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Art Deco Japanese Style Fan Diamond Gem Set Brooch
Located in New York, NY
American Platinum, Black Enamel, Onyx, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Emerald & Yellow Spinel Fan Brooch
Six-Panel Screen, Scattered Fans
Located in New York, NY
Small six-panel screen; mineral colors, gold wash, and gold flakes on silk
Scattered fans
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
Original Painting of Fans, Framed
Signed
Located in Northfield, IL
This beautiful Asian painting on rice paper is beautifully detailed.
Category
20th Century Japanese Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Paper
Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants
Located in New York, NY
takamaki-e embellished with gold hirame and nashiji depicting open, half-open, and closed fans and a
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Gold Lacquer Tebako Box with Fan and Chrysanthemum
Located in New York, NY
Tebako box with takamakie décor of a fan on dense nashiji ground, the fan with chrysanthemum, wave
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Two-Panel Screen, Scattered Fan with Seasonal Flowers
By Tosa School
Located in New York, NY
.
Design of scattered fans, decorated with flowers associated to the different seasons.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Antique Otafuku Ikat Textile of Masks and Fans
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Antique Otafuku IKAT Textile of Masks and Fans
Antique IKAT 4 Panel Futon Cover of Otafuku Masks
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Cherry Blossoms- Oil Landscape Painting
By Gary Korlin
Located in Newburyport, MA
wearing a Geisha robe with Japanese fan, beneath Cherry Blossom trees. This artwork is in excellent
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sumida Gawa Pottery Piece (small vase, lady with fan)
Located in West Hollywood, CA
near the Asakusa pottery district near Tokyo Japan. It was commonly known as "Poo Wear". This style of
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases
Kyushu Carved Dragon Burmese Green A-Jadeite Fan Ornament Showpiece with Stand
Located in Kowloon, HK
Inspired by Japanese Royalty, the 'Kyushu Carved Dragon Burmese A-Jadeite Fan Ornament Showpiece
Category
2010s Hong Kong Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Lion
s domain
By Geza Vastagh
Located in Zürich, CH
with exotic objects—tropical palms, a tiger-skin rug, a small Moorish revival end table and a Japanese
Category
Late 19th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Undercover Pool Oversized Hoodie
By Jun Takahashi, Undercover
Located in Seattle, WA
Always a fan of Japanese rock music, Jun Takahashi and Undercover’s latest cosign is the band “OGRE
Category
2010s Japanese Pullovers
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
$3,916 / item
1940s Silk Kimono with Japanese Fans
Located in New York, NY
1940s Silk Kimono with Japanese Fans
Category
1940s Japanese Coats and Outerwear
1940S Peach Floral Silk Jacquard Japanese Fan Print Kimono
Located in New York, NY
1940S Silk Jaquard Japanese Fan Print Kimono
Category
1940s Car Coats
First Period Worcester Japan Fan Pattern Spoon Tray c1770
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : First Period Worcester Japan Fan Pattern Spoon Tray
Date : c1770
Period : George III
Category
Antique 1770s British George III Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
1930S Purple
Blue Silk Kimono Printed With Butterflies Japanese Fans
Located in New York, NY
1930S Purple & Blue Silk Kimono Printed With Butterflies Japanese Fans
Category
1930s Japanese Robes
Japanese Fan Painting Signed Shibata Zeshin, 19th Century
By Shibata Zeshin
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Japanese fan painting with a well painted naturalistic scene depicting cherry blossoms and late
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Other Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
First Period Worcester Japan Fan Pattern Teapot Stand c1770
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : First period Worcester porcelain Japan Fan pattern teapot stand
Date : c1770
Period
Category
Antique 1770s British George III Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Beautiful
Japanese Fan
Aesthetic Design Silver Plated Biscuit Box, C. 1880
Located in London, London
Japanese fan, and is opened by twisting the handle at the top.
The biscuit box measures 12.5"(32cm
Category
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Victorian Shakudo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Japanese Fan Sautoir Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a sautoir style necklace featuring Japanese hand fan motif links
Fan links are open and
Category
Antique 1840s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Copper
Japanese Lacquer Ware Fan-Shaped Box with Compartments
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese fan-shaped lacquer box with tassels, red exterior with slightly scalloped cover. The
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Paper Fan Sheep Heisei HOUSEN 1990s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a fan which was made in Japan around 1990s in Heisei era.
This is made with a paper and
Category
1990s Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Japanese Paper Fan Bamboo Hand Painted 1980s Showa
Located in Paris, FR
This is a fan which was made in Japan around 1980s in Showa era.
This fan is made with bamboo and
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Antiquities
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Piero Fornasetti Rosenthal Plate, "The Fan" Motiv 26
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
the face of Lina Cavalieri depicted behind a Japanese Fan.
Dimension: 9 1/4 inches x 1 1/4 inches
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Porcelain Sake Bottle 1970s Kutani Ware
Located in Paris, FR
This is a sake bottle which is called 'tokkuri' in Japanese.
This tokkuri is made with porcelain
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Pottery
Materials
Porcelain
Uchiwa Fan Wall Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1974
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Echt, NL
Japanese fans.
Category
20th Century German Japonisme Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Paper
Rare Large Uchiwa Fan Chandelier by Ingo Maurer, 1975
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
1973 to 1975 he produced various lamps from traditional Japanese fans.
The lamp can be adjusted in
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Antique Fan-Shaped Biscuit Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming Victorian-era silverplate biscuit box is intricately crafted to resemble a Japanese
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
One of a Pair Dr. Wall Worcester First Period Dishes in the "Fan" Pattern
By Dr. John Wall 1
Located in Katonah, NY
style with the "Old Japan Fan" pattern. Decorated in underglaze blue, and overglaze red, green and gilt
Category
Antique 1760s English Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of ‘Uchiwa’ Fan Wall Lamps by Ingo Maurer, 1974
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
Japanese fans.
Category
20th Century German Japonisme Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Paper
A Pair of 18th Century Dr. Wall Worcester "Fan" Pattern Dishes
By Royal Worcester
Located in Katonah, NY
with the "Old Japan Fan" pattern. Painted underglaze in blue, overglaze in red and green enamels, and
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Neoclassical Porcelain
American, Sizable Table Lamp, Paper Shade, Acrylic, Brass, Metal, America, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A table lamp in the shape of a Japanese fan, bearing resemblance to Ingo Maurers famous "Uchiwa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Meiji Era c. 1890 Imari Platter
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-Meiji era c. 1890 Imari platter. Elegant and unusual composed of four traditional Japanese fans
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Japanese Solid Silver Mounted Shibayama Fan on Stand, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 19th century Japanese Meiji period solid silver mounted shibayama fan on stand. Of
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Silver
American, Table Lamps, Paper Shade, Acrylic, Brass, Metal, America, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of table lamps in the shape of a Japanese fan, bearing resemblance to Ingo Maurers famous
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Uchiwa Fan Wall Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1974
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Echt, NL
interest in Japan. From 1973-1975 he produced various lamps from traditional Japanese fans.
References
Category
20th Century German Japonisme Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Paper
Ingo Maurer
Uchiwa
Pair of Sconces
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Antwerp, BE
various lamps from traditional Japanese fans between 1973 and 1975.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
$4,200 / set
Ingo Maurer
Uchiwa
Pair of Sconces
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Antwerp, BE
various lamps from traditional Japanese fans between 1973 and 1975.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
$4,200 / set
European Patinated Bronze Whimsical Table
Located in Essex, MA
In the Japanese taste, table top is in the shape of a Japanese fan mounted with rosebud, branch and
Category
Antique 19th Century Side Tables
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Ingo Maurer Uchiwa Floor Lamp in Bamboo and Paper, Germany 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Berlin, DE
Japanese Uchiwa fans and made of Japanese rice paper. Ingo Maurer’s interest in paper for lampshades was
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Wall Lamp "Uchiwa" by Ingo Maurer for M-Design, Germany, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Vienna, AT
rice paper and bamboo, this sculptural light is inspired by traditional Japanese fan shapes. The
Category
Vintage 1970s German Japonisme Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Antique English Silver-Plate and Bakelite Fish Set for Six in Original Wood Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Bakelite handles and lovely engraving of Japanese fans and flora, all encased in a solid oak presentation
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Tiffany
Co. Japanese Motif Enameled Pendant
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
reproduced figures in traditional costume and used shapes taken from the outline of Japanese fans and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Very Large ‘Uchiwa’ Chandelier by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
.
From 1973-1975 he produced various lamps from traditional Japanese fans.
Adjustable in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Extraordinary Victorian Crazy Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
is a Japanese fan with the figure of a geisha within it.
Additional images include: other people
Category
Antique 19th Century American Quilts
Materials
Velvet
Large Uchiwa Hana Chandelier by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
Maurer for M design, Germany.
This lamp is handmade from bamboo, fabric and Japanese rice paper
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Wood, Paper
1 of 2 Very Large ‘Uchiwa’ Chandeliers by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
Japanese rice paper.
The lamp consists of six large fans hanging from a bamboo frame.
When lit the
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
1 of 2 Large ‘Uchiwa’ Chandeliers by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
and Japanese rice paper.
The lamp consists of six large fans hanging from a bamboo frame.
When
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Ingo Maurer
Uchiwa
Chandelier, 1972
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
interest in Japan. From 1973-1975 he produced various lamps from traditional Japanese fans.
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Ultra Rare Uchiwa ‘Yotsuba’ Flushmount / Wall Light by Ingo Maurer, 1973
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
Japanese fans.
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Paper
Very Large ‘Uchiwa’ Floor Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1977
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Echt, NL
various lamps from traditional Japanese fans.
Category
20th Century German Japonisme Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Parchment Paper
Beautiful Uchiwa ‘Ju Yon’ Chandelier by Ingo Maurer for M Design, Germany, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
lamps from traditional Japanese fans.
This Ju Yon chandelier is very good condition. Uchiwa pendants
Category
20th Century German Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Rope, Paper
Very Large ‘Uchiwa’ Floor Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1977
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Echt, NL
various lamps from traditional Japanese fans.
Category
20th Century German Japonisme Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Parchment Paper
Japanese Lacquered Fan-Shaped Kobako
Box
Located in PARIS, FR
Fan-shaped kobako, decorated with clouds and wisterias in gold lacquer and kirigane on a silver
Category
Antique 1860s Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
A Japanese lacquer box with fans
Located in Milano, IT
Lacquer box decorated with gold and silver details using the traditional Japanese technique of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Ultra Rare Uchiwa ‘Yotsuba’ Flushmount / Wall Light by Ingo Maurer, 1973
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
. From 1973-1975 he produced various lamps from traditional Japanese fans.
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Paper
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Japanese Fans For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of Japanese fans for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, wood and metal, all Japanese fans available were constructed with great care. There are 55 antique and vintage Japanese fans for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Japanese fans have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of Japanese fans to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Victorian Japanese fans are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made Japanese fans over the years, but those made by Kiyoshi Hasegawa and Ito Shinsui are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Japanese Fans?
Japanese fans can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,075, while the lowest priced sells for $144 and the highest can go for as much as $145,000.
Questions About Japanese Fans
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are three types of Japanese fans. The uchiwa is a fixed fan that is used practically to create a breeze and stay cool. The sensu or ogi fan is a folding fan that is a fashion accessory as well as cooling the user. The gunsen fan is a war fan that was used during war times for signaling and also occasionally as a weapon. Shop an array of authentic Japanese fans on 1stDibs.
- What are Japanese fans called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A folding fan from Japan is called a “sensu” or “o-gi” while a non-folding fan is called an “uchiwa.” Both styles of hand fans were used as a material to write and communicate through as well as showcase social status. Browse a selection of authentic Japanese fans on 1stDibs.
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