Semi pendant light 38cm diameter designed by Bonderup and Thorup for Fog & Mørup

Designed in 1967 by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup and put into production by Fog & Mørup while the design duo were still students, the Semi proved an immensely popular light. An article in a 1973 edition of Mobilia magazine described the process by which each Semi was hand-produced. “A flat, lifeless sheet of metal is given one almighty thump by an automatic power press, surface-ground to produce an absolutely smooth texture and spray-painted to ensure a superior finish.” A Fog & Mørup catalogue recommended the use of a crown silver bulb with the Semi to achieve the optimum light distribution and prevent glare.

This brown Semi has a diameter of 38 cm and a height of 20 cm and is in excellent original condition with minimal wear. It takes a standard Edison screw bulb (not supplied). We also have a larger matching Semi with 60 cm diameter, which is shown in some of the accompanying photos and is available for sale separately.