The Mantis BS8 L Floor Lamp is a striking piece of functional sculpture, designed to embody the delicate tension between balance and movement. First imagined by British designer Bernard Schottlander, the Mantis collection has always played with the poetic interplay of weightlessness and stability. The BS8 L floor lamp builds upon this legacy, reinterpreting the original design with subtle structural refinements that enhance both form and function.
Its silhouette, often compared to the poised elegance of a praying mantis, is defined by a slender steel rod rising gracefully from a circular base, topped by a black shade that pivots on a ball joint. This articulation allows light to be directed with ease, creating both intimacy and atmosphere. The lamp’s updated base and arm bring a contemporary twist, replacing the original rack-and-counterweight system with an innovative adjustment mechanism—a “squaring of the circle” that introduces graphic lines and open spaces into the design.
Controlled by a simple dial, the BS8 L gains newfound versatility while preserving its sculptural essence. It can adapt seamlessly to a range of uses, whether as a reading lamp beside a sofa, a focused light in a workspace, or a dramatic accent within a living area. Its presence is never static—always suggesting motion, balance, and refinement.
More than a lighting fixture, the Mantis BS8 L is a continuation of Schottlander’s vision: a piece where art and function converge. With its elegant proportions, ingenious mechanics, and timeless character, it remains a true testament to design that is as expressive as it is practical—an object that illuminates not just a room, but the beauty of equilibrium itself.
Its silhouette, often compared to the poised elegance of a praying mantis, is defined by a slender steel rod rising gracefully from a circular base, topped by a black shade that pivots on a ball joint. This articulation allows light to be directed with ease, creating both intimacy and atmosphere. The lamp’s updated base and arm bring a contemporary twist, replacing the original rack-and-counterweight system with an innovative adjustment mechanism—a “squaring of the circle” that introduces graphic lines and open spaces into the design.
Controlled by a simple dial, the BS8 L gains newfound versatility while preserving its sculptural essence. It can adapt seamlessly to a range of uses, whether as a reading lamp beside a sofa, a focused light in a workspace, or a dramatic accent within a living area. Its presence is never static—always suggesting motion, balance, and refinement.
More than a lighting fixture, the Mantis BS8 L is a continuation of Schottlander’s vision: a piece where art and function converge. With its elegant proportions, ingenious mechanics, and timeless character, it remains a true testament to design that is as expressive as it is practical—an object that illuminates not just a room, but the beauty of equilibrium itself.