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What are the vintage lighters called?
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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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Cartier Goldstone and Silver Vintage Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier goldstone and silver lighter. A most handsomely chic objet by Cartier from the Forties.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Stone, Silver
S.T. Dupont 1970s Gold Plated Guilloche Model 1 Vintage Lighter in Box
By S.T. Dupont
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Beautiful Vintage Lighter, 1970s-1975s, S.T. Dupont Gold Plated, Guilloche Model 1.
Category
1970s French For The Desk
$918 Sale Price
20% Off
Retro 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Lighter Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly rendered lighter
Accented by textured base
With functional spring hinged fork
Completed by jump ring bale
Stamped for 14 karat gold
Signed for Berton
Circa: 1940...
Category
Vintage 1940s Retro Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Fully Brass Italian Lighter 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fully Brass Vintage Lighter made in Italy 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
1970s Vintage Ceramic Lighter, Light Green & Metal, Italy Decorative
Located in Roma, IT
Original vintage lighter with the upper part of the lighter in metal and light green ceramic.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Metal
Vintage Hermes “Lipstick” Lighter Working
By Hermès
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful vintage lighter by the Iconic French firm of Hermes.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal


