Mechanical Poetry Behind the Flame

To most, a lighter is a simple tool: a flick, a spark, a flame. Yet behind that instant ignition lies a hidden world of exacting mechanics working in concert. At THORENS, we reveal that world by carefully disassembling our lighters, arranging each component with precision, and framing them as you would a painting. What you see is more than parts—it is a narrative of craft.

Disassembled Elegance

Springs, screws, flint wheels, brass housings, cotton wicks—each piece is meticulously made and indispensable. Set still within the frame, the parts retain the memory of motion: the turn of a wheel, the tension of a spring, the quiet rise of a flame. Disassembly is not destruction; it is celebration.

Swiss Artisanship Since 1883

Founded in Switzerland in 1883, THORENS unites utility and artistry. Our lighters are not merely assembled; they are orchestrated—engineered to exact tolerances for durability, reliability, and quiet elegance.

Framed Disassembly Gallery

What You Ignite

The next time you strike a THORENS lighter, listen closely. Behind the crisp click and quiet flame is the hidden choreography of dozens of parts in unison. THORENS is not just a lighter—it is art, mechanical romance, and living heritage.