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.

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.

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 Lighters Vintage Lighters

Vivienne Westwood Lighter

Owl Lighter

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Chrome

Postmodern Chrome Table Lighter by Sarome Japan

H 5.75 in Dm 2.5 in

S.T.Dupont red lacquer and plated gold lighter collection

By S.T. Dupont

Located in VALLADOLID, ES

Luxury lighter from the prestigious S.T. Dupont, plated in yellow gold and decorated in

Category

1990s French Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

S.T.Dupont red lacquer and plated gold lighter collection

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H 1.97 in W 1.19 in D 0.4 in Dm 1.19 in

Omega Lighter 1950S

By Omega

Located in Geneva, CH

Omega Lighter. Circa 1950. Total weight: 36.58 grams. Height: 4.80 centimeters. Width: 3.90

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Base Metal

Omega Lighter 1950S

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Large Lighter Key

Located in Paris, FR

Large lighter key Circa 1970 Nonfunctional.

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Metal

Large Lighter Key

H 0.4 in W 2.37 in D 11.03 in

Citroen Car Lighter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique vintage table lighter in the shape of a vintage Citroen car. Made of metal with "Citroen 15

Category

1970s American Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Metal

Citroen Car Lighter

H 2.25 in W 1.5 in D 4.25 in

Large Midcentury Lighter

By Swank Lighting

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very large Japanese lighter created by Swank.

Category

1960s Japanese Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Chrome

Large Midcentury Lighter

H 7 in W 3.5 in D 1.5 in

Austrian "Figa" Lighter

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A great tabletop lighter depicting. It is traditional in Brazil to wear a figa symbol to ward off

Category

1940s Austrian Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Austrian "Figa" Lighter

H 2 in W 7 in D 2 in

Grenade Lighter, 1980s Japan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique vintage table lighter in the shape of a grenade. Made in Japan with "Comoy's of London" tag

Category

1980s Japanese Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Metal

Grenade Lighter, 1980s Japan

H 4.25 in W 2.88 in D 2.88 in

Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a motorcycle. Made completely of metal with a hollow

Category

1980s Japanese Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Metal

Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan

H 3 in W 6 in D 2.75 in

Revolver Lighter, 1980s Japan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a revolver. Made completely of metal with a hollow body

Category

1980s Japanese Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Metal

Revolver Lighter, 1980s Japan

H 5 in W 5.5 in D 1.75 in

Frog Lighter, 1980s Japan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a seated frog. Made completely of metal with a hollow

Category

1980s Japanese Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Metal

Frog Lighter, 1980s Japan

H 3 in W 4 in D 3.5 in

Microphone Lighter, 1980s Japan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great vintage table lighter in the shape of a microphone. Just over 7 inches long. Made completely

Category

1980s Japanese Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Metal

Microphone Lighter, 1980s Japan

H 1.75 in W 7.5 in D 2 in

Cartier 18K Gold Lighter

Located in Columbia, MO

Cartier 18K Gold Lighter c. 1990s Gold 2.75 x 1 x 0.5 inches

Category

1990s Modern Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Metal, Gold

Cartier 18K Gold Lighter , Unknown

H 2.75 in W 1 in D 0.5 in

Dunhill “James Bond” Lighter of Choice, Diamond Pattern Gold Plated Lighter

By Dunhill

Located in New York, NY

Dunhill “James Bond” Lighter of Choice, Diamond Pattern Gold Plated Lighter Vintage Dunhill Diamond

Category

Late 20th Century English Retro Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Gold Plate

Dunhill “James Bond” Lighter of Choice, Diamond Pattern Gold Plated Lighter

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1970s Shell Lighter, France

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

1970 shell lighter, will feet well with modern ahtrays.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Metal

1970s Shell Lighter, France

H 3.94 in Dm 4.73 in

Schlumberger Gold Fish Lighter

By Jean Schlumberger

Located in New York, NY

Schlumberger Gold Fish Lighter Made circa 1939. A flexible goldfish with textured gold scales set

Category

1930s French Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Schlumberger Gold Fish Lighter

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L 4.25 in

Japanese Aircraft Carrier Lighter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique vintage table lighter in the shape of an aircraft carrier. Made in Japan with "Comoy's of

Category

1980s Japanese Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Metal

Japanese Aircraft Carrier Lighter

H 2.5 in W 8.75 in D 2.25 in

Japanese Pipe Tabletop Lighter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique vintage table lighter in the shape of a pipe. Made of metal with a wavy pattern on sides

Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Metal

Japanese Pipe Tabletop Lighter

H 3 in W 2 in D 5 in

Murano Glass Table Lighter

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Italian 1970s clear Murano glass lighter.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Table Lighter

H 7 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

Schlumberger Gold Poodle Lighter

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Schlumberger Gold Poodle Lighter , 18k carved gold with ruby eyes .Circa 1950 Measurements: 5.5 x

Category

1950s French Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold

Schlumberger Gold Poodle Lighter

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L 2.25 in

Lot of 5 Lighters, Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half Giant Lighters

By Dunhill

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Lot of 5 Rare 1950s Half-Giant Dunhill Aquarium table lighters (made in England) Each of these

Category

1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Chrome, Silver Plate

Lot of 5 Lighters, Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half Giant Lighters

H 2.96 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in

Dunhill Rare Royking Lighter, 18k Gold Plating & Enamel Inlay “Royking” lighter

By Dunhill

Located in New York, NY

Dunhill Rare Royking Lighter, 18k Gold Plating & Enamel Inlay “Royking” lighter. Circe 1980 Roy

Category

1980s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Dunhill Rare Royking Lighter, 18k Gold Plating & Enamel Inlay “Royking” lighter

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Art Deco Silver Table Lighter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful Aluminum Art Deco Table lighter by Saroma, made in Japan, 1960. A compliment to the

Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Art Deco Silver Table Lighter

H 2.75 in W 4.5 in D 2.25 in

1980s Gucci Steel Lighter Cover

By Gucci

Located in London, GB

1980s Gucci Steel Lighter Cover, crafted in a sleek silver tone with a prominently placed logo

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

1980s Gucci Steel Lighter Cover

Fire Engine Lighter, 1980s Japan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a fire engine. Made completely of metal with a hollow

Category

1980s Japanese Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Metal

Fire Engine Lighter, 1980s Japan

H 2 in W 5.75 in D 2 in

Chopper Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a two seat chopper motorcycle. Made completely of metal

Category

1980s Japanese Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Metal

Chopper Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan

H 3.5 in W 7.75 in D 1.5 in

Luggage Trunk Lighter, 1980s Japan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a luggage trunk with straps and bag tags. Made

Category

1980s Japanese Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Metal

Luggage Trunk Lighter, 1980s Japan

H 3 in W 3.5 in D 1.38 in

Ronson Large Table Lighter 1980

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Ronson Large Table Lighter 1980

Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Plexiglass

Ronson Large Table Lighter 1980

H 12 in Dm 7 in

Goldstone and Silver Cartier Lighter

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Goldstone and silver Cartier lighter. A most handsomely chic objet by Cartier from the Forties

Category

1940s French Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Stone, Silver

Goldstone and Silver Cartier Lighter

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H 2.75 in Dm 2.38 in

Vintage Faceted Lucite Table Lighter

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A Mid-Century Modern lucite table lighter with faceted corners and decorative elements, and new

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Faceted Lucite Table Lighter

H 5 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in

Nikon Camera Lighter, 1980s Japan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a Nikon camera. Tons of detailing to metal camera. Made

Category

1980s Japanese Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Metal

Nikon Camera Lighter, 1980s Japan

H 3 in W 5 in D 3.25 in

Vinatge Italian Acrylic Lighter 1980s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian acrylic lighter

Category

1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Chrome

Vinatge Italian Acrylic Lighter 1980s

H 5.5 in W 5.5 in D 2.5 in

Vintage Acrylic Italian Lighter 1980

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage acrylic Italian lighter.

Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Acrylic Italian Lighter 1980

H 7 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in

Train Locomotive Lighter, 1980s Japan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a train engine. Made in Japan, 1980s. This piece has

Category

1980s Japanese Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Metal

Train Locomotive Lighter, 1980s Japan

H 2.75 in W 6.25 in D 2 in

Vintage Italian Acrylic Lighter 1980s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian acrylic lighter 1980s.

Category

1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Italian Acrylic Lighter 1980s

H 5.5 in Dm 2.5 in

Sikorsky Helicopter Lighter, 1980s Japan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a Skiorsky SH-3A/D Helicopter. Made in Japan, 1980s

Category

1980s Japanese Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Metal

Sikorsky Helicopter Lighter, 1980s Japan

H 2.75 in W 10 in D 8 in

Carl Auböck Lighter, Austria 1960s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Berlin, DE

Carl Auböck Lighter, Austria 1960s.

Category

1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Lighter, Austria 1960s

H 3.35 in W 2.37 in D 4.34 in

Carl Auböck Lighter, Austria 1960s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Berlin, DE

Carl Auböck Lighter, Austria 1960s.

Category

1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Lighter, Austria 1960s

H 6.7 in W 13 in D 7.88 in

Rare Ronson Black Lather Lighter

Located in New York, NY

Ronson Black Bound lather lighter A lovely vintage Ronson gas leather bound lighter, it has been

Category

1960s English Art Deco Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare Ronson Black Lather Lighter

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Lighter and Ashtrays Set, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Lighter and ashtrays set is an original decorative object realized in the 1970s. An elegant set

Category

1970s Unknown Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lighter and Ashtrays Set, 1970s

H 5.12 in Dm 7.49 in

Elegant 14k Deco Gold Lighter

Located in New York, NY

Elegant 14k Deco Gold Lighter from the 1930's. Elegant ribbed design with space for monogram. Top

Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Elegant 14k Deco Gold Lighter

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W 0.4 in L 3.25 in

Vanity Dunhill Lighter, 1930, England

By Dunhill

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Vanity Dunhill lighter 1930 England Circa 1930 Origin England It works with benzine (gasoline

Category

1930s English Art Deco Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Metal

Vanity Dunhill Lighter, 1930, England

H 2.37 in W 2.37 in D 0.6 in

Collection of Nine Vintage Lighters

Located in South Salem, NY

A collection of nine vintage lighters. All nine are from various parts of Europe. We do not

Category

Mid-20th Century French Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Metal

Collection of Nine Vintage Lighters

H 2.5 in W 3.75 in D 1.25 in

Spark Japanese Tourist Pop Lighter

By Spark Creations

Located in New York, NY

Retro, late 1960s to 1970s This lighter is from a lot bound to the holy land and it has never been

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Spark Japanese Tourist Pop Lighter

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Spark Japanese Tourist Pop Lighter

By Spark Creations

Located in New York, NY

Retro, late 1960s to 1970s This lighter is from a lot bound to the holy land and it has never been

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Spark Japanese Tourist Pop Lighter

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Ronson Mastercase Cigarette Lighter Case Combo

By Ronson

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This wonderful vintage cigarette case/lighter is stamped as being the master case made by Ronson

Category

1930s North American Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Silver

Ronson Mastercase Cigarette Lighter Case Combo

H 4.75 in W 3 in D 0.5 in

Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Slim Lighter

By Dunhill

Located in Portland, GB

Very rare and elegant vintage Dunhill gold plated 'Slim' lighter This lighter was made in 1960's to

Category

Late 20th Century European Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Slim Lighter

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Harley Davidson Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a Harley Davidson Motorcycle. Made completely of metal

Category

1980s Japanese Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Metal

Harley Davidson Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan

H 3 in W 6 in D 2 in

Volkswagen 'Bug' Beetle Lighter, 1980s Japan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fun vintage table lighter in the shape of a Volkswagen Beetle. Made completely of metal with a

Category

1980s Japanese Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Metal

Volkswagen 'Bug' Beetle Lighter, 1980s Japan

H 2.5 in W 5 in D 2 in

Walther PPK Table Lighter, 1980s Japan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a Walther PPK. Made completely of metal with a hollow

Category

1980s Japanese Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Metal

Walther PPK Table Lighter, 1980s Japan

H 4.75 in W 1.25 in D 5.5 in

Volkswagen 'Bug' Beetle Lighter, 1980s Japan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fun, vintage table lighter in the shape of a Volkswagen Beetle. Made completely of metal with a

Category

1980s Japanese Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Metal

Volkswagen 'Bug' Beetle Lighter, 1980s Japan

H 2.5 in W 5 in D 2 in

1980s Gucci Web Chrome Table Lighter

By Gucci

Located in London, GB

A rare vintage 1980s Gucci Italian table lighter in Lucite acrylic and metal chrome, stamped Gucci

Category

1980s European Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

1980s Gucci Web Chrome Table Lighter

Golf Club Head Lighter, 1980s Japan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a golf club driving head. Made completely of metal with

Category

1980s Japanese Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Metal

Golf Club Head Lighter, 1980s Japan

H 2.5 in W 4.5 in D 3 in

Alfred Dunhill Service Size Aquarium Lighter

By Alfred Dunhill

Located in Northampton, GB

Aquarium lighter by Alfred Dunhill. This charming bright blue aquarium lighter has reverse

Category

Mid-20th Century British Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Gold Plate

Alfred Dunhill Service Size Aquarium Lighter

H 3.15 in W 2.56 in D 1.58 in

Hermes Silver Cube Lighter, 1960s France

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Magnificent cube lighter by Hermes, Paris, circa 1960s France. Hermes H displayed on all 4 sides

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Metal, Silver

Hermes Silver Cube Lighter, 1960s France

H 2.5 in W 2.32 in D 2.32 in

1970s Lucite Ashtray and Lighter Set

Located in New York, NY

Stunning 1970s Lucite chrome ashtray and lighter desk set. Lighter measurements: Width 3.75

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Chrome

1970s Lucite Ashtray and Lighter Set

H 2 in W 5 in D 5 in

1980s F-1 Fighter Jet Lighter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a F1 Mirage fighter jet. Made in Japan, 1980s. This

Category

1980s Japanese Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Metal

1980s F-1 Fighter Jet Lighter

H 2.5 in W 4.5 in D 7.5 in

Vintage Fully Brass Italian Lighter 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fully Brass Vintage Lighter made in Italy 1970s

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Brass

Vintage Fully Brass Italian Lighter 1970s

H 6.5 in Dm 2 in

Dunhill 'The Light' Novelty Petrol Lighter

Located in London, by appointment only

Dunhill ‘The Light’ novelty petrol lighter in immaculate original museum condition. Stored in a

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Brass

Dunhill 'The Light' Novelty Petrol Lighter

H 3.35 in W 4.53 in D 1.3 in

Clear Lucite Table Lighter, Italy, 1970s

Located in Firenze, IT

Clear Lucite table lighter. Italian manufacture 1970s. Measures: H 13 x 7 x 7 cm

Category

1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

Materials

Metal

Clear Lucite Table Lighter, Italy, 1970s

H 5.12 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in

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Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage lighters vintage lighters for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and chrome, all vintage lighters vintage lighters available were constructed with great care. Vintage lighters vintage lighters have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage lighters vintage lighters bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Vintage lighters vintage lighters have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Dunhill, Alfred Dunhill and S. T. Dupont are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters?

Prices for vintage lighters vintage lighters start at $31 and top out at $298,482 with the average selling for $650.

Questions About Vintage Lighters Vintage Lighters

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.
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.
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.