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.
Set of Opaline Glass Sconces by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup, 1960s, Denmark
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Værløse, DK
Rare set of Elegant Opaline Glass Sconces by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup in the 1960s. * A set (2) of wall lamps with white mouth-blown opaline glass shades. * Designer: Jo Hamme...
Opaline Glass
Pair of Large 1950s Jo Hammerborg Perforated Brass Wall Lamps for Fog & Mørup
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Large 1950s Jo Hammerborg Perforated Brass Wall Lamps for Fog & Mørup. A minimalist Danish modern design classic executed in brass and wh...
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
Set of 2 Unique Patinated Kastor Sconces by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup
By Kay Korbing, Jo Hammerborg, Lyfa, Erik Balslev, 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
$1,030Sale 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
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
Pair of Midcentury Wall Lights by Jo Hammerborg, Made in Denmark
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of wall lights designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup. Great original condition.
Metal
Pair of Midcentury Wall Lights by Jo Hammerborg, Made in Denmark
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of wall lights designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup. Great original condition.
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
Set of Three Midcentury Wall Lights by Jo Hammerborg, Made in Denmark
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of three wall lights designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup. Great original condition.
Metal
Pair of Midcentury Wall Lights by Jo Hammerborg, Made in Denmark
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of wall lights designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup. Great original condition.
Metal, Copper
Jo Hammerborg Wall Lamps Model Kastor by Fog & Mørup in Denmark
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wall lamps model Kastor designed by Jo Hammerborg. Produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark.
Brass
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 ...
Metal
$1,800 / set
H 6.7 in W 4.34 in D 8.27 in
Pair of Midcentury Wall Lights by Jo Hammerborg, Made in Denmark
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of wall lights designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup. Great original condition.
Metal
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. Dramatic patina with tarnish spot on one arm. Backplate cut on top edge. Wear is consistent with vint...
Brass
Vintage Danish "Diskos" Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish "Diskos" ceiling pendant by Johannes Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark 1960s Elegant Danish Mid-Century Modern aluminium pendant....
Aluminum
Trombone Floor Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
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
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): 14.5” H x 3.25” W x 5.25“ D Back Plate Dimensions ...
Brass
$1,200 / set
H 10.63 in Dm 11.82 in
A pair of original 1960s danish modern pendants by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in København K, 84
A pair of original 'Life' pendants lamps by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup Denmark. They are beautiful medium sized pendants emitting a direct light...
Metal, 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. Dramatic patina consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.5"...
Brass
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
Copper Roulet Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
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 other...
Copper
Orient Minor Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
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 two ...
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 two ...
Copper
Rare Jo Hammerborg / Fog & Mørup Table Lamp Model Senior
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
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
Pair of "Corda" Wall Lamps by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of "Corda" copper wall lamps by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark in 1960s. All in roginal condition. The lamps are uncleaned because we consider it important not to destro...
Metal, Copper
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H 5.91 in W 4.34 in D 9.06 in
Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights Alfa by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog and Morup
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic scandinavian Modern Pair of Alfa wall lights or sconces have been designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup, Denmark, 1966. It is made of copper, brass and black lacque...
Metal, Brass, Copper
Danish Modern Green Wall Sconce in Brass by Fog & Mørup, 1970s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A classic Scandinavian Modern Wall light called Jason and designed by Jo Hammerborg and manufactured by Fog & Mørup in Denmark during the 1970s. It features hardware in solid polishe...
Brass
Jo Hammerborg Studio Wall Light
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in London, GB
Classic design by Jo Hammerborg for fog and Morup, Denmark circa 1960. Model ‘horisont’ for the studio range. Constructed from brushed aluminium and heavy gauge steel and chrome. Fu...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
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H 4.34 in Dm 9.45 in
Pair of Copper & Brass 'Alfa' Wall Sconces, Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1966
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Hitchin, England
A set of two model Alfa wall sconces designed by Jo Hammerborg in 1966 and produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark. Made of copper and brass, adjustable and have a distance of 24cm to...
Brass, Copper
Pair of Brass 'Alfa' Wall Sconces by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1966
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Hitchin, England
A set of two model Alfa wall sconces designed by Jo Hammerborg in 1966 and produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark. Made of brass, adjustable and have a distance of 24cm to the wall. ...
Brass
'Horisont' Wall Light Designed by Jo Hammerborg, Produced by Fog & Mørup
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Hitchin, England
A 1960s Jo Hammerborg aluminium and grey lacquered steel 'Horisont' wall light, produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark. Designed by Jo Hammerborg in the 1960s. This design belongs to the ...
Aluminum
Set of Eight Midcentury Wall Sconces Designed by Jo Hammerborg, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of eight wall sconces, designed by Jo Hammerborg and made for Fog & Mørup. Great condition.
Metal
'Horisont' Wall Light Designed by Jo Hammerborg, Produced by Fog & Mørup
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Hitchin, England
A 1960s Jo Hammerborg aluminium and grey lacquered steel 'Horisont' wall light, produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark. Designed by Jo Hammerborg in the 1960s. This design belongs to th...
Aluminum
Sold
H 25 in W 10 in D 16 in
Pair of 'Nordlys' Wall Lamps by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1962
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Antwerp, BE
Great pair of wall lamps designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark 1962. This is model ‘Nordlys’ and has opal matte lampshades and brass sockets. Perfect hall or bedroom lam...
Brass
Pair of "Kastor" Sconces by Jo Hammersborg for Fog & Mørup
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of "Kastor" sconces by Jo Hammersborg for Fog & Mørup. Designed and manufactured in the Netherlands, circa 1960s. Brass. Rewired for U.S. junction boxes. Each lights takes one E...
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Wall Lights by Jo Hammerborg, Denmark, 1970s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Oslo, NO
Pair of iconic Danish wall lights in painted steel and brass. This is model 'Alfa'. Designed by Jo Hammerborg and made in Denmark by Fog & Mørup from circa 1970s first half. Both lam...
Brass, Steel