Éventails Chambrelent: A Parisian Pioneer of Decorative Advertising Éventails Chambrelent (maker) was a French fan maker who established himself as one of the foremost producers of advertising fans during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Founded in Paris in 1873, the company quickly expanded its operations across France and internationally, becoming synonymous with exquisite craftsmanship and vibrant artistic expression. More than just functional objects, Chambrelent’s fans served as canvases for artists and designers to disseminate messages of commerce and culture—a practi…