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.
Orient P1 Pendant Made In Copper & Rosewood By Jo Hammerborg From 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Orient P1 pendant from Fritz Hansen, designed by Jo Hammerborg in the 1960s, represents mid-century modern lighting design. With its streamlined lines and minimalist aesthetics, ...
Copper
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
Milieu Midi pendant lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup
By Jo Hammerborg, Lyfa, Fog and Morup, Artemide, Flos
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
$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
$770Sale 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
Danish Nova Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s.
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Nova Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s. Stylish and iconic ceiling lamp in satin aluminum. Vintage Danish "Nova" pendant designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog a...
Aluminum
Brass & Black "Etna" Cylinder Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1963
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Mortsel, BE
"Etna" Pendant designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup (Denmark) in 1963, launched as part of Hammerborg's "Saturn" series. The centerpiece of the design is a cylindrical main sha...
Metal, Brass
Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup Large Size Wall Sconces, 1960
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
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
Midcentury Ceiling Lamps by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare pair of midcentury ceiling lamps by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup Denmark, model "Nordlys". The lamps consist of a teak base with six brass arms, holding the frosted opaline gl...
Brass
Brass Nova pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Brass Nova pendant designed in the 1960s by Jo Hammerborg, main designer of Danish lighting manufacturer Fog & Mørup in the 1960s and 1970s. This model was produced in three d...
Brass
Nova Pendant in Brass by Hammerborg, Unused with OG Box
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Mortsel, BE
"Nova" Brass Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960: Introduce a touch of timeless elegance to your space with the "Nova" Brass Pendant, a popular and well-known design by th...
Brass
Ceiling Pendant In Model Hercules By Jo Hammerborg For Fog & Mørup From 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Lejre, DK
Ceiling pendant, model Hercules, by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup from the 1960s. It is a retro pendant lamp that reflects beautiful Scandinavian design in top class. The lamp is the perfect decor lamp...
Brass
Pair of Danish "Orient" Table Lamps in Gold by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog and Morup
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A pair of rare, gold-plated E7188 "Orient" table lamps by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup. From Fog and Morup's limited "Golden Line" gold plated series, these lamps were made in ...
Gold Plate
Jo Hammerborg Tunika Copper Pendant Lamp for Fog & Mørup, Danish 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare saturn pendant light called 'Tunika'. Designed by Jo Hammerborg in 1966 and manufactured in Denmark by Fog & Mørup during the late 1960s. I...
Aluminum
Eiffel hanging lamp by jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s.
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Genève, GE
A rare saturn pendant light called 'Tunika'. Designed by Jo Hammerborg in 1966 and manufactured in Denmark by Fog & Mørup during the late 1960s.
Metal
Leather and Steel "Monolith" Floor Lamps by Jo Hammerborg
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of Jo Hammerborg „Monolit“ floor lamps with cognac leather and steel. New shades and cable.(the old cables was damage.) Fog & Mørup Denmark...
Steel
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
Deadstock President Lamp Jo Hammerborg Fog & Morup, Denmark
By Fog and Morup, Jo Hammerborg, 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
Black Orient Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg Denmark
By Jo Hammerborg, Fritz Hansen
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
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
$1,014Sale Price|38% Off
Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamp Studio by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup
By Fog and Morup, Jo Hammerborg
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
Kastor Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1969
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Søborg, DK
The Kastor pendant represents one of Jo Hammerborg's most sculptural achievements for Fog & Mørup. Designed in 1969 during the golden age of Danish lighting design, this pendant ...
Copper
Scandinavian Modern Hanging Lamp 'Life' by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1970s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This model 'Life' was designed by Jo Hammerborg and manufactured by Fog & Mørup in Denmark during the 1970s. It features a green powder-coated aluminum shade and a center tube in bra...
Aluminum
Set of 2 Mid-Century Danish Life Pendant Lamps by Jo Hammerborg, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant pendant lights from the Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup after a design by Jo Hammerborg from the 1960s. A simple and timeless design. The lamp consists of two elements, a ce...
Metal
Mid-Century Danish Space Age Hydra 2 Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg, 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 minimalist design. The lamp body shows a flat cylinder shape. The cyl...
Metal
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
Mid-Century Danish Diskos Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century pendant light from the Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup after a design by Jo Hammerborg from the 1960s. A minimalist design with an elegant shape. As the name suggests, t...
Metal
Mid-Century Saturn Pendant Light by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Saturn is a classic design by the Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup after a design by Jo Hammerborg circa 1950. Here an early version from the production between 1957 and 1963. It ...
Metal
Copper Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup
By Bent Karlby, RAAK, Fog & Mørup, Lyfa, Jo Hammerborg
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and impressive pendant lamp from the 1960s. Contemporary design and a highlight for every room. A comfortable light is created. Manufacturer: Fog and Morup Design: Jo...
Metal
Mid-Century Danish Orient Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Orient minor pendant light from the danish manufacturer fog & morup after a design by jo hammerborg from the early 1960s. Here in the rare version in aluminum and black. a very simp...
Metal
$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
Mid-Century Danish Trombone Table Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare trombone table lamp from the Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup after a design by Jo Hammerborg from the 60s. A minimalist design. The luminaire head consists of a simple aluminum...
Metal
Mid-Century Saturn Pendant Light by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Saturn is a classic from the Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup from a design by Jo Hammerborg from the 1950s. It is a very simple and symmetrical Minimalist design with attention t...
Metal
Mid-Century Corona Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pendant lamp by the Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup to a design by Jo Hammerborg from the 60s. A simple and symmetrical design. Striking is the contrast of aluminum and matte black....
Metal
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
Set of 2 Mid-Century Danish Orient Table Lamp by Jo Hammerborg, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Two Orient table lights from the Danish manufacturer Fog & Morup according to a design by Jo Hammerborg from the early 1960s. A very simple and symmetrical design with an ornamental...
Metal
$1,008Sale Price|25% Off
Jo Hammerborg Orange Skala Swing Arm Wall Lamp for Fog & Mørup
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare swing arm wall sconce or table lamp in its original orange color. It is called Skala and was designed in 1969 by Jo Hammerborg and manufactured by Fog & Mørup in Denmark from ...
Metal
Set of 2 Unique Patinated Kastor Sconces by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup
By Erik Balslev, Jo Hammerborg, Lyfa, Kay Korbing, Fog and Morup
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and uniquely patinated Kastor wall lamps from the 1960s. Impressively beautiful and contemporary design. A spectacular play of light is created. Manufacturer: Fog and...
Metal
Sizeable Pair of 1960s copper pedants by Jo Hammerborg edited by Fog & Mørup
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in København K, 84
This pair of sizeable copper pendant lamps, designed by Jo Hammerborg and produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark during the 1960s, reflects the architectural clarity of Scandinavian ...
Metal, Copper
Danish Corona Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Fog & Mørup, Lyfa, Thorsten Orrling, Jo Hammerborg
Located in München, DE
Very nice Corona pendant lamp by Fog and Morup from the 1960s. The arrangement of the slats and the color design create a very cozy lighting atmosphere. Impressively beautiful and co...
Metal
Ceiling Light Vega by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup, Denmark
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in KUTNO, PL
The Vega lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup is a classic example of 1960s Danish modernism, combining elegance of form with functionality of light The Vega lamp fits the aest...
Glass
Jo Hammerborg Scandinavian Midcentury Copper "Kastor" Wall Lights, Denmark 1960
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design couple of copple sconces wall lights designed by Jo Hammerborg and produced by Fog & Morup, ignition via original string and manufacturer’s stic...
Copper
Copper Sconce by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup
By Fog and Morup, Bent Karlby, Kay Korbing, Lyfa, Jo Hammerborg
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and impressive copper wall lamp from the 1960s. Contemporary design and a highlight for every room. A cozy light is created. Manufacturer: Fog and Morup Design: Jo Ha...
Metal
Set of Limited Copper Wall Lights by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Haderslev, DK
Sometimes you find something incredible extraordinary. This set of Danish copper wall sconces is indeed that. Made by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1960s. Back in the days a company, hote...
Copper
Danish Modern "Orient Major" Pendants in Patinated Copper by Jo Hammerborg, 1963
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Odense, DK
Rare original production "Orient Major" pendants made by Fog & Mørup, Copenhagen in 1963. Design by Jo Hammerborg (1920-1982). Made in solid patinated copper and turned rosewood tops...
Copper
Jo Hammerborg Yellow Sektor Pendant Lamp for Fog & Mørup, 1970s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare cylindrical yellow pendant light called 'Sektor'. Designed by Jo Hammerborg in 1975 and manufactured in Denmark by Fog & Mørup during the m...
Steel
Jo Hammerborg Gray Glass Pisa Pendant by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1963
By Jo Hammerborg, Holmegaard, Fog & Mørup
Located in Copenhagen, DK
One of three sleek Danish midcentury modern warm gray art glass pendant by acclaimed designer Johannes Hammerborg (1920-1982) for Fog & Mørup with Danish Holmegaard. The model is...
Glass, Opaline Glass
White Minimalist Pendant Lamp Hydra 1 by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup, 1970s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Cylindrical white tiered Hydra 1 pendant lamp designed by Jo Hammerborg and manufactured by the Danish company Fog & Mørup in the 1970s. Its made from powder coated and chromed steel...
Steel
Space Age Ceiling Lamp Corona by Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large conical pendant lamp made from brushed aluminum set with a matte black shade. It’s called Corona and was designed by Jo Hammerborg and manufactured by in the early 1960s.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Copper and Black Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jo Hammerborg designed, Mid-Century, copper and black enameled metal pendant light for Fog &Mørup. In original condition with with black plastic canopy and visible wear consistent wi...
Metal, Copper
Pendant ‘Milieu’ by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
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
Set of 3 Jo Hammerborg Vintage Central Pendants by Fog & Mørup Launched 1967
By Verner Panton, Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
A set of three original vintage "Central" ceiling pendants designed and launched by Danish designer Jo Hammerborg in 1967. They are made of metal with grey lacquer. Two of them with ...
Metal
Original 1960s Golden Line 24-Karat Milieu by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Hanging light Model: Milieu, special edition: Golden Line 24-karat gold coated Design: Jo Hammerborg Producer: Fog and Mørup Origin: ...
Metal
Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup, Model Hydra 1, 1970s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog and Morup
Located in Berlin, BE
Classic light from Denmark. Metal lamp, powder coated and chrome frame. Very high quality. Design: Jo Hammerborg Manufacturer: Fog and Morup Mode...
Metal
Pair of Orignal Chrome and Orange "Milieu" Ceiling Lights by Jo Hammerborg
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
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
Set of Three Danish Tunika Copper Pendant Lamps by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of three 'Tunika' hanging pendant lamps from the "Saturn Series" designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup (ca. early 1960s, Denmark). As the name suggests, the concept of the de...
Metal, Aluminum, Copper
Jo Hammerborg Pisa Pendant Light, Orange Glass & Teak, Denmark, 1963
By Fog & Mørup, Holmegaard, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish midcentury modern warm orange yellow glass pendant by acclaimed designer Johannes Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup using Holmegaard glass. Thi...
Glass, Opaline Glass, Teak
1950s Jo Hammerborg 'Saturn' Brass & Black Pendant for Fog & Mørup
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Jo Hammerborg 'Saturn' brass & black pendant for Fog & Mørup. A Minimalist Danish modern design Classic executed in brass and black enameled metal. Body of lamp measures approx...
Brass, Metal
Danish Jo Hammerborg Pair Bedroom Wall Lights CORDA Brass by Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of vintage bedroom wall lights/wall sconces model Corda designed by Danish designer Jo Hammerborg in 1967. They are made of brass with lacquer on...
Metal, Brass
Midi Bunker Fog & Mørup Pendant Light by Jo Hammerborg in Chocolate Brown
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Authentic Midi Bunker pendant light, designed by renowned Danish designer Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup in the 1970s. This iconic Mid Century Modern ceiling lamp features a warm...
Metal