What are Zippo-style lighters called?

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.

Retro Zippo Lighter

Meghan Markle

Silver Cigarette Lighter

Santa Maria Aquamarine Rings

Gold Zippo

Zippo Sterling Silver Engine Turned Slim Lighter Case Holder w/ Monogram #13040

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Zippo sterling silver slim lighter case with monogram, circa 1960. Monogram appears to be MBK A

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1960s Retro Zippo Lighter

Materials

Sterling Silver

Zippo Sterling Silver Engine Turned Slim Lighter Case Holder w/ Monogram #13040

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Italian Travertine Lighter, circa 1970s

By Cerri Nestore

Located in QUINTIN, FR

gas or Zippo gas. Of Italian origin, but distributed in France, this table lighter will match Italian

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1970s French Retro Zippo Lighter

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Italian Travertine Lighter, circa 1970s

H 3.66 in W 2.36 in D 2.36 in

Oversized Decorative Mid-Century Modern French Zippo Lighter

Located in Dallas, TX

This oversized decorative zippo lighter is made entirely of wood. Hand-carved by French artisans

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Zippo Lighter

Materials

Wood

Oversized Decorative Mid-Century Modern French Zippo Lighter

H 26 in W 7 in D 21 in

Zippo Limited Edition Solid Yellow Gold Lighter

Located in Holland, PA

18k Solid Yellow Gold Limited Edition Lighter by Zippo. This lighter is in good working condition

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1990s American Retro Zippo Lighter

Materials

Yellow Gold

Zippo Limited Edition Solid Yellow Gold Lighter

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Sajippe Kraka Joujesh

By Kenny Scharf

Located in Fairfield, CT

designed lifeguard stations, Zippo lighters, watches, cellphones, carpets and carnival carousels, along

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1990s Pop Art Retro Zippo Lighter

Materials

Screen

Kenny Scharf
Sajippe Kraka Joujesh, 1998

H 39 in W 46 in

Felix on a Pedestal

By Kenny Scharf

Located in Fairfield, CT

stations, Zippo lighters, watches, cellphones, carpets and carnival carousels, along with working on

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1990s Pop Art Retro Zippo Lighter

Materials

Screen

Kenny Scharf
Felix on a Pedestal, 1998

H 47.25 in W 46 in

Zippo Classic Cool Cigarette Lighter Iconic Midcentury Modern USA 1950s

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents ZIPPO iconic hipster cool tobacco windproof cigarette lighter in stainless steel

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Zippo Lighter

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Zippo Classic Cool Cigarette Lighter Iconic Midcentury Modern USA 1950s

H 2.13 in W 1.38 in L 2.13 in

Aquamarine Ring in White Gold

Located in Southbury, CT

retro setting, allowed to be the size of Ricola instead of a Zippo lighter. This is the liberated

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1980s Unknown Contemporary Retro Zippo Lighter

Materials

Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold

Aquamarine Ring in White Gold

Elegant Cartier 14k gold lighter over one ounce gold

Located in Palm Springs, CA

and the interior lighter unit slips out. It is a Zippo unit typical for the time. The case itself

Category

1960s American Retro Zippo Lighter

Materials

Gold, Metal

Elegant Cartier 14k gold lighter over one ounce gold

H 2.125 in W 1.375 in D 0.375 in

Mid-Century 800 Silver Hand Engraved Zippo Lighter

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage 800 Silver Zippo Edwardian engraved lighter case made with 19 Grams from Italy. Circa

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Retro Zippo Lighter

Materials

Silver

Mid-Century 800 Silver Hand Engraved Zippo Lighter

H 3 in W 2 in D 1 in

Sterling Silver and Enamel, Engraved Lighter Case with a Minstral Scene

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

, nicely engraved with a Zippo lighter insert, the case still closes with a nice "Snap" and is straight

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Retro Zippo Lighter

Materials

Enamel, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver and Enamel, Engraved Lighter Case with a Minstral Scene

H 2.25 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in

Rare 14-Karat Littal Lite Flip Pocket Lighter

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This rare flip top pocket lighter by Littal Lite with a 14-karat gold lighter case comes with a

Category

1950s American Art Deco Retro Zippo Lighter

Materials

Gold

Rare 14-Karat Littal Lite Flip Pocket Lighter

H 1.938 in W 1.313 in D 0.5 in

Cartier Yellow Gold Zippo Lighter

By Cartier

Located in Theydon Bois, Essex

Incredibly cool and very, very rare. The Cartier Zippo lighter case is in solid 14k yellow gold

Category

Late 20th Century French Retro Zippo Lighter

Materials

14k Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Zippo Lighter

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Tiffany Schlumberger 18kt Gold Lighter

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

ground, enveloping a Zippo lighter inside, signed Tiffany & Co. and Schlumberger, stamped 18K, with

Category

1960s American Retro Zippo Lighter

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Schlumberger 18kt Gold Lighter

H 2 in W 1 in D 1 in

S.T. Dupont Briquet Gatsby Lighter Plaque Argent

By S.T. Dupont

Located in New York, NY

The more our staff watches random movies and TV shows, the more we realize that our Zippos just

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Late 20th Century French Retro Zippo Lighter

S.T. Dupont Briquet Gatsby Lighter Plaque Argent

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Questions About Retro Zippo Lighter

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.