{"title":"Laque de Chine S.T. Dupont Lighters","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaque de Chine S.T. Dupont lighters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChinese lacquer entered S.T. Dupont's workshops in 1935, introduced by Georges Novossiltzeff, the maison's first Master Lacquerer. It is a natural resin, not a paint, applied by hand in twenty to thirty separate layers — each one laid, dried and polished before the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat process gives laque de chine its characteristic depth: you look \u003cem\u003einto\u003c\/em\u003e the colour rather than at it. No two pieces are identical. This collection gathers our lacquered lighters, from classic black to tortoise, Windsor and the rarer colours.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"s-t-dupont-ligne-2-laque-de-chine-ref-15592","title":"S.T. Dupont Ligne 2 Laque de Chine ref. 15592","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.T. Dupont Ligne 2 Laque de Chine – ref. 15592, Good Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vintage S.T. Dupont Ligne 2 lighter, reference 15592, finished in laque de chine with a vibrant red running through black lacquer — an early-80s classic in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's uncommon nowadays to find a reference 15592 Laque de Chine model in decent condition. They weren't the most popular finish when this model, and many other Ligne 2 classics, were released on the market in the early 1980s, which makes surviving examples harder to come across today. The lava-like look of the vibrant red running through the black lacquer is genuinely striking. This piece has been preserved well — the condition of the laque is good with no wear to the gold plating, and if not for a couple of small dents it would be excellent. Still, this Ligne 2 is an essential, well-priced purchase for any collection, and it's in fully working condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avenue of Aesthetic Lighters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56990766006597,"sku":"STD-L2-001","price":250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/3161\/0693\/files\/std-l2-001-s-t-dupont-ligne-2-laque-de-chine-ref-15592-1.jpg?v=1786362980"},{"product_id":"st-dupont-ligne-1-laque-de-chine-noir","title":"ST Dupont Ligne 1 laque de chine noir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.T. Dupont Ligne 1 Laque de Chine Noir – Excellent, Working Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vintage S.T. Dupont Ligne 1 lighter finished in black laque de chine, an excellent example in fully working condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaque de chine is S.T. Dupont's signature hand-applied lacquer technique, built up in dozens of layers for a depth and shine no factory paint can match, and black remains the most classic of all the shades the maison has produced. This compact Ligne 1 example is excellent throughout and in full working condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avenue of Aesthetic Lighters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57176251597125,"sku":"STD-L1-002","price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/3161\/0693\/files\/std-l1-002-st-dupont-ligne-1-laque-de-chine-noir-1.jpg?v=1786363099"},{"product_id":"s-t-dupont-ligne-2-small-wood-look-in-laquer-ref-15578","title":"S.T. Dupont Ligne 2 small wood look in laquer ref. 15578","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.T. Dupont Ligne 2 Small Wood Look Laquer – ref. 15578\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vintage S.T. Dupont Ligne 2 Petit Modèle lighter, reference 15578, finished with a wood-look pattern worked into the laquer — a true 1980s classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wood-effect laque de chine finish was a distinctive choice for the era, using S.T. Dupont's hand-applied lacquer technique to mimic natural wood grain rather than the brand's more typical solid colours or metallic engravings. This compact Petit Modèle example is in good functioning condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avenue of Aesthetic Lighters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57222801457477,"sku":"STD-L2-005","price":250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/3161\/0693\/files\/std-l2-005-s-t-dupont-ligne-2-small-wood-look-in-laquer-ref-15578-1.jpg?v=1786363330"},{"product_id":"mint-s-t-dupont-jeroboam-art-deco-laque-de-chine-ref-027597-with-box-and-papers","title":"Mint S.T. Dupont Jeroboam Art Deco Laque de Chine ref. 027597 with box and papers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint S.T. Dupont Jeroboam Art Deco Laque de Chine – ref. 027597, Box \u0026amp; Papers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vintage S.T. Dupont Jeroboam lighter, reference 027597, finished in Art Deco laque de chine, preserved in excellent condition and complete with its original box and papers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Jeroboam sits within the Ligne 1 family, its name borrowed from the oversized wine bottle format, and this Art Deco lacquer pattern gives it a distinctly period character. The lighter is in excellent working condition, with only minimal signs of wear, and comes complete with its original box and papers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avenue of Aesthetic Lighters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57223217873221,"sku":"STD-L1-009","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/3161\/0693\/files\/std-l1-009-mint-s-t-dupont-jeroboam-art-deco-laque-de-chine-ref-027597-with-box-a-1.jpg?v=1786363462"},{"product_id":"s-t-dupont-ligne-1-tortoise-laque-de-chine-windsor-mint-condition","title":"S.T. Dupont Ligne 1 Tortoise Laque de chine Windsor - mint condition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.T. Dupont Ligne 1 Tortoise Laque de Chine, Windsor Pattern – Mint Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vintage S.T. Dupont Ligne 1 lighter finished in tortoise laque de chine, painted in the Windsor pattern, preserved in mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Windsor pattern is named after the Prince of Wales and later Duke of Windsor, and pairs S.T. Dupont's hand-applied lacquer technique with a mottled tortoiseshell-inspired finish. This example is in mint condition, with only minimal signs of wear visible on the laquer, and has been serviced and is in perfect working order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avenue of Aesthetic Lighters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57956357013829,"sku":"STD-L1-011","price":400.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/3161\/0693\/files\/std-l1-011-s-t-dupont-ligne-1-tortoise-laque-de-chine-windsor-mint-condition-1.jpg?v=1786363957"},{"product_id":"s-t-dupont-ligne-2-dual-flame-laque-de-chine-blue","title":"S.T. Dupont Ligne 2 dual flame laque de chine Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.T. Dupont Ligne 2 Dual Flame – Blue Laque de Chine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vintage S.T. Dupont Ligne 2 lighter finished in blue laque de chine and fitted with a dual flame — a genuinely uncommon colour in Dupont's lacquer range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaque de chine is S.T. Dupont's signature hand-applied lacquer technique, rooted in centuries-old Chinese lacquer artistry and built up in dozens of layers over several weeks for a depth of colour no factory paint can match. Blue is one of the rarer shades to find on a Ligne 2, most collections leaning toward black, red, or tortoise tones, which makes this piece stand out. It has been fitted with a dual flame, serviced, and is in perfect working order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avenue of Aesthetic Lighters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58038016213317,"sku":"STD-L2-012","price":300.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/3161\/0693\/files\/std-l2-012-s-t-dupont-ligne-2-dual-flame-laque-de-chine-blue-1.jpg?v=1786364149"},{"product_id":"s-t-dupont-ligne-2-black-laque-de-chine-with-box","title":"S.T. Dupont Ligne 2 Black Laque de Chine with box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.T. Dupont Ligne 2 Black Laque de Chine, with Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vintage S.T. Dupont Ligne 2 lighter finished in black laque de chine, complete with its original box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaque de chine is S.T. Dupont's signature hand-applied lacquer technique, built up in dozens of layers for a depth and shine no factory paint can match, and black remains the most classic of all the shades the maison has produced. This example is in good condition with some signs of use, comes with its original box, and is in fully working condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avenue of Aesthetic Lighters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58160778412357,"sku":"STD-L2-014","price":275.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/3161\/0693\/files\/std-l2-014-s-t-dupont-ligne-2-black-laque-de-chine-with-box-1.jpg?v=1786364250"},{"product_id":"s-t-dupont-ligne-2-dual-flame-brown-laque-de-chine-with-box","title":"S.T. Dupont Ligne 2 Dual Flame Brown Laque de Chine with box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.T. Dupont Ligne 2 Dual Flame – Tortoise Laque de Chine, 1980s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vintage S.T. Dupont Ligne 2 lighter from the 1980s, finished in a tortoise-pattern laque de chine with gold-plated edges and fitted with a dual flame — a striking piece of French luxury craftsmanship, complete with its original box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eS.T. Dupont has been synonymous with luxury craftsmanship since 1872, when the maison began as a Paris leather workshop for fine goods, later extending its expertise to lighters, pens and lacquerware favoured by aristocracy and collectors alike. The Ligne 2, introduced in 1977 as the brand's larger flagship model, is best known for its signature “cling” when the cap closes; on this particular piece the ping is present but on the softer side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis example is finished in laque de chine, S.T. Dupont's signature hand-applied lacquer technique rooted in centuries-old Chinese lacquer artistry, built up in dozens of layers over several weeks for a depth and shine no factory paint can match. The pattern here is the tortoise variant — a mottled, lighter brown finish reminiscent of tortoiseshell — bordered by gold-plated edges that frame the lacquer beautifully. The lighter has been fitted with a dual flame, comes with its original box, and has been serviced and is in perfect working order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avenue of Aesthetic Lighters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58481380884805,"sku":"STD-L2-022","price":350.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/3161\/0693\/files\/std-l2-022-s-t-dupont-ligne-2-dual-flame-brown-laque-de-chine-with-box-1.jpg?v=1786364804"},{"product_id":"s-t-dupont-ligne-d-normandy-black-laquer-lighter","title":"S.T. Dupont Ligne D Normandy black laquer lighter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.T. Dupont Ligne D Normandy – Black Laquer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vintage S.T. Dupont Ligne D lighter finished in black laque de chine, from the Normandy collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ligne D, nicknamed the “Lady,” was introduced in 1989 as the smallest gas lighter S.T. Dupont ever produced — a slim, discreet design prioritising portability without sacrificing the mechanical sophistication of the larger lines. Finished in a deep black laque de chine, this Normandy example has the understated elegance the Ligne D is known for. The lighter has been serviced and is in perfect working order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avenue of Aesthetic Lighters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58499577479493,"sku":"STD-LD-002","price":250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/3161\/0693\/files\/std-ld-002-s-t-dupont-ligne-d-normandy-black-laquer-lighter-1.jpg?v=1786364980"}],"url":"https:\/\/avenueofaesthetic.com\/collections\/laque-de-chine-st-dupont-lighters.oembed","provider":"Avenue of Aesthetic Lighters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}