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Handmade Fan-Shaped Peach Glass Brushed Brass Wall Mounted Lamp Maiko, Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Japanese folding fans held by geishas and maikos during their notorious dances. These delicate pieces come
Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Handmade Fan-Shaped Clear Glass Brushed Brass Wall Mounted Lamp Maiko, Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Japanese folding fans held by geishas and maikos during their notorious dances. These delicate pieces come
Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Unique Fan-Shaped Indigo Glass Brushed Copper Wall Mounted Lamp Maiko, Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Japanese folding fans held by geishas and maikos during their notorious dances. These delicate pieces come
Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

Unique Fan-Shaped Polished Steel Indigo Glass Wall Mounted Lamp Maiko, Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Japanese folding fans held by geishas and maikos during their notorious dances. These delicate pieces come
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

Handmade Fan-Shaped Polished Steel Mint Glass Wall Mounted Lamp Maiko, Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Japanese folding fans held by geishas and maikos during their notorious dances. These delicate pieces come
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

Large Antique 20th century Japanese Tanuki Statue Red and White Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Folding fan (sensu) in right paw. This type of figure is most commonly associated with Shigaraki ware or
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Geisha or Bijin, Showa Era, 1930 s, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
, or perhaps a geisha, is portrayed dressed in full kimono and holding a closed folding fan in one hand
Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Large Red Antique Japanese Low Bowl Hand-Painted Children-at-Play circa 1885
Located in Katonah, NY
right of the round panel is a folded-fan frame with a spring view of willow trees and pink flowers. In
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Victorian Cameo Brass Peacock Fireplace Fan Folding Screen
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian Cameo brass peacock fireplace fan folding screen. Gorgeous French brass "peacock
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

"Actor Kataoka Nazaemon as Oboshi Yaranosuke Leader of the 47 Ronin" Portrait
By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)
Located in Austin, TX
holds a folded fan. The background is deep blue and features red and white banners with calligraphy in
Category

Mid-19th Century Portrait Prints

Materials

Paper, Woodcut

Still Life with Flowers in a Vase and Fan by Fernand Toussaint ( 1873 – 1956 )
By Fernand Toussaint
Located in Knokke, BE
Folding Fan' Signature: signed lower left 'Toussaint' Medium: oil on canvas Dimensions: image size 80 x
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Art Nouveau Figurine Pierrette by Martin Wiegand, Meissen Germany, ca 1908
By Martin Wiegand, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
, coquettishly looking up and smiling, holding a black half-mask to her chest in her right hand, a folded fan in
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Goldscheider Vienna Art Déco Figure Elegant Lady Posing, By Claire Weiss, c 1931
By Claire Weiss, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
placed on the side of her pinned-up hair, a folded fan in her right hand, with her left hand on her hip
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Flamenco Dancer , Paris, Louvre, Académie Chaumière, LACMA, SFAA, California
By Victor Di Gesu
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
. An expressive sketch of a woman wearing a scarlet flamenco dress and a mantilla and holding a folding
Category

1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Wax Crayon, Graphite

Spanish Woman from Madrid – Hand-Colored Engraving, Costume de divers Pays, 1820
Located in Langweer, NL
, she holds a folded fan — a quintessential accessory of Spanish elegance and social ritual. This print
Category

Antique 1820s French Prints

Materials

Paper

Josef Hoffmann Pair of Hammered Silver Vases
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
influenced his designs. The vases reference both the elegant form of a folding fan and the 19th-century
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Vases

Materials

Silver

Handmade Verdigris Blue Brass Clear Glass Ceiling Mounted Lamp Maiko, Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
. Maiko lighting pieces are inspired by the beautiful Japanese folding fans held by geishas and maikos
Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

French Victorian Brass Fan Fire Screen
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian brass filigree folding fireplace fan design fire screen with handle top.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass

Burmese Official, Wife Secretary in Ceremonial Dress – Antique Print, c.1800
Located in Langweer, NL
embassy to the Kingdom of Ava. At left stands the wife of a state official, gracefully holding a folding
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Prints

Materials

Paper

Burmese Minister Wife in Ceremonial Dress – Antique Costume Print, c.1800
Located in Langweer, NL
patterns, and a draped sash across her torso. Her top is elegantly tailored, and she holds a folded fan
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Oriental Carnival Costume Scene – “Faschingsfreuden” by Edward Cucuel, c. 1900
Located in Langweer, NL
with a red folding fan and elaborately embroidered robe in the style of Chinese court dress. He is
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Prints

Materials

Paper

White Nephrite Jade Carved Fan Pendant
Located in Northampton, MA
. The 89.71 x 54.77mm pendant has been carved by a master lapidary artist to depict a folding paper fan
Category

2010s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Josef Hoffmann Hammered Silver Centerpiece and Pair of Vases
By Julius Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
. The vases reference both the elegant form of a folding fan and the 19th-century invention of
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Vases

Materials

Silver

Chinese portrait of a gentleman from the court
By 19th Century Chinese school
Located in GB
formal yet relaxed, with one hand resting on his lap and the other possibly holding a folded fan or
Category

19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Rice Paper

Curtis Jere Wall Art Depicting a Brass Fan
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Queens, NY
Americha Mid-Century wall plaque depiction of a brass fan with 6 fold sections that joins together
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Walnut

Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
. These new writing sets were made in the shape of a folded fan (hiogi-gata) which contained both the ink
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco 1940s High Fashion Illustration Woman with Fan and Screen
Located in Miami, FL
against a seamless red background, The model is wearing Bridgerton Style Ball Dress With a Laced Fan
Category

1940s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Paper

Japanese antique stone basin "Tsukubai" / Garden ornament / 1868-1920
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
traditional folding fan (ōgi). In Japan, the fan shape is considered auspicious, symbolizing prosperity and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Harald Notini Model "8772/3" Wall Lights for Böhlmarks, Sweden 1950s
By Harald Notini, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Utrecht, NL
the large white lacquered metal reflector that is in the shape of a non-folding fan. This ingenious
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Harald Notini Model "8772/5" Wall Sconces for Arvid Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1950s
By Harald Notini
Located in Utrecht, NL
the large white lacquered metal reflector that is in the shape of a non-folding fan. This ingenious
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

C. Jere 90s Mixed Media PostModern Memphis Geometric Abstract Wall Sculpture Art
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
brass ball metallic ball feature. The sheet metal is folded like a fan, fragmented into curved wave
Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Murano Lattimo Gold Venetian Figurines 18th-Century Style made in Italy
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
vocabulary of 18th-century Venice: wide layered skirts, richly folded garments, high coiffures, fans, and the
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Rug Kilim’s Aubusson Style Rug in Beige-Brown and Pink with Floral Medallion
By Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
in the center. The core of the medallion holds a white flower within a pink circle. A fan-folded pink
Category

2010s Chinese Aubusson Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug Kilim s Aubusson Style Kilim Beige Brown and Pink Floral Rug
By Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
medallion holds a white flower within a pink, red, and white circle. A fan-folded pink circle follows, while
Category

2010s Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Handblown Murano Scavo Glass Centerpiece Bowl Signed Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
smooth, polished interior. Each side of the piece has a ruffled detail reminiscent of the folds of a fan
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

Customizable Walnut Finish Armchair Upholstered in Beige Fabric, Fane Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
delicate folds of iconic oriental fans, this armchair intersperses natural walnut finished wood with soft
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fabric, Teak

Victorian Baby in Bonnet Seed Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
trimmed bonnet onto a folded seed pearl fan. 1860's USA. 2" x .5".
Category

Antique 1860s American High Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Very Rare and Fine Pair of 19th Century Inlaid Card Tables
Located in Dublin, IE
moulded cross banded top with curved canted corners, decorated with a beautiful marquetry radiating fan
Category

Antique 19th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

Miotsukushi - Woodcut Print by Utagawa Kunisada II - 1864
Located in Roma, IT
impression with blind printing (Hamaguri shells in waves, fan folds), margins slightly creased and yellowed
Category

19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Suma - Woodcut Print by Utagawa Kunisada II - 1864
Located in Roma, IT
. Censorship: Aratame. Good impression with blind printing (Hamaguri shells in waves, fan folds), margins
Category

19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Where the Flowers Blow - Woodcut Print by Utagawa Kunisada II - 1864
Located in Roma, IT
blind printing (Hamaguri shells in waves, fan folds), margins damaged by wormholes and tears, slightly
Category

19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Meeting in Akashi - Woodcut Print by Utagawa Kunisada II - 1864
Located in Roma, IT
: Tsutaya Kichizo. Censorship: Aratame. Good impression with blind printing (Hamaguri shells in waves, fan
Category

19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Rug Kilim’s Aubusson Style Rug in Beige-Brown and Pink with Floral Medallion
By Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
in the center. The core of the medallion holds a white flower within a pink circle. A fan-folded pink
Category

2010s Chinese Aubusson Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug Kilim s Aubusson Style Kilim Beige Brown and Pink Floral Rug
By Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
medallion holds a white flower within a pink, red, and white circle. A fan-folded pink circle follows, while
Category

2010s Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Anne-Marie Black Suede Handbag Shaped Like a Folding Fan
By Anne-Marie
Located in Chicago, IL
This sweet figural handbag is shaped like a folding hand fan. It's done in a fine, black suede on a
Category

1950s French Novelty Bags

Victorian Inlaid Walnut Canterbury
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Victorian inlaid walnut folding fan shaped music canterbury, with brass handle and porcelain
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Walnut

Antique Japanese Mame-Bina Pair, Edo Period
Located in New York, NY
textiles complete with folding fan and four armed beaded metal crown, the male in an embroidered white robe
Category

Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile

Japanese Nagasaki Lacquer and Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Display Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
stand, possibly intended for export, with the charming design of folding fans as the railings and one
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Maiko Ceiling Mounted Lamp by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in London, GB
Maiko lighting pieces are inspired by the beautiful Japanese folding fans held by geishas and
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Nightscape
By JeeYoung Lee
Located in Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d Azur
"This work is a collaborative piece I produced with a traditional fan-making master. Each folding
Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Jeux Contemporary Fan Shaped Wall Light Metal Origami Folded Limited Edition
By Jacobsroom
Located in Roma, IT
Inspired by the magnificent shape of a fan, Jeux is a limited-edition LED wall light that will
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Fan Abstraction 75 (#14878)
By Amanda Means
Located in New York, NY
sides and folding it in a fan shape. Sometimes I use Ilford Matte Fiber Base Multigrade paper. Other
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Photogram, Photographic Paper

1990s Curtis Jere Pleated Fan Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Westfield, NJ
on metal. Excellent folded paper look to fan pieces. Can be oriented in different positions on the
Category

1990s Post-Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass

Folded and Crushed 43
By Amanda Means
Located in New York, NY
photographic paper on alternate sides and folding it in a fan shape. Sometimes I use Ilford Matte Fiber Base
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Folded and Crushed #1 (#14968)
By Amanda Means
Located in New York, NY
sides and folding it in a fan shape. Sometimes I use Ilford Matte Fiber Base Multigrade paper. Other
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Black and White, Photogram, Photographic Paper

1810 H. Keller, Switzerland, aquatint panorama Zurich hand col. 139 cm
Located in Norwich, GB
) Zurich, 1810.  Fan-folded, partly hand coloured (grey and green tones) aquatint in contemporary boards
Category

Antique 1810s Swiss Biedermeier Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Peacock Brass Fire Screen
Located in Antrim, GB
A beautiful antique brass folding pea cock fan fire screen, Fire Guard. Circa 1900, 25ins x
Category

20th Century English Edwardian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

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Folding Fan For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal folding fan for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and paper, every folding fan was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer folding fan, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A folding fan is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made folding fan has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Anne-Marie and Arthur Pepper are consistently popular.

How Much is a Folding Fan?

A folding fan can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,628, while the lowest priced sells for $144 and the highest can go for as much as $145,000.