Cedric Hartman Floor Lamps
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
Cedric Hartman 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 floor lamp features a triangular brass shade attached ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cedric Hartman Floor Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cedric Hartman Floor Lamps
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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Floor Lamps
Materials
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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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Floor Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Cedric Hartman Low Profile Luminaire, Brass Floor Lamp 1960s
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Miami, FL
Cedric Hartman Low Profile Luminaire, brass floor lamp, model 1UWV, 1967
Beautiful early example of this iconic lamp by Cedric Hartman.
With brass tented shade and bar support, luci...
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1960s American Vintage Cedric Hartman Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Floor Lamp in Chrome & Polished Brass by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modernist Floor Lamp by Cedric Hartman is a beautiful example of the heights of Mid-Century Modernist design, skilfully executed in the highest quality mate...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Floor Lamp or Reading Light 'Backslider' by Cedric Hartman for Jack Lenor Larsen
By Cedric Hartman, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Munich, DE
Absolutely iconic design piece. A must for every design lovers. Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern telescopic and rotating floor lamp or reading light 'Backslider'. Serial No 1. Adj...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
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 ...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Cedric Hartman Floor Lamps
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Bronze
Cedric Hartman Floor Lamps
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Cedric Hartman Floor Lamps by Cedric Hartman, Inc. USA, 1970s.
Brass, aluminum, lucite. Floor lamps feature swivel bases and articulated shades. Impressed manufacturer's ma...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Cedric Hartman Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, 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 floor lamp features a triangular brass shade attached ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Cedric Hartman Floor Lamp, 1970
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Chicago, IL
Cedric Hartman floor lamp, 1970. Original.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Cedric Hartman Low Profile Luminaire
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Norwalk, CT
Cedric Hartman, known for superior quality design and workmanship Introduced the iconic Cedric Hartman Low Profile Luminaire lamp in 1967. It is still p...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cedric Hartman Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
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.
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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Cedric Hartman Floor Lamps
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...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Floor Lamps
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...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze, 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.
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1970s American Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Floor Lamps
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...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage Cedric Hartman Floor Lamp Signed/Numbered
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Cedric Hartman floor lamp / signed and numbered.
very adjustable moving in multi directions and going up. So it can be taller as well than DIMs posted.
more pics available...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cedric Hartman Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
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. .
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Brass Floor Lamp by Cedric Hartman, 1970s, Beautiful Patina, Signed
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Completely original Cedric Hartman brass floor lamp with original brass dimmer switch. The shade and support both rotate as shown in the photos. Retains a nice rich patina. Works great.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Cedric Hartman Grey Patina Adjustable Floor Lamps
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of vintage charcoal grey Cedric Hartman adjustable and swiveling floor lamps with Lucite dimmer switch. Height adjusts 36" to 42". Lamps are brass with grey patina and...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cedric Hartman Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
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Cedric Hartman floor lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
Cedric Hartman floor lamps 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 floor lamps, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original floor lamps by Cedric Hartman were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider floor lamps by Karl Springer, Curtis Jeré, and Charles Hollis Jones. Prices for Cedric Hartman floor lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £1,282 and can go as high as £10,806, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £4,724.