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Japanese Two Panel Screen, Painted Fans
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Screen: Painted fans. Open fans depicting wild pinks, Heian period folks, otogi inu (dog
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Gilt Painted Japanese Folding Wall Fan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large display piece, this fan features rosewood stained bamboo slats supporting a gilded painting
Category
20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Decorative Art
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Pair of Vintage Uchiwa Ingo Maurer Wall Lamps for M Design Germany 70s
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
lamps from traditional Japanese fans.
Uchiwa lamp were handcrafted from Japanese bamboo and rice paper
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo
Large Uchiwa Hana Chandelier by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
. From 1973-1975 he produced various lamps from traditional Japanese fans.
References: Mangiarotti
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Wood, Paper
Large ‘Uchiwa’ Chandelier by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Echt, NL
. From 1973-1975 he produced various lamps from traditional Japanese fans.
References: Mangiarotti
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20th Century German Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Paper
Antique Wood Netsuke Hotei with Fan Japanese Signed Shojaku Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Rare, 18th-19th century
Wood, Hotei in his bag. Signed Shojaku. Measures: H. 4 cm.
Provenance: Nagel, 13 November 2004, lot 2665.
Con...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Meiji Period Screen Fans over Waves
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large scale dramatic Japanese Meiji period screen depicting painted fans with intricate scenes in
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Paper, Paint
Japanese Kimono Embroidered with Dancing Figures and Fans
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Kimono Embroidered with Dancing Figures and Fans
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns
‘Uchiwa’ Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for M Design, Germany, 1977
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
traditional Japanese fans during the 1970s.
His interest at that time was focused in the modelling of
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Vintage 1970s German Japonisme Table Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Parchment Paper
Ultra Rare Uchiwa ‘Yotsuba II’ Chandelier by Ingo Maurer, 1973
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
in Japan. From 1973-1975 he produced various lamps from traditional Japanese fans.
References
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Paper
Hand Held Fan of Peacock Feathers, Japan, circa 1880s
Located in Incline Village, NV
bovine bone. Fan was made in Japan for export in the 1880's. Opened the fan is 22" wide x 13" high. It is
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Antique 1880s Japanese Victorian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Feathers
Worcester Queens Pattern Tea Cup and Saucer, circa 1770
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Worcester and other manufactories took it upon themselves to copy the patterns. The Japan fan pattern and
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Very large decorative painted wood fan, Japan, circa 1920
Located in PARIS, FR
in the foliage.
Perhaps used to decorate a fan shop?
Japan, Taisho or Showa period, circa 1920.
When
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
Early Hand Held Fan "Mount Fuji". Japanese Circa 1870
Located in Incline Village, NV
Late 19th century fine quality Japanese hand held lady's fan for keeping cool; hand painted on silk
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Antique 1870s Japanese Victorian Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
Singular Japanese Imari Dish Adorned with Fans, Meiji Era
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese plate painted with fans and cherry trees in blossom, circa 1890. The scalloped edge ads a
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Antique Brilliant Colors Ten Woodblock Fan Prints Immediately Frameable
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese antique brilliant colors woodblock Fan prints, set of ten (10), Meiji period.
Immediately
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Paper
Japanese Vintage Big Red Murashido Bronze Vase Silver Fan Inlay
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions
From Japan comes this beautiful large hand cast bronze
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze, Silver, Copper
Ingo Maurer Uchiwa Hana Chandelier by Ingo Maurer for M Design, Germany, 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Hitchin, England
A wonderful and rare large six fan ‘Uchiwa Hana’ bamboo and Japanese rice paper chandelier by Ingo
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Antique Elegance Japanese Black Folding Fan Exotic Rosewood Lovely Asian Detail
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Folding fan
Antique Elegance Japanese black compact folding fan in exotic rosewood
Lovely
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Rosewood
Ingo Maurer Uchiwa Rice Paper and Bamboo Wall Light
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Chicago, IL
Japanese fan (from which the name "Uchiwa" derives), creating a soft and diffused illumination. It is an
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Antique Japanese Silver Plated Fan Brooch Hand Painted on Mother of Pearl
Located in London, GB
Antique Japanese silver plated fan brooch featuring an exquisite hand painted red and gold crane
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Early 20th Century Japanese Brooches
Vintage Mid-Century Brass Japanese Hand Fan Brass Wall Decor Art Paperweight
Located in San Gabriel, CA
Vintage Carved Brass Asian Inspired Fan Wall Hanging or Paperweight
Solid sturdy piece, in great
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Round Paper Fan "Wall Decoration " 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old paper fan made in Japan.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s).
The handle
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Art
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Beautiful Uchiwa ‘Ju Yon’ Chandelier by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
interest in Japan. From 1973-1975 he produced various lamps from traditional Japanese fans.
This Ju Yon
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20th Century German Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Rope, Paper
Beautiful Uchiwa ‘Ju Yon’ Chandelier by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
interest in Japan. From 1973-1975 he produced various lamps from traditional Japanese fans.
This Ju Yon
Category
20th Century German Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Rope, Paper
Ingo Maurer Uchiwa Ju-Yon Chandelier by Ingo Maurer for M design, Germany, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Hitchin, England
A wonderful and rare large 14 fan ‘Uchiwa Ju-Yon’ bamboo and Japanese rice paper Chandelier by Ingo
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Top and Large Antique Bronze/Copper Cloisonné Dish Plate Japan 19th Century Fan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice quality with superb decoration. Central a nice fan.
Condition:
Overall condition some
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Japanese Imari Phoenix Rabbit Fan Bowl
Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique hand painted 19th century Japanese Imari bowl decorated in orange and blue with phoenixes
Category
Antique 19th Century Japonisme Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain, Hardwood
Japanese 950 Sterling Gold Accent Fan Mirror Compact with Box #14636
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver with yellow gold accent fan mirror compact with box.
Beautiful fan shape
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20th Century Chain Bracelets
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Japanese Geisha or Miko in Kimono with Fan Painting on Silk
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful portrait of a Japanese woman dressed in a white shirt and bright red pants (hakama). She
Category
20th Century Edo Figurative Paintings
Materials
Silk
Vintage Japanese Hand Painted Cherry Blossom Fan In Gold Shadow Box Frame
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Gorgeous Japanese vintage fan . It features hand-painted Cherry Blossom details and inlaid mother
Category
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Shadow Boxes
Materials
Berlin Iron
The Riverbank
By Charles Sprague Pearce
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Oriental scenes, such as Woman with Fan, which shows a European women in a kimono with a Japanese fan
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Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Flora and Stream Shakudo Fan Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Japanese art reflects the natural world which in turn affects our emotional harmony. Here an
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Victorian Brooches
Vintage Short Kimono with Fan Decoration
Located in London, GB
A short vintage kimono in black and brown woven brocade with a design of half open fans woven in
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1970s Japanese Coats and Outerwear
Dancer with Fan - Mid 19th Century Figurative Japanese Woodblock Print on Paper
By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)
Located in Soquel, CA
"Courtesan Entertaining" - Mid 19th Century Figurative Japanese Woodblock Print on Paper
Beautiful
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1850s Edo Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Ink, Woodcut
John Rose Coalport Porcelain Plate, Japanese Kamon, George III, circa 1800
By Coalport Porcelain, John Rose
Located in London, GB
Japanese fan pattern in bright colours.
Coalport was one of the leading potters in 19th and 20th century
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Belle Époque Floral Hand-Painted Fan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This exquisite early 20th-century hand-painted fan (SKU: ZD25) is a superb reflection of
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Paper
Iconic "Uchiwa" Chandelier by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany 1970
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Ventura, CA
Japanese rice paper.
When lit the lamp gives a beautiful warm light and the fans become semi transparent
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Vintage 1970s German Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Rope, Paper
Meiji Period Imari Fan Dish, Attrib. Fukagawa
By Fukagawa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Meiji period imari fan dish, attributed to Fukagawa
With crossed bamboo borders with, the
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage A.C. Electric Oscillating Fan, circa 1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A steel and metal oscillating fan with tilting head, three power settings, original green
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Steel
Large Hand Held Fan "Columbian Exposition", circa 1893
Located in Incline Village, NV
of wood with a gold color embossed perimeter around each one. The fan was made in Japan specifically
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Antique 1890s Japanese Beaux Arts Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
Imperial Emperor
s Treasure Silver "Double Fan" Keepsake Box, 1925
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Imperial Emperor's sterling silver "Fan" keepsake box - gift from the Taisho
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1920S Hand Painted Silk With Fan Print And Metallic Embroidery Kimono
Located in New York, NY
1920S Hand Painted Silk With Fan Print And Metallic Embroidery Kimono
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1920s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns
1930s Periwinkle Silk Traditional Kimono w Florals Fans and Red Silk Lining
Located in Gresham, OR
1930s Periwinkle Silk Traditional Kimono w Florals Fans and Red Silk Lining: Beautiful fluid
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1930s Japanese Robes
Gilt Chinese Hand Painted Folded Fan
Located in Lomita, CA
frames the fan at the ends is in very good condition.
Decorative large folded fans originated in Japan
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
HL-70 Personal Desk Fan by Reinhold Weiss for Braun
By Dieter Rams, Reinhold Weiss, Braun
Located in San Diego, CA
HL-70 personal desk fan by Reinhold Weiss for Braun, circa 1960s. The cylindrical fan, in white on
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Uchiwa Bamboo Fan Sconce by Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in New York, NY
Japanese hand fans and Maurer applied the same paper and bamboo techniques to create his wall sconces.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Circa 1880 Japanese Cloisonné Plate
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880 Japanese cloisonné plate featuring a fan with tiny designs in the handle, interlaced
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Large Japanese Imari Charger, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th century Japanese Imari charger, having four-fan shaped segmented
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Shakudo Brooch, circa 1880
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique 19th century Japanese Shakudo Fan Brooch, C.1880. The brooch depicting swimming fish inlaid
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Antique Late 19th Century Brooches
Goldscheider Vienna Art Deco Figurine
Fan Lady
, by Josef Lorenzl, ca 1930
By Josef Lorenzl, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Japanese costume with a large fan, standing upright, holding it in front of her in her right hand, the left
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Women - Original Woodcut Print by Katsukawa Shuncho - Late 1700
By Katsukawa Shunshō
Located in Roma, IT
Japanese dresses and fans.
Signed with stamps on the lower right margin, censor stamp on the left.
In
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Late 18th Century Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
C1880 Shakudo Signet Ring of Mixed Metals for Member of the Warrior Class
Located in Baltimore, MD
a hand fan of mixed metals, a sword, and tassels. Japanese hand fans were tools of both the
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Antique 1890s Japanese Aesthetic Movement More Rings
Materials
Mixed Metal, Shakudo
Mid Century Modern Table Lamp Lighting Sculpture Ceramic Italian Design 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
E14 1-light table lamp by unknown designer in "cracked" effect ceramic depicting a Japanese woman
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Ingo Maurer Uchiwa III Wall Lamp by Ingo Maurer for M Design, Germany, 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Hitchin, England
the Japanese for fan, were handmade from bamboo, wicker and Japanese rice paper. Maurer travelled to
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Fine Quality Bronze Statue of a Geisha in Kimono by G. Leroux
By Gaston Leroux
Located in New York, NY
figural bronze of a Japanese woman wearing an exquisite Kimono and holding a fan showcases brilliant
Category
Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Ingo Maurer Uchiwa Pendant Lights / Chandeliers, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, Design M
Located in Barcelona, ES
are inspired in 'Uchiwa', the Japanese traditional fan.
The pendants hang from a black wire topped by
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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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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