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Vintage Elephant Lighter

Lighter Elephant in Travertine attributed to Fratelli Mannelli, Italy 1970s
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Rome, IT
Table lighter elephant in Travertine attributed to Fratelli Mannelli. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Elephant Lighter

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Metal

RONSON 1935 Elephant Touch-Tip Striker Lighter Black Cast Steel & Chromed Steel
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
Desk elephant Striker Lighter designed by Ronson. The striker lighters made by Ronson are famous
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Elephant Lighter

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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Ronson Elephant "Striker" Lighter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is an elephant "striker" lighter by Ronson. The elephant is chrome and its tusks are plastic
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1930s American Vintage Elephant Lighter

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Ronson Elephant "Striker" Lighter
Ronson Elephant "Striker" Lighter
H 5.25 in W 4 in D 2.75 in
Ronson 1935 Elephant Touch Titp Striker Lighter In Black Cast Steel And Chrome
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
Desk elephant Striker Lighter designed by Ronson. The striker lighters made by Ronson are famous
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1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Elephant Lighter

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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RONSON 1936 Maltese Art Deco Machine Age Desk Black Clock And Touch-Tip Lighter
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A Maltese clock & touch tip lighter designed by Ronson. This is an extremely rare Ronson Maltese clock Touch-Tip lighter. This is a very iconic piece made in 1936 at Newark, New Jer...
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1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Elephant Lighter

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Steel, Chrome

Park Sherman 1930 Art Deco Chromed Steel Roller Box With Red And Black Bakelite
By Park Sherman
Located in Miami, FL
Decorative roller desk box designed by Park Sherman. Very decorative desk box, created during the art deco period in America by the Park Sherman Company, back in the 1930. This roll...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Elephant Lighter

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Steel

Vintage Dunhill Rollagas Silver Pocket Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1960s Dunhill Rollagas silverplate pocket light lighter featuring a textured finish. Stamped: "Dunhill US. RE24163 PATENTED SWITZERLAND" Measurements: approx 64 x 23 x 12...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Elephant Lighter

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Ronson 1939 Art Deco Table Touch Tip Octette Lighter Machine Age Bakelite Steel
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
An Octette desk lighter designed by Ronson. This Ronson Touch-Tip Octette table lighter was made between 1935 and 1951 by the Ronson Art Metal Works Inc. located in Newark, New Jers...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Elephant Lighter

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Ronson 1936 Art Deco Tourette Geometric Bronze Table Touch Iip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
A bronze Tourette desk lighter designed by Ronson. Very rare desk table Touch-Tip lighter, created in Newark New Jersey by Ronson, at The Art Metal Works Co. during the art deco per...
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1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Elephant Lighter

Materials

Bronze

Ronson 1936 Pik a Cig Magic Monkey Striker Touch Lighter & Cigarette Dispenser
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco magic monkey mechanical dispenser box designed by Ronson. An extremely rare and very decorative mechanical desk box, created in the city of Newark, New Jersey United States...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Elephant Lighter

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Steel

Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrusted to the company Cuel & Cie and mo...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Vintage Elephant Lighter

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
H 42.92 in W 108.27 in D 61.03 in
RONSON 1929 Art Deco New Yorker Skyscraper Desk Lighter In Chrome
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
New Yorker Skyscraper Desk Lighter designed by Ronson. This is a beautiful and iconic desk lighter, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Metal Works Co. during the art ...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Elephant Lighter

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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
A stainless steel lighter designed by Ronson. Very beautiful Rondette desk lighter, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, back in the 193...
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1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Elephant Lighter

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Ronson USA 1938 Art Deco Touch Tip Lighter Junior Bar In Steel & Lacquer
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
Junior barman with touch tip lighter designed by Ronson. An exceptional and very beautiful desk piece, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Co. during the art deco pe...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Elephant Lighter

Materials

Steel

Ronson USA 1935 Art Deco Brown Lacquered Desk Box With Touch Tip Striker
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
Desk double box with lighter designed by Ronson. A and very beautiful desk box, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Lighter Co. during the art deco period, back in the...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Elephant Lighter

Materials

Steel

Ronson USA 1934 Art Deco Black Lacquered Rondette Desk Lighter in Stainless Stee
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
A stainless steel lighter designed by Ronson. Very beautiful desk Rondette lighter, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Elephant Lighter

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

RONSON USA 1935 Machine Age Brown Lacquer Desk Double Box With Touch Tip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
Double desk box with lighter designed by Ronson. An exceptional and very beautiful desk box, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, back i...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Elephant Lighter

Materials

Steel

Ronson 1930 Pik a Cig Magic Penguin Touch Tip Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco magic penguin mechanical dispenser box designed by Ronson. A beautiful, exceedingly rare and very decorative mechanical dispenser desk box, created in the city of Newark, N...
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1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Elephant Lighter

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Tobacco Set in Travertine Ashtray Lighter and Box by Cerri Nestore, Italy, 1970s
By Cerri Nestore
Located in Rome, IT
Tobacco set in travertine marble composed of ashtray, lighter and box by the Italian designer Cerri Nestore, 1970s. The original label is still attached on the ashtray. and, in a...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Elephant Lighter

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Ronson 1935 Buffalo Touch Tip Striker Lighter In Black Cast Steel & Chrome
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
Desk buffalo touch tip Striker designed by Ronson. The striker lighters made by Ronson are famous under collectors. This extremely rare desk Striker Lighter was created in New Jerse...
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1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Elephant Lighter

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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Vintage Elephant Lighter For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage elephant lighter you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and chrome, every vintage elephant lighter was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage elephant lighter — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage elephant lighter, designed in the Art Deco or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage elephant lighter over the years, but those crafted by Louis Vincent Aronson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Elephant Lighter?

Prices for a vintage elephant lighter start at $498 and top out at $2,455 with the average selling for $1,450.
Questions About Vintage Elephant Lighter
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.