These 16 Vintage-Style Ceiling Fans Will Blow You Away

Often an afterthought, the humble ceiling fan is one of those features in a home that you didn’t even know you were missing.

A lot of the fans on the market today are those clinical-looking metallic or plastic ones that can ruin the vintage tone of a room, but, on the other hand, an over-the-top decorative fan can just end up being an eyesore.

We’ve put together a list of 16 fans that will perfectly complement your hipster space.

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Hunter Adirondack Ceiling Fan

If a lumberjack and a blacksmith came together to create the perfect hipster fan, the Adirondack would be it. Inspired by 19th-century American-frontier metalwork, this fan with light fittings will fit perfectly in any rustic or cabin-style environment. There’s even carved moose and bear silhouettes on the centrepiece.

• Features a reversible motor that allows you to change the direction of your fan from downdraft mode to updraft mode depending on the season

Harbor Breeze Ceiling Fan

Bringing a touch of Bali into your home, the bronze Harbor Breeze fan features palm leaf-shaped blades and frosted glass. The island-inspired design adds flair to any room without overpowering your vintage style, making it perfect for the more laid-back hipster.

• Features a reversible motor that allows you to change the direction of your fan from downdraft mode to updraft mode depending on the season
• 3 speed settings
• Suitable for use in damp locations such as a porch or patio

Harbor Breeze Tilghman II Ceiling Fan

You might have seen this exact fan in your grandparents living room but hey, Grandpa chic is always in right? The Tilghman, however, has a more contemporary design thanks to the bronze woven pattern and sleek edges. We definitely think that a hipster could pull off having this fan in their home.

• 3 speed settings
• Suitable for use in damp locations such as a porch or patio

Bella Depot Chandelier Ceiling Fan

This is one of our favourite retro-style fans on the list because of its industrial yet mid-century design. The iron black caged centre will appeal to the more edgy hipsters and will look great against the backdrop of a face brick wall with touches of bold colors.

• Features a reversible motor that allows you to change the direction of your fan from downdraft mode to updraft mode depending on the season
• 3 speed settings
• Remote control

Parrot Uncle Chrome Indoor Ceiling Fan

Maybe we’re too easily entertained, but watching this fan in action is something magical. When switched off, the fan blades automatically retract and it transforms into an inconspicuous looking chandelier. How cool is that?

The chandelier itself is inspired by the interior design styles of the early 20th century (think Great Gatsby and the roaring 20s) and would fit seamlessly into an art deco home.

• Features retractable blades
• 3 speed settings
• Remote control

Harbor Breeze Parklake Indoor Ceiling Fan 

This Parklake fan has the same art deco-inspired elegance as the previous fan, just without the retractable blades and with a more antique aesthetic. We can imagine it in the foyer of a grand old New York hotel, or the entrance hall of a hipster’s (probably overpriced) apartment.

• Features a reversible motor that allows you to change the direction of your fan from downdraft mode to updraft mode depending on the season
• 3 speed settings
• Remote control

Monte Carlo Maverick Ceiling Fan 

The 60s called and they want their ceiling fan back! It doesn’t get more mod con, mid-century than this beautiful and sleek fan with carved wooden blades. It almost reminds us of aeroplane propellers, which also plays into the industrial style we love.

• Remote control
• Suitable for use in damp locations such as a porch or patio

Harbor Breeze Lake Placido Black Iron Ceiling Fan 

Although ceiling fans were only invented towards the end of the Victorian era, this feature fan perfectly captures the essence of the period. It looks almost exactly like an old London street lamp – how cool is that? Any vintage lover will appreciate this fan with its black iron finish and wooden blades.

• Features a reversible motor that allows you to change the direction of your fan from downdraft mode to updraft mode depending on the season
• 3 speed settings
• Suitable for use in damp locations such as a porch or patio
• Compatible with remote control (sold separately)

River of Goods Dixsie Ceiling Fan

If a rustic farmhouse had an industrial makeover, it would definitely have the River of Goods Dixsie fan in it. The antique bronze shade with mesh lining creates a soft warm glow instead of a more clinical light, which we think will suit cabins and smaller apartments well.

• Features a reversible motor that allows you to change the direction of your fan from downdraft mode to updraft mode depending on the season
• Compatible with a River of Goods remote control (sold seperately)

Blade Outdoor Standard Ceiling Fan

Centered within a series of stacked, wooden rings, this fan looks like a beautifully crafted wooden beehive. You could place it in the center of any room (even outside) and it would stand out – kind of like a hipster! We love the balance between simple and eye-catching that it has.

• Remote control
• Suitable for use in damp locations such as a porch or patio
• 3 speed settings

Honeywell Bontera Craftsman Ceiling Fan

Cool off your space with contemporary flair with this chic and modern fan. Compatible with Google Home and Alexa, this is some high-tech airflow equipment. There’s nothing antique about its style or functionality, but thankfully the wooden-style blades make it low key enough to incorporate into a more rustic hipster home.

• Features a reversible motor that allows you to change the direction of your fan from downdraft mode to updraft mode depending on the season
• Remote control
• 3 speed settings

Tisaphon Dual Lamp Crystal Lighted Fan Chandelier

There is nothing laid-back about the Tisaphon chandelier/fan combo: that’s intricate, glamorous and dramatic, so if you have a rustic style it won’t be for you. But if you lean more towards the antique side of hipster – it’s perfect. The fixture features six lights accented with shimmering crystals with three different lighting combinations that will allow you to set the mood.

• Features a reversible motor that allows you to change the direction of your fan from downdraft mode to updraft mode depending on the season
• Remote controlled or hand-pull chains

Tarudor Antique Bronze 3-Light Ceiling Fan

The ceiling becomes the focal point when you incorporate this antique-style fan into your living room. The lovely bronze finish and dark wood blades give off an air of gothic manor-style – so this fan would be better for the more classically inclined hipsters. To add to the vintage aesthetic, it can also come with hand-pull chains instead of a remote.

• 3 speed settings
• Remote controlled or hand-pull chains

The Curated Nomad Lindum Wood Chandelier

Are you the kind of person who brings home shells after a trip to the beach? Then you’ll definitely be a ‘fan’ of this light-washed feature. The charming and bohemian wooden beads that surround the light fitting are just too pretty to pass up. We love how subtle this fan is!

• Features a reversible motor that allows you to change the direction of your fan from downdraft mode to updraft mode depending on the season
• 3 speed settings

Socorro 5-Blade LED Standard Ceiling Fan 

When bringing rustic elements into your space, the best thing to do is to embrace those nature-inspired textures and earthy colors. Or you could just buy this Socorro ceiling fan. Its open cage-like shades add an industrial appeal that, when paired with rustic brown blades, makes for an almost-perfect hipster fan.

• Features a reversible motor that allows you to change the direction of your fan from downdraft mode to updraft mode depending on the season
• 3 speed settings
• Remote control

Denmark 5-Blade Crystal Ceiling Fan

Create a space reminiscent of open warehouses and timeworn factories with the Williston Forge Denmark fan. Exposed materials and wooden features give it that rugged, hipster feel, but it still maintains a contemporary silhouette which makes it easier to incorporate into pared-down living areas.

Even the non-hipster types will love it.

• Remote control