Danish Modern Ceramic Table Lamp by Inge-Lise Koefoed for Royal Copenhagen / Fog & Mørup, 1960s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Large table lamp from the late 1960s or early 1970s. This lamp has been manufactured by Royal Copenhagen and sold by Fog & Mørup, Denmark.

Impressive bold graphic design by Inge-Lise Koefoed, featuring a decor in dark blue with greyish / beige elements.

The lamp is part of the "Tenera" series which was initially sold under the Aluminia brandname. The brand-name was changed to Royal Copenhagen in 1972. This particular lamp is still marked "A" for Aluminia under the base, thus made before 1972.

The lamp came in 3 sizes. This is the middle size.

It come with a handmade lampshade, dressed in raffia on a vintage NOS lampshade structure in octogonal form. Unrepeatable and suits this lamp very well.

Nils Thorsson became Art Director of Royal Copenhagen in 1958. He introduced several young female artists from Denmark, Norway and Sweden to the company to create a new house-style. The new stoneware and faience series produced during the 60s and 70s became a big success for Royal Copenhagen.

Inge-Lise Kofoed was one of these artists, she was educated at the Arts and Crafts School in Copenhagen 1956-1960.

The lamp is marked “Fog & Morup Copenhagen” and "A" for Aluminia under the base.

For type E26/E27 Edison screw-fitting bulbs, new wiring with EU plug. The plug can be replaced by a US plug for free. The lamp works on 110v and 220v.

Lampshade diameter: 17.32" (44cm).
Total height including lampshade: 33.07" (84 cm).
Height of the lamp base including socket: 20.08" (51cm).
Diameter of the lamp base: 6.7" (17cm).

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

Creator	Inge-Lise Koefoed
Manufacturer	Fog & Mørup
Design Period	1960 to 1969
Production Period	1960 to 1969, 1970 to 1979
Country of Manufacture	Denmark
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Vintage, Mid-Century, Scandinavian Modern, Hand-Crafted, Modernist
Detailed Condition	Excellent — This vintage/antique piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations.
	The vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order.
Plug Type	European Plug (up to 250V)
Product Code	ZM-1803099
Restoration and Damage Details	Rewired
Materials	Clay, Raffia
Color	Cream, ivory, navy blue, royal blue, white
Height	84 cm 84 cm
Diameter	44 cm

Shipping & Delivery

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

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Delivery Details

Delivery will be completed by a parcel service such as UPS, DHL, or FedEx.
You will receive a tracking number to monitor the status of your shipment.
Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine the packaging upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damaged packaging, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note, take pictures, and—if the item inside shows damages—contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations regarding damaged packaging represents your acceptance of the completed order in perfect condition.

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.