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.
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
$565Sale Price|45% Off
Scandinavian Modern Orient Table Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1960s table lamp model "Orient" by the Danish Designer Jo Hammerborg. It was manufactured by Fog & Morup in Copenhagen Denmark in the late 1960s. The lamp is made from brushed alum...
Aluminum
Trombone Table Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup, Denmark 1960's
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Rochester, NY
Trombone table / desk lamp designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup - Copenhagen, Denmark - circa 1960's.. Signed w/ hanging paper string tag & label by switch / European el...
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
$1,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
President_, Jo Hammerborg, Fog _ Morup., 1900-talets andra hälft. copy
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Montclair, NJ
Table lamp model "President" by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup. Made in Denmark. Two sockets for light bulbs. Made from aluminium with tripod foot stem in chromed steel and 3 small p...
Metal, Aluminum
'Ambassador' table lamp, Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark 1960s
By Fog and Morup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Torino, IT
'Ambassador' table lamp, Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark 1960s
Aluminum
Pair of Danish "Orient" Table Lamps in Gold by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup
By Fog and Morup, Jo Hammerborg
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
Deadstock President Lamp Jo Hammerborg Fog & Morup, Denmark
By Fog and Morup, Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
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
$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
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
Mid-Century Danish Regent Table Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant table lamp from the Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup after a design by Jo Hammerborg from the 1960s. A simple and timeless design. The lamp shows a classic division into the ...
Metal
$1,887Sale Price|60% Off
Rare Large Danish Jo Hammerborg Copper Table or Floor Lamp, 1960s
By Fog and Morup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Paris, IDF
Trendy Scandinavian style and high quality manufacturing for this midcentury Danish table lamp by Johannes Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup. These six lights copper lamp was manufactur...
Copper
Aluminum "Trombone" Desk Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Mortsel, BE
A classic of Danish lighting design, the "Trombone" table lamp was created by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup in 1966. Known for its rigorous geometric lines and high-quality materials...
Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
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...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
"Lento" Table Lamp - Johannes Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup (1960s)
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
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 ...
Metal
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.
Aluminum
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
$5,663 / set
H 60.63 in Dm 17.72 in
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
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
Ultra Pendant Light by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup, 1960s, Denmark
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
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
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
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
Copper Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup
By Jo Hammerborg, Lyfa, Fog and Morup, RAAK, Bent Karlby
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
Copper Kastor Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Jo Hammerborg designed the 'Kastor' pendant for Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup. The 'Kastor' series consisted of three different models: a pendant, a wall lamp and a floor lamp, ...
Copper
$3,303 / set
H 7.88 in Dm 11.82 in
Copper Pendant Lights by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup, 1960s, Denmark
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
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
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
$1,325Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.3 in Dm 15.75 in
Jo Hammerborg Nova Patinated Copper Ceiling Lamp Fog & Mørup Denmark 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
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
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 different ty...
Copper
Sold
H 59.06 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Jo Hammerborg Vintage Copper Floor Lamp Model Studio by Fog & Mørup, 1950s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup, Bent Karlby
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original vintage floor lamp model Studio designed by Danish Jo Hammerborg in the 1960s. It's made of copper and metal with black lacquer. The shade is adjustable and has a switch at ...
Metal, Copper
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H 18.12 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Jo Hammerborg Table Lamp Model Senior Produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Rare table lamp model Senior designed by Jo Hammerborg. Produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark. Satin aluminium, black lacquerd and chrome base, glass lilla lampshade exterior, opal whit...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
"Beta" table lamp, Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup, Denmark, 1963
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Torino, IT
"Beta" table lamp, Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup, Denmark, 1963
Brass, Copper, Steel
Danish Modern Copper Desk Lamp by Jo Hammerborg, 1960s, Denmark
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Værløse, DK
Copper Table Lamp designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup in the 1960s. An exquisite piece for a beautiful home. * A Copper Desk Lamp with a white shade * Designer: Jo Hammerb...
Copper
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H 18.12 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Jo Hammerborg Table Lamp Model Senior Produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark 1966
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Rare table lamp model Senior designed by Jo Hammerborg. Produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark. Satin aluminium, black lacquerd and chrome base, glass green lampshade exterior, opal whit...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Jo Hammerborg Brass & Teak Table Lamp For Fog & Mørup, Denmark
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Perhaps the most iconic and sought after design from Jo Hammerborg. The President lamp features a beautiful combination of Brass & Teak in its construction producing a very subtle an...
Brass
Jo Hammerborg Teak / Brass Table Lamp "President" 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Handewitt, DE
Jo Hammerborg „Presidentr“ table lamp. Teak and bras. Fog & Mørup Denmark, 1960s. Very good orig. condition. We have also the "Senior" lampe in our collection.
Brass
Jo Hammerborg Teak / Brass Table Lamp "Senior" 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Handewitt, DE
Jo Hammerborg „Senior“ table lamp. Teak, brass, white and green glass shades. Fog & Mørup Denmark, 1960s. Very good orig. condition.
Brass
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H 17.72 in Dm 9.85 in
Vintage Copper Table Lamp by Jo Hammerborg produced by Fog&Morup, Denmark 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful little copper "Orient" table lamp by Jo Hammerborg produced by Fog&Mørup, Denmark ca. 1950's Original shade and electrification, fully funcional on/off switch. Signed at t...
Copper
Jo Hammerborg, President Table Lamp
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Hellerup, DK
Chic brass and teak table lamp called "President" by Danish designer Jo Hammerborg. Produced by Fog & Mørup in 1960s.
Teak
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H 17.72 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Jo Hammerborg "President" Brass and Teak Table Lamp, Denmark 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Danish designer, Jo (Johannes) Hammerborg, worked as the head designer of Fog & Mørup. Thanks to his hard work, Hammerborg made the company go down in history as one of the vangu...
Brass
Table Lamp " President" designed by Jo Hammerborg.
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Kastrup, DK
Table lamp model President designed by Jo Hammerborg. Produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark, 1960's. Teak and brass base, brass lampshade. This table lamp features two light sources. P...
Brass