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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 spring link fitting, and a stylish authentic looking green finish.

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 structure and rhodoid lampshade Measures: H 160 cm, W 62 cm, W 42 cm.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Rhodoid, Mahogany

Ex Libris - The Praying Mantis - woodcut by Lea Botteri - 1961

Ex Libris - The Praying Mantis - woodcut by Lea Botteri - 1961

Located in Roma, IT

Ex Libris - The Praying Mantis is an Artwork realized in 1961, by the Italian artist Lea Botteri.                                             

Category

1960s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

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

Jacque Duval Brasseur Praying Mantis Coffee Table
Jacque Duval Brasseur Praying Mantis Coffee Table

Jacque Duval Brasseur Praying Mantis Coffee Table

By Jacques Duval Brasseur

Located in New York, NY

A massive coffee table in form of a Praying Mantis attributed to Jacques Duval Brasseur.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Enamel

Mid-Century Jean Rispal "Praying Mantis" Floor Lamp in Walnut, France
Mid-Century Jean Rispal "Praying Mantis" Floor Lamp in Walnut, France

Mid-Century Jean Rispal "Praying Mantis" Floor Lamp in Walnut, France

By Rispal, Jean Rispal

Located in Southampton, NJ

A stunning, timeless design by the great Jean Rispal. The "Praying Mantis" floor lamp is among our favorites due to it's bold, abstract design execution and sheer beauty, circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Cord, Walnut

Limited Edition Rispal 'Praying Mantis Zébrant' Floor Lamp in Zebra Wood
Limited Edition Rispal 'Praying Mantis Zébrant' Floor Lamp in Zebra Wood

Limited Edition Rispal 'Praying Mantis Zébrant' Floor Lamp in Zebra Wood

By Rispal

Located in Glendale, CA

Limited edition Rispal 'Praying Mantis Zébrant' floor lamp in zebra wood.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Jean Rispal “Praying Mantis” Floor Lamp in Walnut-France designed, circa 1950
Jean Rispal “Praying Mantis” Floor Lamp in Walnut-France designed, circa 1950

Jean Rispal “Praying Mantis” Floor Lamp in Walnut-France designed, circa 1950

By Jean Rispal

Located in Southampton, NJ

Jean Rispal designed “Praying Mantis” floor lamp in sculpted walnut having original shade which measures 13” height x 11” diameter.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Praying Mantis Floor Lamp by Luxus Vittsjö
Praying Mantis Floor Lamp by Luxus Vittsjö

Praying Mantis Floor Lamp by Luxus Vittsjö

By Uno & Östen Kristiansson

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Adjustable floor lamp designed by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö of Sweden, circa 1958. Retains original Luxus Vittsjö label. Constructed of oak, aluminum and brass. Very...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Original Vintage Print of A Praying Mantis By E.J Detmold. C.1920
Original Vintage Print of A Praying Mantis By E.J Detmold. C.1920

Original Vintage Print of A Praying Mantis By E.J Detmold. C.1920

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful image by E.J Detmold Tipped in plate. On paper Lithograph. Published C.1920 The measurement given is the paper size not the actual printed image.

Category

Vintage 1920s British Prints

Materials

Paper

Ripsal Floor Lamp
Ripsal Floor Lamp

Ripsal Floor Lamp

By Rispal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Praying Mantis floor lamp with original pleated shade.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Paper, Walnut

Jewelry 10 Brooches for Linda
Jewelry 10 Brooches for Linda

Jewelry 10 Brooches for Linda

By Jewelry 10

Located in New York, NY

Two Jewelry 10 brooches consisting of one large praying mantis and one large lobster. Lobster has old repair.

Category

1990s American Brooches

Jean Rispal, Floor Lamp in Mahogany N ° 14.950, France, 1955
Jean Rispal, Floor Lamp in Mahogany N ° 14.950, France, 1955

Jean Rispal, Floor Lamp in Mahogany N ° 14.950, France, 1955

By Jean Rispal

Located in Catonvielle, FR

Jean Rispal, tripod floor lamp N ° 14.950 called "Praying mantis" in mahogany and pleated rhodoid lampshade, France 1955.

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Three Midcentury Handmade Iron Insects
Set of Three Midcentury Handmade Iron Insects

Set of Three Midcentury Handmade Iron Insects

Located in San Diego, CA

Included is a 5.75" tall praying mantis, a 4.5" long ant and a 2.75" long grass hopper.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Original Tribal Art  Hardwood Spear  New Guinea  1950s
Original Tribal Art  Hardwood Spear  New Guinea  1950s

Original Tribal Art Hardwood Spear New Guinea 1950s

Located in Den Haag, NL

The openwork carving of this spear depicts stylized human figures in the crouching position of a praying mantis. Zigzag lines are carved through the center and sides of the blade, re...

Category

Vintage 1950s Guinean Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Abstract Italian Carved Wood Sculpture Torso on Steel Base
Abstract Italian Carved Wood Sculpture Torso on Steel Base

Abstract Italian Carved Wood Sculpture Torso on Steel Base

Located in New York City, NY

Representing the shape of a praying mantis, which legend has that if it arrives in your house it is good luck and a sign of good things to come.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Vintage Girafe Floor Lamp by Rispal
Vintage Girafe Floor Lamp by Rispal

Vintage Girafe Floor Lamp by Rispal

By Jean Rispal

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Perhaps the most iconic model of the house, is the Praying Mantis, a model that takes its inspiration from the elegant lines of the insect, making the piece a lighting sculpture.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

La Fourmi, The Ant. Acrylic on Canvas.
La Fourmi, The Ant. Acrylic on Canvas.

La Fourmi, The Ant. Acrylic on Canvas.

By Pierre Fournel

Located in Cotignac, FR

This painting is one of a pair painted by the same artist, the second also available on 1st Dibs portrays a pair of praying mantises. Very colourful and playful, this slightly impre...

Category

1970s Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Gouache, Oil, Acrylic

Mante Réligieuse. Acrylic on Canvas.
Mante Réligieuse. Acrylic on Canvas.

Mante Réligieuse. Acrylic on Canvas.

By Pierre Fournel

Located in Cotignac, FR

Unique oil on canvas entomological study of a pair of praying mantises, signed Fournel bottom right and dated 1974.

Category

1970s Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French Sculptural Praying Mantis Chair
French Sculptural Praying Mantis Chair

French Sculptural Praying Mantis Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Anonymous three-legged sculptural art-chair with praying mantis motif, comprised of hand cut and welded steel elements and floating seat cushion in maroon vinyl upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Steel

Two Floor Lamps Mod. Praying Mantis
Two Floor Lamps Mod. Praying Mantis

Two Floor Lamps Mod. Praying Mantis

By Rispal

Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH

The praying mantis (mante religeuse) has been created by the french manufacturer Rispal, which took inspiration from the work of Hans Arp.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Jacques Duval Brasseur Praying Mantis Table Lamp
Jacques Duval Brasseur Praying Mantis Table Lamp

Jacques Duval Brasseur Praying Mantis Table Lamp

By Jacques Duval-Brasseur 1

Located in Paris, FR

Brass and mother of pearl table lamp by Jacques Duval-Brassuer in the form of a praying mantis. Circa 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Large English Ironstone Platter with Praying Mantis
A Large English Ironstone Platter with Praying Mantis

A Large English Ironstone Platter with Praying Mantis

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Large English Ironstone Platter with exuberant floral decoration and a Praying Mantis, c. 1820

Category

Antique 19th Century English Platters and Serveware

Fantastic Jean Rispal Praying Mantis Floor Lamp, circa 1950
Fantastic Jean Rispal Praying Mantis Floor Lamp, circa 1950

Fantastic Jean Rispal Praying Mantis Floor Lamp, circa 1950

By Jean Rispal

Located in Megeve, FR

Fantastic Jean Rispal praying mantis floor lamp, circa 1950. Perfect condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Fantastic Jean Rispal Praying Mantis Floor Lamp, circa 1950
Fantastic Jean Rispal Praying Mantis Floor Lamp, circa 1950

Fantastic Jean Rispal Praying Mantis Floor Lamp, circa 1950

By Jean Rispal

Located in Megeve, FR

Fantastic Jean Rispal praying mantis floor lamp, circa 1950 in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Fantastic Jean Rispal Praying Mantis Floor Lamp, circa 1950
Fantastic Jean Rispal Praying Mantis Floor Lamp, circa 1950

Fantastic Jean Rispal Praying Mantis Floor Lamp, circa 1950

By Jean Rispal

Located in Megeve, FR

Fantastic Jean Rispal praying mantis floor lamp, circa 1950 in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

2010 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN "PRAYING MANTIS" CORSET DRESS
2010 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN "PRAYING MANTIS" CORSET DRESS

2010 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN "PRAYING MANTIS" CORSET DRESS

Located in Montgomery, TX

We think this 'Praying Mantis' corset dress is just one of the most gorgeous pieces from Mcquuen's S/S'10 'Plato's Atlantis' collection.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses

Jean Rispal, Floor Lamp in Mahogany, Praying Mantis, France, 1955
Jean Rispal, Floor Lamp in Mahogany, Praying Mantis, France, 1955

Jean Rispal, Floor Lamp in Mahogany, Praying Mantis, France, 1955

By Jean Rispal

Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH

Tripod floor lamp called "Praying mantis" in mahogany and pleated rhodoid lampshade.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Mahogany

Praying Mantis Floor Lamp by Uno Kristiansson for Luxus
Praying Mantis Floor Lamp by Uno Kristiansson for Luxus

Praying Mantis Floor Lamp by Uno Kristiansson for Luxus

By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden

Located in London, GB

A beautiful 1960s "Praying Mantis" floor lamp by Uno Kristiansson for Swedish makers Luxus.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Teak

Kozan Meji Period Articulated Okimono "Praying Mantis" Patinated Copper
Kozan Meji Period Articulated Okimono "Praying Mantis" Patinated Copper

Kozan Meji Period Articulated Okimono "Praying Mantis" Patinated Copper

Located in Redding, CA

Signed Kozan this wonderful articulated okimono of a praying mantis is very rare, a delicate thing that has been well taken care of to be in such fine condition, all the parts prese...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Iconic 'Praying Mantis' Floor Lamp' by Jean Rispal, France, 1950s
Iconic 'Praying Mantis' Floor Lamp' by Jean Rispal, France, 1950s

Iconic 'Praying Mantis' Floor Lamp' by Jean Rispal, France, 1950s

By Rispal, Jean Rispal

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Good vintage condition and original shade in perfect condition, manks a hiding button on one side (see pictures). The praying mantis lamp was inspired by the work of the German sc...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Mahogany, Plastic

Rispal 'Mante Religieuse' Praying Mantis
Rispal 'Mante Religieuse' Praying Mantis

Rispal 'Mante Religieuse' Praying Mantis

By Rispal

Located in JM Haarlem, NL

Description: French lamp, teak and celluloid (rhodoïd). This kind of lamps are available with shades of all shapes and sizes, this one has small red stripes which occasionally disapp...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Teak

Rispal 'Mante Religieuse' Praying Mantis
Rispal 'Mante Religieuse' Praying Mantis

Rispal 'Mante Religieuse' Praying Mantis

Located in JM Haarlem, NL

French lamp, walnut and celluloid (rhodoïd). This kind of lamps are available with shades of all shapes and sizes, this one has small red stripes which occasionally disappeared, diam...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Walnut

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

Praying Mantis Floor Lamp by Rispal

By Rispal

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Rare ebonized version of the famous "Mante Religieuse" floor lamp with original pink shade.
Matches great with the ebonized Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov (see our other listing).

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Praying Mantis Floor Lamp by Luxus Vittsjö
Praying Mantis Floor Lamp by Luxus Vittsjö

Praying Mantis Floor Lamp by Luxus Vittsjö

By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden

Located in Providence, RI

Floor lamp designed by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö of Sweden, circa 1958. Retains original Luxus Vittsjö label. Constructed of oak, aluminum and brass. LUNA offers ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Praying Mantis Tripod Floor Lamp by Luxus
Praying Mantis Tripod Floor Lamp by Luxus

Praying Mantis Tripod Floor Lamp by Luxus

By Luxus of Sweden

Located in New York, NY

A graceful reading lamp with a black enameled metal conical shade supported by a teak tripod stand. By Luxus. Swedish, 1960.
55.75"H x 16" x 16" (base)
12.25"L x 8.75"...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Praying Mantis Floor Lamp by Rispal, circa 1950
Praying Mantis Floor Lamp by Rispal, circa 1950

Praying Mantis Floor Lamp by Rispal, circa 1950

By Rispal

Located in Paris, FR

The design of this lamp was inspired by the "manta" insect. Legs are in solid teak and it is the original bubble lampshade in beige celluloid. Very small production during the 1950s...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Teak

Iconic 'Praying Mantis' Floor Lamp by Jean Rispal, France, 1950s
Iconic 'Praying Mantis' Floor Lamp by Jean Rispal, France, 1950s

Iconic 'Praying Mantis' Floor Lamp by Jean Rispal, France, 1950s

By Jean Rispal

Located in Megeve, FR

Lampshade is coming. Iconic mahogany 'Mante Religieuse' floor lamp by Jean Rispal from the 1950. Good vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Mahogany

1970 Gilded Bronze and Gypsum Coffee Table Praying Mantis Style Duval Brasseur
1970 Gilded Bronze and Gypsum Coffee Table Praying Mantis Style Duval Brasseur

1970 Gilded Bronze and Gypsum Coffee Table Praying Mantis Style Duval Brasseur

By Henri Fernandez

Located in Paris, FR

A gilded and gypsum coffee table in the style of Duval Brasseur or Fernandez for Honoré Good condition, circa 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Table has the Bronze Praying Mantis with Mika Purple style Duval Brasseur
Table has the Bronze Praying Mantis with Mika Purple style Duval Brasseur

Table has the Bronze Praying Mantis with Mika Purple style Duval Brasseur

By Pierre Duval Brasseur

Located in Paris, FR

Golden bronze coffee table with purple mica has the amethyst color, circa 1950/70 good condition Without the tray, 145 x 59 cms 8 bulbs

Category

Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Amethyst, Bronze

Mantis Floor Lamp by Rispal
Mantis Floor Lamp by Rispal

Mantis Floor Lamp by Rispal

By Rispal

Located in Barcelona, ES

Sculptural floor lamp named Praying Mantis made in 1950's by Rispal, France. Walnut wood structure with inlaid wire and suspended fiberglass bubble shade.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

19th Century Japanese Bronze Vase
19th Century Japanese Bronze Vase

19th Century Japanese Bronze Vase

Located in Paris, FR

Long neck bronze vase with a beautiful patina. Praying mantis coveting a relief fly. Missing leg to the praying mantis.

Category

Antique 1850s Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pearl Necklace with Gold Mantis
Pearl Necklace with Gold Mantis

Pearl Necklace with Gold Mantis

By The Golden Eye

Located in Santa Fe, NM

The 5 strands of pearls are arranged irregularly, looping and weaving under the mantis and are anchored by the 18k gold praying mantis and spider.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

Rispal floorlamp
Rispal floorlamp

Rispal floorlamp

Located in Newburgh, NY

mahogany floor lamp, named "praying mantis". all original

Category

20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Mahogany

1950s Design by Rispal, Pair of "Mante Religieuse" Ash Wooden Floor Lamps
1950s Design by Rispal, Pair of "Mante Religieuse" Ash Wooden Floor Lamps

1950s Design by Rispal, Pair of "Mante Religieuse" Ash Wooden Floor Lamps

By Rispal, Jean Rispal

Located in Tourcoing, FR

French 1950s design by Rispal pair of ash wooden floor lamps "Praying Mantis" model.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ash

French 1950s Design by Rispal Pair of "Mante Religieuse" Oak Wooden Floor Lamps
French 1950s Design by Rispal Pair of "Mante Religieuse" Oak Wooden Floor Lamps

French 1950s Design by Rispal Pair of "Mante Religieuse" Oak Wooden Floor Lamps

By Jean Rispal, Rispal

Located in Tourcoing, FR

French 1950s design by Rispal pair of ebonized oak wooden floor lamps "Praying Mantis" model.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century LUXUS Lamp from Sweden
Mid-Century LUXUS Lamp from Sweden

Mid-Century LUXUS Lamp from Sweden

Located in Lambertville, NJ

"Grasshopper" or "Praying Mantis" form. Outstanding design by Uno and Osten Kristiansson, Sweden.

Category

Swedish Floor Lamps

Brutalist Sculpture of a Tree
Brutalist Sculpture of a Tree

Brutalist Sculpture of a Tree

Located in Hudson, NY

The tree has leaves and a praying mantis resting inside.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Fritz Hansen Collapsible Teak Table, 1952
Fritz Hansen Collapsible Teak Table, 1952

Fritz Hansen Collapsible Teak Table, 1952

Located in San Francisco, CA

Elegant side table calls to mind the sculpture of Louise Bourgoise with it's praying mantis posture, while it's smooth curves and warm vintage teak surface return it to the friendlie...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Tray Tables

Materials

Mirror

Unusual Coffee Table with Architectural Pottery by David Cressey
Unusual Coffee Table with Architectural Pottery by David Cressey

Unusual Coffee Table with Architectural Pottery by David Cressey

By David Cressey

Located in Cathedral City, CA

The period painted iron frame supports the pot, a polished glass table top and the spindly legs suggest a praying mantis or grasshopper. This vessel can be planted to create both an ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Cowering Nude With Robot
Cowering Nude With Robot

Cowering Nude With Robot

By Mahlon Blaine

Located in Minneapolis, MN

A vacuum tube headed, praying mantis-like robot battles a cowering nude goddess in the ongoing saga of the menace of industry.

Category

1930s Art Deco Nude Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Illustration Board

Morning Quiet
Morning Quiet

Morning Quiet

By Nakatsuka Issan

Located in New York, NY

Looking closer, one notices four insects hidden among the leaves: a praying mantis, a dragonfly and two grasshoppers.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Ink

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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.