Best Pamono Optima Pendant Lamp by Hans Due for Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1970s

Hans Due Optima Pendant Lamp – Fog & Mørup, Denmark, Late 1970s – White, 35 cm

A beautifully preserved example from the Optima lighting series designed by Hans Due for Fog & Mørup, Denmark. First launched in October 1972 in white, the series expanded to include yellow and brown versions a year later. While the original models came in 20, 50, and 60 cm diameters, this brown 35 cm edition was introduced toward the end of the 1970s and is now a rare find.

Design & Features
Diameter: 35 cm
Finish: White exterior, red interior
Material: Painted aluminium disc-style lampshade with a cylindrical top tube
Socket: White painted Bakelite E27 (Edison screw)
Max Wattage: 60W
Works especially well with a silver crown bulb (not included)
The original Fog & Mørup label is partially intact inside the stem
Light signs of age (see photos), otherwise excellent vintage condition

About the Designer
Hans Due (b. 1941, Nyboder, Copenhagen) is a Danish graphic designer, photographer, and painter. He studied under prominent Danish artists and graduated from the Graphic Arts Institute of Denmark in 1965. In 1974, he founded Due Design AS, contributing significantly to Danish lighting design through collaborations with Fog & Mørup. His works, including the Optima, Phister, and Formel lamp series, are celebrated for their clean, modern aesthetic. Since 2005, Due has focused on painting, with numerous exhibitions of his “New Realism” works.

Condition
Excellent vintage condition with minimal wear (see photos)
Fully functional
Bulb not included
140cm electrical cord