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.
Mid-Century Modern Danish Flet Leather Floor Lamp Jo Hammerborg Fog & Mørup
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Hamburg, DE
An elegant floor lamp by the Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup, based on a design by Jo Hammerborg from the 1960s. A timeless design with exceptional material quality. The lamp fe...
Metal
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
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
Ib Fabiansen TEMA Floor Lamp for Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1960s
By Ib Fabiansen, Fog & Mørup
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
Ib Fabiansen Midcentury Floor Lamp TEMA by Fog and Mørup, Denmark, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - very nice style of lighting
Plastic, Wood
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
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
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
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
Fini Floor Lamp by IB Fabiansen for Fog&Mørup, Denmark, Deadstock
By Ib Fabiansen, Fog & Mørup, Fog and Morup
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...
Wood
Space Age Ufo Floor Lamp by Fog + Morup
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Fog + Morup Era: 1960s Materials: Steel, plastic Measurements: 20.5? diameter x 51.5? tall Condition: In excellent original c...
Steel
Pair of Danish Floor Lamps, black lacquered with brass details, Denmark 1960
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Danish floor lamps, black lacquered/brass, Denmark, 1960, in its all original stage Scandinavian 1960s design . Rewired for the US. Priced each.
Brass, Iron
Jo Hammerborg Metal Floor Lamp for Fog & Mørup 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Lejre, DK
Metal floor lamp designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup. The lamp has a classic Danish design expression from around the 1960s, with a simple and functional form typical of pe...
Metal
Ib Fabiansen rocket SPACE AGE Floor Lamp by Fog and Mørup - Denmark - 1960s
By Ib Fabiansen, Fog & Mørup
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960 - Denmark - very good condition - Wooden parts renovated and refreshed - electroinstalation checked jr
Plastic, Wood
Trombone Lamp by Johannes Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
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
Floor Lamp ‘Kardinal’ in Brazilian Rosewood, Designed by Jo Hammerborg
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Berlin, BE
Floor lamp ‘Kardinal’ in Brazilian rosewood, designed by Jo Hammerborg. Manufactured by Fog & Mørup. Additional information: Material: Brazilian rosewood and copper Artist: J...
Rosewood
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Style Pair of Danish Modern Floor Lamps of Brass 1960s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Fog & Mørup
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
A pair of Danish modern floor lamps in Svend Aage Holm Sørensen style produced by Fog & Mørup in Copenhagen, Denmark They are made in the 1960´s of brass with lacquer and age relate...
Brass
Vintage Danish Monolit Floor Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish monolit floor lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup 1960s. Danish modern floor light model Monolit designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark. The Monilit is the floor version of the President table lamp, also designed by Johannes Hammerborg...
Aluminum
$3,800 / set
Pair of President Floor Lamps by Jo Hammerborg
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of President floor lamps in chromed metal and rosewood. Comes with new fabric shades. Designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup Denmark in 1968. Great condition. Literature: Fo...
Chrome
Space Age Ufo Floor Lamp by Fog + Morup
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Fog + Morup Era: 1960s Materials: Steel, plastic Measurements: 20.5? diameter x 51.5? tall Condition: In excellent original c...
Steel
Pair of Midcentury "Studio" Floor Lamps by Jo Hammerborg, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Lejre, DK
Jo Hammerborg "Studio" floor lamps in copper and black lacquered metal, lampshade orange lacquered inside. Manufactured by Fog & Mørup, in the late 1960s. Literature: Fog & Mørup ca...
Metal, Copper
Pair Of “Flet” Floor Lamps by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark – 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in PUTTEN, NL
This is a 100% original and matching pair of the striking “Flet” floor lamps, designed by the celebrated Danish architect and lighting designer Jo Hammerborg for the renowned lightin...
Metal, Iron, Aluminum
Midcentury Floor Lamp by Jo Hammerborg, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Lejre, DK
Floor lamp in chrome and aluminium with adjustable cylinder lampshade. Designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup.
Aluminum, Chrome
Floor Lamp Model Studio In Brown Lacquered Metal & Brass By Jo Hammerborg
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Lejre, DK
Floor lamp, model Studio, designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup in the 1970s. The lamp is made of brown lacquered metal combined with brass details, which gives a sophisticated a...
Metal, Brass
Space Age Ufo Floor Lamp by Fog + Morup
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Fog + Morup Era: 1960s Materials: Steel, plastic Measurements: 20.5? diameter x 51.5? tall Condition: In excellent original c...
Steel
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...
Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Floor Lamp in Copper and Leather Designed by Jo Hammerborg, 1950s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Lejre, DK
This 1950s floor lamp is an exceptional example of Danish design, created by the talented designer Jo Hammerborg in collaboration with Fog and Mørup, a leading lighting manufacturer ...
Copper
$1,191Sale Price|20% Off
H 53.55 in W 8.27 in D 11.82 in
Mid-Century Modern Trombone II Floor Lamp by Jo Hammerborg, Denmark
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Oirlo, LI
Trombone II, aluminum floor lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup in 1966 - a beautiful Danish midcentury floor lamp in very good vintage condition. A sleek shaped floor lamp w...
Aluminum, Chrome
Teak & Rope Pendant by Ib Fabiansen for Fog&Mørup, Never Used
By Ib Fabiansen, Fog & Mørup
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the exquisite hanging lamp designed by IB Fabiansen for Fog&Mørup, a Danish design gem that beautifully combines teak wood and rope to create a truly captivating lighting...
Rope, Teak
Fog & Mørup, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1940s. Dramatic patina on brass consistent with vintage age and normal use. Overall Dimensions (inches)...
Brass
Red "Equator" Pendant Lamp by Fog & Morup, 1960s, Denmark
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking red “Equator” pendant lamp was produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark during the 1960s and is a distinctive example of Scandinavian mid-century lighting design. Its sculptu...
Aluminum
Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Bronze, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable bronze and fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 60.25“ H x 18.5” W x 20.5” D Bulb Specifications: E-2...
Bronze
Art Deco Floor Lamp France, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco floor lamp. Striking French design from the 1930s. Solid walnut base with new fabric shade. Rewired with one socket for E-27 light bulb. This wonderful ...
Fabric, Walnut
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
$860Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 7 in D 7 in
Vintage Table Lamps by Ib Fabiansen for Fog & Mørup, a Pair
By Ib Fabiansen
Located in Esperance, NY
Vintage table lamps by Ib Fabiansen for Fog & Mørup - a Pair. The lamps are made out of pine and are 60watt max.
Pine
Art Deco Floor Lamp, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Elegant Swedish Art Deco floor lamp executed in brass, defined by its slender, upright form and gently curved arm. The clean vertical line is balanced by the extended shade holder, c...
Brass
$1,858Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15.75 in Dm 8.67 in
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
Danish Brass Uplight Floor Lamp from the 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish uplight floor lamp in solid patinated brass. Designed and made in Denmark in the 1940s. Great quality.
Brass
$1,667
H 6.3 in Dm 15.75 in
Jo Hammerborg Nova Patinated Copper Ceiling Lamp Fog & Mørup Denmark 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
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
Sold
H 59.06 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Art Deco "Water Pump" Floor Lamp by Fog & Mørup, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1940s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Odense, DK
A striking and rare 1940s Art Deco floor lamp by Fog & Mørup, Denmark. This sculptural design—often referred to as the “water pump” lamp for its distinctive cantilevered form and mec...
Iron, Brass
Fog & Mørup, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Denmark, 1940s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan floor lamp produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1940s. Moderate to heavy oxidation present throughout lamp. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 6...
Brass
Fog & Mørup, Floor Lamp, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1940s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white opaline glass designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 64.5"H x 27.0"W x 27.0"D Bulb Specifications: E-26 (...
Brass
Sold
H 33 in Dm 19.75 in
1965 Fog & Mørup Hekla Floor Lamp Jon Olafsson Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern
By Jon Olafsson, Fog & Mørup, Petur Luthersson
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage Fog & Morup Floor Lamp designed by Jon Olafsson and Petur B. Luthersson. Danish lighting company timeless Scandinavian Nordic design. Very rare table...
Metal, Aluminum
Sold
H 59.06 in Dm 11.03 in
Floor Lampe Model Studio Made In Stainless Steel By Jo Hammerborg From 1970s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Lejre, DK
Floor lamp, model Studio, made of stainless steel, designed by Jo Hammerborg and manufactured by Fog & Mørup in the 1970s. The lamp is robust and durable thanks to the stainless stee...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 31.11 in Dm 10.63 in
Ib Fabiansen wooden SPACE AGE Floor Lamp by Fog and Mørup - Denmark - 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Ib Fabiansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960 - Denmark - Original good condition with patina - Wooden parts refreshed jr
Plastic, Wood
Jo Hammerborg, Floor Lamp, Leather, Steel, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in High Point, NC
A steel, fabric and braided black leather floor lamp designed by Jo Hammerborg and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 62.5” H x 16” W x 16” D Stat...
Steel
Sold
H 59.06 in Dm 11.03 in
Floor Lamp Model Studio Made In Metal & Copper By Jo Hammerborg From 1970s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Lejre, DK
This floor lamp, known as Model Studio, is a beautiful example of Danish lighting design from the 1970s. The lamp has a black lacquered metal stem with a copper colored base that add...
Metal, Copper
Trombone Floor Lamp, Jo Hammerborg
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in London, GB
The classic midcentury Trombone II floor lamp designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup, Denmark, 1966. Strict modernist lines of chrome and aluminium with angle adjustable cylind...
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Jo Hammerborg President Floor Lamp
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this Danish Modern President floor lamp designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup. It's composed of polished steel and ebonized wood. The tripod base is e...
Metal
Tripod Floor Lamp by Fog & Mørup made of Teak and Brass, Denmark 1960s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful Danish floor lamp in very good condition. Manufactured by Fog & Morup Copenhagen in the 1960s The slender tapered stem of the lamp is made from solid teak wood. The tr...
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Pine wood Wall lamps by Ib Fabiansen, 1960s, Denmark
By Ib Fabiansen, Fog & Mørup, Fog and Morup
Located in Værløse, DK
A set of Scandinavian Modern pine wood wall lamps designed by Ib Fabiansen in the 1960s for for Fog & Morup. The set is in excellent vintage condition. * A pair (2) of wall lamps ma...
Fabric, Pine