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Art Deco Lighter by JMCO, Austria, c1930's
Located in Devon, England
Fantastic little Art Deco lighter made by the Austrian company JMCO. Superb casing which geometric
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Chrome

Art Deco Lighter by JMCO, Austria, c1930's
Art Deco Lighter by JMCO, Austria, c1930's
H 1.97 in W 1.38 in D 0.4 in
Art Deco 'Lighter than Air' Diamond Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
epitomizes Art Deco design. The eye is drawn first to the center where an old mine .25ct diamond is set
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 10k Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco 'Lighter than Air' Diamond Pendant
Art Deco 'Lighter than Air' Diamond Pendant
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W 0.63 in L 19 in
Antique Art Deco Silver Lighter
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant little lighter will fit into any pocket or small handbag. It was created out of silver
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Silver

Antique Art Deco Silver Lighter
Antique Art Deco Silver Lighter
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W 0.63 in Dm 0.63 in L 1.97 in
DUNHILL Paris 1934 Art Deco Carved Bamboo Petrol Desk Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
Paris France by the luxury brand of Alfred Dunhill, back in the 1934. The unusual art deco lighter was
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold

Elegant 14k Deco Gold Lighter
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 14k Deco Gold Lighter from the 1930's. Elegant ribbed design with space for monogram. Top
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Elegant 14k Deco Gold Lighter
Elegant 14k Deco Gold Lighter
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W 0.4 in L 3.25 in
Ronson 1936 Art Deco Tourette Geometric Bronze Table Touch Iip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
in Newark New Jersey by Ronson, at The Art Metal Works Co. during the art deco period, back in the
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

RONSON USA 1927 Art Deco Tabourette Desk Lighter In Chromed Steel
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
New Jersey United States by The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1927. This is a
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Steel, Chrome

RONSON 1929 Art Deco New Yorker Skyscraper Desk Lighter In Chrome
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Metal Works Co. during the art deco period, back in the
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Ronson USA 1934 Art Deco Black Lacquered Rondette Desk Lighter in Stainless Stee
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
New Jersey United States by The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1934. This is a
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desk Sets

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Stunning 1930's Art Deco Marathon Gold and Enamel Cigarette Case Lighter
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning 1930's Art Deco Marathon gold and enamel cigarette case lighter in great working
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Antique Early 19th Century North American Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, Enamel

RONSON 1937 Art Deco T-T Smoker's Desk Double Box & Touch Tip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Ronson
Located in Miami, FL
Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1937. The desk box is named by Ronson as, T-T Smoker's
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Enamel, Steel, Chrome

Ronson Newark 1929 Art Deco Steel RonDeLight Table Lighter Black & Blue Lacquer
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
1929. This is a very unusual lighter designed with wonderful art deco patterns and crafted in solid
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Ronson 1937 Art Deco Heart Lighter Faux Tortoise Lacquer And Chromed Steel
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1937. This
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Ronson 1938 Art Deco Table Touch Tip Octette Lighter Machine Age Geometric
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
tapered cone knob like this one. A fabulous Art Deco / Machine Age design, crafted with streamline
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Enamel, Steel

Ronson USA 1934 Art Deco Faux Tortoise Lacquer Rondette Desk Lighter In Chromed
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
Jersey United States by The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1934. This is a very
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Steel, Chrome

Ronson USA 1938 Art Deco Touch Tip Lighter Junior Bar In Steel & Lacquer
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
made by Ronson, prized by Art Deco, Americana and of course Lighter collectors around the world. They
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel

Ronson 1939 Art Deco Table Touch Tip Octette Lighter Machine Age Bakelite Steel
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
tapered cone knob like this one. A fabulous Art Deco / Machine Age design, crafted with streamline
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Steel, Chrome

RONSON 1926 Art Deco Rare Banjo Automatic Lighter In Silver Plate Near Mint
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
was created during the art deco period in 1926. Crafted in solid steel and brass parts, with a .925
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass

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

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Aluminum

Art Deco Small Spelter Female Table Lighter, C1930
Located in Devon, England
An original 1930's Art Deco cold painted spelter figure strike lighter. Depicts a young woman
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Onyx, Spelter

Art Deco Boy Golfer Lighter by Lorenzl, C1930
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in Devon, England
An Art Deco patinated at metal figural table lighter of Boy Golfer on an Onyx base. Made by the
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Onyx, Chrome, Spelter

RONSON 1936 Maltese Art Deco Machine Age Desk Black Clock And Touch-Tip Lighter
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
States by the Ronson Art Metal Works Inc. This touch tip lighter began a very successful era for Ronson
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Rondelight Junior Table Lighter by Ronson, 1929
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1929 Art Deco "Rondelight Junior" flint table lighter by Ronson featuring enameled black
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Chrome

Stunning Art Deco, Machine Age Aluminum Cigarette Lighter Collection
By Ronson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Art Deco, Machine Age aluminum cigarette lighter collection, new or old stock, never used
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Aluminum

Ronson USA 1935 Art Deco Black Lacquered Desk Box With Octette Touch Tip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
handles, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, back in the
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Steel, Chrome

Art Deco French Tulip Lamp Up-lighter, 1930
Located in Devon, England
A lovely example of an Art Deco table uplighter that shows great style and imagination. It is made
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Dupont Ligne 2 Lacquer American Art Deco (Chrysler Building) Lighter
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Norwood, NJ
This is a limited edition S.T Dupont Ligne 2 Lacquer American Art Deco (Chrysler Building) Lighter
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Gold Plate

Chrome Art Deco Two-Tier Ashtray Stand with Electric Lighter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original chrome Art Deco two-tier ashtray stand featuring a decorative chrome body and swirl glass
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Chrome

Large Antique Lighter, Iron, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional lighter from heavy iron, France, early 20th century. Not functional.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antiquities

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Iron

Spark Japanese Tourist Pop Lighter
By Spark Creations
Located in New York, NY
Retro, late 1960s to 1970s This lighter is from a lot bound to the holy land and it has never been
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Vanity Items

Rare Ronson Black Lather Lighter
Located in New York, NY
Ronson Black Bound lather lighter A lovely vintage Ronson gas leather bound lighter, it has been
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Vintage 1960s English Art Deco Vanity Items

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Stainless Steel

American Art Deco 1930 Geometric Skyscraper Desk Lighter In Catalin Bakelite
By Ellis
Located in Miami, FL
Skyscraper art deco table lighter in Catalin plastic. This is a beautiful historical piece from
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Bakelite

Art Deco Chrome Lighted Smoker's Stand or Ashtray with Electric Lighter
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Art Deco styled lighted smoker's stand is unsigned but presumed to have been made in the
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Metal

“Circa” 1970s Vintage Mini Lipstick Patrol Lighter
Located in New York, NY
Mini Lipstick Lighter gold tone VINTAGE LIPSTICK SHAPE Mini PETROL LIGHTER WICK & FLINT The
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Art Deco Vanity Items

Antique Art Deco Figural Marching Band Drum & Drumsticks Cigarette Table Lighter
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The lighter is done in a realistic manner and
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Metal, Brass

Dunhill 1935 Art Deco Triangular Desk Silent Lighter Chrome, Bakelite & Catalin
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
, created in America during the art deco period, back in the 1935. This triangular model was patented by
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Brass, Chrome

BENEY 1940 Art Deco Penge Model Petrol Pocket Lighter In Chromed Steel
Located in Miami, FL
model and has been crafted with modernist art deco patterns in solid chromed steel with engine turned
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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Brass, Steel, Chrome

Vintage Myflam Chrome Leather Table Lighter Square base 1950s
Located in DELFT, NL
decorated with enamel on chrome. A beautiful testament to the charm of the Art-Deco movement. In a
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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Vanity Items

Vintage Myflam Chrome Leather Table Lighter Square base 1950s
Vintage Myflam Chrome Leather Table Lighter Square base 1950s
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H 2.76 in W 1.58 in L 3.55 in
Vintage Myflam Chrome Enameled Table Lighter Round base 1950s
Located in DELFT, NL
decorated with enamel on chrome. A beautiful testament to the charm of the Art-Deco movement. In a
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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Vanity Items

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Enamel

Vintage Myflam Chrome Enameled Table Lighter Round base 1950s
Vintage Myflam Chrome Enameled Table Lighter Round base 1950s
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H 2.76 in W 1.58 in L 3.55 in
Vintage Myflam Chrome Enameled Table Lighter Square base 1950s
Located in DELFT, NL
decorated with enamel on chrome. A beautiful testament to the charm of the Art-Deco movement. In a
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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Vanity Items

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Enamel

Vintage Myflam Chrome Enameled Table Lighter Square base 1950s
Vintage Myflam Chrome Enameled Table Lighter Square base 1950s
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H 2.76 in W 1.58 in L 3.55 in
Art Deco Dunhill of London Engine Turned "Square Boy" Model Petrol Lighter 1937
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Art Deco Dunhill of London Diamond Engine Turned "Square boy" Model Petrol Lighter 1937 Silver
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

DUNHILL London Art Deco Green & Black Enamel Desk Lighter In 925 Sterling Silver
By Alfred Dunhill, Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
club-lighter is quite rare and has been designed with art deco patterns showing the patented Dunhill
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Vintage 1980s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Polaire Paris 1938 Art Deco Table Desk Petrol Lighter-Clock In Chromed Steel
By Polaris
Located in Miami, FL
decorative and has been crafted with geometric art deco patterns in solid chromed steel with high polished
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Steel, Chrome

Naldun 1930 Art Deco Pocket Lighter Sterling Silver & Essex Glass Horse Intaglio
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco petrol lighter designed by Naldun. Very beautiful and useful petrol lighter, created
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Dunhill Cigarette Case & Lighter, Katharine Hamnett Tie Clip & Cufflinks Set
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Dunhill Cigarette Case & Lighter, Katharine Hamnett Tie Clip & Cufflinks Set Elegant
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items

The James Bond Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Evening Slim Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
The James Bond Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Evening Slim Lighter Vintage Dunhill gold plated Skinny
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items

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Gold Plate

Vintage Dunhill Cigarette Case, Lighter & Tie Clip & Heritage Cufflinks Set
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Dunhill Cigarette Case, Lighter & Tie Clip & British Heritage Cufflinks Elegant Vintage
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items

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Gold Plate

Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated “James Bond” Evening Tuxedo Lighter With Case
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
handle. Art Deco, fantastic condition, as good as new. Comes in original Chocolate box with Cream
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items

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Gold Plate

1970s Hadson “Matex 55” Butane Vintage Lighter In Original Vintage Case
Located in New York, NY
Hadson Matex 55 Butane Vintage Lighter with original box made in Japan in 70's. Mid sized lighter
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Art Deco Vanity Items

Cartier Gift Set, Palladium Lighter & Cartier Silk Scarf Original Cartier Case
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Gift Set, Palladium Lighter & Cartier Silk Scarf Original Cartier Case Set of 2 1 - Rare
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Palladium

England 1929 Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk Lighter In Sterling Silver Jade And Lapis
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco box desk lighter made in England. A beautiful table-desk lighter, created in London
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver

French large Art Deco brass and leather table lighter by Polaire of Paris c 1920
Located in Central England, GB
This superb large art deco table lighter is in remarkable original condition. It is a very eye
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Leather

Yellow Gold Decorated Vintage WWII Komai Damascene Dragon Case & Lighter
Located in New York, NY
WWII Japanese Matching Komai Damascene Dragon STYLISH Cigarette Case & Cigarette Lighter Yellow
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Art Deco Vanity Items

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Yellow Gold

Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Case & Dunhill Lighter Set
By Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Case & Dunhill Lighter Set “Circa 1980” “YSL
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items

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Gold Plate

1920's Art Deco Black Porcelain Electronic "Tilt to Light" Lighter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This lighter would likely have a sleek and elegant design, indicative of the Art Deco style popular
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Vintage 1920s Tobacco Accessories

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Porcelain

Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Case & Lighter Set “Circa 1980”
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Case & Lighter Set “Circa 1980” “YSL” Yves Saint
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items

Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Case & Lighter Set “Circa 1980
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Case & Lighter Set “Circa 1980” “YSL” Yves Saint
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items

Iconic Dunhill Gold-Plated Cigarette Lighter with Original Red Lather Case
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
A Dunhill gold-plated mid century cigarette lighter, barley engine turned design. Iconic and
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items

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Gold Plate

Vintage Dunhill Cigarette Case & Dunhill Gold Plated Lighter Set, Circa 1970
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Dunhill Cigarette Case & Dunhill Gold Lighter Set, Vintage Circa 1970 The Cigarette case is made
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate

Rare Vintage Sarome Japanese Liquid Rabbit lighter in original box Circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Sarome Japanese Liquid Rabbit lighter in original box Circa 1940 Vintage Sarome
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Mid-20th Century Asian Art Deco Vanity Items

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Art Deco Lighter For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the art deco lighter you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, chrome and silver, every art deco lighter was constructed with great care. Find 110 options for an antique or vintage art deco lighter now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect art deco lighter — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right art deco lighter, those designed in Art Deco, Folk Art and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. Alfred Dunhill, Dunhill and Ronson each produced at least one beautiful art deco lighter that is worth considering.

How Much is a Art Deco Lighter?

The average selling price for an art deco lighter at 1stDibs is $963, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $50,963 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at art-deco Furniture

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

Questions About Art Deco Lighter
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify Art Deco, look for the characteristics of the period. Furniture produced at the time is generally lacquered metal with a mirror-like glossy finish. Wooden items should be an exotic wood. Most items feature symmetrical designs, and geometric forms were popular motifs during the period. In addition, Art Deco often shows the influence of Hellenistic, Egyptian and Asian designs. Shop a variety of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Art Deco was influenced by a number of things. The discovery of ancient tombs around the turn of the century led to a renewed interest in Egyptian furniture and architecture that inspired Art Deco designers. Art Deco was also informed by Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI style, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession. Shop a large collection of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The Art Deco period originated in France. Its name comes from the title of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, credited with introducing the style to the world. It was informed by ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession and went on to influence the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern movements. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.

    Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.

    The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Art Deco rings were made during the early 20th century. Named for a design movement that originated at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, Art Deco rings are generally quite geometric, symmetrical and incorporate a variety of gemstones — especially sapphires and emeralds. Find a wide variety of Art Deco rings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A few things define Art Deco. Date is one factor, as the style emerged in the 1920s and remained popular during the 1930s. Art Deco design usually includes bold geometric lines and forms or intricate repeating floral motifs. Designers working in this style tended to use expensive materials, such as shagreen or marble, as well as exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Furniture often featured metal accents, mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design, celebrating society's growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu. The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To know if a ring is Art Deco, examine its style. The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. Makers often incorporated geometric motifs in jewelry designs. Materials may also provide a clue about the era of the piece. Platinum, rubies, sapphires and emeralds were some of the most common precious metals and gemstones used at the time. Keep in mind that there are many convincing reproductions of Art Deco rings and other high-quality pieces inspired by originals. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or expert within the field of antique jewelry design to evaluate the ring. Shop a selection of Art Deco rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To identify Art Deco furniture, first look for maker's markings in inconspicuous areas. Once you've found them, use trusted online resources to research the manufacturer and determine whether they were active during the Art Deco era, which spanned from the 1920s through the 1930s. You can also look for classic characteristics of Art Deco furniture, such as bold geometric lines and forms, intricate floral motifs, metal accents, mirrored finishes and fine materials such as shagreen, marble, mahogany wood, zebra wood, ebony, exotic animal hides, onyx and mother-of-pearl. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with making identifications. Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Yes, some Art Deco jewelry is valuable. Jewelry from the 1920s and ’30s has remained consistently popular. It experienced a major revival in the 1960s, and even today, jewelry makers continue to be inspired by the period. As a result, demand for Art Deco jewelry is typically high, but the actual value of a piece depends on its style, maker, age and condition. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help you determine how much your jewelry is worth. Explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Art Deco furniture was largely made by hand. Crafters often employed exotic hardwood like zebra wood, rosewood and Macassar ebony. Many pieces had a polished Japanese lacquer finish, which gave a high-gloss shine to the wood. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Art Deco engagement rings are accessories that were produced during the 1920s and '30s and are characterized by details associated with the Art Deco style. They're often very colorful and feature bold geometric lines as well as gemstones cut in nontraditional ways. While the style got its name from an arts exhibition in Paris in 1925, Art Deco was inspired by Cubism and a shift from Art Nouveau's floral aesthetic. The modern look of Art Deco engagement rings reflects an evolution in fashion, visual art and more, as well as the sweeping societal changes taking hold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage Art Deco engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Art deco lamps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Vintage art deco-style lamps were made of natural materials such as metal, glass and pottery. You’ll find a variety of art deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The answer to whether Eileen Gray's designs were Art Deco depends on which piece you're considering. Gray was ever-evolving as a designer. By the early 1920s, she was creating geometric works that embodied the essence of Art Deco and the nascent modernist design movement. Some pieces, like her Bricks screen, employ the planar forms favored by Gerrit Rietveld and other De Stijl architects of the Netherlands. Others feature the tubular chrome framing used by Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who are associated with the mid-century modern design style. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Eileen Gray furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The work of French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec falls into the Art Nouveau style, which was prevalent approximately during the period of 1890-1910. Following the Art Nouveau period was the Art Deco era, which is usually defined as the era between 1920 and 1930. Toulouse-Lautrec died in 1901 putting his art in the era of Art Nouveau, but certain aspects of it definitely hint at the coming Art Deco style considering the definite overlap of the two movements. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between Art Deco and mid-century modern (MCM) is that the terms describe two distinct design styles. Art Deco typically refers to pieces produced between the 1920s and 1930s. Furniture produced in this style tends to display bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs, metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. MCM, or mid-century modern, emerged after World War II. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. Designers working in this style frequently used industrial materials, including steel, fiberglass, molded plywood, and alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak. Explore a wide variety of Art Deco and mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.