S.T. Dupont

S.T. Dupont is the great French luxury maison of the smoking world — a name synonymous with craftsmanship, prestige and understated elegance. Founded in 1872, Dupont has spent over 150 years perfecting the art of the luxury lighter, and its pieces are as much objets d’art as they are tools. To own an S.T. Dupont is to own a piece of French luxury heritage — right down to the unmistakable, musical "ping" its iconic lighters make when opened.

The house was founded in 1872 by Simon Tissot-Dupont, initially making fine leather briefcases and travel goods for diplomats, statesmen and Europe’s elite. Its reputation for exquisite craftsmanship led it, in 1941, to produce its first lighter — and Dupont never looked back. Between 1958 and 1963, its lighters were made of 18-karat solid gold. The maison’s craft draws on a whole workshop of artisans — goldsmiths, lacquer-workers (masters of the prized Chinese lacquer finish), engravers and woodworkers — each piece passing through many hands.

The most celebrated line is the Ligne 2, whose sleek, jewel-like lighters are instantly recognisable — and famous for the clear, bell-like "ping" they produce when the cap is opened, a sound so distinctive it has become the brand’s signature. From gold and lacquer to modern jet-flame designs, S.T. Dupont remains the definitive name in luxury smoking accessories.

• Luxury lighters — the iconic Ligne 2 (soft flame, with the signature "ping"), plus jet-flame models like the Défi and modern torch designs, finished in lacquer, gold, palladium and precious materials.
• Cigar cutters — beautifully engineered cutters in the same luxury finishes.
• Cases, ashtrays and accessories — prestige smoking accessories crafted to the maison’s exacting standards.

• Over 150 years of French luxury heritage, since 1872.
• Exquisite craftsmanship — hand-finished by master artisans in lacquer, gold and precious materials.
• The iconic "ping" — the signature sound of the Ligne 2, unmistakable and much imitated.
• A collector’s piece — an S.T. Dupont is an heirloom and a statement, not just a tool.