Remember the Bic ballpoint pens we used back in the analog days? Italian design company Seletti has reimagined the iconic Bic pen as an LED lamp at a 12:1 scale. An LED tube runs through the center of the lamp where the ink cartridge would ordinarily be. The lamp, which launched at Maison & Objet in Paris earlier this month, comes in classic black, blue and red is configured as either a floor lamp, pendant light or wall sconce.
“The Bic lighting collection is a perfect example of Neo-Traditional style,” noted trend expert Tome Mirabile of Springboard Futures. “Its appeal reaches across generations with an engaging sense of humor and nostalgia.”
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Sister lighting companies Kichler and Progress Lighting are set to take the spotlight at KBIS in Orlando next month. The two companies, part of Coleto Brands, will come together for their first-ever unified booth experience at No. W673 in the West Hall.
“For us, KBIS 2026 is a chance to demonstrate the combined strength of the Kichler and Progress Lighting brands and how the portfolios complement each other, providing lighting and ceiling fan solutions for every client, aesthetic, budget and build,” said Kristina Christopher, Coleto Brands VP of marketing. “We are excited to show how each brand is evolving to meet market needs, while also making it easy to integrate across both depending on specific project needs.”
Attendees will get a look at each brands’ spring 2026 collections, such as Kichler’s Tenon and Mikale pendants and Tauri sconce; and Progress Lighting’s Rigsby, Reines and Pilar chandeliers. It will also share insights into emerging design directions, material trends and performance advancements.
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Hudson Valley Lighting Group‘s Mitzi brand recently launched a line inspired by “modern romance” while sister company Troy Lighting focused on the theme of “refined unity” in its winter 2026 intros. Here’s a closer look:
Mitzi’s intros, shown at Lightovation in Dallas earlier this month, were marked by soft forms, sculptural curves and subtle vintage notes that add warmth to its more modern silhouettes. “Influenced by the ongoing trend of moody traditionalism with French accents, the collection distills this aesthetic into pared‑back contemporary designs touched with Parisian-inspired romance,” the company said.
The brand has grown from small-scale offerings into more expansive ones, HVLG said, and has increased size options and is offering a broader range of pieces suited for entryways, living rooms, and dining spaces, while responding to continued demand for kitchen and bathroom lighting.
Troy introduced natural materials and leather-wrapped elements and whipstitching to its new pieces this month. The line’s broader assortment continues Troy’s strong use of glass while evolving the aesthetic toward something “moodier, earthier and more refined,” the company said. Industrial and nautical influences remain but are softened through cleaner lines and grounded proportions.
