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.
Cedric Hartman Side or End "Model AE" Table Black Granite & Bronze Finish 1970s
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in the 1970s, this table was designed by architect and edgineer Cedric Hartman. In the beginning of his career, he made a name for himself with the iconic 1UWV floor lamp, but s...
Granite, Metal, Bronze
Cedric Hartman Travertine Top AE Side Table on Brass Base
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Ferndale, MI
AE table stamped with Cedric Hartman signature MADE IN USA and the number 860434 . The beauty of this Travertine topped side table by Cedric Hartman is in it...
Travertine, Bronze
Cedric Hartman Round Dark Gray Almost Black Marble and Brass End Table
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Cedric Harman end table. Dark grey / charcoal / almost black round marble top with brass frame. The brass has a beautiful even patina presenting in a soft luster. The frame could ...
Marble, Brass
Pair of Nickel AE Side Tables with Black Marble by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Danville, CA
Classic pair of AE side tables in our favorite materials; black Nero Marquina marble on the polished nickel base. The pair are in beautiful original condition.
Marble, Nickel, Steel
Cedric Hartman Travertine Side Table
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Chicago, IL
Cedric Hartman Travertine Side Table. Signed & Numbered on bottom. Table will be shipped with travertine top separate and blanket wrapped. Clever sliding mechanisms fasten the ...
Travertine
Three Cedric Hartman Side Tables in Three different Finishes. Granite Tops.
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Cedric Hartman end / side / occasional tables. One is frame is brass, one is bronze (photos look too dark on that one. It's a beautiful finish) and one is chromed plated brass. Al...
Brass, Bronze, Chrome
Set of Three Cedric Hartman Bronze & Black Granite Side Tables, 1970s
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of Three Cedric Hartman Bronze & Black Granite Side Tables,1970s Exceptional set of small tables by Cedric Hartman, dating to the 1970s. Each table features a sculptural oil rubb...
Granite, Bronze
"Model AE" End Table Green Marble & Bronze Finish by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in New York, NY
Made in the 1970s, this table was designed by architect and edgineer Cedric Hartman. The components of the base are completely solid metal with precision machined components and atta...
Marble, Brass
$5,440Sale Price / set|44% Off
Cedric Hartman Pair of Granite Side Tables
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of side tables made and designed by Cedric Hartman. These tables feature a new granite top with a beveled edge and a frame of stainless steel. Under the tabletop, on the metal...
Granite
Pair of Cedric Hartman Bronze & Blue Bahia Granite Side Tables, circa 1970s
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Cedric Hartman Bronze & Blue Bahia Granite Side Tables, circa 1970s Exceptional pair of small tables by Cedric Hartman, dating to the 1970s. Each table features a sculptural ...
Granite, Bronze
$6,500 / item
Cedric Hartman Side Table with Blue Granite Top
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cedric Hartman mixed metal and granite side table, circa.1970s, USA. The round striking blue granite stone table top showcases a cream and black vei...
Granite, Copper
Cedric Hartman Model AE Side Table in Brass, Bronze, and Travertine, 1973
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Chicago, IL
Cedric Hartman Model AE Side Table in Brass, Bronze, and Travertine, 1973 A refined and elegant Model AE side table by Cedric Hartman, produced in 1973. The design features a beveled...
Travertine, Brass, Bronze
Cedric Hartman Side or End "Model AE" Table Black Granite & Nickel Plating 1970s
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in the 1970s, this table was designed by architect and edgineer Cedric Hartman. In the beginning of his career, he made a name for himself with the iconic 1UWV floor lamp, but s...
Granite, Metal, Nickel
Cedric Hartman Side Table
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Dallas, TX
A side table by Cedric Hartman with granite top and brushed nickel / brass base. Signed to bottom.
Granite
Bronze And Granite Top Table Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegance and Grace denotes the design by Cedric Hartman (b 1929). This iconic side table is an interpretation of classic gueridon and it has a cast bronze base with a white wash fini...
Granite, Bronze
Cedric Hartman Table in Brass and Rosso Granite
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Dallas, TX
A brass side table with Rosso Tranas Rubino granite top designed by Cedric Hartman.
Granite
Cedric Hartman Polished Steel and Brass Side Table with Black Granite Top
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Dallas, TX
A classic Cedric Hartman table. Polished steel and brass base with polished black granite top. Signed and numbered.
Granite, Brass, Steel
$3,425 / item
H 20 in W 12 in D 10 in
Untitled Side Table 2.0 Dark Patinated Brass Small Round Accent, End, Drink Tray
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass in dark patinated brass finish with recessed hex-head fasteners. The suspended lever design is a play on lightness and visual illusion in a solid metallic form. ...
Brass
A Cedric Hartman Table with Black Granite Top
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Cedric Hartman table. Polished brass base with honed black granite top. Signed and numbered.
Brass
Travertine Base Glass Top Mid-Century Modern Side Table
By Artedi
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern travertine base glass top rectangular side end occational table, stand.
Travertine
Shinto Travertine Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side table Shinto Travertine with solid wood structure, base covered with suede leather in grey color. Top frame in solid wood in matte bronzage lacquered and with travertine top.
Travertine
Classic Three-Tier Side Table, Mahogany Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic three-tier side table. A small rectangle tiered end table with two shelves, and tapered feet, has a "country" wood mahogany stain with natural highlights. Dimensions: 22" ...
Wood
$2,996Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 32.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Side Tables with Marble Tops
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of elegant French Marquetry side tables with gilt ormolu details. Doors open with original porcelain insert (please note, one piece of porcelain has damage). Drawers and doors...
Marble
Cedric Hartman Styled Verdigris Table
By Cedric Hartman
Located in New York, NY
A verdigris painted side table of classical form with black granite top secured by three legs designed in the style of Cedric Hartman (1...
Granite
$6,000 / set
H 23 in W 27 in D 27 in
Pair of Square Black & Dark Red & White Veins Marble Side End Tables Stands Mint
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of mid century Italian modern square black & dark red & white veins marble side end tables stands pedestals mint.
Marble
"Model AE" End Table Green Marble & Bronze Finish by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in New York, NY
Made in the 1970s, this table was designed by architect and edgineer Cedric Hartman. The components of the base are completely solid metal with precision machined components and atta...
Marble, Brass
Iron and Marble Cedric Hartman Style Side Table
By Cedric Hartman
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful solid marble top side table with triangular iron base in the style of Cedric Hartman, circa 1980s. The table is well constructed and in very good vintage condition; it mea...
Marble, Iron
Cedric Hartman Model AE Side Table in Brass, Bronze, and Travertine, 1973
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Chicago, IL
Cedric Hartman Model AE Side Table in Brass, Bronze, and Travertine, 1973 A refined and elegant Model AE side table by Cedric Hartman, produced in 1973. The design features a beveled...
Travertine, Brass, Bronze
Cedric Hartman Pair of Granite Side Tables
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of side tables made and designed by Cedric Hartman. These tables feature a new granite top with a beveled edge and a frame of stainless steel. Under the tabletop, on the metal...
Granite
Early Cedric Hartman Mid Century Brass and Marble Side End Table
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Cedric Hartman Mid Century Brass and Marble Side End Table,, Retains original patina,, beveled edge.. Stunning / Eligant / Classic Design
Marble, Brass
pair of Cedric Hartman Tables
By Cedric Hartman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Cedric Hartman Model AE Drink Stands Original patina to bronze Leg Structure Original Black Granite Tops Embossed manufacturers stamp to underside
Brass
Cedric Hartman Side Table in Chrome and Green Marble
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Dallas, TX
A polished chrome side table with green marble top by Cedric Hartman.
Marble
Cedric Hartman Table in Bronze and Granite
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Dallas, TX
A bronze side table with Rosso granite top designed by Cedric Hartman.
Bronze
Mid Century Modern Side Table w Polished Marble Top by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous side table in marble and bronze, great size. Signed on the underside, see pics. In excellent vintage condition with minimal age related patina wear.
Marble, Bronze
Cedric Hartman Side Table with Black Granite Top
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cedric Hartman mixed metal and granite side table, c.1970s, USA. The round black granite stone table top showcases a blue grey speckling. The table top rests inside three delicate co...
Granite, Copper
Cedric Hartman Brass Side Table with Marble Top
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cedric Hartman brass and marble side table circa 1970s, USA. A round green marble stone table top with cream veining rests inside three delicate brass prongs. The table features a pe...
Marble, Brass
Cedric Hartman Brass Side Table with Travertine Top
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cedric Hartman brass and travertine side table c. 1970s, USA. A round travertine stone top rests inside three delicate brass prongs. The table features a pedestal base with three spl...
Travertine, Brass
Cedric Hartman Brass and Red Marble Drink or Side Table
By Cedric Hartman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A timeless gueridon side table designed by Cedric Hartman and produced in the United States circa 1970s. Features a brass frame and topped with a desirable marble top with red, black...
Marble, Brass
Cedric Hartman Tripod Geuridon Stone Granite Top End Table
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Hudson, NY
An exceptional occasional table comprised of a circular polished black granite top supported on a steel base. Stamped "Cedric Hartman", "Made in U.S.A", and "000378".
Stone, Granite, Steel
1960s Marble Top Side Table by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A round side table comprised of marble top over a three-legged brass and nickel base.
Marble, Brass
Stunning Cedric Hartman Egyptian Marble and Brushed Bronze Side Table
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Cedric Hartman Egyptian marble and bronze, brushed brass side table. Occasional / side table, circa 1975. This piece is stamped "Cedric Hartma...
Marble, Brass