1 200,00 DKK
POKER MINI - warm red pendant light by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup in 1977 - charming hanging lamp in very good vintage condition.
Super cool warm red metal pendant with an appealing shape. Closed toward the top, except for Jo Hammerborg's signature peepholes, and open to bottom to provide a direct flow of light downwards, while the white inner coating ensures optimal reflection of the light.
Original advertised in 1977 as "POKER is the funny and sturdy lamp for many purposes. Available in a wealth of colors matching today's interiors. Well suited for suspension in groups", and available in two versions, a diameter of 9.7" (20 cm), called the POKER MINI and a slightly larger one with a diameter of 13.9" (34 cm), called the POKER MIDI. They were produced in a number of colors; black, red, orange, brown, green and yellow.
The one I have up for sale is a warm red POKER MINI, and it will bring a burst of color to any home. The direct flow of the light makes the POKER MINI perfect for a smaller kitchen table or dining table, as accent light in a corner or near a sitting area.
A charming pendant, and it is in very good vintage condition with few signs of usage and age. There are some small paint stains along the bottom rim. Label intact. Please see the photos!
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Design: POKER MINI
Designer: Jo Hammerborg
Producer: Fog & Mørup
Year: 1977
Condition:
8/10- Very good vintage condition, few signs of usage and age. There are some small paint stains along the bottom rim. Label intact. Please see the photos!
All original, but rewired with 2 m (6' 7") high end quality, black fabric cord - for safety and beauty. Tested and fully functional.
Cleaned, labeled and packed in protective bag.
Materials:
Enameled metal
Light source:
One bulb, Edison screw-fitting (E27/E26) - Max 60 Watt.
Measurements:
Width: 7.9" (20 cm)
Height: 7.1" (18 cm)
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Shipping:
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Shipping prices:
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Packaging:
Packed with the utmost care for safe transport. Shipped in sturdy double corrugated cardboard boxes.
DVD item no. 16756
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Background info:
Ansgar Fog (1880-1930) and Erik Mørup (1879-1972) founded the company Fog & Mørup (F&M) in 1904, having acquired an "ironmongery and consignment warehouse" in Fiskergyde in Ansgar Fog (1880-1930) and Erik Mørup (1879-1972) founded the company Fog & Mørup (F&M) in 1904, having acquired an “ironmongery and consignment warehouse” in Fiskergyde, in Aarhus, with a large inventory of among other things paraffin lamps, gas lanterns and their accessories.
The company started as an agent and wholesaler business in Aarhus, and in 1906, the company moved to Copenhagen, and began specializing in lighting. Opening their first factory on 1 April 1915, at Nørregade 7, and by starting up production of lamps and chandeliers, F&M were on their way to become a major part of Danish lighting design history.
In the years to follow, Fog & Mørup were successful in taking over a number of rival lamp and lighting manufactures, and by the early 1960’s, the company was excelling with new and innovating designs. This new position on the market, is widely contributed to in 1957, having recruited Johannes “Jo” Hammerborg, as the company’s chief designer.
During his 27 years at F&M, Jo Hammerborg created a large number of modern and stunning designs, which went on to become internationally recognized, and made the company famous in Denmark and abroad. To this day many of his pieces are still in high demand internationally. Jo Hammerborg retired in 1980, and died (in a tragic parachuting accident) in 1983.
As an independent company, F&M’s history ended in 1978, when Fog & Mørup merged with LYFA, although the lamps were still marketed under separate brands. In 1989 the LYFA / Fog & Mørup constellation was taken over by rival Lyskær Belysning – and the Fog & Mørup brand was discontinued. The new Lyskær-LYFA ended up being acquired by Horn Lighting (E.S. Horn) in 1991.
In 2013, Danish lighting company Light Years, who now owns the rights for some of Jo Hammerborg’s designs, re-launched his beautiful ORIENT pendant.
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