What are Japanese fans called?

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.

How many types of Japanese fans are there?

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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Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Fan Motif Vase

$1,300Sale Price|35% Off

H 9.625 in Dm 9 in

Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Fan Motif Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese Meiji era enamel over copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Large Antique 18 inch Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger with Fans

$6,500

H 17 in Dm 18 in

Large Antique 18 inch Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger with Fans

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel over gilt copper plate. The interior of the plate is

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Large Dish Fan Decoration, Ca 1700

$426Sale Price|45% Off

H 2.37 in Dm 12.37 in

Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Large Dish Fan Decoration, Ca 1700

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this very nice edo period, 1666/1680, example. A rare version with Fan in the

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Large Meiji Imari Charger with Famille Noir Fan Motifs, Japan, 19th Century

$1,503

H 1.97 in Dm 16.15 in

Large Meiji Imari Charger with Famille Noir Fan Motifs, Japan, 19th Century

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This magnificent large Japanese charger dates to the Meiji period (1868–1912) and is a striking

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Mid-20th Century Asian Hand Painted Folding Large Wall Fan

$850

H 40.25 in W 70 in D 2.5 in

Vintage Mid-20th Century Asian Hand Painted Folding Large Wall Fan

Located in Moreno Valley, 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 Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

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Retro Diamond Gold Fan Brooch

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Dm 2 in

Retro Diamond Gold Fan Brooch

Located in Southampton, NY

Large Japanese Fan design Retro gold and diamond brooch.

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Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Pair of Large Japanese Lacquer Fan Trays

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H 10 in W 22 in D 1 in

Pair of Large Japanese Lacquer Fan Trays

Located in New York, NY

A pair of lacquer trays, with stands. Scattered design on black lacquer background. Gold at edges. Stands included.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Large High Quality Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Takara-Mono and Fans

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H 7.125 in Dm 3 in

Large High Quality Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Takara-Mono and Fans

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese Cloisonne , late Meiji period, enamel over gilt copper vase. The vase has

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

A large porcelain plate finely decorated in polychrome with two fans

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H 3.55 in Dm 21.66 in

A large porcelain plate finely decorated in polychrome with two fans

Located in Milano, IT

Large porcelain plate finely decorated in polychrome with two fans in the center: one with a brown

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Meiji Period Rice Straw Comb, Japan

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H 12.25 in W 24 in D 3.25 in

Meiji Period Rice Straw Comb, Japan

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Young Museum, San Francisco The caption of the last photo: Winnowing rice in Japan, using the large

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Mounted Objects

Materials

Steel

Goldscheider Vienna Art Deco Figurine 'Fan Lady' by Josef Lorenzl, circa 1929

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H 13.38 in W 5.11 in D 4.33 in

Goldscheider Vienna Art Deco Figurine 'Fan Lady' by Josef Lorenzl, circa 1929

By Josef Lorenzl, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna

Located in Vienna, AT

Lady in Japanese Costume with large fan Manufactory: Goldscheider Vienna / Austria Dating of

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Very large decorative painted wood fan, Japan, circa 1920

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H 39.38 in W 7.88 in D 1.97 in

Very large decorative painted wood fan, Japan, circa 1920

Located in PARIS, FR

Very large fan (diameter: 1.62m), made of wood, decorated with samurai, figures, flowers and birds

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Top and Large Antique Bronze/Copper Cloisonné Dish Plate Japan 19th Century Fan

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H 1.97 in Dm 14.3 in

Top and Large Antique Bronze/Copper Cloisonné Dish Plate Japan 19th Century Fan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nice quality with superb decoration. Central a nice fan. Condition: Overall condition some

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Bronze

Large Hand Held Fan "Columbian Exposition", circa 1893

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H 16.5 in W 30 in D 1.5 in

Large Hand Held Fan "Columbian Exposition", circa 1893

Located in Incline Village, NV

of wood with a gold color embossed perimeter around each one. The fan was made in Japan specifically

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Antique 1890s Japanese Beaux Arts Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

Gilt Chinese Hand Painted Folded Fan

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H 38 in W 68 in D 4 in

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 Paintings and Screens

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Retro Diamond Gold Fan Brooch

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Dm 2.25 in

Retro Diamond Gold Fan Brooch

Located in Greenwich, CT

Large Japanese-style flower fan brooch, centering on a circular-cut diamond cluster to a radiating

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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Large Japanese Fan For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the large Japanese fan you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, every large Japanese fan was constructed with great care. Find 32 options for an antique or vintage large Japanese fan now, or shop our selection of 17 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a large Japanese fan — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A large Japanese fan, designed in the Art Deco, mid-century modern or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made large Japanese fan over the years, but those crafted by Ingo Maurer, Design M and Mellerio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Large Japanese Fan?

Prices for a large Japanese fan can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $349 and can go as high as $200,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,950.