Bernard Schottlander
Bernard Schottlander was a German-born British designer, sculptor and engineer whose work seamlessly united artistic expression with technical ingenuity. After studying sculpture in Leeds and working as a welder and engineer, he developed a distinctive approach to lighting design, combining precise engineering with elegant, sculptural forms. His creations are recognised for their refined balance, fluid movement and understated modern aesthetic.
Best known for the iconic Mantis lighting collection, Schottlander explored the relationship between form, gravity and motion to create luminaires that appear both dynamic and effortlessly balanced. His work remains a celebrated example of mid-century modern design, admired for its innovative engineering, timeless character and enduring relevance in contemporary interiors.
MANTIS BS2 - Wall Light
Mantis BS2 Wall Light by DCW Editions – Articulated Light with a Sculptural Soul The Mantis BS2 Wall Light by DCW Editions is a masterful expression of balance, elegance, and...
MANTIS BS2 MINI - Wall Light
Mantis BS2 Wall Light by DCW Editions – Articulated Light with a Sculptural Soul The Mantis BS2 Wall Light by DCW Editions is a masterful expression of balance, elegance, and...
MANTIS BS5 MINI - Wall Light
Mantis BS5 Wall Light by DCW Editions – Poised Movement in a Fixed Form The Mantis BS5 Wall Light by DCW Editions brings the elegance and tension of Bernard Schottlander’s...
MANTIS BS5 SWITCH - Wall Light
Mantis BS5 Wall Light by DCW Editions – Poised Movement in a Fixed Form The Mantis BS5 Wall Light by DCW Editions brings the elegance and tension of Bernard Schottlander’s...
MANTIS BS5 - Wall Light
Mantis BS5 Wall Light by DCW Editions – Poised Movement in a Fixed Form The Mantis BS5 Wall Light by DCW Editions brings the elegance and tension of Bernard Schottlander’s...
MANTIS BS1 B - Floor Lamp
Mantis BS1 B Floor Lamp by DCW Editions – Poised Simplicity with a Modern Edge An adjustable floor lamp with striking clarity, the Mantis BS1 B by DCW Editions reinterprets...
MANTIS BS1 - Floor Lamp
Mantis BS1 Floor Lamp by DCW Editions – Graceful Balance in Motion and Light An adjustable floor lamp defined by fluid movement and sculptural poise, the Mantis BS1 by DCW...
MANTIS - Table Lamp
Mantis Table Lamp by DCW Editions – The Elegance of Movement and Light An adjustable table lamp with unmistakable poise, the Mantis by DCW Editions is a masterful blend of...
About Bernard Schottlander