At the heart of the Mantis series is a clever system of counterweights paired with a network of strong yet flexible steel bars. This ingenious structure allows the lamps to move with fluid precision, their articulated arms offering a wide range of positions without sacrificing stability. Each lamp adapts effortlessly to its environment, whether serving as a focused reading light, a functional desk lamp, or a dramatic floor or wall fixture.
The shade itself is a work of art. Crafted from aluminium using spinning and chasing techniques, it captures a helical motion that is both symmetrical and asymmetrical. This creates a dynamic visual tension—like an acrobat suspended mid-air—giving the lamp its unique identity and sculptural presence. When illuminated, the shade casts light that is both practical and atmospheric, enhancing the surrounding space with elegance and subtle drama.
Schottlander’s Mantis collection transcends utility, inviting users into a world of refined poetry and balance. Much like Calder’s mobiles, these lamps appear to defy gravity, their forms at once delicate and commanding. Decades after their creation, the Mantis lamps remain icons of mid-century design, cherished for their ingenuity, timelessness, and ability to transform light into a visual and emotional experience.
Compact Sculptural Design
A scaled-down member of the Mantis collection, this lamp preserves Bernard Schottlander’s elegant design language while fitting beautifully into smaller spaces such as bedside tables, reading corners, and compact work areas.
Pivoting Shade
The adjustable shade allows light to be directed with precision, making it easy to create focused illumination for reading, working, or relaxing while maintaining the lamp’s refined visual balance.
Versatile Black Finish
The black finish enhances the lamp’s graphic quality and makes it easy to pair with contemporary, classic, or eclectic interiors while adding a confident decorative accent.
Signature Mantis Silhouette
Slender lines, careful geometry, and a distinctive shade give the lamp its instantly recognizable character, bringing a sense of movement, lightness, and sculptural presence to any interior.