This 5-foot lamp is a supersized tribute to the world’s most iconic pen
- The Italian design brand Seletti has created a supersized lamp inspired by the iconic Bic Cristal pen to celebrate its 75th anniversary.
- The lamp, called the “Bic Lamp,” can be hung, mounted, or used as a vertical standing lamp and stands at approximately 5 feet tall.
- Seletti has replaced the traditional ink cartridge with a long LED-filled tube to illuminate the space, creating a unique lighting effect.
- The Bic Lamp was introduced at the 2026 Maison&Objet show in Paris, which is similar to CES but focused on interior designers and design enthusiasts.
- The lamp’s scale has been increased by 12:1 compared to the original Bic Cristal pen, making it a striking tribute to the iconic design.
Seletti, an Italian design brand known for everything from furniture to tableware, has debuted an unusual tribute to an icon of design: the Bic Cristal pen. To celebrate its 75th anniversary, Seletti has supersized the pen and replaced its ink cartridge with a long LED-filled tube to illuminate your living room, office, or that closet where they keep all the stationery at work.
The Bic Lamp, as it’s simply called, was introduced at the 2026 Maison&Objet show in Paris – think CES, but for interior designers. Seletti says it was created at a 12:1 scale, which makes it just shy of six feet long given the Bic Cristal pen typically measures arou …
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Q. Who designed the Bic Lamp?
A. Seletti, an Italian design brand.
Q. What is the purpose of the Bic Lamp?
A. To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Bic Cristal pen and serve as a unique decorative piece.
Q. How was the Bic Lamp created in relation to its original size?
A. It was created at a 12:1 scale, making it just shy of six feet long.
Q. What is different about the LED-filled tube in the Bic Lamp?
A. Instead of an ink cartridge, the LED-filled tube illuminates the lamp.
Q. Where was the Bic Lamp introduced to the public?
A. At the 2026 Maison&Objet show in Paris.
Q. Is the Bic Lamp suitable for indoor or outdoor use?
A. It can be hung, mounted, or used as a vertical standing lamp, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Q. What is Seletti known for besides designing the Bic Lamp?
A. They are known for everything from furniture to tableware.
Q. How tall is the Bic Lamp when measured at its 12:1 scale?
A. It is just shy of six feet long.
Q. Is the Bic Lamp a functional or decorative piece?
A. Both, as it serves as a unique decorative piece while also providing illumination.
Q. What event did Seletti use to promote the Bic Lamp?
A. The 2026 Maison&Objet show in Paris, which is similar to CES but for interior designers.