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Cedric Hartman Model 1H "Low Profile Luminaire" (Serial No. 2)
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Private sellerCadzand, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since April 2024 • 16 sales
Product description
A rare opportunity to acquire a foundation piece of modernist design history. This is the Model 1H "Low Profile Luminaire," designed by Cedric Hartman in 1966/67. This specific lamp is a prestigious early European production, manufactured in Switzerland for Jack Lenor Larsen Inc.
The Model 1H is Hartman’s most iconic work and is held in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). Its elegant, low-slung silhouette and precision engineering made it an instant classic of 20th-century lighting.
Provenance & Extreme Rarity
Early Production: This is Serial No. 2, marking it as one of the very first units produced in the Swiss line.
Authentication: The base is professionally stamped: "Cedric Hartman - Made in Switzerland for Jack Lenor Larsen Inc."
Historical Context: This collaboration was the primary way Hartman's "Omaha-born" designs reached the elite European design scene in the late 1960s.
Condition & Professional Care
The lamp has been sympathetically updated to ensure it remains a functional piece of art for decades to come:
Electrical: Rewired. The switch has been tested and is fully functional (220V).
Feet Restoration: The two fragile plastic feet on the solid brass bar base have been replaced with custom-fitted metal feet, screwed into the original holes for maximum durability.
Originality: The original black plastic foot on the stem remains, preserving the specific aesthetic balance intended by Hartman.
Finish: The solid brass exhibits a rich, authentic vintage patina that collectors highly value.
Specifications
Model: 1H Low Profile Luminaire (Serial no. 2)
Designer: Cedric Hartman
Origin: Switzerland (for Jack Lenor Larsen)
Year of Design: 1966/1967
Material: Solid Brass
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsGoldMaterialBrassNumber of items1Height93 cmWidth28 cmDepth33 cmSigns of usageDiscoloring
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Private sellerCadzand, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since April 2024 • 16 sales