S.T. Dupont marks 85 years of lighters with two collector Ligne 2 models

At S.T. Dupont, the lighter has long held a place of its own in the catalogue. In 2026, the French house marks a symbolic milestone: 85 years since the creation of its first lighter in 1941. To mark this anniversary, it unveils two limited-edition versions of its emblematic Ligne 2, brought together around a single motif: the Phoenix.

The anniversary collection does not seek to reproduce the 1940s lighter exactly. S.T. Dupont presents its heritage through a more contemporary model from its history, the Ligne 2, combining lacquer, precious metals and the sound produced when it opens.

1941, a founding date in the history of S.T. Dupont lighters

Founded by Simon Tissot Dupont in 1872, the house first made its name in leather goods and travel articles. It is in 1941 that S.T. Dupont places the birth of its first lighter, opening a chapter that would gradually become inseparable from its identity — the house also marked its 150th anniversary in 2022.

Eighty-five years later, that date provides the thread for the new anniversary series. The number of pieces was not chosen at random either: each of the two versions is limited to 1,941 pieces, a nod to the year the house’s first lighter was created.

The Phoenix as the symbol of this 85th-anniversary edition

To dress this series, S.T. Dupont chose the Phoenix. The mythological bird associated with fire and rebirth suits the world of the lighter; it also allows the brand to evoke transmission and its ability to develop its creations across generations.

Both lighters thus adopt a glossy orange lacquer decorated with a flame effect. On the body appears an engraved Phoenix accompanied by the number 85, giving this Ligne 2 an identity distinct from the classic versions in the catalogue.

The whole remains true to S.T. Dupont’s codes: a recognisable rectangular silhouette, highly present decorative work and metal finishes that contrast with the intensity of the orange lacquer.

Two collector Ligne 2 models: gold or palladium

The collection comprises two interpretations of the same Ligne 2 lighter. The first adopts gold finishes. Its Phoenix is rendered in a gold finish, as is the diamond-head decoration on the cap. This version is available on Smoking.fr.

The second plays on a cooler contrast with palladium finishes. The Phoenix, the cap and the various metal details then take on a silvery tone that stands out more sharply against the orange of the lacquer.

Beyond this aesthetic difference, both models share the main technical attributes of this anniversary edition:

• S.T. Dupont Ligne 2 lighter;
• glossy orange lacquer with flame-effect decoration;
• engraved Phoenix and the number 85;
• cap decorated with a diamond-head pattern;
• double yellow flame;
• characteristic “cling” sound on opening;
• limited edition of 1,941 pieces for each version.

The famous “cling” is still there

It is impossible to talk about the Ligne 2 without mentioning the sound it makes when it opens. This characteristic metallic “cling” is one of the distinctive signs of S.T. Dupont lighters. It forms as much a part of the experience of the object as its exterior finish or its ignition mechanism.

The Ligne 2 is the heir to the Ligne 1 that appeared in the 1960s and has since held a particular place in the brand’s catalogue. S.T. Dupont therefore chose it to carry this commemorative series, even though it is not the Ligne 2 that is turning 85: the anniversary concerns the creation of the house’s first lighter in 1941.

A lighter conceived as much as an accessory as a collector’s piece

With limited production and a clearly stated historical reference, these Ligne 2 models are aimed at enthusiasts of prestige lighters and collector accessories. The choice of producing exactly 1,941 pieces of each finish reinforces that commemorative dimension.

The gold version carries the reference C16085CL, while the palladium version is identified under the reference C16085PCL. Both work with a double yellow flame and use, according to S.T. Dupont’s indications, the brand’s black flints and red gas refill.

Through these two creations, S.T. Dupont links 85 years of history around the lighter by bringing together on a single object several of its current codes: Ligne 2, glossy lacquer, metalwork, double flame and sound signature.

Eighty-five years after 1941, the Ligne 2 carries the anniversary

The choice of the Phoenix sums up the intention of this edition. Rather than offering only a historical reissue, S.T. Dupont links its first lighter of 1941 to one of its most recognisable silhouettes today.

With their orange decoration and gold or palladium finishes, these Ligne 2 85th-anniversary models stand apart from more classic ones. Their run of 1,941 pieces per version should hold the attention of S.T. Dupont lighter collectors and of accessory enthusiasts looking for a series directly tied to the house’s history.