Vintage Japanese Folding Fan
Orchid and Bamboo (Sensu-e)
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Unsigned wood cut with hand embellishments created for a Japanese folding fan.
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Japanese Folding Fan
Materials
Woodcut
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 Vintage Japanese Folding Fan
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Japanese Paper Fan Bamboo Hand Painted 1980s Showa
Located in Paris, FR
This is a fan which was made in Japan around 1980s in Showa era.
This fan is made with bamboo and
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1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Folding Fan
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Japanese Paper Fan Akabeko and Kanzashi printed 1980s Showa
Located in Paris, FR
This is a fan which was made in Japan around 1980s in Showa era.
This material is Paper and wood
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1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Folding Fan
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Paper
Japanese Paper Fan with three Sparrows Printed From Aichi Prefecture 1990s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a fan which was made in Japan around 1990s in Heisei era.
This was a gift from the
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1990s Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Folding Fan
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
H 11.03 in W 16.93 in D 1.19 in
Vintage Mid-20th Century Asian Hand Painted Folding Large Wall Fan
Located in North Hollywood, 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 Asian Chinoiserie Vintage Japanese Folding Fan
Materials
Paper
Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Geisha or Bijin, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
, or perhaps a geisha, is portrayed dressed in full kimono and holding a closed folding fan in one hand
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1930s Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Folding Fan
Materials
Porcelain
H 11.75 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Vintage Handpainted Silk Japanese Geisha Screen With Ricepaper Backing
Located in Waxahachie, TX
carrying a kimono, or hikizuri.
Some are holding a sensu, or folding fan.
Colors and prints painted on the
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1970s Japanese Edo Vintage Japanese Folding Fan
Materials
Silk, Wood
No Reserve
H 47.25 in W 72 in D 3 in
Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Embroidered Silk Gilt Boxes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming Japanese Showa period two-panel folding byobu screen featuring an embroidered silk picture
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Folding Fan
Materials
Silk, Wood, Paper
Gianni Versace 1990s Japanese Inspired Silk Shirt
By Gianni Versace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
features a vibrant Japanese inspired motif with flowers/plants indigenous to Japan, traditional folding
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1990s Italian Vintage Japanese Folding Fan
RENJISHI(The Lion Dance)Original Lithograph, Japanese Kabuki Theater, White Hair
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in Union City, NJ
her name in his drawings, often tucked into hair or shirt folds. Finding the Ninas became a pastime
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1970s Contemporary Vintage Japanese Folding Fan
Materials
Lithograph
Butterfly Floor Lamp Designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy, 1980s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
comes to the head of this 80s Floor Lamp, with 2 large pleated fabric folding fans, 68cm wide, which can
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Folding Fan
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
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Large Antique Chinese Fan Painted Entirely by Hand 1940 China Ducks Flower
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large Antique Chinese fan Painted Entirely by Hand 1940 China Ducks Flower.
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1940s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Folding Fan
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Located in Hudson, NY
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By Eileen Gray
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
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Located in Rio Vista, CA
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Lovely
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Folding Fan
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Located in Marbella, ES
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By Kappei Toyoguchi, Tendo Mokko
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By Issey Miyake
Located in Boca Raton, FL
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Vintage Japanese Folding Fan For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage Japanese folding fan you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, paper and bamboo, every vintage Japanese folding fan was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage Japanese folding fan, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right vintage Japanese folding fan, those designed in mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. Issey Miyake, Albert Al Hirschfeld and Gianni Versace each produced at least one beautiful vintage Japanese folding fan that is worth considering.
How Much is a Vintage Japanese Folding Fan?
Prices for a vintage Japanese folding fan start at $59 and top out at $5,000 with the average selling for $825.
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