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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
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1990s Italian Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

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

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

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

An Antique Carved Stone Bear Head Sculpture
An Antique Carved Stone Bear Head Sculpture
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 8.67 in
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

Standing Engel
Standing Engel
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H 23.63 in W 8.27 in
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

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

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

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
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Bronze

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
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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
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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
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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

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
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Copper, Gold

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

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

Ceramic England
Ceramic England
H 10.24 in W 9.45 in D 6.3 in
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
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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

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
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Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Regina Enthroned
Regina Enthroned
H 19 in W 9 in D 9 in
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

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

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
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Early 20th Century British More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Mahogany

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
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

'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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...

Materials

Mirror, Plywood

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
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

French Art Deco Sculpture signed by Roux
French Art Deco Sculpture signed by Roux
H 9.06 in W 18.12 in D 7.49 in
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

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

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
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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

Heavy Chilling Sofa by Lionel Jadot
Heavy Chilling Sofa by Lionel Jadot
H 35.44 in W 81.11 in L 35.44 in
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

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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Find many varieties of an authentic stand up fan available at 1stDibs. A stand up fan — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Find 56 options for an antique or vintage stand up fan now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the stand up fan you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right stand up fan, those designed in mid-century modern, Art Deco and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Lionel Jadot, Dansk Designs and Jens Quistgaard each produced at least one beautiful stand up fan that is worth considering.

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    A 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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    An 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.
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    The 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.
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    To 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, 2022
    There 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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    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.
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    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.
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    A 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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