Having a few extra fans in your home can be a blessing. But when those fans add a retro touch to your decor, they can be a fun way to accent your home and cool it at the same time. Our collection of retro floor fans are very on spec with the more common fans seen in old movies set in the fifties, and work just as well as they did back then. Take a look.
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Antique Floor Fan
Star Fans
What We Like: Oscillating feature
What We Don’t Like: No quiet feature
Not So Good For: Nighttime use
Perfect For: Hands-free multidirectional airflow
This vintage standing fan is inspired by a camera stand, using tripod legs to achieve the look. The fan is adjustable in the stand, the height, and can tilt to direct airflow that has 3 speed settings. With an oscillating feature, the fan is perfect for hands-free multidirectional airflow.
The fan’s detailed design adds an artistic touch to a space—style in an industrial space with gray decor and dark flooring to match the style of the fan. Use the fan as a decor piece in a modern home with other vintage accessories like a vintage brass lamp to balance vintage and modern aesthetics.
Vintage Floor Fan
Vornado
What We Like: Quiet setting
What We Don’t Like: Lower CFM of 295 cubic feet/minute
Not So Good For: Large open rooms
Perfect For: Daytime and nighttime use
This vintage floor fan embodies the iconic retro design. The fan provides whole-room air circulation with an adjustable stand and adjustable tilt feature. Adjust the full-action pivot head to change the direction of airflow while choosing between three different speed settings.
The fan uses twin air cones and a deep-pitched propeller that compresses air to move it further. Use the quiet setting for minimal noise or nighttime use. The retro fan features a classic design that can be a statement piece in modern-style rooms or be used to emphasize a vintage-style room.
$95.67
$109.99
Retro Floor Fan
Vornado
What We Like: CFM of 613 cubic feet/minute
What We Don’t Like: No oscillating feature
Not So Good For: Automatically changing air direction
Perfect For: High air movement rate
This pedestal fan has an adjustable base and adjustable height so that you can make manual adjustments to direct airflow. The fan uses a special airflow design called Vortex Action to create strong fan power. The high CFM of this fan circulates all the air in the room for optimal cooling results in 3 different speeds.
The vintage aluminum fan can be a subtle addition to the corner of a bedroom or be added to a plush rug to create a decorative display.
$229.49
$289.99
Industrial Retro Style Floor Fan
ABCOQ
What We Like: Fully adjustable with locks
What We Don’t Like: Assembly required
Not So Good For: Minimalist spaces
Perfect For: Easy cleaning
If you’re looking for stylish floor fans that are functional, this oscillating pedestal fan is adjustable. With quick-turn leg locks on the upright legs, you can adjust the fan’s height and tilting angle to change the direction of airflow. Cleaning is quick with the fan head that is easy to take apart.
The fan has 3 speeds and a quiet setting that is perfect for nighttime use. Aim the fan towards a bed on quiet mode to create a soft breeze that won’t disrupt your sleep. Pair the stainless steel fan with an industrial color scheme of muted grays and deep tones, or add the fan to a modern space to use as a statement piece.
Modern pedestal fan
This height-adjustable vintage standing fan reaches up to 52” in height. Its all-metal construction makes it a stylish but versatile option. As well as working with different decor styles, it can match your existing accents and metal finishes.
Designer Floor Fan
Red Barrel Studio®
What We Like: Non-slip base, portable
What We Don’t Like: Large size
Not So Good For: Small rooms or dorms
Perfect For: Moving between different rooms
This lightweight floor fan adapts to fit various airflow needs, with an adjustable stand and tilting feature that lets you direct air and change the fan’s height. The fan has 3 speed settings, and there is a quiet setting so that the fan still offers comfortable airflow without interrupting activities like watching TV or sleeping.
The lightweight fan is portable so that it can move between different rooms in the house easily. The non-slip base prevents it from being knocked over even when lightly bumped. The fan comes in stainless steel and copper finishes that can add a vintage touch to a room while still being easy to style with other modern decor.
$91.99
$135
Versatile retro standing fan
OceanAire HomeGoods
This retro pedestal fan comes in three charming finishes: white, oil-rubbed bronze, and painted gold. It’s height adjustable and includes 3 speeds. It also comes with a handle that makes it easy to move it around the house. However, it doesn’t oscillate.
$71.16
$99.99
Designer Advice:
Pedestal fans are primarily functional items. Still, that doesn’t mean you can’t use them to complement your decor or make a statement. A handy trick is to match your existing palette. For instance, this model’s neutral options would work in most rooms. The golden finish, on the other hand, is guaranteed to become an eye-catching accent.
Portable vintage pedestal fan
FASESH
Showcasing a pink shade that’s delightfully retro, this customizable fan is a real game-changer. It can be charged through a USB port and used for up to 14 hours. You can regulate its height, choose among 4 speeds, and let it rotate 180 degrees.
Designer Advice:
Rechargeable fans are a practical idea if you could do with some extra breeze both at home and on the go. Because they’re foldable and don’t involve plug sockets, they can be used when camping or on holiday. At the same time, this colorful model will make a decorative statement in your home whenever you bring it out.
Classic pedestal fan
This fan has 4 speed settings (including an eco-mode) and three types of wind. It comes with a remote control, so you won’t even have to get up from your sofa or bed to tweak its settings! It also has a timer, is height-adjustable, and oscillates.
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479: LUMINAIRE VINTAGE ELECTRIC FILAGREE FLOOR FAN
The set of two floor fans made of metal. Both equipped with the telescoping leg, which allows you to fit the fan's height to your special needs. It is good to buy such one on the summer opening to avoid the uncomfortable warmth at home.
Fanimation Old Havana Antique Floor Fan
A cool retro electric standing fan featuring a tall foldable tripod base of wood finished in browns. It has a metal wire casing with a bronze finish, a 5-arm black blade and is equipped with a 3-speed rotary switch.
Vintage Art Deco floor fan -this is rad!!! || via Olde Good Things
Fanimation Torrento Floor Standing Fan for Deck A fan for all seasons. Enjoy the sunshine with this free-standing wet location rated fan. Next to your chaise lounge, to the pool, in your patio table in place of your umbrella or anywhere you need a cool b
An oscillating fan in a cool retro design. It features a wooden stand in a form of three tall posts. The fan itself is a nice, vintage construction that will not only move the air during hot summer days, but it will also be a nice decoration.
... baby blue vintage metal floor standing fan in working condition
If you are an enthusiast of retro decor, this chromed retro fan shall appeal to you. Beautifully finished, sleek and sturdy construction, which can withstand the test of time.
Retro 16" Oscillating Floor Fan
Made from primary aluminum material with an elegant brushed nickel finish, this practical pedestal floor fan showcases a non-slip round base with three 16" high-performance blades. Adjustable tilt enables you point fan to exact area you need cooled. 85° smooth oscillation provides for broader coverage areas, with the quiet settings and 60-decibel noise level ascertaining noiseless operation. Can move an impressive 1532 CFM. Frequently clean by wiping with a dry cloth to prevent excess dirt build-up.
$84.39
16" Oscillating Floor Fan
Crafted from steel material with hardwood legs, this powerful floor fan showcases a stylish tripod design. Adjustable height permits tweaking to fit into your space, with the adjustable tilts enabling you to direct the fan to where you want to be cooled. Has 0.8 horsepower, which gives out sufficient air even at the lowest speeds. Measures 55.8" in its maximum height. Clean built-up dirt every two or three weeks for an aesthetically pleasing surface and smooth motor running.
Creager 16" Oscillating Floor Fan
Upgrade your living space with this portable standing floor fan. The adjustable height setting lets you tailor it to suit your own space. Four plastic blades move air softly, creating calming, soothing white noise perfect for when sleeping. Moves a whopping 6,800 CFM at its highest speed, which is sufficient enough to cool your whole room. Uses 45 watts of energy, thus, efficient. Using this fan outdoors is highly discouraged.
Vintage Style Floor Fan
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If your heart aches for vintage designs, this retro floor fan delivers. Its dark pewter finish blends delectably with cherry wood floors and deep dark gray walls, and fits in terms of style to a modern sideboard that's also there.
Vintage Swirl Floor Fan
A slightly primitive and industrial stool with a stark, metal base and a simple, wooden seat with a small backrest. The chair is accompanied by an old-fashioned floor fan. The room has a minimalist and rustic look.
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