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1940s Art Deco Vintage Cigarette Lighter Aluminum Block Lift Arm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Art Deco Vintage 1940s Aluminum Block Lift Arm Side Wheel Cigarette Lighter 2.13 x 1 W x .63
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

1940s Art Deco Vintage Cigarette Lighter Aluminum Block Lift Arm
1940s Art Deco Vintage Cigarette Lighter Aluminum Block Lift Arm

1940s Art Deco Vintage Cigarette Lighter Aluminum Block Lift Arm

H 2.13 in W 1 in D 0.63 in
Austrian "Figa" Lighter
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A great tabletop lighter depicting. It is traditional in Brazil to wear a figa symbol to ward off
Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Austrian "Figa" Lighter
Austrian "Figa" Lighter

Austrian "Figa" Lighter

H 2 in W 7 in D 2 in
Vintage Rare 14K Solid White Gold Piaget Petrol Lighter 1940s
By Piaget
Located in DELFT, NL
Vintage Rare 14K Solid White Gold Piaget Petrol Lighter 1940s This absolute masterpiece of a
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Rare 14K Solid White Gold Piaget Petrol Lighter 1940s
Vintage Rare 14K Solid White Gold Piaget Petrol Lighter 1940s

Vintage Rare 14K Solid White Gold Piaget Petrol Lighter 1940s

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H 1.67 in W 1.08 in D 0.2 in
Goldstone and Silver Cartier Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
lighter and an elegant severely restrained sculpture tabletop decoration. France, late 1940’s Dimensions
Category

Vintage 1940s French Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Stone, Silver

Goldstone and Silver Cartier Lighter
Goldstone and Silver Cartier Lighter

Goldstone and Silver Cartier Lighter

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H 2.75 in Dm 2.38 in
Collection of Nine Vintage Lighters
Located in South Salem, NY
A collection of nine vintage lighters. All nine are from various parts of Europe. We do not
Category

Mid-20th Century French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Collection of Nine Vintage Lighters
Collection of Nine Vintage Lighters

Collection of Nine Vintage Lighters

H 2.5 in W 3.75 in D 1.25 in
Lot of 5 Lighters, Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half Giant Lighters
By Dunhill
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Lot of 5 Rare 1950s Half-Giant Dunhill Aquarium table lighters (made in England) Each of these
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Chrome, Silver Plate

Lot of 5 Lighters, Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half Giant Lighters
Lot of 5 Lighters, Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half Giant Lighters

Lot of 5 Lighters, Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half Giant Lighters

H 2.96 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
Colorful Camel Hair Tribal Runner with Iconic Fence Design, c.1940's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. 1940's Pile: Low/Med with distressed areas This rug is one-of-a-kind, only one available. Because of
Category

20th Century Tribal Rugs

Colorful Camel Hair Tribal Runner with Iconic Fence Design, c.1940's
Colorful Camel Hair Tribal Runner with Iconic Fence Design, c.1940's

Colorful Camel Hair Tribal Runner with Iconic Fence Design, c.1940's

W 153.6 in L 37.2 in
Rare Dunhill Salaam Namiki Cigarette Lighter With Arc de Triomphe Motif
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Jaeger LeCoultre and Dunhill in the 1940's described as the most understated and unknown lighter
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass

Rare Dunhill Salaam Namiki Cigarette Lighter With Arc de Triomphe Motif
Rare Dunhill Salaam Namiki Cigarette Lighter With Arc de Triomphe Motif

Rare Dunhill Salaam Namiki Cigarette Lighter With Arc de Triomphe Motif

H 22.45 in W 13.39 in D 0.28 in
Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A rare 1950s Half-Giant Dunhill aquarium table lighter (made in England) Each of these lighters
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Lucite

Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter
Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter

Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter

H 2.96 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A rare 1950s Half-Giant Dunhill aquarium table lighter (made in England) Each of these lighters
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Lucite

Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter
Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter

Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter

H 2.96 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A rare 1950s Half-Giant Dunhill aquarium table lighter (made in England) Each of these lighters
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Lucite

Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter
Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter

Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter

H 2.96 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
Antique/Vintage Persian Tabriz Carpet, 11'6" x 14'5" c-1940's
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique/Vintage Persian Handmade Tabriz Carpet, 11'6" x 14'5" c-1940's, highly decorative with
Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique/Vintage Persian Tabriz Carpet, 11'6" x 14'5" c-1940's
Antique/Vintage Persian Tabriz Carpet, 11'6" x 14'5" c-1940's

Antique/Vintage Persian Tabriz Carpet, 11'6" x 14'5" c-1940's

W 138 in L 173 in
Telescopic Brass Floor Lamp, Danish, 1940s
Located in London, GB
lighter at the centre as a result of the telescopic movement which alters the lamp's height. This floor
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Telescopic Brass Floor Lamp, Danish, 1940s
Telescopic Brass Floor Lamp, Danish, 1940s

Telescopic Brass Floor Lamp, Danish, 1940s

H 65.75 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
"The Lamp Lighter" Texas Mid-Century Modern Everett Spruce (1908-2002) EXHIBITED
By Everett Spruce
Located in San Antonio, TX
Southwest artists. By the time he joined the art faculty of the University of Texas at Austin in 1940, he
Category

1940s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Mixed Media

"The Lamp Lighter" Texas Mid-Century Modern Everett Spruce (1908-2002) EXHIBITED
"The Lamp Lighter" Texas Mid-Century Modern Everett Spruce (1908-2002) EXHIBITED

Everett Spruce
"The Lamp Lighter" Texas Mid-Century Modern Everett Spruce (1908-2002) EXHIBITED, Circa 1940s

H 18 in W 15 in D 3 in
Telescopic Brass Floor Lamp, Danish, 1940s
Located in London, GB
. The lamp is beautifully patinated across the stem and base, whilst areas of lighter patination, such
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Telescopic Brass Floor Lamp, Danish, 1940s
Telescopic Brass Floor Lamp, Danish, 1940s

Telescopic Brass Floor Lamp, Danish, 1940s

H 75.6 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Extremely Rare 1950s Dunhill Aviary, Non Aquarium, Half-Giant Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A extremely rare 1950s Half-Giant Dunhill aviary table lighter (made in England) Each of these
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Lucite

Extremely Rare 1950s Dunhill Aviary, Non Aquarium, Half-Giant Lighter
Extremely Rare 1950s Dunhill Aviary, Non Aquarium, Half-Giant Lighter

Extremely Rare 1950s Dunhill Aviary, Non Aquarium, Half-Giant Lighter

H 2.96 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
EVANS 1940 Spitfire Pocket Lighter With Windshield Chromed Steel & Black Lacquer
By D. Evans & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
windguard pocket lighter. Year: 1940. Materials: Chromed steel and black lacquer. Weight: 50 Grams
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel, Chrome

EVANS 1940 Spitfire Pocket Lighter With Windshield Chromed Steel & Black Lacquer
EVANS 1940 Spitfire Pocket Lighter With Windshield Chromed Steel & Black Lacquer

EVANS 1940 Spitfire Pocket Lighter With Windshield Chromed Steel & Black Lacquer

H 2.44 in W 1.46 in D 0.52 in
Queen Anne silver metal table lighter - Ronson - England 1950's vintage
By Ronson
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very elegant "Queen Anne" table lighter from Ronson in silver metal from the mid-20th century. This
Category

Vintage 1940s English Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver

Queen Anne silver metal table lighter - Ronson - England 1950's vintage
Queen Anne silver metal table lighter - Ronson - England 1950's vintage

Queen Anne silver metal table lighter - Ronson - England 1950's vintage

H 2.37 in W 3.55 in D 1.58 in
1940s African Ashanti Two Elephant Coffee Table
Located in Waxahachie, TX
, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940. Offering great character and rich colour for the living
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

1940s African Ashanti Two Elephant Coffee Table
1940s African Ashanti Two Elephant Coffee Table

1940s African Ashanti Two Elephant Coffee Table

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H 18 in W 35.75 in D 22.5 in
Celine Circa 1980s Hexagonal Black Lacquer & Gold Vintage Lighter, Rare, Retro
By Celine
Located in New York, NY
Philo, Celine actually has a long and storied history dating back to the 1940s. This lighter is from the
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

Celine Circa 1980s Hexagonal Black Lacquer & Gold Vintage Lighter, Rare, Retro
Celine Circa 1980s Hexagonal Black Lacquer & Gold Vintage Lighter, Rare, Retro

Celine Circa 1980s Hexagonal Black Lacquer & Gold Vintage Lighter, Rare, Retro

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Ronson 1936 Art Deco Tourette Geometric Bronze Table Touch Iip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
lighter was retailed for $ 7.30 back in their days between the 1936 and 1940. Note: This piece is empty
Category

Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Ronson 1936 Art Deco Tourette Geometric Bronze Table Touch Iip Lighter
Ronson 1936 Art Deco Tourette Geometric Bronze Table Touch Iip Lighter

Ronson 1936 Art Deco Tourette Geometric Bronze Table Touch Iip Lighter

H 3.48 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in
Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Service Lighter, Gold Plated, Made in England
By Dunhill
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A rare 1950s Half-Giant Dunhill Aquarium table lighter (made in England) with silver-plated metal
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Service Lighter, Gold Plated, Made in England
Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Service Lighter, Gold Plated, Made in England

Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Service Lighter, Gold Plated, Made in England

H 2.76 in W 2.37 in D 1.38 in
Rare Vintage Sarome Japanese Liquid Rabbit lighter in original box Circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
perfect working condition. In the postwar years of the 1940's and 1950's, a “cigarette lighter" meant a
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Mid-20th Century Asian Art Deco Vanity Items

Rare Vintage Sarome Japanese Liquid Rabbit lighter in original box Circa 1940
Rare Vintage Sarome Japanese Liquid Rabbit lighter in original box Circa 1940

Rare Vintage Sarome Japanese Liquid Rabbit lighter in original box Circa 1940

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IMCO Julius Meister 1000 Ifa Storm Thumbwheel Mechanical Lighter In Solid Brass
Located in Miami, FL
copied by multiple U.S. and Japanese companies during the 1930s and 1940s and countless replicas have
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass, Cut Steel

IMCO Julius Meister 1000 Ifa Storm Thumbwheel Mechanical Lighter In Solid Brass
IMCO Julius Meister 1000 Ifa Storm Thumbwheel Mechanical Lighter In Solid Brass

IMCO Julius Meister 1000 Ifa Storm Thumbwheel Mechanical Lighter In Solid Brass

H 325 in W 1.02 in D 1.05 in
Polaire Paris 1935 Art Deco Bauhaus Table Desk Lift Arm Tower Lighter
Located in Miami, FL
1940’s. Besides pocket lighters, Polaire also produced different types of table lighters, which had
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Polaire Paris 1935 Art Deco Bauhaus Table Desk Lift Arm Tower Lighter
Polaire Paris 1935 Art Deco Bauhaus Table Desk Lift Arm Tower Lighter

Polaire Paris 1935 Art Deco Bauhaus Table Desk Lift Arm Tower Lighter

H 4.06 in Dm 1.65 in
Celine, Circa 1980s Hexagonal Hot Red Lacquer & Gold Vintage Lighter, Rare Retro
By Celine
Located in New York, NY
history dating back to the 1940s. This lighter is from the 1980s and is a perfect example of Celine design.
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate, Gold

Celine, Circa 1980s Hexagonal Hot Red Lacquer & Gold Vintage Lighter, Rare Retro
Celine, Circa 1980s Hexagonal Hot Red Lacquer & Gold Vintage Lighter, Rare Retro

Celine, Circa 1980s Hexagonal Hot Red Lacquer & Gold Vintage Lighter, Rare Retro

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Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter, Chrome Plated, Made in England
By Dunhill
Located in Hong Kong, HK
look exactly similar. Ben Shillingford (1904-2000) commenced to work for Dunhill in the late 1940’s
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter, Chrome Plated, Made in England
Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter, Chrome Plated, Made in England

Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter, Chrome Plated, Made in England

H 2.96 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter, Chrome Plated, Made in England
By Dunhill
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A rare 1950s Half-Giant Dunhill aquarium table lighter (made in England) with chrome plated metal
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter, Chrome Plated, Made in England
Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter, Chrome Plated, Made in England

Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter, Chrome Plated, Made in England

H 2.96 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
Polaire Paris 1938 Art Deco Table Desk Petrol Lighter-Clock In Chromed Steel
By Polaris
Located in Miami, FL
manufacturer Polaire in Paris France, starting around the mid 1930’s until the 1940’s. Besides pocket lighters
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Polaire Paris 1938 Art Deco Table Desk Petrol Lighter-Clock In Chromed Steel
Polaire Paris 1938 Art Deco Table Desk Petrol Lighter-Clock In Chromed Steel

Polaire Paris 1938 Art Deco Table Desk Petrol Lighter-Clock In Chromed Steel

H 4.25 in W 3.16 in D 1.75 in
Hand Machined Willys Jeep Table Lighter and Holder, Occupied Germany by Baier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original polished aluminum and rubber late 1940s "Baier Willys Jeep & Trailer Table Lighter
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

Hand Machined Willys Jeep Table Lighter and Holder, Occupied Germany by Baier
Hand Machined Willys Jeep Table Lighter and Holder, Occupied Germany by Baier

Hand Machined Willys Jeep Table Lighter and Holder, Occupied Germany by Baier

H 3.25 in W 3.25 in D 5.5 in
Swedish Modern Pyramid Mahogany Chest of Drawers, ca 1940s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Swedish Modern chest of drawers in book matched Pyramid Mahogany from the 1940s. Very nice mahogany
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Swedish Modern Pyramid Mahogany Chest of Drawers, ca 1940s
Swedish Modern Pyramid Mahogany Chest of Drawers, ca 1940s

Swedish Modern Pyramid Mahogany Chest of Drawers, ca 1940s

H 26.38 in W 41.34 in D 17.33 in
Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter, Silver Plated, Made in England
By Dunhill
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A rare 1950s Half-Giant Dunhill aquarium table lighter (made in England) with silver plated metal
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter, Silver Plated, Made in England
Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter, Silver Plated, Made in England

Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter, Silver Plated, Made in England

H 2.96 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
Art Deco Wood & Glass Round Coffee Side Table, Italy, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Round coffee side table featuring four hand-carved curved legs of a lighter wood on a dark wood
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Art Deco Wood & Glass Round Coffee Side Table, Italy, 1940s
Art Deco Wood & Glass Round Coffee Side Table, Italy, 1940s

Art Deco Wood & Glass Round Coffee Side Table, Italy, 1940s

H 18.51 in Dm 26.78 in
Ewald Dahlskog Vase Bo Fajans Runa Earthenware Sweden 1940s
By Bo Fajans, Ewald Dahlskog
Located in Basel, BS
1930s to early 1940s in Sweden. The glaze color is called ‚Runa‘, model No. D89/3. Signed on the
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Ewald Dahlskog Vase Bo Fajans Runa Earthenware Sweden 1940s
Ewald Dahlskog Vase Bo Fajans Runa Earthenware Sweden 1940s

Ewald Dahlskog Vase Bo Fajans Runa Earthenware Sweden 1940s

H 9.26 in Dm 7.49 in
Handmade Vintage Persian Hamadan Salt Bag 1.3' x 3, 1940s - 1N08
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Vintage Persian Hamadan Salt Bag from the 1940s: Dimensions: This rectangular salt bag
Category

Vintage 1940s Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Persian Hamadan Salt Bag 1.3' x 3, 1940s - 1N08
Handmade Vintage Persian Hamadan Salt Bag 1.3' x 3, 1940s - 1N08

Handmade Vintage Persian Hamadan Salt Bag 1.3' x 3, 1940s - 1N08

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W 16.15 in L 36.62 in
EVANS 1952 For Loyal Automatic Table Lighter In the Shape Of Large Leather Boot
By D. Evans & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
. In the 1940’s and 1950’s, the Evans Company was known to manufacture a large variety of decorative
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel, Chrome

EVANS 1952 For Loyal Automatic Table Lighter In the Shape Of Large Leather Boot
EVANS 1952 For Loyal Automatic Table Lighter In the Shape Of Large Leather Boot

EVANS 1952 For Loyal Automatic Table Lighter In the Shape Of Large Leather Boot

H 8.25 in W 1.75 in D 5.1 in
Paolo Buffa Attributed Sideboard in Walnut and Brass, Serafino Arrighi, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa, Serafino Arrighi
Located in The Hague, NL
1940s. The design is attributed to Paolo Buffa, who worked with Serafino Arrighi for the execution of
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Paolo Buffa Attributed Sideboard in Walnut and Brass, Serafino Arrighi, 1940s
Paolo Buffa Attributed Sideboard in Walnut and Brass, Serafino Arrighi, 1940s

Paolo Buffa Attributed Sideboard in Walnut and Brass, Serafino Arrighi, 1940s

H 36.23 in W 83.67 in D 18.31 in
Dunhill London 1954 F-86 Jet Aircraft Table Desk Lighter In Polished Chrome
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
F-86 Jet fighter aircraft table lighter designed by Alfred Dunhill. An unusual table desk lighter
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Dunhill London 1954 F-86 Jet Aircraft Table Desk Lighter In Polished Chrome
Dunhill London 1954 F-86 Jet Aircraft Table Desk Lighter In Polished Chrome

Dunhill London 1954 F-86 Jet Aircraft Table Desk Lighter In Polished Chrome

H 5.87 in W 6.34 in D 3.27 in
Rare Hand Machined Willys Jeep Ges-Gesch Table Lighter, West Germany by by Baier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original polished aluminum and rubber late 1940s "Baier Willys Jeep & Trailer Table Lighter
Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Hand Machined Willys Jeep Ges-Gesch Table Lighter, West Germany by by Baier
Rare Hand Machined Willys Jeep Ges-Gesch Table Lighter, West Germany by by Baier

Rare Hand Machined Willys Jeep Ges-Gesch Table Lighter, West Germany by by Baier

H 3 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
Midcentury Earthenware jar by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Stockholm, SE
. Glased deep green with a lighter hue on the lid.
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Earthenware jar by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Midcentury Earthenware jar by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s

Midcentury Earthenware jar by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s

H 11.03 in Dm 10.24 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in a Patterned Bouclé Fabric, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
and a much lighter colour palette. The stitches on the back create a scalloped look that sections the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in a Patterned Bouclé Fabric, Denmark 1940s
Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in a Patterned Bouclé Fabric, Denmark 1940s

Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in a Patterned Bouclé Fabric, Denmark 1940s

H 35.04 in W 37.21 in D 40.56 in
Pair Mid Century Modern Pottery White Horse Head Bookends Abingdon Pottery 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
. One of the bookends is lighter, in weight and color, than the other one. Please look at other Abingdon
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pair Mid Century Modern Pottery White Horse Head Bookends Abingdon Pottery 1940s
Pair Mid Century Modern Pottery White Horse Head Bookends Abingdon Pottery 1940s

Pair Mid Century Modern Pottery White Horse Head Bookends Abingdon Pottery 1940s

H 6.5 in W 3.38 in D 6 in
1940s Danish Coffee Table in Solid Nut Wood, Beech with intarsia of dark wood..
Located in København K, 84
This super elegant 1940s Danish Modern coffee table is a true masterpiece of mid-century design
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Nutwood

1940s Danish Coffee Table in Solid Nut Wood, Beech with intarsia of dark wood..
1940s Danish Coffee Table in Solid Nut Wood, Beech with intarsia of dark wood..

1940s Danish Coffee Table in Solid Nut Wood, Beech with intarsia of dark wood..

H 19.69 in Dm 36.62 in
Vintage Bakelite Camel Marbelized Cuff Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Bakelite Camel Marbleized Cuff Circa 1940s. This is so stunning. Fits on the smaller to
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Cuff Bracelets

Vintage Bakelite Camel Marbelized Cuff Circa 1940s
Vintage Bakelite Camel Marbelized Cuff Circa 1940s

Vintage Bakelite Camel Marbelized Cuff Circa 1940s

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H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.25 in Dm 3 in L 6 in
1940s Vintage Turkish Kilim in Red, White Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Impeccably hand woven in wool, this vintage kilim rug originates from Turkey circa 1940-1950. The
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Vintage 1940s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940s Vintage Turkish Kilim in Red, White Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim
1940s Vintage Turkish Kilim in Red, White Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim

1940s Vintage Turkish Kilim in Red, White Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim

W 68 in L 103 in
Paolo Buffa Rare Vanity Table or Console, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
sensuality ,graciousness: this piece represents Buffa sensitivity for avant garde form and lighter Art Deco
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Maple, Parchment Paper

Paolo Buffa Rare Vanity Table or Console, 1940s
Paolo Buffa Rare Vanity Table or Console, 1940s

Paolo Buffa Rare Vanity Table or Console, 1940s

H 29.93 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Art Deco Bedside Tables in Mahogany, 1940s, Set of 2
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lighter signs of wear here and there, see photos.  
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bedside Tables in Mahogany, 1940s, Set of 2
Art Deco Bedside Tables in Mahogany, 1940s, Set of 2

Art Deco Bedside Tables in Mahogany, 1940s, Set of 2

H 16.93 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
1940s Danish "Canada" Arm Chairs in Stained Beech by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Christian E. Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
at "Fritz Hansen", Copenhagen in 1940. The chairs are made from red stained beech and is in amazing
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Vintage 1940s European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

1940s Danish "Canada" Arm Chairs in Stained Beech by Fritz Hansen
1940s Danish "Canada" Arm Chairs in Stained Beech by Fritz Hansen

1940s Danish "Canada" Arm Chairs in Stained Beech by Fritz Hansen

H 31.89 in W 25.99 in D 24.81 in
1940s Vulcanized US Air Force Ships Trunk Box Table Pedestal Retail Display
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Sold separately so please specify which one you would like, the lighter more worn box or the darker
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Plywood, Natural Fiber

1940s Vulcanized US Air Force Ships Trunk Box Table Pedestal Retail Display
1940s Vulcanized US Air Force Ships Trunk Box Table Pedestal Retail Display

1940s Vulcanized US Air Force Ships Trunk Box Table Pedestal Retail Display

H 15.88 in W 33 in D 18 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Gold Diamond and Bakelite Minaudière
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
several different sized compartments, a compact mirror with a powder puff, a lighter, and a lipstick case
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Vintage 1940s French Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Gold Diamond and Bakelite Minaudière
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Gold Diamond and Bakelite Minaudière

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Gold Diamond and Bakelite Minaudière

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W 5 in L 7.5 in
A Quiet River - Oil on Canvas by A. Whipple
Located in Soquel, CA
, while lighter colored trees to the right. The sky is a light blue, with white clouds moving in. Signed
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1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

A Quiet River - Oil on Canvas by A. Whipple
A Quiet River - Oil on Canvas by A. Whipple

A Quiet River - Oil on Canvas by A. Whipple, 1940s

H 27 in W 17 in D 1 in
Jens Risom Armchair for Knoll Associates
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
1940s. It is one of the early, iconic chairs that ushered in a period of incredible mid-century modern
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Jens Risom Armchair for Knoll Associates
Jens Risom Armchair for Knoll Associates

Jens Risom Armchair for Knoll Associates

H 30 in W 24 in D 27 in
Japanese Hand Carved Dark Wood Export Monkey Armchair
Located in San Diego, CA
Japanese hand carved dark wood export monkey armchair, circa 1940s. This antique Japanese armchair
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20th Century Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Hand Carved Dark Wood Export Monkey Armchair
Japanese Hand Carved Dark Wood Export Monkey Armchair

Japanese Hand Carved Dark Wood Export Monkey Armchair

H 48 in W 27 in D 20 in
Vintage Moroccan Azilal Tribe Berber Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
additionally enhanced by a bevy of red-toned knots introduced erratically through some of the lighter bands-- a
Category

Vintage 1940s Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Tribe Berber Rug
Vintage Moroccan Azilal Tribe Berber Rug

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Tribe Berber Rug

W 49 in L 93 in
Rare & Collectable Vintage Chinese Export Hardstone Folding Screen Room Divider
Located in GB
circa 1940’s Hardstone room divider folding screen. A truly stunning and exquisitely made piece, I’ve
Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Stone

Rare & Collectable Vintage Chinese Export Hardstone Folding Screen Room Divider
Rare & Collectable Vintage Chinese Export Hardstone Folding Screen Room Divider

Rare & Collectable Vintage Chinese Export Hardstone Folding Screen Room Divider

H 72.05 in W 63.59 in D 5.32 in
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Carved Velvet Wingback Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
damage to fabric or wood. Velvet fabric appears to be lighter in areas but this is because of the way and
Category

Mid-20th Century Louis XV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Antique French Louis XV Rococo Carved Velvet Wingback Chair
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Carved Velvet Wingback Chair

Antique French Louis XV Rococo Carved Velvet Wingback Chair

H 44 in W 32 in D 32 in
Petite Round Blue Murano Style Art Glass Hobnail Budding Vase Hobbs
By Fenton Art Glass Company 1
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
. The color seems to have an ombré look as it moves from darker at the base to a lighter blue and white
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Petite Round Blue Murano Style Art Glass Hobnail Budding Vase Hobbs
Petite Round Blue Murano Style Art Glass Hobnail Budding Vase Hobbs

Petite Round Blue Murano Style Art Glass Hobnail Budding Vase Hobbs

H 5 in Dm 4.5 in
Large Semi Antique Persian Tabriz - One of a Kind Design
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Exquisite 50's Persian Tabriz 10' x 13' Incredibly unique hand crafted master piece from the
Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Semi Antique Persian Tabriz - One of a Kind Design
Large Semi Antique Persian Tabriz - One of a Kind Design

Large Semi Antique Persian Tabriz - One of a Kind Design

No Reserve
W 119.69 in L 155.91 in
Vintage Old Sivas Kilim Central Anatolian Mihrab Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
motifs. Colors are of a lighter hue than other Kurdish weavings, particularly the reds, and greens. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Vintage Old Sivas Kilim Central Anatolian Mihrab Rug Turkish Carpet
Vintage Old Sivas Kilim Central Anatolian Mihrab Rug Turkish Carpet

Vintage Old Sivas Kilim Central Anatolian Mihrab Rug Turkish Carpet

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W 27.96 in L 51.58 in
Malatya Kilim Rug Wool Old Vintage Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
used, most often of a lighter palette than in eastern Anatolia. Some very fine kilims have emerged, but
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Malatya Kilim Rug Wool Old Vintage Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Malatya Kilim Rug Wool Old Vintage Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet

Malatya Kilim Rug Wool Old Vintage Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet

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W 58.27 in L 139.77 in
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1940s Lighter For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1940s lighter you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 1940s lighter for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. If you’re shopping for a 1940s lighter, we have 207 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a 1940s lighter — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1940s lighter is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made 1940s lighter has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Dunhill, Alfred Dunhill and Charlotte Perriand are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1940s Lighter?

A 1940s lighter can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,663, while the lowest priced sells for $95 and the highest can go for as much as $111,875.
Questions About 1940s Lighter
  • What is a Dunhill lighter?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Dunhill lighter is a cigarette lighter created by the brand Dunhill. The company opened in 1924 and continues to manufacture lighters today. Its most famous design, the boxy Rollagas, has remained unchanged since its introduction in 1956. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Dunhill lighters.
  • What is a Dupont lighter?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Dupont lighter is a luxury lighter with dual ignition. Dupont lighters were the first serially-produced lighters. S.T. Dupont is a French manufacturing company that produces handbags, pens, perfumes, cigarettes and other small gadgets. You’ll find a variety of Dupont items on 1stDibs.
  • What is a table lighter?
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    1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A table lighter is a stationary cigarette and cigar lighter. These types of lighters were primarily designed to be displayed at home or in restaurants, bars, and hotels. Shop table lighters on 1stDibs.
  • What lighters are collectible?
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    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 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.
  • 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.
  • Are Dupont lighters gold?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not Dupont lighters are gold depends on the piece. Dupont manufactures lighters out of a variety of materials, including copper, brass and palladium. Some feature a gold-tone finish. Others have genuine gold plating or are entirely 14-karat or 18-karat gold. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Dupont lighters.
  • What is special about Dupont lighters?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Many people feel that the fine-quality craftsmanship and high-end materials like palladium and yellow gold are what make Dupont lighters special. Admirers also love the distinctive cling sound the Ligne 2 series models make upon opening. On 1stDibs, shop a range of S.T. Dupont lighters.
  • How do I authenticate my Cartier lighter?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    To authenticate a Cartier lighter, locate the serial number. Then, contact Cartier’s customer service team to assess whether it is a genuine serial number and whether the product type and style match your piece. Check the official Cartier website for current contact information. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Cartier lighters.
  • What is a cigarette lighter used for?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Where are Dunhill lighters made?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dunhill lighters are made in England. The Dunhill company, known for its decorative designs, produced one of the first butane gas lighters during the 1950s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Dunhill lighters from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • Why are Dunhill lighters so expensive?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Dunhill lighters are so expensive for a few reasons. For one thing, the lighters feature durable construction that comes from strict quality controls that increase the cost of labor associated with manufacturing. In addition, Dunhill uses fine materials, such as sterling silver, chrome and brass. The reputation and heritage of the brand also make demand for its products high, contributing to the price. Shop an assortment of Dunhill lighters on 1stDibs.
  • Are Ronson lighters still made?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Ronson lighters are still made. As of 2010, the Ronson brand in North America was bought by the Zippo Manufacturing Company, who continue to produce Ronson-branded lighters. Browse a variety of Ronson lighters from top sellers worldwide on 1stDibs.
  • What are the old flip lighters called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Old flip lighters are sometimes called windproof lighters or flint wheel lighters. Because Zippo pioneered the design, you may sometimes see all flip lighters referred to as Zippo lighters or Zippos. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lighters from some of the world's top sellers.
  • Should a sofa be lighter or darker than the walls?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    There is no rule regarding whether a sofa should be lighter or darker than the walls. Generally, creating contrast between the paint color and the sofa upholstery can add drama to a space, but it doesn’t matter whether the wall or the couch is the darker shade. Shop a collection of sofas on 1stDibs.
  • Are Dunhill lighters gold plated?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether Dunhill lighters are gold-plated varies. Some pieces do feature genuine 18-karat yellow gold plating, while others are made of materials like sterling silver, brass, chrome and lacquer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Dunhill lighters from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 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.
  • What are Zippo-style lighters called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The most well-known design of Zippo-style lighters is called the flint wheel ignition lighter. Some people also refer to them as windproof lighters. In addition to their classic lighters, Zippo manufactures pipe and candle lighters. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern lighters.
  • What is a 1940s style dress?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • What kind of lighter does James Bond use?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    The kind of lighter that James Bond uses is a gold Dunhill. In addition to using lighters from the luxury brand, 007 also wears Dunhill cufflinks in films like Tomorrow Never Dies and The World Is Not Enough. Find a variety of Dunhill accessories on 1stDibs.

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