• Oscillating Standing Floor Fan - Whisper Quiet Cooling Pedestal Fan, Adjustable 37-49 Inches Height, Large 16” Indoor Pedestal Fan for Your Bedroom, Office.
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Shop for-and learn about-Antique and Vintage Fans. As electricity spread across North America in the 1880s, a time before air conditioning, consumers.

Why Hunter Fans?

Desk and pedestal fans from Hunter immediately bring their renowned style, quality, craftsmanship and performance to every room in and around your home, office and work. These fans provide more airflow than any other manufacturer on the market at the quietest level possible as confirmed by independent tests. Many such as the iconic retro styled Rockefeller have powerful, solid mechanical geared three-speed steel gearboxes. Forget the feeble, noisy and overpriced Dyson fans these are the genuine solid cast zinc job (for a full performance comparison with the Dyson desk fans which move 25 times less air, see review). With their all-metal construction, 85° of smooth oscillation, height and tilt adjust ability they make cooling your room a real breeze. To browse the full range of Hunter desk and pedestal fans go to hunterfan.co.uk. Noisy? Yes they do make some noise which is inevitable due to the power of the fan having a relatively small diameter blade. The noise is simply due to the propeller effect of the blade moving the air. Comparing the noise per m3 of air moved they are 25 times quieter than a Dyson. They do have 3 speed setting though which means they can be used on a lower setting if less noise is needed. They are not suitable for a bedroom where a ceiling fan is the best option as the RPM is much lower. They are great for offices and places where there are reasonable levels of background noise.

The Rockefeller Desk Fan

The Rockefeller is a limited edition model which is no longer produced. It has attracted a huge amount of attention from the press for it’s beautiful design. This is not just a desk fan it is a statement and reminder of solid reliable engineering from a bygone era of US industrial might and production. Even today Hunter fan files more patents than any other company in Memphis a testimony to it’s innovation and flair. About Hunter Fan Company USA.

The Century Desk Fan

The Century desk fan is almost as powerful as the Rockefeller and has a classic New York style look to it. It is also available with bigger blades – that move even more air – as a a pedestal version (see picture at top of this page) in black and brushed nickel. These fans were sold in Harrods and The Conran Shop for a number of years. Although they are no longer available there they can be obtained online from a number of sellers.

Hunter fans are of a solid pedigree and come from a company that has been making fans for over 1125 years. They get rave reviews and have been featured in many of the leading home and style fashion magazines. Here are a couple:

Sunday Telegraph Review

25 Beautiful Homes Review

Antique Metal Fans For Sale

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The electric fan was invented in the 1880s in the sweltering heat of the New Orleans summer.

Over the years the design was adapted and tweaked, with the first recognisably modern electric fans being produced in the 1920s.

They’re popular retro collectors items.

Here’s how to identify one.

Brand and model

Most electric fans will have a brand name displayed prominently in the centre of the cage.

This will immediately offer a clue as to its value, as certain “prestige” names are highly sought after.

Examples include Veritys, which regularly sell for several thousand dollars.

The model's issue number will tell you exactly when it was made and give you an idea of its value.

You can check it on eBay or try the Antique Fan Collectors Association (AFCA) forums.

Size and shape

Up until the 1910s, most fans were large and unwieldy things designed for use in office spaces.

After 1910 the technology had advanced to the stage where fans were small and cheap enough to go in the home.

Vintage Hunter Ceiling Fan

Materials

Prior to the first world war brass was the dominant material used in making cages.

However, manufacturers were forced to switch to steel as global reserves were co-opted for the war effort.

After the war most never switched back.

Antique Hunter Desk Fan

Colour

Initially fans were mainly produced in a stark black, with the notable exception of General Electric – which used green.

As fans became more widely available, designers began experimenting with different colours. So colour is a good indicator that your fan was produced from the 1930s onwards.

Keep an eye out for…

Vintage Hunter Ceiling Fans

The Emerson Silver Swan: This 1930s design classic sells around the $300 mark in good condition.

Veritys Junior Orbit: If you have one of these in good condition, you’re looking at around $2,500.

General Electric: General Electric fans sell for anything from $60 to $1,000.