What lighters are collectible?

There are a variety of reasons why a collector may desire certain types of lighters. Some collectors covet certain brands, while others may prioritize a certain level of craftsmanship. Whether looking for rare materials, makes and models or antique styles, 1stDibs has a variety of vintage lighters.

What are the vintage lighters called?

The first lighter was created in 1823 and was known as the Döbereiner’s Lamp. The first automatic lighter was called a Banjo, following that was the Colibri. Zippo became a very popular brand in the 1930s and is still around today. Shortly after Zippo hit the market, trends shifted from ferrocerium to butane, so you’ll often hear of these lighters referred to as butane lighters. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary lighters from top sellers around the world.

What are vintage lighters called?

Vintage lighters with decorative designs are sometimes called carved lighters, hobo lighters or trench lighters. The first lighter ever made was the Döbereiner’s lamp, designed by Johann Wolfgang Dobereiner in 1823. You can find a range of vintage lighters on 1stDibs.

How do you refill a vintage Cartier lighter?

Typically, to refill a Cartier lighter, you open the valve cap on the top using the grooves or notches, depending on the design. Then, insert the gas refill and press for three seconds. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Cartier lighters.

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Vintage Silver Plated CARTIER Santos Lighter in Box 1980s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

functional art. As vintage Cartier pieces become increasingly rare, possessing this lighter is akin to

Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Lighter

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Vintage Silver Plated CARTIER Santos Lighter in Box 1980s

$812

Vintage Gold Plated Ligne 1 BR ST Dupont Lighter Full Set

By S.T. Dupont

Located in DELFT, NL

Vintage Gold Plated Ligne 1 BR ST Dupont Lighter The iconic S.T. Dupont name is known for quality

Category

1990s French Vintage Lighter

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Gold Plated Ligne 1 BR ST Dupont Lighter Full Set

$393

Vintage Red Marble Lacquered CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1990s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

their vintage lighters are coveted among collectors worldwide. As vintage Cartier pieces become

Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Lighter

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Red Marble Lacquered CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1990s

$990

Vintage 18K Solid Gold sleeved Cartier Les must Lighter Complete in box 1970s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

Vintage 18K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter This absolute masterpiece of a lighter is

Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Lighter

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage 18K Solid Gold sleeved Cartier Les must Lighter Complete in box 1970s

$3,737

Vintage S.T. DUPONT Ligne 1 BR Lighter Gold Plated 1980s in Box

By S.T. Dupont

Located in DELFT, NL

Vintage Gold Plated Linge 1 BR ST Dupont Lighter 1980s In Box The iconic S.T. Dupont name is known

Category

1980s French Vintage Lighter

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage S.T. DUPONT Ligne 1 BR Lighter Gold Plated 1980s in Box

$771

Vintage Gold Plated DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter Bark in Box 1980s

By Alfred Dunhill

Located in DELFT, NL

functionality and prestigious design. As Dunhill's vintage lighters become increasingly rare, acquiring a piece

Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Lighter

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Gold Plated DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter Bark in Box 1980s

$670

Vintage Dunhill Rollagas lighter Yellow "Spider" Lacquer Gold Plated In Box 1970

By Alfred Dunhill

Located in DELFT, NL

Vintage Dunhill Rollagas lighter Yellow "Spider" Lacquer Gold Plated In Box 1980s The iconic

Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Lighter

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

Vintage Dunhill Rollagas lighter Yellow "Spider" Lacquer Gold Plated In Box 1970

$735

Vintage Silver Plated S.T. Dupont Ligne 1 BR Small Lighter 1980s in Box

By S.T. Dupont

Located in DELFT, NL

Vintage Silver Plated Ligne 1 BR ST Dupont Lighter The iconic S.T. Dupont name is known for

Category

1980s French Vintage Lighter

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Silver Plated S.T. Dupont Ligne 1 BR Small Lighter 1980s in Box

$622

Vintage Solid Silver Rose Gold Plated Dunhill Mini Aldunil Lighter 1970s in Box

By Dunhill

Located in DELFT, NL

Vintage Solid Silver Dunhill Alduna lighter 1970s The iconic Dunhill name is known for quality

Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Lighter

Materials

Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage Solid Silver Rose Gold Plated Dunhill Mini Aldunil Lighter 1970s in Box

$949

Vintage Authentic Brushed Gold plated Ligne 2 ST Dupont Lighter from 1991

By S.T. Dupont

Located in DELFT, NL

Vintage Authentic brushed gold plated Ligne 2 ST Dupont Lighter from 1991 Complete Box & Papers

Category

1990s French Vintage Lighter

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Authentic Brushed Gold plated Ligne 2 ST Dupont Lighter from 1991

$1,067

Vintage Factory Sterling Silver CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

, especially their vintage lighter line, epitomise elegance and functional artistry. The "Les Must" collection

Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Lighter

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Vintage Factory Sterling Silver CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s

$1,708

Vintage Authentic Silver plated Ligne 2 ST DUPONT Montparnasse Lighter in Box

By S.T. Dupont

Located in DELFT, NL

Vintage Authentic Silver plated Ligne 2 ST Dupont Lighter Complete Box & Papers The iconic S.T

Category

1990s French Vintage Lighter

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Authentic Silver plated Ligne 2 ST DUPONT Montparnasse Lighter in Box

$1,156

Vintage 18K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter Complete In Box 1970s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

Vintage 18K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter This absolute masterpiece of a lighter is

Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Lighter

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter Complete In Box 1970s

$2,907

Vintage Golf Lighter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a golfball and club. Made of metal. Label at bottom

Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Lighter

Materials

Metal

Vintage Golf Lighter

$345

Highly Polished Enamled 1955 Cadillac H6 Zippo Lighter in Original Box

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Zippo’s reliable craftsmanship. Perfect for collectors of vintage lighters, Cadillac memorabilia, or

Category

1990s American Vintage Lighter

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Highly Polished Enamled 1955 Cadillac H6 Zippo Lighter in Original Box

$225

Japanese Etched Silver Lighter with Fine Lady

Located in Chicago, IL

century, the vintage lighter is decorated with a chased design of a fine lady wearing a traditional kimono

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Vintage Lighter

Materials

Silver

Japanese Etched Silver Lighter with Fine Lady

$280

Vintage Harrier Jet Lighter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a Harrier Jet. Made of metal with "Harrier" inscribed on

Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Lighter

Materials

Metal

Vintage Harrier Jet Lighter

$425

Vintage Revolver Handgun Lighter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a handgun. Modeled after a chief's special revolver

Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Lighter

Materials

Metal

Vintage Revolver Handgun Lighter

$295

Vintage Luger Revolver Lighter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a Luger P-08 12 inch handgun. Made of metal, cool

Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Lighter

Materials

Metal

Vintage Luger Revolver Lighter

$325

Vintage Thompson Revolver Lighter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a Thompson, single action revolver handgun. Made of

Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Lighter

Materials

Metal

Vintage Thompson Revolver Lighter

$325

Vintage Playboy Lighter, 1970s

Located in New York, NY

A vintage chrome lighter with black Playboy bunny on white background, circa 1970s. In working

Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Lighter

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Playboy Lighter, 1970s

$350

Vintage Beretta Handgun Lighter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a handgun. Modeled after an Italian Beretta handgun

Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Lighter

Materials

Metal

Vintage Beretta Handgun Lighter

$295

Vintage Marble Lighter, Italy, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage marble lighter is an original decorative object realized in the 1970s. Original marble

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Lighter

Materials

Marble

Vintage Marble Lighter, Italy, 1970s

$379

An art glass table lighter by Murano, mid 20th century

By Ars Murano, Flavio Poli

Located in View Park, CA

A vintage Italian art glass lighter by Murano, design attributed to Flavio Poli, circa 1950 - 1960

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighter

Materials

Metal

An art glass table lighter by Murano, mid 20th century

$200

Airflame Lighter, Vintage Chrome Single Propeller Airplane Table Lighter

Located in Nantucket, MA

Unusual "Airflame Lighter" table-top cigarette lighter, in its original box and apparently never

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighter

Materials

Chrome

Airflame Lighter, Vintage Chrome Single Propeller Airplane Table Lighter

$495

Vintage Murano Glass Lighter, 1970

By Andromeda Murano

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage retro 1970s heavy Murano glass table lighter-paperweight with brass. A dramatic accent to

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighter

Materials

Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Lighter, 1970

$195

Vintage Midcentury Marble White Lighter

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage midcentury marble white lighter and matching ashtray. Heavy art deco marble lighter and

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighter

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage Midcentury Marble White Lighter

$120

Vintage Gucci Gold Lighter, 1970s

By Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Gucci gold lighter, 1970s.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighter

Materials

Brass

Vintage Gucci Gold Lighter, 1970s

$360

Vintage Gas Lighter, France, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage gas lighter is a original decorative object realized in the 1970s. Made in France

Category

1970s French Vintage Lighter

Materials

Metal

Vintage Gas Lighter, France, 1970s

$118

Vintage C6 Machine Gun Lighter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a C6 machine gun. Made of metal and stands up on its own

Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Lighter

Materials

Metal

Vintage C6 Machine Gun Lighter

$375

Vintage Uzi Machine Gun Lighter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of an Uzi, Israeli machine gun. Made of metal and stands up

Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Lighter

Materials

Metal

Vintage Uzi Machine Gun Lighter

$375

Vintage Faceted Lucite Table Lighter

Located in Brooklyn, NY

chrome lighter mechanism insert. In good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age and use

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighter

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Faceted Lucite Table Lighter

$175

Vintage 1993 Cartier Paris Lighter

By Cartier

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This vintage Cartier lighter is Swiss made. It is dated 1993, the two clour gilding is in fine

Category

1990s Vintage Lighter

Materials

Gold Plate, Mixed Metal

Vintage 1993 Cartier Paris Lighter

$415

Vintage Pentax Camera Table Lighter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a Pentax camera. Tons of detailing to metal camera. Made

Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Lighter

Materials

Metal

Vintage Pentax Camera Table Lighter

$295

Vintage Colt 45 Revolver Lighter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a colt, single action revolver handgun. Made of metal

Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Lighter

Materials

Metal

Vintage Colt 45 Revolver Lighter

$295

Vintage Colt 45 Handgun Lighter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a handgun. Modeled after a Colt 45 handgun. Made of

Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Lighter

Materials

Metal

Vintage Colt 45 Handgun Lighter

$295

Vintage Colt Government Handgun Lighter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a handgun. Modeled after a Colt government handgun. Made

Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Lighter

Materials

Metal

Vintage Colt Government Handgun Lighter

$295

Vintage Colt Government Handgun Lighter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a handgun. Modeled after a Colt government handgun. Made

Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Lighter

Materials

Metal

Vintage Colt Government Handgun Lighter

$295

Vintage Pentax Camera Table Lighter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a Pentax camera. Tons of detailing to metal camera. Made

Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Lighter

Materials

Metal

Vintage Pentax Camera Table Lighter

$365

Wonderful Vintage DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter

By Alfred Dunhill

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Vintage Dunhill Rollagas Palladium Plated Black Leather Lighter This Lighter Is Being

Category

20th Century Swiss Vintage Lighter

Materials

Gold Plate

Wonderful Vintage DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter

$250

Mid-Century Ronson "Spartan" Streamline Table Lighter in Chrome Black Enamel

By Ronson

Located in New York, NY

unique vintage lighter will style brilliantly in a wide array of spaces and settings, from Mid-Century

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighter

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

Mid-Century Ronson "Spartan" Streamline Table Lighter in Chrome Black Enamel

$165

Vintage Cartier Gold Plated Lighter

By Cartier

Located in Portland, England

A rare and classic gold-plated Cartier lighter with a red enameled band at the top. Inscribed with

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Lighter

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Cartier Gold Plated Lighter

$1,025

Vintage Dupont Lighter, France, 1950s

By S.T. Dupont

Located in Roma, IT

Dupont lighter is a precious decorative object realized in 1950s by S.T. Dupont. Very elegant

Category

1950s French Vintage Lighter

Materials

Metal

Vintage Dupont Lighter, France, 1950s

$901

Vintage Thompson M1921 Machine Gun Lighter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a Thompson M1921 machine gun. Made of metal. Label at

Category

1970s Vintage Lighter

Materials

Metal

Vintage Thompson M1921 Machine Gun Lighter

$375

Vintage Browning M2 Machine Gun Lighter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a Browning M2 machine gun. Made of metal and rotates 360

Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Lighter

Materials

Metal

Vintage Browning M2 Machine Gun Lighter

$375

Vintage Glass Table Lighter, Italy, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

elegant attractive stylish heavy glass table lighter. A perfect gift for vintage nostalgics.

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Lighter

Materials

Metal

Vintage Glass Table Lighter, Italy, 1970s

$231

Vintage Browning M2 Machine Gun Lighter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a Browning M2 machine gun. Made of metal and rotates 360

Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Lighter

Materials

Metal

Vintage Browning M2 Machine Gun Lighter

$425

Vintage Rolls Royce Phantom Table Lighter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a phantom, Rolls Royce. Great vintage condition. Cool

Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Lighter

Materials

Metal

Vintage Rolls Royce Phantom Table Lighter

$345

Vintage B-1 Bomber Plane Lighter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a B-1 bomber airplane. Made of metal with B-1 inscribed

Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Lighter

Materials

Metal

Vintage B-1 Bomber Plane Lighter

$425

Vintage Italian Alabaster Owl Table Lighter

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Italian Alabaster Owl Table Lighter. Whimsical sculpture owl lighter in alabaster very

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighter

Materials

Alabaster

Vintage Italian Alabaster Owl Table Lighter

$350

Vintage Walther P-38 Pistol Lighter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter modeled after a Walther P-38 pistol. Made of metal. Made in Japan. Great

Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Lighter

Materials

Metal

Vintage Walther P-38 Pistol Lighter

$295

Vintage M-16 Rifle Table Lighter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of an M-16 rifle. Made of metal in Japan. Good working

Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Lighter

Materials

Metal

Vintage M-16 Rifle Table Lighter

$325

Vintage Special Colt 601 Revolver Lighter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a Colt, single action revolver handgun. Special 601

Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Lighter

Materials

Metal

Vintage Special Colt 601 Revolver Lighter

$295

Vintage Grey Leather and Chrome Lighter

Located in New York, NY

A vintage grey leather and chrome lighter with embossed detailing. Item available here online. By

Category

Late 20th Century American Vintage Lighter

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Grey Leather and Chrome Lighter

$275

Vintage Standing Camel Sculpture Table lighter

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage figure of a standing camel metal table lighter, Cast metal brass camel figure in walking

Category

20th Century European Moorish Vintage Lighter

Materials

Metal

Vintage Standing Camel Sculpture Table lighter

$250

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Lighter Musical Instruments

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A beautiful Piero Fornasetti ceramic and brass lighter from the "Musical Instruments" series, circa

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighter

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Lighter Musical Instruments

$750

Cartier Vintage Silver and Ruby Lighter

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This fancy lighter is modelled in silver and has stylish detail engraved all around it. In the lid

Category

1950s British Modern Vintage Lighter

Materials

Ruby, Silver

Cartier Vintage Silver and Ruby Lighter

$519

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Vintage Lighter For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage lighter you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, chrome and silver, every vintage lighter was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage lighter — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage lighter, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one vintage lighter that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alfred Dunhill, S. T. Dupont and Sarome produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Lighter?

A vintage lighter can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $363, while the lowest priced sells for $23 and the highest can go for as much as $10,000.

Questions About Vintage Lighter

What lighters are collectible?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
There are a variety of reasons why a collector may desire certain types of lighters. Some collectors covet certain brands, while others may prioritize a certain level of craftsmanship. Whether looking for rare materials, makes and models or antique styles, 1stDibs has a variety of vintage lighters.
What are the vintage lighters called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The first lighter was created in 1823 and was known as the Döbereiner’s Lamp. The first automatic lighter was called a Banjo, following that was the Colibri. Zippo became a very popular brand in the 1930s and is still around today. Shortly after Zippo hit the market, trends shifted from ferrocerium to butane, so you’ll often hear of these lighters referred to as butane lighters. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary lighters from top sellers around the world.
What are vintage lighters called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Vintage lighters with decorative designs are sometimes called carved lighters, hobo lighters or trench lighters. The first lighter ever made was the Döbereiner’s lamp, designed by Johann Wolfgang Dobereiner in 1823. You can find a range of vintage lighters on 1stDibs.
How do you refill a vintage Cartier lighter?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Typically, to refill a Cartier lighter, you open the valve cap on the top using the grooves or notches, depending on the design. Then, insert the gas refill and press for three seconds. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Cartier lighters.