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.
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 lilla lampshade exterior, opal whit...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Jo Hammerborg Table Lamp Model President Produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark 1966
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Rare table lamp model President designed by Jo Hammerborg. Produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark. Teak and brass base, brass lampshade. This table lamp features two light sources. Lite...
Brass
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
Danish Jo Hammerborg President Vintage Desk Lamp of Brass by Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage table or desk lamp model President designed by Danish Jo Hammerborg in the 1960s. It's made of brass with teak fittings and the inside of the shade is painted with white lacq...
Metal, Brass
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
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
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
Jo Hammerborg Pisa Pendant Light, Orange Glass & Teak, Denmark, 1963
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg, Holmegaard
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
Jo Hammerborg Gray Glass Pisa Pendant by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1963
By Fog & Mørup, Holmegaard, Jo Hammerborg
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 Lacquered Pendant Lamp 'Zone' by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Hellouw, NL
This pendant light was designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup in Denmark in 1969. The shade is made of solid metal and has its original white/light grey lacquer tone. The lamp i...
Metal
Pendant Light by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pendant light by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup. Located in NY.
Copper
Floor Lamp in Black Lacquered Metal, Copper and Teak by Jo Hammerborg, 1950's
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Floor Lamp in Black Lacquered Metal, Copper and Teak by Jo Hammerborg, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Black lacquered metal, copper, teak Style: Mid century, Scandinavian ...
Copper
$850
H 24.4 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
President_, Jo Hammerborg, Fog _ Morup., 1900-talets andra hälft. copy
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
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
$1,526
H 17.72 in Dm 15.75 in
Jo Hammerborg President Table Lamp in Teak and Brass by Fog & Mørup 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Lejre, DK
President table lamp designed by Jo Hammerborg and manufactured by Fog & Mørup in the 1960s. The lamp is crafted in teak and brass with its distinctive shade and three-legged bas...
Brass
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
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
Pair of Midcentury Pendants in style of Jo Hammerborg, Denmark, 1970s
By Fog & Mørup, Carl Thore, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type in pair - very nice style of lighting
Metal, Aluminum
$1,824Sale 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
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
Pair of Pendants by Jo Hammerborg
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of pendants by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup, Sweden, circa 1960s. White enameled and perforated metal shades with single Edison style socket. Existing European wiring, rew...
Metal
$3,509 / set
H 7.09 in Dm 15.75 in
Set of Danish Modern Pendant Lights by Jo Hammerborg, 1960s, Denmark
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
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
Orient Major Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
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
$526
H 7.88 in Dm 12.6 in
Vintage Danish "Milieu" Copper Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
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
Orient Major Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
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
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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
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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
‘Saturn’ pendant lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark 1960's
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This pendant lamp in the style of the 'Saturn' light holds three E27 sockets. This lamp is in a very good condition with a minor thing to the black ring. The lights of Jo Hammerborg...
Metal
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H 18.12 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Jo Hammerborg Table Lamp Model President Produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Rare table lamp model President designed by Jo Hammerborg. Produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark. Teak and brass base, brass lampshade. This table lamp features two light sources. L...
Brass
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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 whi...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
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H 27.96 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in
Jo Hammerborg Chandelier for Fog & Mørup, Model Nordlys, Danish Modern, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Odense, DK
Jo Hammerborg, large chandelier made in brass, teak and opaline glass. Made for Fog & Mørup, model "Nordlys" in 1962. A beautiful ceiling light that gives a warm and calm light. ...
Opal, Brass
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H 10.83 in Dm 11.82 in
Golden Life Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 3 Available, Denmark
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog and Morup
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The 'Life' pendant lamp is a beautiful medium sized pendant lamp that gives a direct light and also warm illumination of the room. It has a aluminium shade with a gold colored coatin...
Aluminum
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H 17.72 in Dm 14.18 in
Jo Hammerborg President Vintage Desk Lamp of Aluminium by Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage table- and desk lamp model President designed by Jo Hammerborg in the 1960s. This one is made of aluminium with brushed steel look...
Aluminum, Metal
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H 17.72 in Dm 14.18 in
Danish Jo Hammerborg President Vintage Desk Lamp of Brass by Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage table- or desklamp model President designed by Danish Jo Hammerborg in the 1960s. It's made of brass with teak fittings and the inside of the shade is white lacquered. Th...
Metal, Brass
Set of 3 Danish 60's Copper Pendant Lamps by Designer Jo Hammerborg D179
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Set of three Scandinavian 1960s pendant lamps by Danish designer Jo Hammerborg. Copper lampshade and white plastic diffusers requiring three bulbs per...
Copper
Danish Midcentury Trombone Floor Lamp, Jo Hammerborg
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in London, GB
The classic midcentury Trombone II floor lamp designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup, Denmark, 1966. Modernist lines of chrome and aluminium with angle adjustable cylinder head...
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
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H 7.09 in Dm 15.75 in L 7.09 in
Brass ‘Nova’ Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup, Denmark, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely brass ‘Nova’ pendant designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup, Denmark, 1960s. This midcentury pendant remains in a very good original vintage condition and is newly rewired!
Brass