Mantis DCW éditions Paris

"Elegance on a thread"Immerse yourself in the Mantis collection, an exceptional artistic creation by Bernard Schottlander. A devoted admirer of Alexander Calder, Schottlander created this series of luminaires in 1951 that seem to defy gravity. The Mantis collection showcases the interplay between balance and imbalance, creating a fascinating visual dialogue between emptiness and fullness.

Schottlander's entire body of work is inspired by movement. As an artist and engineering tinkerer, he devised an ingenious system of pivots and counterweights, using flexible and sturdy metal rods. The Mantis luminaires are like mobiles, oscillating between balance and imbalance, gracefully defying gravity.

The centerpiece of each lamp is the lampshade, seemingly suspended in mid-air like an acrobat, creating a captivating visual spectacle. The Mantis collection invites contemplation and daydreaming, embodying a truly delicate elegance.