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
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
Large Jo Hammerborg 'Orient' Pendant Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Black and Rosewood
By Jo Hammerborg, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large 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
Small Jo Hammerborg 'Orient' Pendant Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Aluminum and Oak
By Fritz Hansen, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Los Angeles, 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
Copper Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup
By Lyfa, Jo Hammerborg, Bent Karlby, RAAK, Fog and Morup
Located in München, DE
Very nice and impressive pendant lamp from the 1960s. Contemporary design and a highlight for every room. There is a cozy light. Manufacturer: Fog and Morup Design: Jo Hammerborg C...
Metal
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
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
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
Danish Modern Copper Pendant Lights by Jo Hammerborg, 1960s, Denmark
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
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
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 ...
Copper
Set of 3 Jo Hammerborg Vintage Central Pendants by Fog & Mørup Launched 1967
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup, Verner Panton
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
Golden Kastor Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup
By RAAK, Lyfa, Jo Hammerborg, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Fog and Morup
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
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
Blue "Equator" Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1968 (NOS)
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
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
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
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
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
1 of the 2 'Kastor' Metal Pedants from Jo Hammerborg voor Fog en Mørup, 1960
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful pendant from Jo Hammerborg voor Fog en Mørup, Denmark 1960s. The pendant consists of eight eliptical discs made of copper toned spun metal. We can deliver different colou...
Metal, Copper
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
Milieu Midi pendant lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup
By Flos, Artemide, Fog and Morup, Lyfa, Jo Hammerborg
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 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
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
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
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
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
Copper Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup
By Jo Hammerborg, Kay Korbing, Louis Weisdorf, Fog and Morup, Lyfa
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
Mid-Century Modern Danish Metal Bunker Mini Pendant Lamp Johannes Hammerborg
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Bunker “Mini” pendulum from the Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup after a design by Jo Hammerborg. Simple pendant lamp in classic form and in a strong red tone. The hemispherical ...
Metal
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
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 ...
Copper
Ceiling lamp Model Ultra, Designed By Jo Hammerborg By Fog og Mørup From 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Lejre, DK
The ceiling lamp "Ultra", designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog og Mørup in the 1960s, is a prominent example of Danish design from the mid-20th century. The lamp is made of copper, whic...
Copper
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 o...
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
Jo Hammerborg 'Orient' Pendant Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Black and Rosewood
By Jo Hammerborg, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, 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
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
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
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 'Orient' Pendant Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Aluminum and Oak
By Fritz Hansen, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Los Angeles, 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
Fog Mørup Jo Hammerborg Danish Design -rare model Dania-
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautiful lamp by Danish designer Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup. This is model Dania- E2403 in silver brushed aluminium with a white lacquered interior. The lamp was designed in 1969...
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
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
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
Small Jo Hammerborg 'Orient' Pendant Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Black and Rosewood
By Fritz Hansen, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Los Angeles, 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
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
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Set of 2 "Trompet" Hanging Light Copper Jo Hammerborg Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1963
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Hanging light set of 2. Producer: Fog and Morup, 1960s. Design: Jo Hammerbor, 1963. Model: Trompet Origi...
Metal
Pair Grey Danish Zone Pendant Lamps by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Bent Karlby, Jo Hammerborg, Lyfa, 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
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 l...
Copper
Midcentury Pendant, Jo Hammerborg, Denmark, 1970s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup, Carl Thore
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type
Copper
Saturn Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Saturn pendant, 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 toge...
Metal, Copper
Pair of Midcentury Pendants Orient, Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg, Denmark, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Praha, CZ
- iconic model - larger type - very nice style of lighting.
Aluminum
Pair of Saturn Pendants by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
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...
Metal, Copper
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
Copper Nova pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
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 differen...
Copper
Orient Minor Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
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
Medio Ceiling Light with Original Box by Jo Hammerborg, 1966
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Mortsel, BE
The "Medio" pendant is a classic example of Danish lighting design, created by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup in 1966. This specific piece is a rare find as it comes with its orig...
Metal, Aluminum
Modernist Vintage Zone Pendant Light by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: hanging light Design: Jo Hammerborg Producer: Fog and Mørup Origin: Denmark Age: 1960s This pendant light was designed by Jo Ham...
Metal
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...
Metal
Mid Century Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup "Pisa" Orange Cased-Glass Pendant
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
An exceptional example of Danish modern lighting, the Pisa pendant features a slender, double-layered glass cylinder. The exterior is a bold, cased orange glass that provides a rich ...
Glass
Danish Modern "Orient Major" Pendants in Patinated Copper by Jo Hammerborg, 1963
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
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
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
Large Midcentury Pendant, Jo Hammerborg, Denmark, 1970s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type and size
Metal, Copper