 L. 103 W. 39 cm. Manufactured by Fog & Mørup, model...
Brass