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Item No. 8997207

Mantis BS1 B Floor Lamp

$1,565.00
3.9 out of 5 Customer Rating
Item No. 8997207

Mantis BS1 B Floor Lamp

$1,565.00

Black
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  • 66¼" H 28¾" W 42¼" D
Detailed Dimensions

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Mantis BS1 B Floor Lamp
$1,565.00
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Born in Mainz, Germany, in 1924, Bernard Schottlander fled to England as a Jewish refugee in 1939. He worked as a welder for a short stint during the war before delving into sculpture at Leeds College of Art and the Anglo-French art center in St. John’s Wood. A year later, he went on to open his own design studio and began creating new pieces in limited editions. An admirer of Alexander Calder, the American sculptor perhaps best known as originator of the mobile, Schottlander created his Mantis Collection (1951) as an homage. Movement being intrinsic to his work, he devised clever adjustable frames constructed of strong yet flexible steel rods combined with counterweights. He then fabricated shades from aluminum using repoussé and chasing techniques, relying on his trained sculptor’s eye to produce beautifully flowing shapes that set the symmetrical and asymmetrical in opposition. His lamps – much like his idol’s mobiles – appear to defy gravity with their floating forms. Bulb (not included): LED, CFL or incandescent; E12 base; 40W max. This is the authentic Mantis Collection. Made in China.
Brand
DCW Editions
General Dimensions
  • 66¼" H 28¾" W 42¼" D
Product Weight
20 lbs
Assembly
Requires Assembly
Warranty
DWR honors a one (1) year warranty on all products. Brand-specific warranties may extend to longer periods.
Item No.
8997207

Mantis BS1 B Floor Lamp

  • Height (in): 66¼
  • Width (in): 28¾
  • Depth (in): 42¼
  • Weight (lbs): 20
  • Cord Length (in): 78¾
  • Painted steel arm and base
  • Painted aluminum shade
  • Nickeled brass ball joint

Bernard Schottlander

During WWII German designer Bernard Schottlander fled to Leeds, England, where he studied sculpture while working as a welder. He created many beautiful works of art, but he’s best remembered for his Mantis Lamp. Schottlander developed his own counterweight system which, combined with a system of strong, flexible metal poles, allows Mantis to appear as if it defies gravity.

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