Cedric Hartman Lighting
American, b. 1929
Cedric Hartman stated that the sole purpose of his floor lamps and table lamps was illumination, not noticeability. The result of this function-first philosophy has been a masterful collection of subtle mid-century modern and modern lighting fixtures that shine with simple but undeniable beauty. Hartman brought the same approach to his sleek and elegant side tables, which can blend into space while elevating an interior.
Hartman was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1929. In the late 1940s, he began a career as an architect; it was put on pause while he served in the Korean War. After the war, he spent time in Chicago, Paris and New York studying art and design. Hartman moved to Omaha in the early 1960s and started designing lamps. His dream was to create a lamp that would provide ample lighting without any imposition on a room.
Hartman’s ambitions were realized in 1966 with the design of the 1UWV floor lamp. While sleek lamp designs are easier to make today due to LED technology, Hartman’s lamp was revolutionary for its time. The slim and unimposing metal lamp with its thin triangular shade contrasted with the bold, bulky and decorative lights of the day.
The 1UWV lamp was an instant success. It was acquired by the Museum of Modern Art in New York and displayed in its 1967 “Recent Acquisitions: Design Collection” exhibition. It also became a favorite of architects and decorators and was featured prominently in design magazines.
Hartman created many more floor and table lamp designs, including the 1H floor lamp, another low-profile luminaire added to the Museum of Modern Art collections. In 1968, Hartman began designing sofas, and in 1973, he branched out into table design.
While the 1UWV floor lamp remains his most famous work, Hartman’s illustrious furniture career spans over 40 years of thoughtful design.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Cedric Hartman lighting and tables.
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Creator: Cedric Hartman
Early Cedric Hartman Mixed Metal Floor Lamps- A Pair
By Cedric Hartman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of early 1MUWV Cedric Hartman floor lamps. No apparent markings. Brass and polished aluminum/chrome finishes. Patination throughout, unpolished (please refer to photos). Origina...
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Lighting
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Early Floor Lamp by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Dallas, TX
An early example of a classic form by Cedric Hartman in chrome and brass.
Category
1960s Vintage Cedric Hartman Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Bronze Cedric Hartman Floor Lamps
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional Pair of Cedric Hartman Bronze Floor lamps, Mod 91 CO.
Both signed underneath the Base .
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Cedric Hartman Retractable Sconces
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Cedric Hartman (American, b. 1929) brass and chrome wall-mounted reading lamps / sconces, made in the USA, marked. 28.5" H x 21" W x 8" D.
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Lighting
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Early Floor Lamp by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Dallas, TX
An early example of a classic form by Cedric Hartman in chrome and brass with a beautiful iridescent patina.
Category
1960s Vintage Cedric Hartman Lighting
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Articulating Floor Lamp by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Dallas, TX
A chrome floor lamp with rotating base and swiveling head by Cedric Hartman.
Category
1970s Vintage Cedric Hartman Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Rare Half Moon Brass Floor Lamp by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Cedric Hartman rare half moon brass reading floor lamp is an exquisite blend of timeless design and functional elegance. Crafted from high-quality brass, its slender yet sturdy f...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Cedric Hartman Stainless Steel Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in the 1970s, this stainless steel floor lamp by Cedric Hartman is an enduring design classic. The modernist floor lamp features a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cedric Hartman Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cedric Hartman 2H Stainless Steel Pharmacy Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in the 1970s, the stainless floor lamp by Cedric Hartman is an enduring design classic. The modernist floor lamp features a stainless steel dome shade attached to a curved s...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Cedric Hartman Floor Lamp, 1970
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Chicago, IL
Cedric Hartman floor lamp, 1970. Original
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Lighting
Materials
Brass
Cedric Hartman Brass Counterbalance Desk Lamp, 1990s
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Cedric Hartman Brass Counterbalance Desk Lamp 1990s
Counterbalance desk lamp, USA 1990s. Brass, acrylic, single socket. Swivel shade on swive...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Cedric Hartman Lighting
Materials
Brass
Cedric Hartman 10CO Adjustable Floor Lamp, 2000
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Chicago, IL
Cedric Hartman 10CO adjustable floor lamp, 2000. Original condition, beautiful patina. Floor lamp works great.
Category
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Cedric Hartman Lighting
Materials
Brass
Bronze Floor Lamp by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Designed in 1978 by Cedric Hartman (American, Omaha, NE, 1929), this model "91 CO" floor lamp, features a brushed bronze finish with a contrasting brushed chrome light cap. Heavy bas...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Chrome
Pair of Bronze Floor Lamps by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Designed in 1978 by Cedric Hartman (American, Omaha, NE, 1929), this model "91 CO" floor lamp, features a brushed bronze finish. Heavy base for stability, the lamp is adjustable with...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Chrome
Cedric Hartman Chrome Desk Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed Cedric Hartman chrome desk lamp.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cedric Hartman Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair Vintage Cedric Hartman 'Swivel' Brass Floor Lamps Signed/Numbered
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Sharon, CT
The classic, and ultra high quality adjustable (36" to 42") floor lamps, with lucite dimmer switch.
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Lighting
Materials
Brass
Important 1966 Cedric Hartman Floor Lamp for Jack Lenor Larsen Serial No. 1
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Cedric Hartman
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Important "Backslider" floor lamp designed by Cedric Hartman in 1966 for Jack Lenor Larsen, Pandora, Kirchberg, Switzerland. This great modernist icon has a minimalist curved teleskoping chromed steel stem, a tent form shade with original bulb and a rectangular solid brass base as counterbalance which enables to adjust position and height. Marked at the bottom of base " Cedric Hartman, Made in Switzerland for Jack Lenor Larsen Inc. , Serial No...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Chrome Floor Lamp by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Atlanta, GA
An iconic telescopic floor lamp designed by Cedric Hartman, in chrome finish with Lucite knob. The height of the lamp can be adjusted from 35 to 42. Branded under the base. .
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Cedric Hartman Counterweighted Brass Table Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This iconic lamp was designed by Cedric Hartman in the 1960s. Manual movement of the counterweight at the base allows the lamp to seamlessly swivel in a full 360 degree angle. The sh...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Lighting
Materials
Brass
Cedric Hartman Model 91 CO Bronze Floor Lamps, Pair
By Cedric Hartman
Located in New York, NY
Cedric Hartman (American, b. 1929) pair of bronze model '91 CO' floor lamps, designed 1978, each with weighted base signed "Cedric Hartman Omaha..." to underside.
Dimensions; 43" H ...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Cedric Hartman Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Large Iconic Cedric Hartman Floor Lamp for Jack Lenor Larsen Serial No. 8 1960s
By Cedric Hartman, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Sculptural "Backslider" floor lamp designed by Cedric Hartman in the 1960s for Jack Lenor Larsen, Pandora, Kirchberg, Switzerland. This great modernist icon has a minimalist curved t...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Cedric Hartman Stainless Steel Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in the 1970s, this stainless steel floor lamp by Cedric Hartman is an enduring design classic. The modernist floor lamp features a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cedric Hartman Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cedric Hartman Chrome Pharmacy Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in the 1970s, this chrome floor lamp by Cedric Hartman is an enduring design classic. The modernist floor lamp features a chrome dome shade attached to a curved aluminum ste...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
Pair of Chrome Table Lamps by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Pair of chrome steel table lamps with lucite switches by Cedric Hartman.
These lamps come from a Virginia home designed by noted American architect Hugh Newell Jacobsen. The home wa...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Lighting
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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Cedric Hartman lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Cedric Hartman lighting are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Cedric Hartman lighting, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lighting by Cedric Hartman were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Charles Hollis Jones, Peter Hamburger, and Casella Lighting. Prices for Cedric Hartman lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,800 and can go as high as $12,968, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,500.