What is a cigarette lighter used for?

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

Camera Cigarette Lighter

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Wadsworth Camera Shaped Minaudiere

By Wadsworth

Located in Chicago, IL

"camera" has a compact in the lens, a cigarette case in the body and a lipstick and lighter in the dials

1940s American Handbags and Purses

Wadsworth Camera Shaped Minaudiere

H 4 in W 5 in D 2.5 in

Very rare Thorens "Excelda" Camera phone Phonograph

Located in Oakland, CA

are also a historical producer of harmonicas and cigarette lighters

Vintage 1930s Swiss Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Very rare Thorens "Excelda" Camera phone Phonograph

H 4 in W 11 in D 2.5 in

German Art Deco Chrome & Enamel Geometric Camera Compact/Lighter/Cigarette Case

Located in Port Hope, ON

This beautifully designed German Art Deco camera compact/minaudiere features blue tortoiseshell

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

German Art Deco Chrome & Enamel Geometric Camera Compact/Lighter/Cigarette Case

H 2.5 in W 4 in D 0.63 in

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