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Vintage Flip Lighter

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

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

Vintage Rare 14-Karat Littal Lite Flip Pocket Lighter
Rare 14-Karat Littal Lite Flip Pocket Lighter
H 1.938 in W 1.313 in D 0.5 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
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

Le Must de Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated Guillochet Finish
By Cartier
Located in Bilbao, ES
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 Style Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated Guillochet Finish
By Cartier
Located in Bilbao, ES
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

1930s Brass Lift Arm Table Cigarette Lighter by Park Sherman
By Park Sherman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
producing quality flip-top lighters in the 1940s. In the 1950s and 1960s, Park Sherman specialized in
Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Art Deco Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated with 0.07 Carat Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Bilbao, ES
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
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
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
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 ...
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

F/W 1977 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture 'Les Chinoises' Documented Dress Set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a well-documented piece of fashion history expertly crafted by a master couturier in his prime. Yves Saint Laurent designed this dress for his infamous and brand-defining ...
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1970s French Vintage Flip Lighter

Christian Dior Black Velvet Embellished Opera Cape Fall/Winter 2015 Size 34FR
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior - Black Velvet, Embellished, Hooded, Opera Cape Fall/Winter 2015 Size 34FR. Can fit all sizes
Category

2010s French Vintage Flip Lighter

Art Deco Opal & Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Opal & Diamond Brooch A platinum and 18 karat white gold brooch set with a center black opal weighing approximately 7.75 carats framed by approximately 3.35 carats of round...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Important Harry Winston Diamond 23 Carat Certified Emerald Pendant Necklace
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Important Harry Winston Diamond 23 Carat Certified Emerald Pendant Necklace An 18k gold and platinum detachable pendant necklace, set with diamonds and emerald, signed Harry Winston....
Category

1960s American Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cartier Paris Art Deco Diamond Platinum Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Wearable everyday, this Art Deco diamond platinum bracelet has a powerful timeless spirit and a modern casual feel. With a total of approximately 6.75 carats of shimmering old Europ...
Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Vintage Brooch 18k Gold Gems Enamel Pin Clip Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare vintage brooch by Cartier made of 18 karat yellow and white gold with gemstones and enamel. This dainty vintage Cartier brooch is artistic and dramatic. The stylized eye compr...
Category

1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Harry Winston Diamond Cluster Platinum Chandelier Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Harry Winston Diamond Cluster Platinum Chandelier Earrings A classic cluster design of Harry Winston, this magnificent pair of chandelier on-the-ear clips feature the iconic spray ...
Category

1960s Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified, Art-Deco 4.02 Carat Antique Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Art deco, GIA certified, 4.02 carat antique marquise diamond bridal engagement ring mounted in platinum. This stunning art deco style marquise ring is a classic example of the style ...
Category

1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Cartier Sapphire Gold Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designer: Cartier Materials: 18 karat Yellow Gold Weight: 12.2 grams Gemstone: Sapphire, Diamonds Measurement: 1 5/8" x 1 7/16" Hallmarks: Cartier, Paris A feminine vintage Cartie...
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1990s French Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Foliate Diamond Platinum Vintage Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Of foliate design, set with a cushion-shaped diamond weighing 1.35 carats, the mount highlighted with cushion-shaped, baguette and circular-cut diamonds, signed monture Cartier, Fren...
Category

20th Century French Modern Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond White Coral Flower Yellow Gold Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, 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

Cartier Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Rose Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Rose Brooch One small round-cut diamond of approximately 0.10 carat, beautiful rose motif, made of 18 karat yellow gold; marked Cartier, 750, Swiss m...
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Art Deco Carved Emerald and Diamond Jabot Pin, Circa 1925
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier Art Deco carved emerald and diamond jabot pin, circa 1925. This exquisite jabot pin embodies the glamour and modish motifs of the Roaring 20s perfectly. The top is set wi...
Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Cartier Vintage 1950s Pair Diamond Gold Diamond Bow Brooches
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Vintage 1950s Pair Diamond Gold Diamond Bow Brooches A pair of 18k yellow gold swirl design brooches, set with round brilliant-cut diamonds measures approx. 1.75″ in length ...
Category

1960s Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier 1960 Organic Brooch In Textured 18Kt Yellow Gold With One Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A textured brooch designed by Cartier. Very beautiful brooch, created in New York city by George Schuler for the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1950-1960. This modernist fold...
Category

1960s American Modernist Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
  • 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.
  • 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 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 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.