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.
$8,500 / set
Cedric Hartman Pair of Floor Lamps Chrome 1970s
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Miami, FL
These Cedric Hartman in chrome reading floor lamps are an exquisite blend of timeless design and functional elegance. Crafted from high-quality brass, their slender yet sturdy frame ...
Chrome
Cedric Hartman 1UWV Brass & Chrome Reading Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in New York, NY
Cedric Hartman 1UWV Brass & Chrome Reading Floor Lamp. Excellent vintage condition with age appropriate wear. Brass is tarnished but would shine up easily. Signed twice on bott...
Brass, Chrome
Cedric Hartman 91 CO Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cedric Hartman Floor Lamp 1980s production Chrome over Brass Impressed Makers Mark
Nickel, Chrome
Cedric Hartman Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in San Diego, CA
Bring timeless sophistication into your space with this stunning Cedric Hartman polished bronze floor lamp, a masterclass in Mid-Century Modern design. Crafted in the USA circa 1960s...
Brass
Pair of Vintage Brass Reading Lamps by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in London, GB
A highly sought after pair of vintage brass reading lamps by Cedric Hartman, made in the USA and dating from the 1970’s. They are of outstanding quality, with a very stylish and use...
Brass
$9,250 / set
Cedric Hartman 2UWV Foor Lamps
By Cedric Hartman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A matched pair of Cedric Hartman Floor Lamps Chrome over Brass Finely detailed Impressed Makers Mark
Nickel, Chrome
Early Cedric Hartman Brass and Chrome Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Dallas, TX
An early adjustable height floor lamp with rotating hood by Cedric Hartman. Chrome and brass with nice patina. Height 49" at tallest.
Brass
$8,500 / set
Pair of Bronze Table Lamps by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully patinated pair of bronze/brass table lamps designed by Cedric Hartman.
Bronze
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.
Brass
Cedric Hartman Chrome Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in New York, NY
A rare and early floor lamp by Cedric Hartman, Model #22H, featuring a curved arm and V-shaped base. This model is out of production. Crafted of polished chrome with signature spher...
Bronze, Chrome
Early Floor Lamp by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Dallas, TX
An early brass and chrome articulating floor lamp by Cedric Hartman.
Brass
Pair of Cedric Hartman Low Profile MOMA Floor Luminaire 1H, 1966
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Cedric Hartman Low Profile MOMA Floor Luminaire 1H, 1966 A pair of Cedric Hartman Low Profile Floor Luminaires, designed in 1966. Suitable for placement beside a chair, sofa,...
Brass, Chrome
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.
Brass
Nickel Plated Desk Lamp by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Dallas, TX
A nickel plated desk lamp designed by Cedric Hartman.
Nickel
Cedric Hartman Patinated Brass Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in the 1970s, this brass floor lamp by Cedric Hartman is an enduring design classic. The modernist floor lamp features a triangular brass shade attached to a curved brass st...
Brass
Cedric Hartman Brass and Chrome Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Dallas, TX
An adjustable height floor lamp with rotating hood by Cedric Hartman.
Brass
Cedric Hartman Chrome Desk Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed Cedric Hartman chrome desk lamp.
Chrome
Rare LZ17 n.4 Floor Lamp by Cedric Hartman for Jack Lenor Larsen, 1966
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Renens, CH
Rare LZ17 n.4 Floor Lamp by Cedric Hartman for Jack Lenor Larsen, 1966 This is an early production of the beautiful modernist floor lamp designed by Cedric Hartman in 1966 for Jack ...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Pair of Cedric Hartman T Base Parallel Bar Brass and Stainless Steel Floor Lamps
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in the 1970s, the brass and stainless steel floor lamps by Cedric Hartman are an enduring design classic. The modernist lamps feature triangular brass shades attached to two...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Cedric Hartman Mid Century Chrome Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Cedric Hartman Mid Century Chrome Floor Lamp This lamp measures: 8 wide x 22 deep x 45 inches high We take our photos in a controlled l...
Chrome
Cedric Hartman Parallel Bar Brass and Stainless Steel Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in the 1970s, this brass and stainless steel floor lamp by Cedric Hartman is an enduring design classic. The modernist lamp features a triangular brass shade attached to two...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$3,000 / item
Cedric Hartman Chrome Desk Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in the 1970s, the chrome desk lamp by Cedric Hartman is an enduring design classic. The modernist lamp features a triangular chrome shade attached to a curved stem that offe...
Chrome
Pair of Cedric Hartman Brass and Stainless Steel Floor Lamps
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in the 1970s, these brass and stainless steel floor lamps by Cedric Hartman are an enduring design classic. The modernist floor lamps feature triangular brass shades attache...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$8,400 / set
Pair of Chrome Table Lamps by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Dallas, TX
A matching pair of chrome Cedric Hartman table lamps.
Chrome
Cedric Hartman Stainless Steel Parallel Bar 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, that offers focused t...
Stainless Steel
Cedric Hartman Parallel Bar Brass and Stainless Steel Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in the 1970s, this brass and stainless steel floor lamp by Cedric Hartman is an enduring design classic. The modernist lamp features a triangular brass shade attached to two...
Brass, Stainless Steel
In the Style of Cedric Hartman Adjustable Chrome Swing Arm Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman, Walter Von Nessen
Located in St. Louis, MO
In the style of Cedric Hartman or Walter Von Nessen, this chrome Mid-Century Modern floor lamp is fully adjustable. Chrome is in nice br...
Chrome
Early Cedric Hartman Brass and Chrome Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Dallas, TX
An early adjustable height floor lamp with rotating hood by Cedric Hartman. Chrome and brass with nice patina. Height 49" at tallest.
Brass
Vintage Polished Brass Reading / Task Floor Lamp by Casella
By Casella Lighting, Cedric Hartman
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Polished Brass Reading Floor Lamp. Beautiful Lap Joint On Base. High quality, Well Built Lamp. Height Adjustable & Rotational. 4 available in Polished Brass. 2 available i...
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.
Brass
Pair of Cedric Hartman Low Profile MOMA Floor Luminaire 1H, 1966
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Cedric Hartman Low Profile MOMA Floor Luminaire 1H, 1966 A pair of Cedric Hartman Low Profile Floor Luminaires, designed in 1966. Suitable for placement beside a chair, sofa,...
Brass, Chrome
Early Floor Lamp by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Dallas, TX
An early brass and chrome articulating floor lamp by Cedric Hartman.
Brass
$9,473
H 39.76 in W 11.81 in D 11.81 in
Mid-Century Italian Canasta Floor Lamp in the style of Cedric Hartman, 1960s
By Obor
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant mid century standing lamp from the Italian manufacturer Obor. The design impresses with the fine execution of the details and t...
Metal
Cedric Hartman Brass and Chrome Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Dallas, TX
An adjustable height floor lamp with rotating hood by Cedric Hartman.
Brass
Cedric Hartman Parallel Bar Brass and Stainless Steel Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in the 1970s, this brass and stainless steel floor lamp by Cedric Hartman is an enduring design classic. The modernist lamp features a triangular brass shade attached to two...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Cedric Hartman Chrome Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in New York, NY
A rare and early floor lamp by Cedric Hartman, Model #22H, featuring a curved arm and V-shaped base. This model is out of production. Crafted of polished chrome with signature spher...
Bronze, Chrome
$9,500 / set
H 36 in W 11 in D 13 in
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.
Brass
Cedric Hartman Stainless Steel Parallel Bar 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, that offers focused t...
Stainless Steel
Cedric Hartman Iconic Reading Lamp in Polished Brass 1980s (Signed)
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Elegant reading lamp in polished brass with lucite light switch by Cedric Hartman, American 1980's (signed on bottom “Cedric Hartman”). This sculptural lamp could not be sexier, nor ...
Brass
Cedric Hartman Brass and Chrome Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Cedric Hartman Brass and Chrome Floor Lamp a brass floor lamp with a round shade, forked base, and chrome swivel stem. Dimensions: 15"W 20"D 43"H
Brass
CEDRIC HARTMAN Counter Balance Brass Desk LAMP
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Vintage CEDRIC HARTMAN Counter Balance Brass Desk Lamp Made in United States, Omaha c. 1970s–80s. This finely crafted piece features a polished brass counterweight base, arched brass...
Brass, Chrome
1H Floor Lamp by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in New York, NY
1H Floor Lamp by Cedric Hartman made in the USA, 1968. The lamp is comprised of brass and chrome-plated metal.
Brass, Chrome
Cedric Hartman Brass Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in the 1970s, this brass floor lamp by Cedric Hartman is an enduring design classic. The modernist floor lamp features a triangular brass shade attached to a curved brass st...
Brass
Cedric Hartman Bronze and Chrome Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in New York, NY
This classic designed floor lamp by Cedric Hartman is sleek, minimalist and timeless. The designers dream was to create a lamp that would provide ample lighting without any impositio...
Bronze, Chrome
Cedric Hartman Chrome Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Dallas, TX
A swiveling chrome floor lamp with rotating hood. Designed and signed by Cedric Hartman.
Chrome
Sold
H 42.5 in W 13.25 in D 11 in
Pair of Vintage Brass and Chrome Adjustable Floor Lamps by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of “Low Profile Luminaire” floor lamps with brass bases/shades and chrome stems by Cedric Hartman (ca. 1969, Omaha, Nebraska, USA). Iconic design often referred to as the "Museu...
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Cedric Hartman Low Profile Floor Lamps 1965c
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Cedric Hartman Low Profile Floor Lamps, c. 1965 A rare pair of Cedric Hartman floor lamps featuring low-profile brass shades and adjustable stainless steel double stems, with...
Brass, Chrome
Cedric Hartman Mid Century Chrome Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Cedric Hartman Mid Century Chrome Floor Lamp This lamp measures: 11 wide x 13 deep x 37.75 inches high We take our photos in a controll...
Chrome
Cedric Hartman Mid Century Chrome Floor Lamps - Pair
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Cedric Hartman Mid Century Chrome Floor Lamps - Pair Each lamp measures: 11 wide x 13 deep x 37.75 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much de...
Chrome
Cedric Hartman Mid Century Chrome Floor Lamps - Pair
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Cedric Hartman Mid Century Chrome Floor Lamps - Pair Each lamp measures: 11 wide x 13 deep x 37.75 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much de...
Chrome