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Vintage SEALED New Old Stock CARTIER Les Must Desk Lighter Gold Plated in Box
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
this rare Les Must Desk lighter—an exquisite addition to any discerning collection. Known globally for
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate

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
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 10k Gold, 14k Gold

17th C Style Italian Walnut Refectory Dining Table Natural finish In-Stock
Located in Encinitas, CA
Our classic Lira Style in a lighter finish: Old Walnut refectory dining table with sculpted edge
Category

2010s Italian Baroque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Butterfly Style Storage Chest with 2 Drawers and Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
room. The piece dates to the "Late Qing" but has a much older design. Note the lighter color at the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Showgirl / Body Jewelry, 1960s
Located in Litchfield County, CT
1960s showgirl fringe metal top and belt set, unsigned. Has older clasp styles and lighter 60s
Category

Vintage 1960s More Necklaces

Antique Austrian Painted Metal Table Lighter, Figural, Dog, Bulldog, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
would be placed inside by unscrewing the body, the screw is on the underside. These old lighters are
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal

Vintage Walking Stick Petrol Cigarette Lighter Old and Very Rare
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Vintage walking stick petrol cigarette lighter. Old and very rare, the top of the walking stick
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass

Vintage NOS Gold Plated S.T. Dupont Gatsby Lighter 1980s in Box
By S.T. Dupont
Located in DELFT, NL
design. NOS (New Old Stock), This lighter has never been used previously. Even an original branded suede
Category

1990s French Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Red Lacquered Chinese Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
lacquered finish, enhancing the old layers of paint in lighter and darker shades of red underneath. The
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Dark Oak Refectory Library Table with Decoratively Carved Skirt from Swe
Located in Round Top, TX
see old cracks, minor gouges, discoloration/lighter areas all adding to its character while revealing
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Heriz Karadja Runner
Located in New York, NY
. The Type B Karadja are mostly single wefted carpets which typically come in lighter colors. In older
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rugs

Heriz Karadja Runner
Heriz Karadja Runner
W 32 in L 163 in
Set of 12 Irish Georgian Silver Fiddle Pattern Table Forks
By Samuel Neville, John Power
Located in Cornwall, GB
fashion changed to the lighter Old English pattern. It is interesting to note that most 19th century
Category

Antique Early 1800s Irish Georgian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Blue Painted Oak Side Table, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
top provides an attractive contrast to the colorful base. Note in close up photos of top the lighter
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Paint

Brazilian Modern Hand Painted Bar in Hardwood by G. Scapinelli, 1950s, Brazil
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
, also a ceramist. WOOD: Brazilian Rosewood (or Jacaranda) at its finest. As the wood gets older, it
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Hardwood

1970s Lucite and Rattan Smoking Set Ashtray and Lighter
By Dior Home, Christian Dior
Located in Atlanta, GA
stone), but we do not guarantee the technical use since this is an old lighter. However, the gas metal
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Metal

Antique Marquetry Two-Tier Table Attributed to Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Paris, FR
older and lighter version (7kgs) in comparison to the second Louis Majorelle we have on show. This one
Category

Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Professionally Restored Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rare Rosewood Tulip Dining Table
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
black plastic coating. Signed by Knoll, it is more durable, manageable, and lighter than older cast iron
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Console in Brass and Lucite by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1stDibs or other sites are the older, hollow, lighter frames).  Measurements: Height: 30". Width: 84
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Nickel

Oak 18th Century Antique Bedding Chest
Located in Darwen, GB
is in excellent original condition, a superb colour and patination. Some old lighter marks to the top
Category

Antique 1870s Blanket Chests

Old Hollywood Glam Rhinestone Cigarette Case & Lighter
Located in Woodbury, CT
Cigarette Case with matching Lighter by Marhill. Marhill Company was in business from 1950 through
Category

Vintage 1950s American Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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Old Lighters For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of old lighters available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique old lighters was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and wood. There are 522 antique and vintage old lighters for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 194 modern editions to choose from as well. Old lighters have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Old lighters made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Louis Vincent Aronson, Kiko Lopez and Ronson each produced beautiful old lighters that are worth considering.

How Much are Old Lighters?

Prices for old lighters can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, old lighters begin at $210 and can go as high as $248,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,979.
Questions About Old Lighters
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    Yes, some old lighters may be worth some money. The maker is one of the key determiners of how much a vintage or antique lighter may be worth, as collectors often look for pieces from brands like Zippo, Colibri, Dunhill, Ronson and S.T. Dupont. Other factors that influence the selling price of lighters include age, type, style, materials and condition. For an expert opinion on how much a particular lighter may be worth, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop an assortment of lighters on 1stDibs.