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Title - Daylight in my Father's House
Title - Daylight in my Father's House

Title - Daylight in my Father's House

Located in East Hampton, NY

the smell of mint as I was trying to catch a Praying Mantis in the garden next door when I was 7 years

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Interior Paintings

Materials

Paper, Pastel

Japan praying mantis jizai okimono copper - Meiji
Japan praying mantis jizai okimono copper - Meiji

Japan praying mantis jizai okimono copper - Meiji

Located in PARIS, FR

Jizai okimono of an articulated hammered copper praying mantis. The praying mantis (in Japanese

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Floor Lamp Praying Mantis Designed by Rispal
Floor Lamp Praying Mantis Designed by Rispal

Floor Lamp Praying Mantis Designed by Rispal

By Rispal

Located in Madrid, ES

Floor lamp "Praying Mantis" designed by Rispal. Walnut wood structure with embedded cable.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Japan bronze praying mantis insect sculpture okimono Meiji
Japan bronze praying mantis insect sculpture okimono Meiji

Japan bronze praying mantis insect sculpture okimono Meiji

Located in PARIS, FR

Dark brown patina bronze sculpture of a praying mantis. The praying mantis (in Japanese, kamakiri

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Authentic Praying Mantis by Rispal from the 1950s
Authentic Praying Mantis by Rispal from the 1950s

Authentic Praying Mantis by Rispal from the 1950s

By Rispal, Jean Rispal

Located in Milan, IT

The elegant "Mante Religieuse" (Praying Mantis) lamp produced in the 1950s by Rispal. The slanting

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Mahogany, Paper

Sculpture Praying Mantis – Wedding Sonata by Anne Shingleton 1995
Sculpture Praying Mantis – Wedding Sonata by Anne Shingleton 1995

Sculpture Praying Mantis – Wedding Sonata by Anne Shingleton 1995

Located in DE KWAKEL, NL

to life. Praying Mantis – Wedding Sonatafeatures two mantises in a dynamic composition full of

Category

1990s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

François Rispal Floor lamp, “Praying Mantis” model. 1950s-60s
François Rispal Floor lamp, “Praying Mantis” model. 1950s-60s

François Rispal Floor lamp, “Praying Mantis” model. 1950s-60s

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Maison Rispal. Floor lamp, “Praying Mantis” model, in blond elm and spherical shade in pleated

Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Elm

Praying Mantis

Praying Mantis

By Adonna Khare

Located in Bozeman, MT

Adonna Khare is an America Artist mainly focused on carbon pencil on paper drawings. She received her Masters of Fine Art from California State University Long Beach. Her work has be...

Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Carbon Pencil

Praying Mantis
Praying Mantis

Praying Mantis

Located in New Orleans, LA

Peyton Pickenpaugh says of her work… In my work, I explore the hidden histories of women, feminist reinterpretations of myth, and the spiritual resonance of materiality. Through lay...

Category

2010s Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Pins

Emile Gallé, Vase Cristallerie Smoked Glass Praying Mantis Among Foliages
Emile Gallé, Vase Cristallerie Smoked Glass Praying Mantis Among Foliages

Emile Gallé, Vase Cristallerie Smoked Glass Praying Mantis Among Foliages

By Émile Gallé

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase Cristallerie made in smoked glass decorated with a praying mantis in foliages. Signature

Category

Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Enamel

Emile Gallé, Vase Cristallerie Smoked Glass Praying Mantis Among Foliages
Emile Gallé, Vase Cristallerie Smoked Glass Praying Mantis Among Foliages

Emile Gallé, Vase Cristallerie Smoked Glass Praying Mantis Among Foliages

By Émile Gallé

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase Cristallerie made in smoked glass decorated with a praying mantis in foliages. Signature

Category

Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Enamel

Henri Fernandez Signed Illuminated Sculpture of a Praying Mantis
Henri Fernandez Signed Illuminated Sculpture of a Praying Mantis

Henri Fernandez Signed Illuminated Sculpture of a Praying Mantis

By Henri Fernandez

Located in Hastings, GB

, modelled as a Praying Mantis. The beautiful agate wings are set within the large brass body, and

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Agate, Brass

Japanese bronze okimono Jizai Praying Mantis (articulated sculpture)
Japanese bronze okimono Jizai Praying Mantis (articulated sculpture)

Japanese bronze okimono Jizai Praying Mantis (articulated sculpture)

Located in PARIS, FR

Jizai okimono sculpture of an articulated bronze praying mantis. Insects (mushi) play an important

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Ceramic Praying Mantis Jewelry Box  , hand made in South Africa
Ceramic Praying Mantis Jewelry Box  , hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Praying Mantis Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa

By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts

Located in North Miami, FL

The ceramic Praying Mantis jewelry box from Wiseman Ceramics is a testament to both artistry and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Marcel Boucher Extremely Rare Art Deco Praying Mantis Costume Brooch c 1941
Marcel Boucher Extremely Rare Art Deco Praying Mantis Costume Brooch c 1941

Marcel Boucher Extremely Rare Art Deco Praying Mantis Costume Brooch c 1941

By Marcel Boucher

Located in University City, MO

Marcel Boucher Extremely rare art deco praying mantis costume insect brooch c 1941 The rare avant

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Gilt Metal

Large Rispal 'Praying Mantis' Sculptural Floor Lamp in American Walnut
Large Rispal 'Praying Mantis' Sculptural Floor Lamp in American Walnut

Large Rispal 'Praying Mantis' Sculptural Floor Lamp in American Walnut

By Rispal

Located in Glendale, CA

Large Rispal 'Praying Mantis' sculptural floor lamp in American walnut. The iconic model #14.950

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Jizai okimono bronze sculpture of an articulated praying mantis
Jizai okimono bronze sculpture of an articulated praying mantis

Jizai okimono bronze sculpture of an articulated praying mantis

Located in PARIS, FR

Bronze Jisai Okimono sculpture of a praying mantis, partially articulated, deep brown patina. Both

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Cynthia Chuang, Jewelry 10, Porcelain & Glass Praying Mantis Brooch
Cynthia Chuang, Jewelry 10, Porcelain & Glass Praying Mantis Brooch

Cynthia Chuang, Jewelry 10, Porcelain & Glass Praying Mantis Brooch

By Jewelry 10

Located in New York, NY

-Ping Tsai are highly collected and displayed. This is a large one of a kind praying mantis brooch

Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Praying Mantis Floor Lamp by Rispal
Praying Mantis Floor Lamp by Rispal

Praying Mantis Floor Lamp by Rispal

Located in London, GB

Iconic this Rispal floor lamp is a beautiful Classic piece with a sculptural, biomorphic walnut frame and creme pleated shade. This model is inspired by the work of artist Jean (Han...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Rispal Praying Mantis Floor Lamp, France, 1952
Rispal Praying Mantis Floor Lamp, France, 1952

Rispal Praying Mantis Floor Lamp, France, 1952

By Rispal

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

nice black stained example of the Mantis floor lamp and it still has its original shade where 90% of

Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Golden Diamond Praying Mantis Brooch with Ruby Eyes

Golden Diamond Praying Mantis Brooch with Ruby Eyes

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

This charming and life-like critter will scurry his way to your lapel and happily rest there indefinitely, allowing for numerous compliments while he keeps you company. 2.25 inches l...

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rispal
Rispal

Rispal

Sold|$6,800

Rispal

By Rispal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Praying Mantis Floor Lamp

Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Exceptional First Edition Model Of Rispal Floor Lamp

Exceptional First Edition Model Of Rispal Floor Lamp

By Rispal

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

1960 "Praying Mantis" Floor Lamp Edited by Rispal

Category

Vintage 1960s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Chinese Suzhou Embroidery Table Screen
Chinese Suzhou Embroidery Table Screen

Chinese Suzhou Embroidery Table Screen

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese Suzhou Embroidery Table Screen, revolving panel depicting cat and praying mantis scene

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Thread, Wood, Glass

Group of Late 19th Century Japanese Iron and Brass Insects
Group of Late 19th Century Japanese Iron and Brass Insects

Group of Late 19th Century Japanese Iron and Brass Insects

Located in Atlanta, GA

original patina. The largest (praying mantis) measures 6.5"H x 7"W. The smallest (spider) measures 1.5" x 2".

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Iron

Artisan Handcrafted Silver and Abalone Shell Platter
Artisan Handcrafted Silver and Abalone Shell Platter

Artisan Handcrafted Silver and Abalone Shell Platter

Located in Bellport, NY

brass and silver coated praying mantises holding up the polished abalone shell. Wonderful for caviar

Category

20th Century Argentine Art Deco Serving Pieces

Midcentury Ashtray, 1960s
Midcentury Ashtray, 1960s

Midcentury Ashtray, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

praying mantis. Good condition 1960s - Belgium Good overall condition, a few minor dents

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Metal

Rispal ''Mantis'' Floor Lamp France 1950's
Rispal ''Mantis'' Floor Lamp France 1950's

Rispal ''Mantis'' Floor Lamp France 1950's

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

A stunning Praying Mantis floor lamp by Rispal, France Solid carved walnut tripod base with the

Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Uno and Osten Kristiansson for Luxus Giraffen Floor Lamp
Uno and Osten Kristiansson for Luxus Giraffen Floor Lamp

Uno and Osten Kristiansson for Luxus Giraffen Floor Lamp

By Uno Kristiansson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Giraffen or sometimes called Praying Mantis floor lamp produced by Luxus and designed by Uno and

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mante Religieuse Floor Lamp by Rispal
Vintage Mante Religieuse Floor Lamp by Rispal

Vintage Mante Religieuse Floor Lamp by Rispal

By Jean Rispal

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Mante Religieuse (praying mantis) floor lamp designed and produced by Jean Rispal in the 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Japan bronze cicada sculpture okimono Meiji
Japan bronze cicada sculpture okimono Meiji

Japan bronze cicada sculpture okimono Meiji

Located in PARIS, FR

as a symbol of humanity. Together with a praying mantis and a spider, they represent the three

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Emile Galle Butterfly Lidded Powder Box, circa 1904
Emile Galle Butterfly Lidded Powder Box, circa 1904

Emile Galle Butterfly Lidded Powder Box, circa 1904

By Émile Gallé

Located in Dallas, TX

collectors. Dragonflies are the most desired folded by Praying Mantis and Butterflies! This piece is

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Group of Nine American Silver Articulated Creatures by Oleg Konstantinov
Group of Nine American Silver Articulated Creatures by Oleg Konstantinov

Group of Nine American Silver Articulated Creatures by Oleg Konstantinov

By Oleg Konstantionv

Located in North Miami, FL

, grasshopper, praying mantis, cricket, and shrimp, each on iron stands and in an iron and wood display stand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver, Metal

Horseshoe Floor Lamp by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso, Italy, 1940s
Horseshoe Floor Lamp by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso, Italy, 1940s

Horseshoe Floor Lamp by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso, Italy, 1940s

By Stilwood, Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso

Located in Utrecht, NL

no exception. Horseshoe models, from the Rispal-made Praying Mantis to Hans Bergström’s model for

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Praying Mantis, Original Painting
Praying Mantis, Original Painting

Praying Mantis, Original Painting

By Kira Yustak

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist CommentsAn oversized praying mantis perches on a green leaf, its eyes gazing

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Green Praying Mantis Cufflinks by DEAKIN & FRANCIS
Green Praying Mantis Cufflinks by DEAKIN & FRANCIS

Green Praying Mantis Cufflinks by DEAKIN & FRANCIS

By Deakin & Francis

Located in Firenze, IT

The solid silver praying mantis cufflinks from the National History range have a small domed oval

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Praying Mantis Mahogany Floor Lamp by Rispal, France, 1960
Praying Mantis Mahogany Floor Lamp by Rispal, France, 1960

Praying Mantis Mahogany Floor Lamp by Rispal, France, 1960

By Rispal

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Sculptural and iconic Praying Mantis or Manta floor lamp by Rispal France 1960 Solid mahogany

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Rhodoid, Mahogany

Model 14.950 'Praying Mantis' Floor Lamp by Rispal
Model 14.950 'Praying Mantis' Floor Lamp by Rispal

Model 14.950 'Praying Mantis' Floor Lamp by Rispal

By Rispal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Model 14.950 'Praying Mantis' Floor Lamp by Rispal. Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1950

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

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Praying Mantis For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of praying mantis available for sale. The range of distinct praying mantis — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Praying mantis have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Praying mantis made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made praying mantis over the years, but those made by Rispal Lighting, Jean Rispal and Luxus are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Praying Mantis?

Praying mantis can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,623, while the lowest priced sells for $123 and the highest can go for as much as $15,353.