Giant 5-Foot Lamp Inspired by Iconic Pen Design
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– Seletti, an Italian design brand, has created a supersized, functional lamp based on the iconic Bic Cristal pen to celebrate its 75th anniversary.
– The Bic Lamp is a 12:1 scale replica, measuring nearly six feet long, and replaces the pen’s ink with an LED tube that produces 2,400 lumens of light.
– It was introduced at the 2026 Maison&Objet show in Paris and will be available in red, black, and blue color options.
– The lamp is versatile, designed to be hung as a pendant, mounted on a wall, or used as a standalone floor lamp.
– It is scheduled to launch in the US later this year with an expected price of $350.
An Italian design house has unveiled a striking new lighting piece that transforms a familiar everyday object into a bold statement for the home. Seletti, celebrated for its innovative furniture and tableware, has created a massive floor lamp modeled after the classic Bic Cristal ballpoint pen. This unique tribute marks the writing instrument’s 75th anniversary by supersizing its iconic form and replacing its ink cartridge with a brilliant LED light source.
The product, aptly named the Bic Lamp, made its debut at a major interior design exhibition. Crafted at a dramatic 12:1 scale, the lamp stretches to nearly six feet in length, a far cry from the original pen’s modest size. It faithfully replicates the pen’s distinctive silhouette and is offered in the classic colors of red, black, and blue. Inside, a long LED tube provides a powerful and efficient light output, making it a functional piece rather than just a novelty.
Versatility is a key feature of the design. While it can be suspended from the ceiling as a dramatic pendant light, the lamp is also engineered to mount securely on a wall or stand freely as a floor lamp. Each unit comes with a lengthy, color-coordinated power cord to accommodate various installation setups. The Bic Lamp is slated for release in the United States later this year with an anticipated retail price that positions it as a distinctive acquisition for design enthusiasts.
(Source: The Verge)
