Maxi Pendant Lamp by Johannes Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup

The Maxi Pendant Lamp, designed by Johannes Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup in the latter half of the 20th century, exemplifies refined Scandinavian design. With a diameter of 45 cm and a height of 35 cm, this ceiling lamp offers a balanced, minimalist silhouette that enhances any contemporary interior. Its clean form and quality craftsmanship provide both functional illumination and a timeless aesthetic, making it a distinguished choice for those seeking iconic vintage lighting.

Johannes Hammerborg (1920–2002) was a Danish designer renowned for his elegant and innovative lighting designs. Trained as a silversmith at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, he combined a jeweller’s precision with a sculptor’s sense of form. Hammerborg joined the lighting company Fog & Mørup in 1957 and soon became its head of design, a position he held for over two decades. Under his leadership, the company embraced modernist principles, producing lamps that balanced clean lines, functional purpose, and refined materials. Hammerborg designed more than 60 lamps for Fog & Mørup, many of which—such as the Saturn, Nova, and President—have become icons of Scandinavian design. His work is celebrated for its timeless simplicity and attention to detail, and it remains highly sought after by collectors today.

Fog & Mørup was a Danish lighting manufacturer founded in 1904 by Ansgar Fog and Erik Mørup in Aarhus, later relocating to Copenhagen. Initially focused on importing and selling lighting fixtures, the company began producing its own designs in the mid-20th century, becoming one of Denmark’s most influential lighting brands. Its rise to international prominence came during the 1960s and 1970s under the artistic direction of Johannes Hammerborg, who steered the brand towards sleek, modernist designs that captured the spirit of the era. Fog & Mørup collaborated with notable designers such as Sophus Frandsen and Torsten Thorup, producing a range of pendant, wall, and table lamps that are now considered Scandinavian design classics. The company’s commitment to craftsmanship, high-quality materials, and minimalist aesthetics cemented its place in design history before it eventually ceased operations in the late 20th century.