Table Lighter Padouk
Padouk is one of the most striking woods used in fine furniture-making, valued for a vibrant colour that ranges from deep red to bright orange, and that deepens gracefully with age and light exposure into a rich patina. Native to Africa and Asia, it is as durable as it is distinctive, and no two pieces carry quite the same grain.
The flame
Inside sits a Vector KGM triple-flame torch insert, a butane burner that fires three angled jets into a single concentrated cone. It lights broad and even across the foot of a cigar, so a ring gauge toasts uniformly rather than scorching at one edge, and the jet flame holds steady outdoors where a soft flame would not. A hinged cap lifts to fire the burner, the flame height is set with a rotary adjuster, and the tank refills from the base with premium refined butane.
Turned from a single block
The body is turned from solid Padouk, finished to bring out the depth of the grain and sized to sit with weight in the hand and stability on the table. Built around the cigar ritual, it is meant to become a lifelong companion for the moments that matter rather than a lighter that is replaced.
Care
Wipe the wood with a soft, dry cloth; Padouk darkens naturally over time, which is part of its character. Bleed the tank and refill with premium butane only, and allow the insert a moment to reach temperature after filling before lighting.
Made in Italy
Size: Length 12cm · Height 12cm · Depth 6cm
Weight: 1 Kg
Material: Padouk
Flame: Vector KGM triple-flame torch insert, butane, base refill
Reference: Table Lighter Padouk
Shipping: 2-4 weeks
Handmade from natural materials: expect gentle variation in grain and tone from the photo shown.
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of flame does it use?
A powerful windproof torch flame, refillable with standard butane gas, well suited to lighting cigars.
Is butane gas included?
No. The lighter arrives empty and is refilled with standard butane; gas cannot be shipped with it.
Will it look exactly like the photos?
No. Natural Padouk wood varies from piece to piece, so your lighter will differ from the images and from every other one we make.
How do I care for it?
Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Use no solvents and no polish.
Is it handmade in Italy?
Yes. Each lighter is shaped from solid wood and finished by hand in Italy.
Padouk Wood
Padouk is distinguished into two main varieties based on its area of origin: African Padouk and Asian Padouk. This species belongs to the Leguminosae family and primarily grows in the forests of equatorial regions.
These trees can reach heights of 24-37 meters and a diameter of 0.8-1 meter. They are classified as durable wood. The sapwood exhibits a thin gray-brown coloration, while the heartwood can range from a yellowish-pink with red lines to a deep crimson, almost blood-red. In some variants, the heartwood may appear purplish-red, sometimes with red or black streaks; in both cases, the color tends to transform into a reddish-brown over time.
The grain of the wood is generally straight but can also feature an interlocked arrangement. Additionally, Padouk is characterized by its coarse and open texture, which gives the wood a good natural luster.
