Pendant Lamp
Manufactured by Fog & Mørup
Denmark, 1956
Enameled aluminum, Brass

Measurements
48 cm diameter × 112 cm height
19 in diameter × 44 in height

Edition
Originally produced for Sct. Michaelis Kirke, Fredericia

Details
Stamped with manufacturer's label

About
This monumental pendant lamp, designed by Danish architect Aage Herlow and produced by Fog & Mørup, was created specifically for Sct. Michaelis Church in Fredericia in 1956. The piece features a distinctive arrangement of vertical enameled-aluminum fins encircling a central light source, with brass elements adding warmth and refined contrast.
The layered construction softens glare while creating a sculptural volume that changes subtly as light interacts with the curved metal surfaces. Both functional and architectural in presence, the lamp reflects the mid-century Scandinavian pursuit of harmony between design, craft, and space. Its scale and serene rhythm of repeated elements make it an atmospheric focal point, originally conceived to elevate the contemplative interior of a church.

Biography
Aage Herlow (1892–1986) was a Danish architect and designer whose work bridged architectural thinking with the craft of lighting. Trained in architecture during the formative years of Scandinavian modernism, Herlow approached lighting as an integral part of spatial composition rather than an accessory, designing fixtures that responded directly to the environments they inhabited.
Throughout his career, he collaborated with Danish manufacturers such as Fog & Mørup, creating pieces for civic buildings, churches, and other public interiors. His lighting often employed simple geometric structures, durable metals, and carefully modulated surfaces to control and soften illumination. Herlow’s designs stand out for their clarity of form, understated monumentality, and sensitivity to atmosphere.
The pendant lamp designed for Sct. Michaelis Church exemplifies his approach: architectural in scale, sculptural in presence, and conceived to enhance the meditative qualities of light within a sacred space. Today, his work is appreciated as part of the broader legacy of Danish mid-century design, where functional refinement and quiet elegance converge.