Retaining the aura of mystery and prestige that forged its legend, S.T. Dupont today unveils a vibrant tribute to one of its most fascinating skills: The Art of Lacquer. A rare heritage, absolute mastery of technique, a quest for excellence... The House perpetuates a precious tradition that elevates its creations to the rank of icons.

Master Lacquerers: the guardians of a precious secret

It all began in 1935, when Georges Novossiltzeff, the first Master Lacquerer of the House, introduced Chinese lacquer to S.T. Dupont's workshops. This ancestral art, passed down by Asian masters, demands infinite patience, a steady hand, and a keen sense of perfection.

From this encounter between oriental tradition and French exacting standards, a singular alchemy was born: S.T. Dupont lacquers, renowned for their depth, incomparable brilliance, and exceptional resistance.

Each shade is the fruit of meticulous work:

• selection of natural resins from Asia,
• development of exclusive resins in controlled environments,
• a process of application, drying, and polishing repeated dozens of times,
• absolute mastery of technique to create colors of rare intensity.

Even today, the Master Lacquerers of Faverges perpetuate this exceptional savoir-faire. Each lacquered piece secretly bears the engraved leaf, symbol of the House's expertise.

When boldness meets tradition

The Art of Lacquer at S.T. Dupont continues to evolve. Driven by a passion for the material, artisans explore new resins, imagine unprecedented pigments, and push the limits of traditional techniques.

This mastery allows for an infinite variety of shades, reflections, and decorations—from the emblematic deep black to flamboyant reds, including contemporary nuances inspired by art, nature, and travel.

Each creation then becomes a manifesto: that of a House that has never ceased to reconcile heritage and innovation.

Everyday objets d'art

Whether it's a lighter, a pen, an accessory, or a leather good, lacquer offers a brilliance that time enhances rather than alters.

Each applied layer—sometimes up to twenty or thirty—contributes to the birth of a unique object, where light reflects with an almost living depth.

To own an S.T. Dupont lacquered piece is to acquire a fragment of this legend, patiently handcrafted in the Savoyard workshops.

The Art of Lacquer: eternity as heritage

More than a skill, the Art of Lacquer is a philosophy. It expresses the patience, precision, and respect for the artisanal gesture that has driven the House since 1872.

Today, S.T. Dupont continues to elevate this art to new horizons, by exploring materials, enhancing colors, and giving birth to creations with unique emotional power.

Thus, the legend endures: that of a House that transforms material into light, and tradition into eternity.