Phister Wall Lamps by Hans Due for Fog & Mørup, 1970s, Set of 2

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About This Piece

Vintage Design

Phister Wall Lamp by Hans Due for Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1977

Designed by Hans Due in the 1970s and produced by Fog & Mørup, the Phister wall lamp is a striking example of Danish modern lighting design. Introduced in 1977, the lamp features a distinctly graphic and geometric form — a simple cylinder with both ends cut at opposing 45-degree angles.

The Phister is constructed in two parts:

The upper section, attached to the wall, houses the socket and features a cylindrical switch that protrudes decoratively from the top. Positioned for easy access, it was designed so that users — particularly when using the lamp as a bedside light — would not need to fumble for an inline switch.

The lower section acts as the adjustable shade, shielding the bulb and able to swivel 360 degrees, allowing the light to be directed sideways or away as desired.

A gap between the two components clearly defines them as separate pieces rather than a single tube; when illuminated, this space glows as a luminous ring, enhancing the lamp’s sculptural and functional appeal.

Although Due originally intended the Phister to be made of metal, Fog & Mørup envisioned it instead as a youthful pop design, produced in coloured ABS plastic to broaden its commercial appeal. The result was a line of playful yet sophisticated lamps available in yellow ochre, light grey, red, chocolate brown, and dark green, with either black or white press switches.

The outer shade rotates freely around the fixed inner housing, enabling full directional control of the light. Prefabricated slots in the base allow the lamp to be wall-mounted or used freestanding on a table or bedside. The Phister first appeared in the Fog & Mørup catalogue of 1977.

Hans Due was an accomplished Danish designer, recognized with several awards, including a 1974 prize for his Formel lighting series for Fog & Mørup. His best-known work remains the Optima series, comprising pendant, wall, table, and floor lamps in various sizes.

Materials: ABS plastic, plastic fittings
Colour: Red
Condition: Very Good
Dimensions:
Height: 19 cm / 7.5"
Length: 19 cm / 7.5"
Width: 9 cm / 3.5"

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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	1970 to 1979
Country of Manufacture	Denmark
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Vintage, Midcentury, Scandinavian Modern, 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)
SKU	HU-2065764
Materials	ABS
Color	Red
Width	19 cm 19 cm
Height	19 cm 19 cm
Diameter	9 cm

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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.