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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
H 16.75 in W 21 in D 3 in
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
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
H 22 in W 9.5 in D 4.5 in
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
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H 12.75 in W 10 in D 1.38 in
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 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
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
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
H 10.25 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
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
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
H 15.75 in W 10.75 in D 1.25 in
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
H 1.38 in Dm 9.53 in
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
H 10.23 in W 7.08 in D 5.11 in
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
H 26.97 in W 17.13 in D 6.3 in
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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H 7.09 in W 8.67 in D 1.19 in
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Hand Held Fans For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of hand held fans available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique hand held fans was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and brass. There are 14 antique and vintage hand held fans for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 9 modern editions to choose from as well. Hand held fans have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Hand held fans bearing modern or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Hand held fans have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Carla Baz, Cisco Brothers and Eliseo Tuderte Fattorini are consistently popular.
How Much are Hand Held Fans?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,164, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $475,000 highest priced.
Questions About Hand Held Fans
- 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.
- 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.
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