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Jo Hammerborg Furniture

Danish, 1920-1982

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.

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Creator: Jo Hammerborg
Danish Modern Ceiling Lamp in Glass and Opal
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian suspended smoked brown and opal glass. Rota model Jo Hammerborg. Works with standard bulbs E27.
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1970s Danish Vintage Jo Hammerborg Furniture

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Opal

Jo Hammerborg Table Lamp
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Madrid, ES
A 1960 table lamp designed by Jo Hammelborg .Frame of enameled metal and aluminum.Excellent condition.Free shipping.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jo Hammerborg Furniture

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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.     
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1960s French Vintage Jo Hammerborg Furniture

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Copper

Fog & Mørup ‘Nova’ pendant – Jo Hammerborg
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Vintage pendant light called ‘Nova’. Designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark. This vintage pendant is a great example of Danish design lights...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jo Hammerborg Furniture

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Aluminum

Set of Two Orient Pendants by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog and Morup
Located in Praha, CZ
The orient pendant was designed by Jo Hammerborg in the 1960s. Aluminum was polished. New white paint inside. Rewired with textil cable. Minor imperfections visible on pictures. Max...
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1860s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Jo Hammerborg Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

Stainless Steel & Rosewood Floor Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup Denmark
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Oakland, CA
Floor lamp constructed of stainless steel, chromed steel, aluminum and rosewood. designed by Johannes (Jo) Hammerborg (1920-1982) an Industrial designer who attended the Academy of A...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jo Hammerborg Furniture

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Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Eiffel Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg Denmark Mid-Century Modern
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog and Morup
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
The iconic 'Eiffel' ceiling lamp designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup. From Denmark in the 60s. Beautiful design with the copper inner cylinder with 4 black outer rings. Oran...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jo Hammerborg Furniture

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Metal

Midcentury "Studio" Floor Lamp by Jo Hammerborg, Denmark, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Studio” floor lamp by Jo Hammerborg, made from metal with copper details. Orange colored inside of the shade creates a warm glowing light.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jo Hammerborg Furniture

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Metal, Copper

1960s Jo Hammerborg Pompei Pendant Lamp for Fog & Morup and Holmegaard, Denmark
By Fog and Morup, Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup, Holmegaard
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The "Pompei" pendant light is a stunning piece of mid-century modern design created by the talented Danish designer Jo Hammerborg in 1963. It was produced by a collaboration between ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jo Hammerborg Furniture

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Glass, Opaline Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

A pair of original 1960s danish modern pendants by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
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 and soft warm illumination of the ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jo Hammerborg Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Jo Hammerborg furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Jo Hammerborg furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Jo Hammerborg furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 165 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 8 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Jo Hammerborg were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Fog & Mørup, and Michael Bang. Prices for Jo Hammerborg furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $160 and can go as high as $11,860, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,200.

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