3 000,00 DKK
The SEMI pendant light was designed in 1968 as a product of the creative partnership between two architecture students, Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup, and originally put into production by Fog & Mørup.
Reacting against the 'cosy era' that was dominating Denmark at the time, Bonderup and Thorup wanted to create a lamp that incorporated sharp, clean lines and a geometric shape. Their design was submitted for a competition at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts School of Architecture and won first prize.
SEMI is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back. With its its distinctive arch-shaped, lacquered metal shade, lightness of form and unique, timeless design, the elegant SEMI lamp achieved great success in the 1980's and became, at that time, the best-selling Danish design, gaining worldwide recognition and iconic status.
Originally this pendant were produced in two sizes - SEMI MINI and SEMI MAXI and in several different colors: matte white, matte brown, bright black, bright red and chromium-plated. At a later state other sizes were produced, both smaller than the SEMI MINI and slightly larger - to fill in the gap up to the SEMI MAXI.
The piece I have for sale here is a SEMI MINI in shiny black, measuring 18.5" / 47 cm in diameter. It is in excellent vintage condition, with minimal signs of usage and age - and it looks absolutely amazing!
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Design: SEMI MINI
Designer: Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup
Producer: Fog & Mørup
Year: 1968
Condition:
9/10 - Excellent vintage condition, minimal signs of usage and age. Check photos!
All original, but rewired with 2 m (6' 6.7") high end black fabric cord - for safety and beauty - tested and fully functional.
Cleaned, labeled and packed in protective bag.
Materials:
Black lacquered metal
One bulb, Edison screw-fitting (E27/E26) - Max 100 Watt. (For this specific light I recommend using a tipped incandescent bulb - just ask me and I will help you find a local supplier!)
Measurements:
Width: 18.5" (47 cm)
Height: 9.3" (23,5 cm)
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Shipping:
Fully insured shipping worldwide with priority currier service (FedEx) from Denmark to anywhere in 2-7 days.
Shipping prices:
For exact shipping prices please see the "Shipping & Policies" tab - and in case you are thinking about purchasing more than one of the pieces in my shop, please do ask me about combined shipping, normally there is much to save!
Packaging:
Packed with the utmost care for safe transport. Shipped in sturdy double corrugated cardboard boxes.
DVD item no.: 16464
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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 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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