What is a cigarette lighter used for?

Cigarette lighters are used to light the ends of cigarettes or cigars. Johann Wolfgang Döbereiner invented the first one in 1823 to take the place of the matches. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of antique and vintage cigarette lighters.

Bakelite Cigarette Lighter

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American Art Deco Chrome, Enamel Bakelite Cigarette Box Electric Lighter Set

By Evercraft

Located in Port Hope, ON

This beautifully designed American Art Deco spherical cigarette dispenser and electric lighter set

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal, Chrome

American Art Deco Chrome, Enamel Bakelite Cigarette Box Electric Lighter Set

H 5 in Dm 3 in

Hollywood Regency 420 or Cigarette Lighter with Greek Key Details

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A lovely lighter from the Hollywood Regency era - beautifully made and while it does work with

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency 420 or Cigarette Lighter with Greek Key Details

H 2.5 in W 2.88 in D 1.25 in

Art Deco Perpetual Calendar, Cigarette Dispenser, Striker Lighter and Ashtray

Located in Port Hope, ON

dispenses cigarettes into a black Bakelite receptacle when tilted. It is supported and pivots on two chrome

Vintage 1930s Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Perpetual Calendar, Cigarette Dispenser, Striker Lighter and Ashtray

H 5.5 in W 5 in D 4.5 in

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What is a cigarette lighter used for?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Cigarette lighters are used to light the ends of cigarettes or cigars. Johann Wolfgang Döbereiner invented the first one in 1823 to take the place of the matches. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of antique and vintage cigarette lighters.

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