Mid Century Modern Ceiling Fans

Why We Love Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Fans

Retro elegance and sleek style come together in this collection of mid-century modern ceiling fans. Not only will you find completely functional and efficient fans in this assortment, you will also eye-catching designs that appear to be pulled straight out of the 1950s. Completely fitting a retro aesthetic is no easy task, but these ceiling fans and portable fans stand up to the challenge to help you round out the look of your home.

Where Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Fans Work Best

Whether your home is from the mid-century or just modeled with 1950s implements, these fans always find a way of fitting in. Kitchens and casual dining areas benefit from the addition of a mid-century ceiling fan. They help bring out the character of these spaces, while also making the room a desirable location by keeping the air fresh and cool. Living rooms and bedrooms are other ideal candidates for this style of ceiling fan and they will mix in well with other mid-century elements like table lamps and furniture. Finally, turn your home office into the set of Mad Men with a portable fan gracing your desk space. In any location, you can appreciate the airflow a fan will introduce, as well as the noticeable retro appeal it can offer.

A Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Fan for Every Style

Not all homes are created equal and you need a variety of fan options to accommodate your rooms. Thankfully, this selection of sleek ceiling fans and desk fans have you covered. If your home has high ceilings, you'll like the ceiling fans with dowrods offered by Minka Aire. These fan designs are meant to hang low from the ceiling and contain that retro style you are aiming for. Ron Rezek's collection of fans for the Modern Fan Company does a noteworthy job of appearing reminiscent of the 1950s and you will find the introduction of stainless steel alone amplifies your home to a new decorative style. Emerson Fans offers a number of energy efficient, DC motor fans fitting this aesthetic and if it is a portable fan you need, check out the selection from Fanimation.

Choosing the Best Mid-Century Ceiling Fan

When choosing any fan at Lumens, the first thing to consider is the size required in your room. While some areas like great rooms and living rooms can accommodate fans with a big wingspan, smaller areas like kitchen nooks and laundry rooms require much more compact fixtures. Look to our guide to understanding ceiling fan size to find the best ceiling fan for each room of your home. You'll need to consider dimensions like blade span (diameter), blade length, blade width and the number of blades to find the most appropriate fan. From there, you can refine your options to colors and finishes that fit your interior design scheme. If you have any questions about the mid-century and retro-inspired ceiling fans featured here, please call our fan experts at 877.445.4486.

Other Considerations

Why stop with just a ceiling fan? Continue decorating your home with accents inspired by the middle of the century to take the look full-circle. You'll find lounge chairs, sofas and accent tables in the collection of mid-century modern furniture, as well as lamps, sconces and ceiling fixtures in the assortment of retro lighting. And finally, if you plan to take any of these fan designs to your home's exterior, be sure the fan is UL rated as damp or wet for safe outdoor use.