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.
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
$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
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
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
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
Chinese Square Side Table with Mirror Top
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant, square side table has a streamlined form that draws from traditional Chinese furniture designs. Lightweight and open, the cube-form table has slender corner legs anchor...
Mirror, Wood
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
Pair of Round Gold Gilt Brass Side Tables, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of round gold gilt brass side tables have a glass top fixed on the top circle. They are very elegant. This is an Italian work, circa 1970.
Brass
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
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 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
$3,850 / item
H 23.25 in Dm 19 in
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
$1,395 / set
H 33 in W 24 in D 16 in
Broyhill Premier Penn Colony Nightstands End Side Tables, Circa 1970s, a Pair
By Broyhill
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful pair of solid maple nightstands end tables, bedside tables from the Penn Colony Collection of Broyhill Premier in good condition. Very solid cons...
Maple
Jean Tall Side Table with Black Marble Base and Black Marble Top
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Jean tall side table with Nero Marquina top (black marble), Nero Marquina middle part (blackmarble) and Nero Marquina (bottom). Made to Order. Open since...
Marble
$2,660Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 14.57 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Elegant Pair of Glass and Steel Side Tables, 1970s
By Maria Pergay
Located in Geneva, CH
Elegant pair of tinted glass, brushed steel and chrome side tables. Reminiscent of the Maria Pergay's work. Good vintage condition Measures: 48 x 48 x 37 cm.
Steel
$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 19 in W 16 in D 16 in
Pair of Mastercraft Brass Side Tables, circa 1970
By Mastercraft
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Pair of brass side tables by Mastercraft, circa 1970. Chinese Chippendale forms in brushed brass with glass tops. Versatile size could be used as side tables or end tables. Want to s...
Brass
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
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
Cedric Hartman Side Table
By Cedric Hartman
Located in New York, NY
1970s Cedric Hartman side table with Carrara marble top and nickel-plated base.
Carrara Marble, Nickel
Cedric Hartman Marble and Brass End Tables
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cedric Hartman marble and brass end tables. Each of these perfectly matched elegant tables is incised with "made in USA" and lot numbers. The crema marble is perfect and the brass sh...
Marble, Brass
Pair of Side Tables by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Cedric Hartman side tables with bevelled granite tops.
Complimenting Pair of Marble, Brass and Chrome Cedric Hartman Side Tables
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Excellent, original pair of Cedric Hartman end or side tables. Beautiful, complimenting color, polished marble tops with matching brass and chrome frames.
Marble, Brass, Chrome
Cedric Hartman Marble Side Table
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Cedric Hartman marble side table. Base is signed and has serial number.
Vintage Round Side Table by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage side table designed by Cedric Hartman, circa 1970s. This piece features polished brass legs and a round grey stone top. Marked with s...
Stone, Brass
Pair of Bronze and Baltic Brown Tops Tables by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful pair of tables. Bronze frames and original Baltic brown round tops. Both signed and number.
Cedric Hartman Brass Side Tables
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass side tables by Cedric Hartman. Polished black granite tops.
Granite, Brass