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A Rare French Art Deco Apartment Gate
Located in Bridgewater, CT
1935. Decorated with a Japanese inspired fan motif.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Balustrades and Fixtures
Materials
Iron
Aesthetic Movement Ebonised and Gilt Painted Panel Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
outside countwheel no. 1543, the dial and panels painted with Japanese birds, fans and objects, turned
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Mantel Clocks
Hana I Chandelier, Uchiwa series by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, 1970
s
By Ingo Maurer, Design M
Located in Melbourne, VIC
six fans crafted from bamboo and rice paper, materials traditionally used in Japanese Uchiwa fans
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo
Rare Ingo Maurer for Design M Large
Uchiwa
Chandelier in Rice Paper
By Ingo Maurer, Design M
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. 'Uchiwa', literally means 'fan' in Japanese and specifically refers to a traditional fan in Japanese
Category
Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Ingo Maurer “Uchiwa I” Large Floor/Wall Lamp for M Design, Germany, 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Hitchin, England
, named the “Uchiwa I”, uchiwa being Japanese for fan. Maurer intended to create lighting that created a
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Ingo Maurer Uchiwa III Wall Lamps Design M, Germany, 1974
By Ingo Maurer, Design M
Located in London, GB
fan wall lights were made from bamboo, Maurer borrowing from traditional Japanese techniques of fan
Category
Vintage 1970s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo
Ju-Yon Chandelier, Uchiwa Series By Ingo Maurer For Design M, Germany 1973
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
traditionally used in Japanese Uchiwa fans, lending the piece organic elegance. Each fan, connected in two rows
Category
Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo
Hana I Chandelier, Uchiwa Series By Ingo Maurer For Design M, Germany, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, Design M
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
in Japanese Uchiwa fans, lending the piece organic elegance. Each fan, delicately connected to the
Category
Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo
Pair Of Ingo Maurer Uchiwa III Wall Lamps For M-Design, 1973
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
traditional Japanese Uchiwa fans, these lamps are entirely hand made and one of the most iconic designs by
Category
Vintage 1970s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair Of Ingo Maurer Uchiwa III Wall Lamps For M-Design, 1973
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
traditional Japanese Uchiwa fans, these lamps are entirely hand made and one of the most iconic designs by
Category
Vintage 1970s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair Of Ingo Maurer Uchiwa III Wall Lamps For M-Design, 1973
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
traditional Japanese Uchiwa fans, these lamps are entirely hand made and one of the most iconic designs by
Category
Vintage 1970s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair Of Ingo Maurer Uchiwa II Wall Lamps For M-Design, 1973
By Ingo Maurer, Design M
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
traditional Japanese Uchiwa fans, these lamps are entirely hand made and one of the most iconic designs by
Category
Vintage 1970s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair Of Ingo Maurer Uchiwa II Wall Lamps For M-Design, 1973
By Ingo Maurer, Design M
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
traditional Japanese Uchiwa fans, these lamps are entirely hand made and one of the most iconic designs by
Category
Vintage 1970s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Ingo Maurer "Uchiwa" Rice Paper Wall Light for M Design, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
traditional Japanese paper fan, embodying Maurer's unique blend of industrial design and poetic form.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wire
Ingo Maurer Set of Two Uchiwa Wall Lamps in Bamboo and Rice Paper by Design M
By Ingo Maurer, Design M
Located in Cascina, Pisa
, without any structural defect.
The Uchiwa lamp was inspired by traditional Japanese hand fans, a very
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
18K Gold Topaz Amethyst Garnet Citrine Peridot Multi-Color Rainbow Cocktail Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Inspired by the Japanese culture of Folding Fans, we present to you the SENSU cocktail Ring using
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Japanese Fan Painting of Chrysanthemum Bonsai, Edo Period
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Japanese fan painting depicting a red chrysanthemum bonsai in bloom, with artists ink seals, Mid
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Italian Coaster Set in the Shape of Japanese Fans, 1950s
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Six coasters and holder in wood in the shape of Japanese fans in burgundy and gold with a black
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Fan Painting with Scenes of a Samurai Battle
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Delicately painted Japanese fan painting with a depiction of samurai warriors engaged in battle
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
HERMES Red Japanese Fan Print 5 Fold Silk Necktie Tie 7237 MA
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: HERMES Red Japanese Fan Print 5 Fold Silk Necktie Tie 7237 MA
Brand / Manufacturer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neckties
A Still Life of Flowers with a Japanese Fan
Located in St. Albans, GB
A wonderful example of Ribot's work with a highly unusual Japanese fan as part of the painting
Category
Late 19th Century French School Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Japanese Fan with Rabbit Woodblock Print
Located in New York, NY
Original Japanese woodblock print, circa 1920.
Category
Early 20th Century Animal Prints
Materials
Paper
Pair of Uchiwa III Japanese Fan Wall Appliques by Ingo Maurer Germany 1973
By Ingo Maurer
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
with this series of fan lamps, incorporating traditional Japanese fan designs, which he started to
Category
Vintage 1970s German Japonisme Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Rare Pair of Uchiwa II Japanese Fan Wall Appliques by Ingo Maurer Germany 1973
By Ingo Maurer
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
with this series of fan lamps, incorporating traditional Japanese fan designs, which he started to
Category
Vintage 1970s German Japonisme Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Old Japanese fan-shaped drum/Temple equipment/Wall ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a drum used in Japanese temples to recite sutras.
This is not a tool used in all Buddhism
Category
20th Century Japanese Taisho Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Majolica Japanese Fan Box S.Fielding
Company
By S. Fielding Co.
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant and rare English fan box with fishes, circa 1890. Inspired by the Japan this piece is an
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Majolica
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
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
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
Set of ‘Uchiwa II’ Fan Wall Lamps by Ingo Maurer, 1974
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
traditional Japanese fans.
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Paper
Set of ‘Uchiwa’ Fan Wall Lamps by Ingo Maurer, 1974
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
Japanese fans.
We offer a variety of insured shipping services, ask us for the possibilities and
Category
20th Century German Japonisme Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Paper
Uchiwa Fan Wall Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1974
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
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
Piero Fornasetti Rosenthal Porcelain Plate, Motiv 26
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Lina Cavalieri peeking through the slats of an open Japanese fan.
Diameter: 9 1/4 inches
During
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Uchiwa Ingo Maurer Wall Lamp for M Design Germany 70s
By Ingo Maurer, Design M
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
lamps from traditional Japanese fans.
Uchiwa lamps were handcrafted from Japanese bamboo and rice paper
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Vintage Uchiwa Ingo Maurer Wall Lamp for M Design Germany 70s
By Ingo Maurer, Design M
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
lamps from traditional Japanese fans.
Uchiwa lamps were handcrafted from Japanese bamboo and rice paper
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Vintage Uchiwa Ingo Maurer Wall Lamp for M Design Germany 70s
By Ingo Maurer, Design M
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
lamps from traditional Japanese fans.
Uchiwa lamps were handcrafted from Japanese bamboo and rice paper
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Pair of ‘Uchiwa’ Sconces Wall Lamps Lights, Ingo Maurer, Bamboo Paper, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
various lamps from traditional Japanese fans between 1973 and 1975.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Pair of ‘Uchiwa’ Sconces Wall Lamps Lights, Ingo Maurer, Bamboo Paper, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
produced various lamps from traditional Japanese fans between 1973 and 1975.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Handmade Bamboo and Rice Paper Hanging Lamp, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
rice paper and the designs drew inspiration from traditional Japanese fans.
The piece is rewired
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo
Victorian Black Enamel Aesthetic Bangle
Located in New York, NY
bangle is set in 10K gold and is beautifully enameled with Japanese fans, bamboo motifs with the obverse
Category
Antique 1880s American Victorian Bangles
Materials
10k Gold
Pair of ‘Uchiwa’ Sconces Wall Lamps Lights, Ingo Maurer, Bamboo Paper, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
produced various lamps from traditional Japanese fans between 1973 and 1975.
One fixture has a light
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Pair of ‘Uchiwa’ Sconces Wall Lamps Lights, Ingo Maurer, Bamboo Paper, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
produced various lamps from traditional Japanese fans between 1973 and 1975.
A matching pendant light is
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Large ‘Uchiwa’ Chandelier by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
his interest in Japan. From 1973-1975 he produced various lamps from traditional Japanese fans.
Category
20th Century German Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Paper
Large ‘Uchiwa’ Chandelier by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
his interest in Japan. From 1973-1975 he produced various lamps from traditional Japanese fans.
Category
20th Century German Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Paper
Pair of Vintage Uchiwa Ingo Maurer Table or Wall Lamps for M Design, Germany 70s
By Ingo Maurer, Design M
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
lamps from traditional Japanese fans.
Uchiwa lamps were handcrafted from Japanese bamboo and rice paper
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Parchment Paper
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
Set of Three
Shichi
‘Uchiwa’ Pendant Lights, Ingo Maurer, Bamboo Paper, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
lampshades was linked with his interest in Japan. He produced various lamps from traditional Japanese fans
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Pair of Large ‘Uchiwa’ Sconces Wall Lamps Lights, Ingo Maurer, Bamboo Paper
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
in Japan. he produced various lamps from traditional Japanese fans between 1973 and 1975.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Four ‘Uchiwa’ Sconces Wall Lamps Lights, Ingo Maurer, Bamboo Paper, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
produced various lamps from traditional Japanese fans between 1973 and 1975.
The price is per sconce. They
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Pair of ‘Uchiwa’ Sconces Wall Lamps Lights, Ingo Maurer, Bamboo Paper, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
produced various lamps from traditional Japanese fans between 1973 and 1975.
The lights are in restored
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
An Ingo Maurer ‘Uchiwa’ Chandelier by Ingo Maurer for M design, Germany, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Hitchin, England
handmade from bamboo and Japanese rice paper and the designs drew inspiration from traditional Japanese
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Sconces By Ingo Maurer Mod Uchiwa Ca 1970
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Brussels, BE
Japanese fan (from which the name "Uchiwa" derives), creating a soft and diffused illumination. It is an
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Paper
Ultra Rare Uchiwa ‘Yotsuba’ Chandelier by Ingo Maurer, 1973
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
his 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, Wood, Paper
Japanese Folding Fan, 19th C
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Japanese folding fan exquisitely painted in gold, white, black and green depicting a branch of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Pair of ‘Uchiwa’ Sconces Wall Lamps Lights, Ingo Maurer, Bamboo Paper, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
produced various lamps from traditional Japanese fans between 1973 and 1975.
The lights are in very good
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo, Paper, Leather
Large ‘Uchiwa’ Pendant Light Chandelier, Ingo Maurer, Bamboo Paper, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
traditional Japanese fans between 1973 and 1975.
The overall drop is adjustable. Max. overall drop is 60 inch
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Large ‘Uchiwa’ Pendant Light Chandelier, Ingo Maurer, Bamboo Paper, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
traditional Japanese fans between 1973 and 1975.
The overall drop is adjustable. Max. Overall drop is 60 inch
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, 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
- 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.
- 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.
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