S.T. Dupont Table Lighters: Every Model from the 1940s to Today
From the petrol Jeroboam of the 1940s to the Ligne 1 and Ligne 2 desk lighters and the Cylindrical: every S.T. Dupont table lighter with its years, gas and size.
By Max Meijster Updated 15 October 2026 5 min read
S.T. Dupont table lighters were made to stay on the desk, the dining table or the side table in the salon. They are larger and heavier than the lighters you carry, often finished in the same Chinese lacquer and precious metal plating, and many were made in small numbers or as part of a limited edition. That makes them some of the rarest S.T. Dupont pieces to find today.
This guide lists every S.T. Dupont table and desk lighter we have been able to document, from the petrol Jeroboam of the 1940s to the gas Jeroboam, the long Ligne 1 and Ligne 2 desk lighters and the Cylindrical. For each model you will find the years, the fuel, the right S.T. Dupont gas and the size. We are still completing it: if you own a model that is missing, we would love to hear from you.
S.T. Dupont table lighters at a glance
| Model | Made | Fuel and ignition | Gas refill | Size (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeroboam (petrol) | 1940s to early 1950s | Lighter fluid, wick and flint | Lighter fluid | not recorded |
| Ligne 1 Desk | From about 1970 | Butane and flint | red | 140 × 40 × 14 |
| Ligne 2 Desk | From the late 1970s | Butane and flint | yellow | 124 × 37 × 11 |
| Jeroboam (gas) | 1990s and 2000s | Butane and flint | red | 101 × 72 × 26 |
| Cylindrical | 1971 to about 1997 | Butane and flint, one or two flames | red | 110 high, 44 wide |
Sizes are height, width and depth where known. Not sure which gas your lighter needs? The colour dot inside the refill cap on the bottom tells you, and our S.T. Dupont gas refill guide explains how to read it.
How to tell which table lighter you have
- Tall, narrow and flat. A long desk lighter. About 14 mm deep with a flame wheel on the latch means a Ligne 1 Desk; slimmer, about 11 mm, with the Ligne 2 cling means a Ligne 2 Desk.
- A wide, heavy block with a lifting arm on top. A Jeroboam. A wick, a filler port for lighter fluid and a lighting wand point to the petrol version of the 1940s; a gas valve under the base and a ribbed flame slider on top point to the later gas version.
- A round column with a ribbed collar. The Cylindrical. You light it by turning the collar, and some versions let you choose one or two flames.
- A limited edition theme. Many Jeroboams of the 1990s and 2000s belong to a limited edition and carry their own number. See limited edition table lighters below.
Which gas? The desk lighters take the same gas as the lighters they are based on: the Ligne 1 Desk the red refill, the Ligne 2 Desk the yellow one. The Jeroboam and the Cylindrical take the red refill. All of them use the black S.T. Dupont flint.
Jeroboam, petrol version (1940s)
The Jeroboam, named after the large champagne bottle, is one of the earliest S.T. Dupont table lighters and one of the first lighters the house made at all. It runs on lighter fluid with a wick and a flint. Its clever extra is a wand built into the lighter: you take it out, light it from the flame and use it to light a cigar, a pipe or a candle without lifting the heavy lighter itself.
- Fuel
- Lighter fluid, wick and flint
- Made
- 1940s to early 1950s
- Size
- Not yet recorded
- Known for
- One of the first S.T. Dupont lighters, detachable lighting wand, imposing size
Ligne 1 Desk (from about 1970)
The Ligne 1 Desk is the classic Ligne 1 stretched into a tall desk lighter. Inside it works the same way: the same gas system, flint ignition and flame control. It was only made as a BR, with the flame adjustment wheel on the latch. The flat base lets it stand upright on the desk.
- Fuel
- Butane (red) and flint
- Size
- 140 × 40 × 14 mm
- Made
- From about 1970
- Known for
- A tall Ligne 1 BR with flat base and the Ligne 1 mechanism
Ligne 2 Desk (from the late 1970s)
The Ligne 2 Desk does for the Ligne 2 what the Ligne 1 Desk does for the Ligne 1. It has the same mechanism, fuel system and flint ignition as the regular Ligne 2, including the famous cling when you open it, in a taller body that stands flat on the desk.
- Fuel
- Butane (yellow) and flint
- Size
- 124 × 37 × 11 mm
- Made
- From the late 1970s
- Known for
- A tall Ligne 2 with the Ligne 2 mechanism and cling
Want to compare it with the Ligne 2 you carry? Our guide to every S.T. Dupont model puts all the regular models side by side.
Jeroboam, gas version (1990s and 2000s)
The later Jeroboam brings back the name and the monumental proportions of the original, with a butane system and flint ignition instead of petrol. The lifting arm stays, and so does the horizontal roller that S.T. Dupont collectors know. The lighting wand is gone; the ribbed part on top now works as a slider to set the flame height.
- Fuel
- Butane (red) and flint
- Size
- 101 × 72 × 26 mm
- Made
- 1990s and 2000s
- Known for
- Lifting arm, horizontal roller, flame slider on top, many limited editions
Cylindrical table lighter (1971 to about 1997)
The Cylindrical is the most modern looking S.T. Dupont table lighter: a round column, often with fine vertical lines, that you light by turning the ribbed collar at the top. There are two versions: one with a single flame and one where you can choose between one flame and two, a wide flame for cigars.
- Fuel
- Butane (red) and flint
- Size
- 110 mm high, 44 mm wide
- Made
- 1971 to about 1997
- Known for
- Round shape, twist collar ignition, single or double flame
Limited edition table lighters
From 1996 S.T. Dupont made a table lighter for many of its limited editions: a Jeroboam, also for the Maharadjah and Teatro editions, with the Art & Technique of 2003 as the exception (a Ligne 2 table lighter), in the same lacquer and decoration as the matching lighters and pens. They were made in much smaller numbers than the editions they belong to:
| Edition | Year | Table lighters made |
|---|---|---|
| Art Déco | 1996 | 500 |
| Maharadjah | 1996 | 500 |
| Rendez-vous | 1996 | 500 |
| Teatro | 1997 | 2 × 250 |
| Picasso | 1998 | 500 |
| Nuevo Mundo | 1998 | 200 |
| Africa | 2001 | 100 |
| Taj Mahal | 2002 | 200 |
| Art & Technique (Ligne 2 table lighter) | 2003 | 500 |
| Andalusia | 2003 | 300 |
| Leroy Neiman | 2003 | 50 |
| Pharaoh | 2004 | 300 |
| James Bond 007 | 2004 | 707 |
| Medici | 2005 | 420 |
| Opus X | 2005 and 2006 | not recorded |
| Casino Royale | 2006 | 307 |
| Versailles | 2006 | 686 |
| New York 5th Avenue | 2007 | 329 |
The whole story of each edition is in our guide to S.T. Dupont limited editions.
Buying and caring for a table lighter
A table lighter that stood on a desk for decades has usually been lit far less than the lighter in someone’s jacket, but the seals have aged all the same. If the flame is weak or jumps after refilling, bleeding the tank is worth a try. Our S.T. Dupont maintenance guide explains it, and before you buy, our guide on how to spot a fake S.T. Dupont shows what to check.
We service every lighter we sell and ship it empty, as the transport rules require. Have a look at our S.T. Dupont collection for the pieces available now.
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Questions collectors ask
Which gas does an S.T. Dupont table lighter use?
The Ligne 1 Desk takes the red refill and the Ligne 2 Desk the yellow one, like the lighters they are based on; the Jeroboam and the Cylindrical take the red one. The colour dot inside the refill cap confirms it, see our gas refill guide.
What is an S.T. Dupont Jeroboam?
A large, heavy table lighter named after the champagne bottle. The first version of the 1940s ran on lighter fluid and had a lighting wand; the later gas version of the 1990s and 2000s was used for many limited editions.
What is the difference between the Ligne 1 Desk and the Ligne 2 Desk?
Both are tall versions of the regular lighter with the same mechanism inside. The Ligne 1 Desk is deeper (about 14 mm) with the flame wheel on the latch; the Ligne 2 Desk is slimmer (about 11 mm) and has the Ligne 2 cling.
How tall is an S.T. Dupont desk lighter?
The Ligne 1 Desk is about 140 mm tall and the Ligne 2 Desk about 124 mm. The Cylindrical stands about 110 mm.
Are S.T. Dupont table lighters rare?
Yes. They were made in far smaller numbers than the regular lighters, and limited edition Jeroboams often in only 100 to 700 pieces.
Sources and further reading
- S.T. Dupont: lighter refills and flints official gas colours for the table lighters (Jeroboam and cylindrical: red)
- Jacques Marie Mage: S.T. Dupont Jéroboam table lighter, c. 1940s early petrol Jeroboam, name after the champagne bottle
- Pullman Gallery: cylindrical lighter by S.T. Dupont, 1970s Cylindrical, 11 cm, ribbed rotating collar
- Pullman Gallery: S.T. Dupont Jeroboam Art Deco 1996 table lighter limited edition Jeroboam numbered out of 500
- Art Brown: S.T. Dupont Jeroboam Chinese lacquer and gold dust table lighter gas Jeroboam measurements and weight
- Kirby Allison: 1970 S.T. Dupont large table gas lighter Ligne 1 Desk, 140 × 40 × 14 mm
