A great admirer of Alexander Calder, Bernard Schottlander created a series of lamps and luminaires called MANTIS. in 1951.His luminaires, playing on the tension between balance and imbalance, like mobiles, seem to defy the laws of gravity. The Mantis collection is now published by DCW éditions.
The sconceMantis BS2 reissued by DCW éditions puts the spotlight back on the work and source of inspirations of Bernard Schottlander, creator of these magnificent Mantis sconces. Movement is the source of inspiration for all Schottlander's work: as an artist, engineer and tinkerer, he developed a clever system of pivots and counterweights, and used flexible, resistant metal rods. The lampshade from Mantis BS2, casts light like an acrobat in the air.
Indeed, Mantis BS2 by DCW éditions, is a application of great singularity and rare elegance, which can be positioned above a counter, an armchair, a table. Present yet discreet and slender, it will take up space without imposing. The poetry of the object invites you to dream: Elegance on a string...
Founded in 2008 by Philippe Cazer and Frédéric Winkler, the French company DCW Editions specializes in the design and reissue of lighting and furniture designs. Its goal is to give a second life to objects that have left their mark on the past. The objects reimagined by DCW Editions share key traits: they are well-designed, thoughtfully created, and expertly crafted. “C’est l’amour des objets qui nous a guidé dans l’aventure de DCW. Everyday objects, reliable in use, honest, well-designed, and well-made. Objects that we treat with care, and sometimes even with affection. It’s a way of living and seeing the world.”