Cedric Hartman Furniture
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.
1990s American Cedric Hartman Furniture
Brass, Chrome
1970s Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Brass
1960s American Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Bronze
1970s Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Brass
1990s American Modern Cedric Hartman Furniture
Brass, Chrome
1970s American Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Brass
1980s Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Chrome
1960s Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Brass
1960s Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Velvet, Walnut
1960s Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Brass
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Metal, Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Brass, Chrome
1970s Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1960s American Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Brass
1980s American Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Nickel, Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Brass
1960s American Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Nickel, Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Brass, Chrome
1960s Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Velvet, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Granite, Metal, Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Marble, Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Granite, Metal, Nickel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Chrome
1970s Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Marble
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cedric Hartman Furniture
Travertine, Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Brass, Bronze, Chrome
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Brass, Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1970s Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Granite
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Marble, Brass
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Cedric Hartman Furniture
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Granite, Copper
Late 20th Century American Modern Cedric Hartman Furniture
Marble, Nickel, Steel
1970s American Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Bronze, Chrome
1970s American Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Brass
1970s American Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Bronze, Chrome
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cedric Hartman Furniture
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Marble, Brass
1970s Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Cedric Hartman Furniture
Granite, Brass, Steel
1970s American Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Granite, Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Furniture
Granite