Jo Hammerborg "Lento" Desk Lamp for Fog & Mørup, Brushed Brass, Denmark, 1960s

Regular price €895

Designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, the Lento is one of the designer's most refined and understated desk lamps, perfectly illustrating the elegance of Danish Modern lighting during the 1960s.

The composition combines a slender black lacquered steel frame with beautifully brushed brass elements, creating a balanced contrast between lightness and solidity. The cylindrical double-layer shade provides controlled, glare-free illumination while showcasing Hammerborg's characteristic attention to proportion and functional simplicity.

The lamp offers excellent adjustability: the shade both tilts and rotates, allowing the light to be directed precisely where needed, making it equally suitable as a reading lamp, desk lamp or accent light.

This example retains its original brushed brass finish, which has developed a rich, warm patina over decades of careful use. Together with the crisp black frame, it gives the lamp a timeless architectural presence that integrates effortlessly into both Mid-Century and contemporary interiors.

An iconic piece from one of Denmark's finest lighting designers. Fog & Morup label present inside the shade.

Dimensions

  • Height: 55 cm
  • Width: 20 cm
  • Depth: approximately 38 cm

Condition

Very good original vintage condition. Beautiful original brushed brass finish with light age-related wear, small scratches and minor oxidation marks consistent with age. Black lacquered steel frame remains in excellent condition. Shade rotates and tilts smoothly. Fully functional and ready for use.