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Hand Held 19th Century Fan, Floral and Feathers
Located in Incline Village, NV
Hand held 19th century fan, circa 1880 is of European manufacture; probably French, and has seven
Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Fabric

Early 19th Century Hand Painted Chinese Fan Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A 19th century Chinese box which most likely held a fan. Beautifully hand painted on the interior
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paint

Vintage "Masuyama" Lehman Wind-Up Toy. German, Circa 1913 Rare
By E.P. Lehman Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
accompanying the listing); as the wheels turn smoothly and the lady fans herself by moving the hand held fan
Category

Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Antique French Parlour Settee in Tropics 'Fan Palm' Fabric
Located in Hastings, GB
A very rare antique French Parlour Settee, upholstered in our exclusive Tropics 'Fan Palm' fabric
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees

Materials

Cotton, Wood

French Art Deco fan shape frosted art glass + iron chandelier signed Noverdy
By Jean Noverdy
Located in New York City, NY
depose. Its distinctive design comprises four "V" shaped, fan like, jagged edged panels, each depicting
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

"Equal suffrage for Michigan in 1916" Advertising Fan for the Bissell Company
Located in York County, PA
convention was held in Grand Rapids, and it would seem that Anna Bissell commissioned and gifted the fans for
Category

Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

Hand-Pained Banner with the Seal of the State of Mississippi, circa 1872
Located in York County, PA
Unique, hand-painted banner with the seal of the state of mississippi, likely having represented
Category

Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

18th Century Irish Georgian Cork Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
scalloped fans beneath either side of the central drawer are likewise an Irish signal. The shape, design and
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Irish George III Buffets

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

18th Century Irish Georgian Cork Sideboard
18th Century Irish Georgian Cork Sideboard
H 47.75 in W 64.5 in D 22 in
Carved Spanish Oak Writing Cabinet, Estate of Vincente Blasco Ibanez
Located in Dallas, TX
Dallas family from a French antique auction held at the club room in the Stoneleigh court (hotel), Dallas
Category

Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Highly Important Theodore Roosevelt Collection of 6 Items
By Theodore Roosevelt
Located in Dallas, TX
both he and Edith became big fans of Mrs Calvert Hall/Obenchain who was also heavily involved in the
Category

Early 20th Century American American Empire Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

A Tokyo school bronze sculpture depicting a sitting geisha
Located in Milano, IT
geisha is portrayed in a moment of deep reflection, with a fan held in her hands. She wears a luxurious
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

19th Century English Victorian Needlepoint Heat Shield Screen on Brass Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Unlike the conventional folding fans and hand held face screens, this example was not a fashion
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Mantel Clock, Camillo Borghese, First Quarter 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
long shovel held in his hands, in a relaxed attitude and leaning with his left arm against the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Other Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Wegner Just One Good Chair by Christian Holmsted Olesen (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
name held in Denmark in that same year. Wegner was one of the world's most prolific designers, leaving
Category

20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Vintage Reproduction Chinese Tang Dynasty Clay Mural
Located in Pomona, CA
held in her hands. You can see from the pictures that it is in many years history with some age wears
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

Materials

Clay

Maiko Brushed Bronze Ceiling Mounted Lamp by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
folding fans held by geishas and maikos during their notorious dances. These delicate pieces come in two
Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Maiko Verdigris Ceiling Mounted Lamp by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
. Please contact us. Maiko lighting pieces are inspired by the beautiful Japanese folding fans held by
Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Maiko Brushed Copper Ceiling Mounted Lamp by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
folding fans held by geishas and maikos during their notorious dances. These delicate pieces come in two
Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Maiko Brushed Brass Ceiling Mounted Lamp by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
folding fans held by geishas and maikos during their notorious dances. These delicate pieces come in two
Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Maiko Indigo Glass And Brushed Stainless Steel Wall Mounted Lamp by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
inspired by the beautiful Japanese folding fans held by geishas and maikos during their notorious dances
Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Maiko Indigo Glass And Polished Stainless Steel Wall Mounted Lamp by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
inspired by the beautiful Japanese folding fans held by geishas and maikos during their notorious dances
Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Maiko Clear Glass And Verdigris Wall Mounted Lamp by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
folding fans held by geishas and maikos during their notorious dances. These delicate pieces come in two
Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Maiko Mint Glass And Verdigris Wall Mounted Lamp by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
fans held by geishas and maikos during their notorious dances. These delicate pieces come in two sizes
Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Maiko Mint Glass And Polished Bronze Wall Mounted Lamp by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
folding fans held by geishas and maikos during their notorious dances. These delicate pieces come in two
Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Maiko Clear Glass And Polished Bronze Wall Mounted Lamp by 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

Bronze

Maiko Clear Glass And Polished Brass Wall Mounted Lamp by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
folding fans held by geishas and maikos during their notorious dances. These delicate pieces come in two
Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Maiko Indigo Glass And Polished Copper Wall Mounted Lamp by 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

Maiko Clear Glass And Polished Copper Wall Mounted Lamp by 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

Maiko Mint Glass And Polished Stainless Steel Wall Mounted Lamp by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
inspired by the beautiful Japanese folding fans held by geishas and maikos during their notorious dances
Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Maiko Clear Glass And Brushed Copper Wall Mounted Lamp by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
folding fans held by geishas and maikos during their notorious dances. These delicate pieces come in two
Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

Maiko Indigo Glass And Polished Brass Wall Mounted Lamp by 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

Maiko Peach Glass And Brushed Copper Wall Mounted Lamp by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
folding fans held by geishas and maikos during their notorious dances. These delicate pieces come in two
Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

Maiko Indigo Glass And Brushed Brass Wall Mounted Lamp by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
folding fans held by geishas and maikos during their notorious dances. These delicate pieces come in two
Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Maiko Indigo Glass And Brushed Bronze Wall Mounted Lamp by 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

Bronze

Maiko Clear Glass And Brushed Stainless Steel Wall Mounted Lamp by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
inspired by the beautiful Japanese folding fans held by geishas and maikos during their notorious dances
Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Maiko Clear Glass And Brushed Bronze Wall Mounted Lamp by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
folding fans held by geishas and maikos during their notorious dances. These delicate pieces come in two
Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Maiko Peach Glass And Brushed Bronze Wall Mounted Lamp by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
folding fans held by geishas and maikos during their notorious dances. These delicate pieces come in two
Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Maiko Mint Glass And Polished Brass Wall Mounted Lamp by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
folding fans held by geishas and maikos during their notorious dances. These delicate pieces come in two
Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Maiko Indigo Glass And Brushed Copper Wall Mounted Lamp by 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

Maiko Wall Mounted Nickel and Blue, Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
: Nickel Maiko lighting pieces are inspired by the beautiful Japanese folding fans held by geishas and
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

Maiko Wall Mounted Nickel and Blue, Carla Baz
Maiko Wall Mounted Nickel and Blue, Carla Baz
H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 5.52 in
Maiko Wall Mounted Nickel and Green, Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Material: Nickel Maiko lighting pieces are inspired by the beautiful Japanese folding fans held by
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

Maiko Wall Mounted Nickel and Green, Carla Baz
Maiko Wall Mounted Nickel and Green, Carla Baz
H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 5.52 in
A 1930 Inaugural World Cup Poster
Located in Pewsey, GB
national association football teams. The tournament was held in Uruguay from 13th to 30th July, 1930
Category

Vintage 1930s Uruguayan Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

A 1930 Inaugural World Cup Poster
A 1930 Inaugural World Cup Poster
H 52 in W 28 in D 1 in
Maiko Wall Mounted Blackened Brass and Clear, Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
kg Material: Brass Maiko lighting pieces are inspired by the beautiful Japanese folding fans held
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Lifesize Italian 19th Century Marble Figure of Cleopatra by Eliseo Fattorini
By Eliseo Tuderte Fattorini 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
against an Assyrian winged bull (Assyrian Lamassu Guardian), her left hand holding an ostrich plume fan
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Chinoiserie Cold Painted and Gilt Bronze Clock and Candelabra
Located in London, GB
, with an aedicule on its front. A sculpture of a Chinese male warrior, with bow in hand, stands in the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Sylvia Hood Original Vintage Idyllic Family Chalkware Figurines, circa 1960-1965
By Sylvia Hood
Located in Topeka, KS
, hands held behind his back, his wig properly tied with a dainty red bow. He is a fine gentleman in his
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Other

Fishy Fan Painting
Located in Solebury, PA
impact. A big bang for the buck measuring 37" H x 67" W. The subject is a hand held fan with alternating
Category

Mid-20th Century American Paintings

Fishy Fan Painting
Fishy Fan Painting
H 37 in W 67 in D 1.05 in
Kyle Steed, "The Open Handed Posture, " 2016
By Kyle Steed
Located in Dallas, TX
Kyle Steed. The open handed posture, 2016. Acrylic. Measures: W 48", H 72", D 1 11/16". About
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art

Vintage Murano Glass Geisha Figurine by Ermanno Nason at Cenedese, Late 1960s
By Cenedese, Ermanno Nason
Located in Venice, Murano
dress, the gold ruches on the kimono and the back ribbon of the obi/sash, the gold fan so graciously
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

RAF Harrier Jet Aircraft Boardroom or Dining Table
By Rolls Royce
Located in Luton, GB
. The glass is held with supports on the fan and to the fan hub.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Dining Room Tables

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

Ming Wooden Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
held in the right hand which rests on the figure’s knee. The size indicates that this was probably a
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

"Washington Bicentennial 1732-1932" Parade Flag, Printed, circa 1930
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
George Washington were printed and sold to the public. And small printed flags and hand-held fans were
Category

Vintage 1930s Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

"Washington Bicentennial 1732-1932" Parade Flag, Printed Gold and Blue, 1930
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
George Washington were printed and sold to the public. And small printed flags and hand-held fans were
Category

Vintage 1930s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Viennese Imperial Porcelain Picture Plate Plate Château Predigtstuhl Vienna 1813
By Viennese Imperial Porcelain Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
front of a golden background with a border of leafy vines painted in matt gold and fan medallions above
Category

Antique 1810s Austrian Classical Greek Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Finest Meissen Figurine Dancer Chiarina Russian Ballet by Paul Scheurich
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
toes of her left foot, the right leg is slightly raised forward, her hands are held to the side. She is
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Drop Dial Wall Clock, English, Timepiece, Fusee, Victorian, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Elegant ball hands with fleur-de-lys motif Presented behind a domed glass case, held with rear clasp
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Wall Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Gold Metal Clutch Mirror and Red Upholstery Purse, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Sofia, BG
" first came into use in the early 1900's and generally referred to hand-held luggage bags usually carried
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

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Hand Held Fan For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal hand held fan for your home. A hand held fan — often made from metal, fabric and brass — can elevate any home. There are 14 variations of the antique or vintage hand held fan you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer hand held fan, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A hand held fan made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. A well-made hand held fan has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Carla Baz, Cisco Brothers and Eliseo Tuderte Fattorini are consistently popular.

How Much is a Hand Held Fan?

Prices for a hand held fan can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $195 and can go as high as $475,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,099.
Questions About Hand Held Fan
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    There are many types of handheld fans – it is a matter of preference. A handheld fan has a flat surface and is used to create airflow by waving it back and forth Typically, these are paper folding fans with slats that may be closed when not in use. They can also be made from quills or feathers. Choose from an assortment of handheld fans on 1stDibs.
  • 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.