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Striker Lighter Vintage

Tommaso Barbi Speckled Ceramic and Brass Table Lighter, 1970
Tommaso Barbi Speckled Ceramic and Brass Table Lighter, 1970

Tommaso Barbi Speckled Ceramic and Brass Table Lighter, 1970

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Conversano, IT

Design & Function Conceived as a functional yet sculptural accessory, the lighter houses its striker beneath the brass top, while the rounded ceramic tiers form a stable, tactile base.

Category

1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Striker Lighter Vintage

Materials

Brass

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ROLLS ROYCE 1940-50 London Pocket Striker Lighter In Chromed Steel
ROLLS ROYCE 1940-50 London Pocket Striker Lighter In Chromed Steel

ROLLS ROYCE 1940-50 London Pocket Striker Lighter In Chromed Steel

By Rolls Royce

Located in Miami, FL

A striker-lighter designed by Rolls Royce. This is a beautiful pocket striker lighter created in London, England.

Category

1940s English Mid-Century Modern Striker Lighter Vintage

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Bronze, Chrome

Copper Bulldog Pipe Holder Striker Lighter, Circa 1937
Copper Bulldog Pipe Holder Striker Lighter, Circa 1937

Copper Bulldog Pipe Holder Striker Lighter, Circa 1937

By Ronson

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This rare, striker table lighter, in the shape of a running French Bulldog, is also a pipe holder.

Category

1950s Striker Lighter Vintage

Materials

Copper

Gold Plated Dupont Pocket Lighter, circa 1980
Gold Plated Dupont Pocket Lighter, circa 1980

Gold Plated Dupont Pocket Lighter, circa 1980

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H 2.13 in W 1.5 in D 0.38 in

Gold Plated Dupont Pocket Lighter, circa 1980

By S.T. Dupont

Located in London, GB

The manufacturing process lasts for around four to five months in general, with every article unique because the worker who assembles the lighter engraves his initials under the stri...

Category

1980s French Striker Lighter Vintage

Materials

Gold Plate

Mid-century Novelty "Queen of Tsawwassen" Cruise ship Enameled Lighter
Mid-century Novelty "Queen of Tsawwassen" Cruise ship Enameled Lighter

Mid-century Novelty "Queen of Tsawwassen" Cruise ship Enameled Lighter

Located in Van Nuys, CA

It includes a slotted windscreen to shield the wick and decorative portholes along the sides of the thumb striker. The lighter comes with its original Sarome cardboard box.

Category

1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Striker Lighter Vintage

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Chrome

Art Nouveau French Poilu Trench Art "Joan of Arc" Brass Lighter
Art Nouveau French Poilu Trench Art "Joan of Arc" Brass Lighter

Art Nouveau French Poilu Trench Art "Joan of Arc" Brass Lighter

Located in Van Nuys, CA

In these lighters, the striker wheel assembly is tapered into the body of the lighter and is attached by friction while pushing it into the body.

Category

20th Century French Striker Lighter Vintage

Materials

Brass

Harvey Avedon 1940 Art Deco Box In .925 Sterling Silver And 14Kt Yellow Gold
Harvey Avedon 1940 Art Deco Box In .925 Sterling Silver And 14Kt Yellow Gold

Harvey Avedon 1940 Art Deco Box In .925 Sterling Silver And 14Kt Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

The StrikALite models included strikers, vanity tube lacquer lighters, and catalin and Bakelite plastic resin table lighters.

Category

1940s American Art Deco Striker Lighter Vintage

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Mid Century Modern Cobalt Murano Glass & Brass Table Lighter W/ Copper Striker
Mid Century Modern Cobalt Murano Glass & Brass Table Lighter W/ Copper Striker

Mid Century Modern Cobalt Murano Glass & Brass Table Lighter W/ Copper Striker

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage circa 1960 mid century modern cobalt murano glass & brass lighter w/ Copper Striker. Made in Italy 4 1/2" tall and 3" wide

Category

1960s Italian Striker Lighter Vintage

Materials

Murano Glass

English Art Deco Chrome and Black Lucite Perpetual Desk Calendar with Integral Striker Lighter
English Art Deco Chrome and Black Lucite Perpetual Desk Calendar with Integral Striker Lighter

English Art Deco Chrome and Black Lucite Perpetual Desk Calendar with Integral Striker Lighter

Located in Port Hope, ON

This beautifully designed English Art Deco desk accessory features a rolling day/date/month perpetual calendar with all parts present and functioning.The calendar housing, turning wh...

Category

1940s British Art Deco Striker Lighter Vintage

Materials

Chrome

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1910s German Art Deco Striker Lighter Vintage

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THE CLASSIC Birmingham 1928 Desk Petrol Roller Lighter In Silver & Shagreen
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1920s English Art Deco Striker Lighter Vintage

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PROTOTYPE 1920 British Rasp Rack & Pinion Petrol Lighter In Brass Rare Mechanism
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A British prototype for a rack & pinion rasp petrol lighter. This is an exceptionally rare and intriguing semi-automatic lift-arm petrol lighter, dating from approximately the 1...

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$190

H 12.5 in W 7 in D 0.75 in L 12.5 in

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$585

H 15.5 in W 7.5 in D 20.5 in

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Located in San Francisco, CA

Introducing a stunning industrial C-shaped clamp, expertly welded to a durable steel base. This unique piece is not only functional but also a charming addition to your home decor. W...

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Mid-20th Century Rustic Striker Lighter Vintage

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By Tony Duquette

Located in New York, NY

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Striker Lighter Vintage

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Ceramic

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H 9.5 in W 3 in D 1 in

Chrome Midcentury Leather Wrapped Letter Opener Lighter

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original midcentury leather wrapped letter opener lighter with a blank monogram. The lighter comes fully functional with fresh flit and fluid ready for use.

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Located in San Diego, CA

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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Striker Lighter Vintage

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1920s English Art Deco Striker Lighter Vintage

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Striker Lighter Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the striker lighter vintage you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A striker lighter vintage — often made from metal, spelter and plastic — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a striker lighter vintage — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right striker lighter vintage, those designed in Art Deco and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one striker lighter vintage that is appealing in its simplicity, but Josef Lorenzl and Alfred Dunhill produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Striker Lighter Vintage?

The average selling price for a striker lighter vintage at 1stDibs is $795, while they’re typically $315 on the low end and $10,112 for the highest priced.

Questions About Striker Lighter Vintage

  • 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.

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