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Italian modern steel beech closable wall coat hanger by DDL Group, Zanotta, 1991
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in MIlano, IT
Lomazzi for Zanotta, 1991.
Wall coat hanger with closable fan-shaped structure in chromed steel and
Category
1990s Italian Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 23.63 in
The Dugout, Post Cover
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Fort Washington, PA
, “Boston baseball fans saw a strange spectacle at Braves’ Field early this summer. As the stands filled
Category
1940s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Oil
Art Deco Chrome 'Smiths' Clock By A.L. Davenport, England, c1930
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
Art Deco fan / stepped design with engine turned detailing...It was made by the silver makers 'A.L
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Chrome
'Foggy Mountain', by Unknown, Japanese Antique Scroll
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
figure positioned in the lower half of the composition. The figure stands on what appears to be a raft or
Category
Late 19th Century Edo More Art
Materials
Silk, Paper, Watercolor
50th Anniversary NASCAR The Thunder of America 1988
Located in North Hollywood, CA
photography brings to life many different stories with quotes from drivers, fans, crew members and officials
Category
Late 20th Century French Expressionist Books
Materials
Paper
Wright & Davies Sterling Silver Box Hand Painted Enamel Plaque with Genre Scene
By Wright & Davies 1
Located in Cincinnati, OH
in fringe. A lady dressed in purple stands next to her and leans toward the child in an attempt to
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
H 1.75 in W 3.75 in D 5.375 in
Chinese Lapis Lazuli Carved Group of Figures Sculpture
Located in Guaynabo, PR
is listening to the music while holding a large fan in her left hand behind her back and a Ruyi in
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
'Bird on Rock with Blue Flowers', By Unknown, Chinese Antique Scroll
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
bird stands on the rock, which is much larger in size in comparison to the bird. The bird' s body is
Category
Late 18th Century Qing More Art
Materials
Silk, Paper, Watercolor
Large Antique Chinese Hand Painted Wallpaper Section in Carved Hardwood Frame
Located in Austin, TX
three adults - two men and one woman. The woman dressed in beautiful robes and a pink overcoat, a fan in
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
H 36.5 in W 49 in D 1.25 in
Deerfield Protestors, 1963, Activists at Rally at Dusk, Silver Gelatin Print
By Art Shay
Located in Chicago, IL
captured here by Art. After years of demonstrations and legal battles, the land became parks that stand
Category
1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
An Antique Carved Stone Bear Head Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique carved sandstone head of a bear, mounted to a custom steel display stand. This sculpture
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
James Baldwin Standing, Deerfield, IL 1961, Deerfield Integration Rally
By Art Shay
Located in Chicago, IL
drawn international attention for its stand against residential racial integration. He attended a house
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Japanese Bronze Usubata with Waves and Plovers, Edo Period, Mid-19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
of conical shape, known as suehiro, referencing the shape of an opened fan. The deep vessel with a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Standing Engel
Located in Wien, Wien
, sometimes wildly twisted and richly curled, stands out dynamically from the ears. The tilted head with these
Category
15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Octane Fitness Lateral Elliptical LX 8000 Crosstrainer Commercial Gym Equipment
Located in Dayton, OH
Wireless heart rate compatibility – ANT+ and Polar
Digital contact heart rate sensors
3 speed console fan
Category
Late 20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
H 62 in W 60 in D 43 in
George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by Jonathan Storr, York
Located in Norwich, GB
featuring flame mahogany and Sheraton fan inlay to the arch top with Porcupine decoration. The base stands
Category
Antique 1760s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Who Am I ( Snoop Dogg), 2023 Signed and Numbered Screenprint
By Mark Drew
Located in Draper, UT
relationship between musicians and their fans.
Mark Drew's creative journey has been shaped by a myriad of
Category
2010s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Screen
H 11.7 in W 16.5 in D 0.04 in
Izzy with her Ball, Dog Art, Affordable Art, Contemporary Animal Art Print
Located in Deddington, GB
Izzy, a charming characterful terrier stands alert, holding her ball in her mouth. Colour etching
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Paper, Drypoint, Etching
H 25.2 in W 32.29 in D 0.06 in
XIX Century, Pair of Venetian Gilt Bronze Fireplace Chenets in Baroque Style
Located in IT
feet, while the arms are transformed into vegetable elements that converge in a palmette fan in bas
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Bronze
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 10.63 in
Antique American Railroad Track Switch Target Sign
Located in Forney, TX
An antique American railroad yard switch sign on custom stand. A wonderful example of both
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
"Elvis", Denied Andy Warhol Silver & Black Pop Art Painting by Charles Lutz
By Charles Lutz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
back to us. At the same time, Warhol's replication of Elvis' image as a double stands as metaphor for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
silk which holds liquid sumi ink.
Yatate literally means "arrow Stand."
The Japanese traditional
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
literally means "arrow Stand."
The Japanese traditional way of writing is with a brush (fude) and ink
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Sarah Berger, Watermelon Margarita Bay, Coastal Art, Affordable Contemporary Art
By Sarah Berger
Located in Deddington, GB
my window today!). I adore expressionism and seascapes. But I am also a huge fan of cocktails (well
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Sarah Berger, Blue Lagoon Bay, Contemporary Coastal Art, Affordable Art
By Sarah Berger
Located in Deddington, GB
!). I adore expressionism and seascapes. But I am also a huge fan of cocktails (well who isn’t, right
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Monumental Harry Bertoia Silver Necklace, Bertoia Catalogue Raisonne D.JE.49
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
us, and I would love to speak with you about the work at your earliest convenience.
I am a great fan
Category
Vintage 1940s American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 5.75 in W 12.75 in D 0.5 in
17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
Located in Amsterdam, NL
-1680
H. 88 x W. 100.5 x D. 54 cm
This cabinet includes a later European japanned stand, but also
Category
Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Copper, Gold
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H 34.65 in W 39.57 in D 21.26 in
13 Star, Betsy Ross Pattern Flag, Made by the Annin Company, ca 1955-1965
Located in York County, PA
without it. If the Ross configuration was the original, it stands to reason that the pattern would have
Category
Late 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Functional Art Chair / Throne "Left at the End of the Corridor" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
, fans of swiftness, fluidity and hospitality. He designs interiors as a set of objects: a motorcycle cut
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 44.1 in W 49.22 in D 50.4 in
Ceramic England
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
final closure of the site. However, in its time of production, Beswick pottery grew many fans and
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Figure of a Fat Lady and Child
Located in Dallas, TX
elegance of execution.
The current sculpture is a perfect example of the genre. She stands, draped from
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Abstract Flora III: Minimalist Abstract Landscape of Dark Silver & Bronze Leaves
By Frank Faulkner
Located in Hudson, NY
Faulkner in 2010-12. The artist captures a scene of an abstract floral motif with long leaves that fan
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Functional Art Chair / Stool "Plaster Whip" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
, fans of swiftness, fluidity and hospitality. He designs interiors as a set of objects: a motorcycle cut
Category
2010s European Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plaster
Functional art Floor Lamp "Open Eyes" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
intended for urban travelers, fans of swiftness, fluidity and hospitality. He designs interiors as a set of
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Functional art Throne / Chair "Black Caterpillar" by Lionel Jadot, 2020
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
. The Jam, another hotel, is intended for urban travelers, fans of swiftness, fluidity and hospitality
Category
2010s European Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 43.31 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
Functional Art Chair / Throne "'Spring Swab" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
intended for urban travelers, fans of swiftness, fluidity and hospitality. He designs interiors as a set of
Category
2010s Belgian International Style Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Regina Enthroned
By Lazzaro Donati
Located in Missouri, MO
. In a corner stand were his latest works, framed and ready to be sent off to his next exhibition in
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Alexander Grant, Dans Mam'zelle Angot
Located in San Francisco, CA
jump all over her.” The swooning fans who gathered at the stage door to catch a glimpse of him were
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Rare Minimalist 'Isocele' Étagère by Artist, Sculptor Max Sauze, France 1970
By Max Sauze
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
' exhibition stand, the étagère can clearly be seen to the far right.
The triangulated space frame structure
Category
Vintage 1970s French Minimalist Shelves
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 67.92 in W 24.22 in D 12.8 in
David Bowie on Stage Singing Fine Art Print
By David Plastik
Located in Las Vegas, NV
while holding a microphone stand.
At the early age of 16 in 1980, David Plastik growing up in Manhattan
Category
1980s Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print
TV Man with Barking Dog
By Keith Haring
Located in New York, NY
. New Yorkers had a similar reaction to Banksy’s NYC takeover last year. For Haring’s fans, fresh pieces
Category
1980s Pop Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Chalk
Cult of Delusion - edition of 10 signed, authorized prints after the painting
By Alexander Klingspor
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Klingspor’s schema: surrealist lobsters, pig’s-head-shaped carafes, spread lace fans, and fresh-caught fish
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Prints
Materials
Archival Pigment
Rare Austrian Brass Rabbit Wall Hook by Walter Bosse for Baller, circa 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
and playful designs have one the hearts of many a design fan/collector as they are perfectly practical
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 7.29 in W 3.43 in D 3.75 in
Antique Monoplane Folding Cake Stand, Mahogany, Afternoon Tea, Table, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
From here, a further two stands smoothly fan outwards
Sliding latch locks securely into place - lift
Category
Early 20th Century British More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Mahogany
H 30.52 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
c.1830 Jennens & Bettridge M.O.P. Papier Mache Tray on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
appreciate it's unparalelled existence. Mated with a later stand, this tray is sure to impress the fussiest
Category
20th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Cartier Watch with Betty Grable as Chapters, circa 1955
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
Cartier night stand and monthly calendar gold watch with BETTY GRABLE spelled out as the chapters
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Art Deco Wardrobe, Restored, Black Lacquer, Mirror, Nickel Parts, France, 1920s
Located in Regensburg, DE
) metal parts and polished stainless steel trims. Fan shaped top with silver plated decor as well as two
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
H 76.38 in W 33.47 in D 10.44 in
'Pavone' Mirror by Artist Sirio Alessandri, 73" Tall, Published Casa Vogue, 1976
By Sirio Alessandri
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
, please see image 2.
This impressive scale mirror stands at a full 73" tall (185.5cm) This is one of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...
Materials
Mirror, Plywood
H 73.04 in W 44.3 in D 2.17 in
French Art Deco Sculpture signed by Roux
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
depicting a young lady dressed in a three tier dress and a bonnet of the period and holding a fan. Standing
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Super Rare Set of 4 'Isocele' Etagere by Artist, Sculptor Max Sauze, 1970, Signed With Original Label
By Max Sauze
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
D'art in Paris in 1970, please see image 3 which documents Sauze's 'Ateliers D'art' exhibition stand
Category
Vintage 1970s French Minimalist Shelves
H 68.12 in W 24.02 in D 12.8 in
1960s Italian Teak & Brass Wall Shelving Unit by Vittorio Dassi for Dassi Milano
By Vittorio Dassi, Dassi Mobili Moderni
Located in London, GB
uprights. The uprights stand on teak supporting rails with small brass round adjustable feet. Each part is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 79.93 in W 15.75 in D 82.68 in
1930s Ivory Silk Bias Cut Wedding Dress with Original Belt
Located in London, GB
stand, which runs from the high neckline to the centre of the breast and hosts a line of 12 x delicate
Category
1930s British Wedding Dresses
James Mont 'Flame' Cinnabar Lacquered Chinoiserie Dining Table, 1952
By James Mont
Located in Brooklyn, NY
(Frank Sinatra was a huge fan), as well as filthy rich mafiosos. His bold, exotic, often Chinese-inspired
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
ARP W. Clements & Son Gas Rattle, Speedway, Football Rattle
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
colours. 'ARP' stands for 'Air Raid Precautions' and the rattle was used to give warning of a gas attack
Category
Vintage 1930s English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Beech
Functional art Lounge Chair "Sit in my valley" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
, fans of swiftness, fluidity and hospitality. He designs interiors as a set of objects: a motorcycle cut
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Heavy Chilling Sofa by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
travelers, fans of swiftness, fluidity and hospitality. He
designs interiors as a set of objects: a
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Stone, Aluminum
Phyllis Morris “Cosmopolitan” Neo-Rococo Peach Striped Silk Fauteuil
By Phyllis Morris
Located in Brooklyn, NY
mansion. Many Hollywood film fans would have relished being at the Morris showroom in 1970 when Joan
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Wood
Baroque Mixed-Media Chair "Plexi Shell Throne" by Belgian Artist Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
intended for urban travelers, fans of swiftness, fluidity, and hospitality. He designs interiors as a set
Category
2010s Belgian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 48.04 in W 27.56 in D 41.34 in
Eileen Gray for Jumo French Art Deco Bakelite Desk or Table Lamp, Late 1930s
By Eileen Gray
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
main style at the fair was Art Nouveau and Gray was a fan of the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Copper
"GOING HOME" Native American Indian Western Covered Wagon Horses & More
By Ray Swanson
Located in San Antonio, TX
remembered this week by artists, fans and the people whose images covered his canvasses.
The Carefree
Category
1970s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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- 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, 2022An industrial fan is designed to provide a large flow of air. Most frequently people associate industrial fans with ventilation, but they can be used for combustion, aeration, particulate transport, cooling, air-cleaning and drying. Industrial fans are used in a wide variety of fields and there can be many different fans for different applications within each industry. Shop a collection of industrial fans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are old fans called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The names of old fans vary based on when and where they were produced. The Ancient Greeks used a rhipis, while 6th-century Europeans incorporated a ceremonial fan called a flabellum into various ceremonies. The Japanese began producing folded paper fans called ogi during the 7th century. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage fans.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify an antique fan, search all over for a maker's mark. Then, consult an authoritative online reference to match the mark to the manufacturer's name. A licensed appraiser can also assist with identification. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted antique 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is the best hand held fan?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021There 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.
- What is a kimono stand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A kimono stand is the setting for displaying your ornate Japanese textile. The robe's exquisite needlework is highlighted by the stand, which also protects it from the stress that could cause the seams to separate. Traditional ikou, or kimono stands, are huge, expensive, and often hard to come by.
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- What is a reading stand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A reading stand is a stand to position the book or any reading material in an orthopedically upright position for reading. It’s meant for comfortable reading. The stopper at the end holds the reading material in a way that it doesn’t slip off. It helps ensure that you maintain a good posture while you are reading. Find a collection of antique and vintage reading stands on 1stDibs today.
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- What is a smoking stand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A smoking stand is a metal or wood stand for holding an ashtray. Traditionally, it was the go-to spot for the smoker of the house, with all necessary accessories like a humidor, cigar cutters, and a removable ashtray. Visit 1stDibs for a range of vintage smoking stands and other tobacco accessories.
- What does MCM stand for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022MCM stands for mid-century modern. The term refers to architecture, furniture and designs produced during the middle of the 20th century. Generally, the period starts after World War II and continues through the 1960s or 70s. You'll find a variety of mid-century modern furniture, art and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024On porcelain, KPM stands for Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur, a German maker. The company has been synonymous with exquisite porcelain works fit for nobility and royalty for over 200 years. KPM porcelain plates, centerpieces and sculptures are painstakingly formed through traditional techniques and meticulously painted by hand, producing one-of-a-kind quality. King Frederick II of Prussia founded KPM in Berlin in 1763 after two other entrepreneurs had been unsuccessful in establishing porcelain manufacturing companies in Germany. Shop a collection of Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur porcelain ware on 1stDibs.
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