{"title":"La Mante Religieuse","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn icon of French design, “La Mante Religieuse” by Rispal, revisited for Monde Singulier. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this exclusive edition is a testament to the artistry of Douglas Mont, a renowned lighting designer with over two decades of experience, and Lucas Castex, a master sculptor and craftsman renowned for his exceptional woodwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst crafted in 1950, the luminaire N° 14.950 swiftly earned the endearing moniker \"La Mante Religieuse\" due to its striking resemblance to the insect. Designed by the esteemed François Rispal, it made its debut in 1952 at the 36th Salon des Artistes décorateurs in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLucas Castex's technique exemplifies solidity and perfection in every detail of the woodwork: the iconic floor lamp is meticulously gouged by hand. The finesse of the object we present reflects Castex's daring and dynamic approach to crafting, ensuring the piece embodies both strength and iconic beauty. Illuminate your space with the warmth and character of this exquisite floor lamp, where every curve and grain tells a story of timeless design and unique craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis very unique piece of design is made in exclusivity for Monde Singulier and limited to 7 copies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rispal-x-lucas-castex-la-mante-religieuse-floor-lamp","title":"La Mante Religieuse by Rispal","description":"\u003cp\u003eLa Mante Religieuse is a sculptural floor lamp produced exclusively for Monde Singulier, the result of a collaboration between Rispal, the historic French lighting house, and sculptor Lucas Castex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lamp takes its name from the praying mantis: a multi-legged, biomorphic base in dark hand-sculpted wood supports a pleated, spheroid shade in off-white. The form is slender and organic, the charcoal-stained wood contrasting with the diffused warmth of the light. Where most floor lamps resolve into geometry, this one reads as a figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCastex carved the base by hand, selecting the wood variety, grain, and depth of stain in close collaboration with Rispal and Monde Singulier. The textured surface retains the marks of the sculptor's tools. Each lamp is singular.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis handcrafted wood floor lamp is an exclusive edition available only through Monde Singulier, representing Rispal's practice of reinterpreting its mid-century archive through the work of living artists.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rispal x Lucas Castex","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":58312211562878,"sku":"MS-2865BD08D7","price":5590.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/0685\/5806\/files\/rispal-x-lucascastex_mantereligieuse_01.png?v=1792964971"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/0685\/5806\/collections\/rispal-x-lucascastex_mantereligieusecompressed.jpg?v=1792970861","url":"https:\/\/www.monde-singulier.com\/en-cn\/collections\/la-mante-religieuse.oembed","provider":"Monde Singulier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}