What are the old flip lighters called?

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.

What are the vintage lighters called?

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.

What are vintage lighters called?

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.

How do you refill a vintage Cartier lighter?

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.

Vintage Flip Lighter

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Rare Leather Bound Art Deco Windproof Flip Pocket Lighter by Champ Austria

$150Sale Price|40% Off

H 2 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in

Rare Leather Bound Art Deco Windproof Flip Pocket Lighter by Champ Austria

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This rare leather-wrapped flip-top pocket lighter by Champ Austria, featuring a case with Art Deco

Category

1940s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Steel

Cartier Diamond and Gold Pinwheel Brooch

$12,500

W 2 in L 2 in

Cartier Diamond and Gold Pinwheel Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Riverdale, NY

requires double fur clip fittings for solid stable wear (doesnt allow pin to flip over on lighter fabrics

Category

1970s American Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Vintage Deco Style Brass World Globe Table Lighter with Flip Top Lid on Base

Unavailable

H 3.5 in W 2.5 in D 2.25 in

Vintage Deco Style Brass World Globe Table Lighter with Flip Top Lid on Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brass decorative object with world globe design, good vintage condition with patina to surfaces. Measures: 3.5 high x 2.5 diameter.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flip Lighter

Rare 14-Karat Littal Lite Flip Pocket Lighter

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H 1.938 in W 1.313 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 Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Gold

Midcentury Brass Globe Table Cigar Lighter by Rolstar

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H 4 in Dm 3 in

Midcentury Brass Globe Table Cigar Lighter by Rolstar

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original midcentury brass desk table top flip globe lighter by Rolstar.

Category

1960s American Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Brass

Vintage 18-Karat Gold-Plated 'Pocket' Lighter by Cartier

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H 2.75 in W 1 in D 0.5 in

Vintage 18-Karat Gold-Plated 'Pocket' Lighter by Cartier

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

glides inward to be covered by the lighters flip-top lid. The lighter is marked on its underneath with

Category

1980s French Art Deco Vintage Flip Lighter

Art Deco Style Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated Guillochet Finish

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Art Deco Style Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated Guillochet Finish

By Cartier

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

lighters outermost rim then glides inward to be covered by the lighters flip-top lid. The lighter is marked

Category

1980s French Art Deco Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Gold Plate

Le Must de Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated Guillochet Finish

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Le Must de Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated Guillochet Finish

By Cartier

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

covered by the lighters flip-top lid. The lighter is marked on its underneath with Cartier Paris, Swiss

Category

1980s French Art Deco Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Deco Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated with 0.07 Carat Diamond

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Art Deco Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated with 0.07 Carat Diamond

By Cartier

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

glides inward to be covered by the lighters flip-top lid. The lighter is marked on its underneath with

Category

1980s French Art Deco Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Diamond, Gold Plate

Spirit of St. Louis Brass Airplane 420 Cigarette Lighter Signed Swank

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H 2 in W 6.75 in D 5.25 in

Spirit of St. Louis Brass Airplane 420 Cigarette Lighter Signed Swank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

conversation piece. The lighter flips up when the blades are turned.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Brass

Stone Tabletop Lions Foot Flip Top Lighter

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H 6 in Dm 2.75 in

Stone Tabletop Lions Foot Flip Top Lighter

Located in Miami, FL

Tabletop lighter fashioned of stone with brass rims and feet. Original brass insert lighter can be

Category

1960s American Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Stone, Brass

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Cartier France 18K Gold Diamond Rose Flowering Brooch and Earrings Set

$10,800Sale Price|20% Off

Cartier France 18K Gold Diamond Rose Flowering Brooch and Earrings Set

By Cartier

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An 18 karat gold and diamond rose flowering brooch and matching earrings created by Cartier of France. The set has a Florentine finish to the petals with 15 full cut diamonds in the ...

Category

1960s French Modernist Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage Cartier Amber Cabochon Collar Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold

$24,995

Vintage Cartier Amber Cabochon Collar Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By Cartier

Located in San Diego, CA

Cartier Vintage Signed Jewelry Style: Tubugas Yellow Gold Collar Necklace with Amber Cabochon Serial Number: 745623 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Size: 14 Inches Dimensions: 14 - 15 ...

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1970s French Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Amber, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

$9,900

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Flower Diamond Brooch Pin by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 29 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. .98ct Details: Measurements: 28mm x...

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20th Century French Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli & Turquoise Torsade Bracelet

$75,000

L 7.75 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli & Turquoise Torsade Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli & Turquoise Torsade Bracelet An 18 karat gold beaded bracelet consisting of 10 strands of gold beads, with beads of lapis and turquoise artfully plac...

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1980s French Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Sapphire Diamond Clover Flower Brooch 14 Karat Gold Mid-Century Retro

$6,000

H 1.5 in W 1.4 in

Cartier Sapphire Diamond Clover Flower Brooch 14 Karat Gold Mid-Century Retro

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

This is a gorgeous and rare Cartier Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Clover Flower Clip Brooch. The stunning jewel is an Antique brooch by Cartier dating to circa 1950. The rare clover m...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond White Coral Flower Yellow Gold Brooch

$31,900

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond White Coral Flower Yellow Gold Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Rose de Noel Diamond White Coral Flower Medium Size Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 6 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. .50...

Category

20th Century French Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

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Vintage Flip Lighter For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage flip lighter for your home. Each vintage flip lighter for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, chrome and fabric. There are many kinds of the vintage flip lighter you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage flip lighter is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one vintage flip lighter that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alfred Dunhill, Gucci and Swank Inc. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Flip Lighter?

Prices for a vintage flip lighter can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $360 and can go as high as $24,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,147.

Questions About Vintage Flip Lighter

What are the old flip lighters called?
1 Answer
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.
What are the vintage lighters called?
1 Answer
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.
What are vintage lighters called?
1 Answer
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.
How do you refill a vintage Cartier lighter?
1 Answer
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.