Fog & Mørup Lighting

Danish

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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Creator: Fog & Mørup

Large Danish aluminum pendant light, Zénith model, Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup

$1,732Sale Price|20% Off

Large Danish aluminum pendant light, Zénith model, Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup

By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg

Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR

Superb Scandinavian pendant light. Made up of a large aluminum cylinder lined with a grained black metal cylinder, it offers lighting with very intimate nuances. Total height widely ...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fog & Mørup Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Large Danish Aluminum pendant light, Corona model by Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup.

$1,924Sale Price|20% Off

Large Danish Aluminum pendant light, Corona model by Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup.

By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup

Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR

Superb Scandinavian pendant light. Made up of a large aluminum cone lined with a grained black metal cone, it offers very intimate nuanced lighting. Total height widely adjustable ac...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fog & Mørup Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Danish pair of metal bed lamps, 1960 Denmark

$3,900 / set

Danish pair of metal bed lamps, 1960 Denmark

By Fog & Mørup

Located in Bronx, NY

Danish Fog & Mørup bed lamps gray metal with aluminum diffusers. Rewired.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Fog & Mørup Lighting

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Fini Floor Lamp by IB Fabiansen for Fog&Mørup, Denmark, Deadstock

$3,903

Fini Floor Lamp by IB Fabiansen for Fog&Mørup, Denmark, Deadstock

By Fog and Morup, Ib Fabiansen, Fog & Mørup

Located in Mortsel, BE

The "Fini" lamp showcases a perfect balance between form and function. Its clean lines and contemporary silhouette make it a versatile addition to any interior decor. Crafted with me...

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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Fog & Mørup Lighting

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Wood

"Formland 3" Table Lamp by Leif Alring & Sidse Werner for Fog&Mørup, Denmark

$2,105

"Formland 3" Table Lamp by Leif Alring & Sidse Werner for Fog&Mørup, Denmark

By Fog and Morup, Leif Alring, Fog & Mørup, Sidse Werner

Located in Mortsel, BE

Introducing the captivating "Formland 3" Table Lamp, a radiant masterpiece designed by Leif Alring & Sidse Werner for the renowned Danish lighting company Fog&Mørup. This striking la...

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fog & Mørup Lighting

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Metal

Danish "Corona" Aluminum Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s

$902 / item

Danish "Corona" Aluminum Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s

By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg

Located in Mortsel, BE

Tall Danish "Corona" Aluminum Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s. Imbue your space with the charm of Danish design with this pendant, crafted by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & ...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fog & Mørup Lighting

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Black & Chrome "Formel" Floor Lamp by Hans Due for Fog & Mørup, 1970s

$1,479

Black & Chrome "Formel" Floor Lamp by Hans Due for Fog & Mørup, 1970s

By Fog & Mørup, Hans Due

Located in Mortsel, BE

Adjustable "Formel" Floor Lamp, created by Hans Due for Fog & Mørup in the 1970s. This piece is celebrated for its versatility and clean industrial lines. The lamp features a chrome...

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fog & Mørup Lighting

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

White "Lento" Desk Lamp by Jo Hammerborg (New Old Stock), 1960

$829 / item

White "Lento" Desk Lamp by Jo Hammerborg (New Old Stock), 1960

By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg

Located in Mortsel, BE

Discover a piece of Danish design history with this "Lento" table lamp (Model E 7183), designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup in the 1960s. The "Lento" perfectly illustrates Ham...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fog & Mørup Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Sky Blue Skala Wall Lamp By Jo Hammerborg For Fog&Mørup, original box included

$1,196

Sky Blue Skala Wall Lamp By Jo Hammerborg For Fog&Mørup, original box included

By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup

Located in Mortsel, BE

Introducing the captivating "Skala" Wall Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog&Mørup, Denmark. This large wall lamp offers a versatile lighting solution, thanks to its three pivoting points ...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fog & Mørup Lighting

Materials

Metal

Corona Pendant in Aluminium by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s

$673

Corona Pendant in Aluminium by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s

By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Pendant designed in the early 1960s by famous Danish designer Jo Hammerborg. Corona was one of his earlier designs for Fog & Mørup. The cone of solid satin aluminium consists of two...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fog & Mørup Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Table lamp, Fog & Mørup, Denmak 1960s

$793

Table lamp, Fog & Mørup, Denmak 1960s

By Fog & Mørup

Located in Torino, IT

Table lamp, Fog & Mørup, Denmark 1960s

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fog & Mørup Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Floor Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup

$1,864

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Floor Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup

By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian floor lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup. Black leather leg. New electrical system brought up to EU standard. E27 bulb. New shade is included.

Category

1970s Scandinavian Vintage Fog & Mørup Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Modern Ceiling Lamp in Glass and Opal

$842

Danish Modern Ceiling Lamp in Glass and Opal

By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Scandinavian suspended smoked brown and opal glass. Rota model Jo Hammerborg. Works with standard bulbs E27.

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1970s Danish Vintage Fog & Mørup Lighting

Materials

Opal

"Lento" Table Lamp - Johannes Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup (1960s)

$780

"Lento" Table Lamp - Johannes Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup (1960s)

By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg

Located in Torino, IT

The "Lento" table lamp, designed by Johannes Hammerborg for the prestigious Danish company Fog & Mørup in the 1960s, is a masterful example of Danish modernism. With its elegant and ...

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fog & Mørup Lighting

Materials

Metal

Fog & Mørup lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Fog & Mørup lighting are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Fog & Mørup lighting, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lighting by Fog & Mørup were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Jo Hammerborg, Lyfa, and Verner Panton. Prices for Fog & Mørup lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $350 and can go as high as $1,947, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $747.