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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

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

19th C French Armchair and Footstool in 'Fan Palm’ Fabric
Located in Hastings, GB
Tropics 'Fan Palm' fabric. This stunning Armchair and Footstool dating from around 1860, have been
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

The Fan Abstract
By Patricia A. Pearce
Located in Soquel, CA
. We certify the work to be by the hand of Patricia Pearce. Unframed, unsigned.From a collection of her
Category

1980s Abstract Impressionist Mixed Media

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Venetian "Fan" Sofas with Mustard-Yellow Upholstery
Located in Dubai, AE
A pair of early 19th-century three-seater Venetian canape sofas, also commonly referred to as 'fan
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Giltwood

Blue Cotton Matelasse Fan Pillow by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
Pillow cover in soft 100% cotton fabric. Front and back. Off-white embroidery thread. Slim off
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric, Cotton

Antique Americana Quilt with Fan Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
patched square pattern with fan motifs, all hand stitched with colorful cotton appliques on a two blue
Category

Antique 1890s American American Classical Quilts

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Patriotic Folding Fan with American Flag Motif
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
within reach of the masses. Lithographed and printed fans imitated hand-drawn and hand-painted versions
Category

Mid-20th Century Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Vintage Italian Versace Fan Scarf Irish Linen Pillow Pink Green
By Gianni Versace
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
example. The fabric was personally hand-picked by Katie at antiques market ‘Marche aux Puces Saint-Ouen
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Modernist Alexander Girard Fabric Chairs by Peter Protzmann for Herman Miller
By Alexander Girard, Peter Protzmann, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Protzman for Herman Miller with original Alexander Girard Fabric,,, Minor spot to fabric,, (see photo) Hand
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

"Equal suffrage for Michigan in 1916" Advertising Fan for the Bissell Company
Located in York County, PA
this event. As the fans are hand-painted, imported, and lettered in gold gilt, it would appear that
Category

Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

Venetian Fortuny Piumette Fabric in Pink, Aquamarine and Gold - 4.5 yards
By Fortuny
Located in Morristown, NJ
21st century Print run of Fortuny fabric; Piumette, Italian for feathers, is a small-scale
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Oriental Hand Carved Buddha Lamp
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage wood sculpture of Buddha God (bhikkhu) going around with an alms bowl, a rattan fan and
Category

Vintage 1970s Asian Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Modernist Fabric & Chrome Tubular Chairs by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller
By Peter Protzmann, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
still sought-after by fans of Mid-Century Modern design. These vintage chrome tubular chairs by Peter
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Withered Flowers Carpet, Hand Knotted in Wool, 100 Kpi, Studio Job
By Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel)
Located in Milan, Lombardy
". Nynke, a long-time fan of William Morris, decides to use one of his expressive floral patterns as a
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Monograph: Robert Irwin Getty Garden (hand signed and inscribed by Robert Irwin)
By Robert Irwin
Located in New York, NY
Robert Irwin Getty Garden (hand signed and inscribed by Robert Irwin), 2002 Hardback monograph with
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset

Always Me, limited edition handbag (Uniquely Hand signed & dated by Tracey Emin)
By Tracey Emin
Located in New York, NY
Tracey Emin Always Me (Hand signed and dated by Tracey Emin), 2004-2016 Limited edition two-sided
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Leather, Wool, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media

Sew What (the swells and swirls of the stripes are now in the hands of others)
By Carol Wax
Located in New Orleans, LA
typewriter into a monumental icon, unplugged fans into whirring creatures, and fabric into rippling water or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

A Set of Four 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chairs
Located in Huntington, NY
form a bouquet on the crest that fan outward. A floral and leaf design horizontally spans the front of
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Girl in beautiful Dress, Antique German Dollhouse Doll Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
good condition. Made of Fabric, Bisque Porcelain parts and handmade by skilled craftsmen, this original
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric

Boy dressed in Sailor Outfit Antique German Dollhouse Doll Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, all in very good condition. Made of Fabric, Bisque Porcelain parts and handmade by skilled craftsmen
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric

English Regency Arm Chair
Located in Kastrup, DK
carved gold-plated fan-shaped element at the bottom. Curved armrests adorned with carved and gold-plated
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

English Regency Arm Chair
English Regency Arm Chair
H 34.65 in W 21.66 in D 25.2 in
3 piece art deco shell back salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
matching chairs.  All with fanned shell backs decorated with piping, shaped seats.  Mahogany front turned
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

3 piece art deco shell back salon suite
3 piece art deco shell back salon suite
H 34.75 in W 40 in D 27 in
McGuire Bent Rattan Loop Back Dining Armchairs, a Set of Four
By McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A lovely set of Four Bent Rattan Loop or Fan Back Dining Armchairs, No. M26 from McGuire San
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Fabric

Set of Four McGuire Art Nouveau Style Rattan Dining Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
style after Thonet. Made by McGuire the chairs feature a sinuous frame with a floral fan motif back
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rattan

Set of Four Bamboo Rattan Peacock Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Midcentury set of four peacock or fan back dining armchairs made in the Hollywood Florida Regency
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Early 20th century 3 piece upholstered salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
with fan shell backs, piping and button back detail.  Richly upholstered in later cream material with
Category

Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of mid century elm Scandinavian armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
chairs.  Quite a low seating position, but very comfortable. Shaped backs with open side arms, fanned
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Jacko Wall Lamp
By Officina Ciani
Located in Milan, IT
. Featuring a decorative fabric shade in a curved fan shape and an arm made from a sturdy cast brass, this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Jacko Wall Lamp
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 9.85 in
Organic Modern Swivel Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
quilted ginkgo leaf pattern fanning out along the back creates repetition and subtle movement, accented by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Organic Modern Swivel Armchair
Organic Modern Swivel Armchair
H 30.25 in W 34.5 in D 34.5 in
Organic Modern Sectional Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
pattern, fanning out along the back and sides. Its nature-inspired design adds graphic interest and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Organic Modern Sectional Sofa
Organic Modern Sectional Sofa
H 30 in W 152 in D 54.5 in
"Life´s to short to take advice from a cushion", 2019.
By Banksy
Located in Helsingør, DK
Aerosol spray via stencil on second hand cushions. Including all paperwork from GDP plus original
Category

2010s Street Art Still-life Paintings

Materials

Fabric

Red Cotton Matelasse Cake Pillow by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
Pillow cover in soft 100% cotton fabric. Front and back. Off-white embroidery thread. Slim off
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric, Cotton

Yellow Cotton Matelasse Sofa Pillow by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
Pillow cover in soft 100% cotton fabric. Front and back. Off-white embroidery thread. Slim off
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric, Cotton

Green Cotton Matelasse Television Pillow by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
Pillow cover in soft 100% cotton fabric. Front and back. Off-white embroidery thread. Slim off
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric, Cotton

Brown Cotton Matelasse Coffee Pillow by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
Pillow cover in soft 100% cotton fabric. Front and back. Off-white embroidery thread. Slim off
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric, Cotton

French Brown Hat Box for Cylinders, Early 19th Century
Located in Hamburg, DE
old hat box in the shape of a cylinder is an original from the early 19th century. The box is hand
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Fabric, Leather

Exploration of the Soul with Monoprint, from the Estate of Andy Warhol's agent
By Tracey Emin
Located in New York, NY
(unique) and ink inscription held in Hand signed and numbered (edition of 200) & ink inscribed monograph
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Monoprint, Fabric, Textile, Thread, Offset

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

Chinoiserie Regency Style Union National Black & Gilt Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Union National
Located in Topeka, KS
upholstered with new old stock fabric with red & gold dragonflies on olive green background. Please see photos
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint, Fabric

Functional Art Chair / Throne "'Spring Swab" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
, no doubt. Its material is made of dilated time. The eye goes hand in hand with the ear. ‘When I
Category

2010s Belgian International Style Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair 18th Century Meissen Porcelain & French Doré Three Arm Bronze Candelabras
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
design continues with doré bronze and hand-carved leaves that fan out in a graceful flourish, not only
Category

Antique 18th Century German Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Ormolu

Rare 19th Century Mahogany and Porcelain 4 Poster Bed
By Hobbs & Co.
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
roof, which has 4 panels each decorated with inlaid fans and stringing.  Underneath the canopy roof are
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Porcelain, Mahogany

Vintage Japanese Silk Brocade Embroidery Ceremonial Kimono in Ivory, Red, Gold
Located in Barrington, IL
, fans, maple branches, and wisteria flowers. They form roundel motifs in a highly elaborate layout
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Textiles

Materials

Gold

Art Nouveau Silver Cutlery Set For 12 People In Original Case, Austria-Hungary
Located in Vienna, AT
slender bars that fan out at the end of the handles; without monogram. Original Wooden Casette: This
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

MCM Art Deco Figural Jester Harlequin Table Lamps Style Marbro Pair Blue & Green
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
style of Marbro, a pair. Comprised of molded plaster, blue, green, and gold hand painted details
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Japanese Contemporary Framed Silk and Brocade Handcrafted Decorative Art
Located in Takarazuka, JP
recycle these opulent fabrics into stunning works of art.Noh is a Japanese performing art dating back to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Silk

Set of Six Neoclassical Oil on Canvas Paintings, Dated 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
background figures painted in cream, with meticulous accents to denote shadows and the gathering of fabric
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Antique French Vernis Martin Vitrine Display Cabinet 19th C
Located in London, GB
shaped with a glazed ormolu mounted door that features a fantastic Vernis Martin hand painted panel of a
Category

Antique 1880s French Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Set of 6 Vintage English Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
! Multiple arched seatback crown presides over the fan-shaped seatback, centered with a scrolled splat. High
Category

Mid-20th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage MCM Art Deco Figural Jester Harlequin Table Lamps Style of Marbro Pair
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
style of Marbro, a pair. Comprised of molded plaster, hand painted details, antiqued gold painted stems
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Jada Lampshade with Fringing - Large (18")
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
Jada is a beautiful fan-like design in soft gold and ivory tones mixed with black. With four layers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Satin, Velvet

Showgirl Lampshade with Fringing - Large (18")
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
Showgirl is a glamorous fan-like design, produced using cut and painted lino which creates the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Satin, Velvet

Jada Lampshade with Fringing - Medium (16")
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
Jada is a beautiful fan-like design in soft gold and ivory tones mixed with black. With four layers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Satin, Velvet

Jada Lampshade with Fringing - Small (14")
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
Jada is a beautiful fan-like design in soft gold and ivory tones mixed with black. With four layers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Satin, Velvet

Showgirl Lampshade with Fringing - Extra Large (22")
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
Showgirl is a glamorous fan-like design, produced using cut and painted lino which creates the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Satin, Velvet

Showgirl Lampshade with Fringing - Medium (16")
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
Showgirl is a glamorous fan-like design, produced using cut and painted lino which creates the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Satin, Velvet

Showgirl Lampshade with Fringing - Small (14")
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
Showgirl is a glamorous fan-like design, produced using cut and painted lino which creates the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Satin, Velvet

Vintage Oscar de la Renta Silk Scarf with Irish Linen Cushion Pillow Pink
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
interior. The fabric was personally hand-picked by Katie at antiques market ‘Marche aux Puces Saint-Ouen
Category

Late 20th Century European Art Deco Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Jada Lampshade with Fringing - Extra Large (22")
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
Jada is a beautiful fan-like design in soft gold and ivory tones mixed with black. With four layers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Satin, Velvet

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Find many varieties of an authentic fabric hand fan available at 1stDibs. A fabric hand fan — often made from fabric, wood and metal — can elevate any home. Find 35 options for an antique or vintage fabric hand fan now, or shop our selection of 34 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect fabric hand fan — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A fabric hand fan is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern styles are sought with frequency. Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier, Anna Hayman and Amura each produced at least one beautiful fabric hand fan that is worth considering.

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Questions About Fabric Hand 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.