Fog & Morup (Denmark) lighting

Fog & Mørup is a Danish lighting company founded in 1904 by Ansgar Fog and Erik Mørup. The company started out as a metalwork wholesaler, but in 1915 they opened their first lighting factory. In the early 1960s, Fog & Mørup hired Johannes (Jo) Hammerborg as head of design. Hammerborg was a major force in the Danish Modern movement, and his designs for Fog & Mørup helped to establish the company as a leading manufacturer of modern lighting.

Some of the most famous Fog & Mørup designs by Hammerborg include the Semi Pendant Lamp, the Zone Pendant Lamp, and the Chandelier 620. These lamps are characterized by their simple, geometric forms and their use of high-quality materials. They are still highly sought-after by collectors and interior designers today.

In addition to Hammerborg, other notable designers who worked for Fog & Mørup include Claus Bonderup, Torsten Thorup, Sidse Werner, more... Sophus Frandsen, Jørgen Bo, and E. Balslev. These designers created a wide range of lighting fixtures for the company, from table lamps and floor lamps to wall sconces and chandeliers.

Fog & Mørup continued to produce high-quality lighting fixtures until the late 1990s. The company was then acquired by Nordlux, another Danish lighting manufacturer. However, the Fog & Mørup brand name is still used today, and the company continues to produce a limited number of classic designs. less...