Danish Space Age Optima Pendant Lamps by Hans Due for Fog & Mørup, 1973, Set of 2

About This Piece

Vintage Design

The Optima lamp was in 1973 by Hans Due and manufactured by the Danish company Fog og Morup. The Optima series is characterized by soft lines, clearly inspired by space-age style.

Dimensions:
diameter 20 cm
height 17 cm

The lamps are in good condition, traces of use visible in the photos, dents on the top of the lamps.

The lamps have been thoroughly cleaned, the cable has been replaced with a new braided cable.

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* The cable of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.

Creator	Hans Due
Manufacturer	Fog & Mørup
Design Period	1970 to 1979
Production Period	Unknown
Country of Manufacture	Denmark
Identifying Marks	This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources
Style	Space Age
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Restoration and Damage Details	Patina consistent with age and use, Partially restored, New cable
Product Code	QST-2047354
Materials	Metal
Color	White
Height	17 cm 17 cm
Diameter	20 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Denmark
Returns	Returns accepted within two days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

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Delivery Details

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Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

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About the Maker

Fog & Mørup

Danish modern lighting manufacturing company Fog & Mørup was founded by Ansgar Fog (1880 to 1930) and Erik Mørup (1879-1972) in Aarhus, Denmark in 1904. In its first incarnation, the company operated as a metalwork wholesaler. In 1906, the pair moved to Copenhagen and began to focus on lighting production, over the years buying up a number of electrical and lighting companies. The company continued to expand steadily through World War II. One of the most successful Fog & Mørup products from the pre-war era was the Kongelys Lamp, named for the Danish King Christian X in honor of his 25th jubilee in 1937.

After the war—especially in the 1960s and ’70s—Fog & Mørup’s international reputation reached new heights. In 1959, Johannes (Jo) Hammerborg(1920-1982) joined as head of design and introduced modernist design principles to the Fog & Mørup collections. Streamlined, sleek forms become the company’s signature aesthetic, which was expressed in a range of lamps, pendants, and sconces designed by Hammerborg and other outside designers, like Jørgen Bo, Sophus Frandsen, and Torsten Thorup. Standout designs include the Semi Pendant by Thorup and Claus Bonderup (1967); the Falcon Pendant by Andreas Hansen (1967); and the Nova Pendant (1963), Trombone Lamp (ca. 1966), and Copper Kastor collection (ca. 1969-71) by Hammerborg.

In 1978, Fog & Mørup merged with leading Danish modern lighting manufacturer Lyfa, and Hammerborg retired in 1980. Through the course of the remaining years of the 20th century, the once pioneering Danish lighting brand lost steam as the company changed hands again and again. In 2005, following its final acquisition by Nordlux of Ålborg, Fog & Mørup official closed.