Cedric Hartman

Cedric Hartman is an American designer, noted for his work with lamps and other interior furnishings.

Early life Hartman was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1929. He began working as an architect after World War II, although that career was interrupted by his serving in the Korean War.

Career

After returning from war service, Hartman lived in Chicago, where he became inspired by the artistic offerings, before going off to study at Sorbonne University in Paris. He also lived in New York City, but returned to Nebraska after a family illness, settling in Omaha. There, he established a design career which lasted over 60 years.

In the 1960s, he was instrumental in developing and preserving Omaha's Old Market neighborhood, working alongside preservationist Sam Mercer.