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One of a Kind Art Sculpture Chair by Shao Fan
By Shao Fan
Located in Dallas, TX
nucleus of Chinese philosophy. Shao Fan is most widely recognized for his reinterpretation of Ming
Category

1990s Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Victorian Period Complexion Fan Black Lacquer Gilded China
Located in Antwerpen, BE
lacquered wood and gilded detailing from China. These hand screens, also known as complexion fans, were used
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Carved Spinach Jade Fan Table Screen
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Chinese carved spinach jade table screen; in the form of a hand fan set with a spinach jade panel
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar s Objects

Materials

Jade

Dolce Gabbana Printed Dragon Fan Stretch Silk Satin Evening Dress, Circa 1999
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Dolce & Gabbana, Circa: 1999 stretch silk-blend spaghetti strap evening dress with Chinese dragon
Category

1990s Italian Evening Dresses

Striking Pair of 19th Century Embroideries in Mirrored Frames
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of large Chinese embroidered silk textiles depicting fans, flowers, and flying birds
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Tapestries

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Netsuke, Wood, Accessory, Fashion, 19th century, Antique, Woodcraft, Hotei
Located in London, GB
Chinese shaped fan in his right hand. His left hand is holding a cup in which a kind looking servant is
Category

19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

ALTA (A Long Time Ago)
By Jiha Moon
Located in Bethesda, MD
originated in California but are identified as Chinese), Korean fans, and floating dragons and intermingles
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

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Chinese Fans For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Chinese fans available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of lacquer, wood and metal, all Chinese fans available were constructed with great care. There are 46 antique and vintage Chinese fans for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Chinese fans have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of Chinese fans to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Baroque and Modern Chinese fans are of considerable interest. Chinese fans have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Frank Chou and Schumacher are consistently popular.

How Much are Chinese Fans?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,760, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $47,000 highest priced.
Questions About Chinese Fans
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese hand fan is sometimes called a rigid or fixed fan. It refers to a folding fan that became popular during the Ming Dynasty and was often crafted with fine materials, such as ivory, bone or pearl, with paper or fabric coverings decorated with intricate designs. You’ll find a selection of Chinese hand fans on 1stDibs.