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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 359 reviews

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Customers love the 12" Retro Table Fan's impressive air flow and stylish retro look, frequently praising its quality and power. While some found the tilt mechanism and oscillation could be improved, the majority of feedback was positive. Many appreciate its compact size and quiet operation.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Air flow

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pushes a lot of cool air

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My main AC went out, not all the way but not enough to cool a room that measures 20X20 by 11 feet high. The AC needed help. I ran to Sam's and paid $107 for a 'quiet fan." That one works but it's one of the bladeless fans. So, I looked at the Deal of The Day and it was the 12" Retro. Ran out and bought it. Guess what, it's cooling my room right now and I can feel the pushed air 20 feet away! It's not noisy, it doesn't vibrate the table it's on and it is being used every day, even now that the main AC is fixed. I love it and wished Best Buy had 1 more for my wife to use. It looks like it's from a nostalgic 1930s movie. The low setting is hitting me that entire 20 feet distance. Forget bladeless, get this right now. I’m thinking Flash Gordon had this on his desk before the days of AC.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level, Power
    Cons mentioned:
    Tilt

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Trendy look & great power!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This fan puts out quite a bit of power. So much so, that I usually keep it at the 1st setting. It's pretty quiet, as well, which is an added bonus. I bought four of these to place in different rooms. I like the look of them, as opposed to the typical white or black option. Two cons to the purchase: (1) they are not energy star certified and (2) they don't adjust/tilt up or down as much as I had hoped.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Air flow

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice little fan!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good fan. It has an old-fashioned look to it with the metal blades and moves a good amount of air. If you want something for a mid sized office or room and are not going to have it blowing in your face (a little too much air for that) this is a great choice.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level
    Cons mentioned:
    Oscillation

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for a large office

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased this one to use in the bedroom. I believe the ad said it was quiet. It is relatively quiet, however it is very LARGE for what I was looking for. The pivot radius is very large also. I would recommend this for use in an office.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Power

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Cute Little Fan!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This beautiful 12 inch table fan feels so elegant! Perfect size with great power! The brushed stainless color is gorgeous. It's so RETRO!!! Love, love it!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level
    Cons mentioned:
    Oscillation

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    This fan blows

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good fan. Looks nice. Squeaked on oscillating mode for first couple weeks. Seems better now. Would have given five stars if not for this.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Power, Quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good item

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I recommend this fan is durable and has a very good power for it's size. I'm very happy with this purchase I strongly recommend it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Color

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    one complaint

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got the fan at a fair price and works well, no problem there. I have another copper colored fan and it copper colored. this 2 fans were supposed to be copper colored, but they are more of a dark gray. It is not copper colored for sure.I am happy with the fans, but do not expect them to have a copper tone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Tilt

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Form over Function

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Have to agree with others the fan looks great, especially if your not a fan of having a fan visually clutter up a space. This is in our living room pointed at the one of us who is always hot no matter the season. Cons:1) Makes a wonky off balance sound until warmed up a few minutes. 2) Does not tilt backward(up) so directional breeze is limited. 3) A little noisy (but not bad) if turned on while watching t.v. We only use low speed. Basically purchased out of desire not to have a cheesy looking plastic fan mess up design elements of a living room.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Air flow

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice looking fan

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was looking for a new fan but did not want to spend the money for a Dyson. This fan looks very expensive and is beautiful. I gave it four stars because it moves a lot of air but is a little noisy. Still a good buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Air flow

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Small powerful fan at a reasonable price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Decided to give this a try on one of the daily deals. Good heavy construction and metal blades. It moves a lot of air for its size. It is a table top fan though and might not work well when placed on the ground.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good fan for the price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sturdy metal quality for the price. Not a lot of difference between the 3 speed settings. Noise is average for a fan but I like that it drowns out background noise but just in case you like a really quite fan.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Love the style

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really nice retro look and quiet operation. I bought the two different styles.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Finish

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Fan. Disappointed in the finish

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great fan. Disappointed in the finish. Expecting copper finish and it looks more like a dark brushed nickel.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful and a little noisy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The fan is as beautiful as shown in the picture, it is very sturdy. It has 3 speeds, and the lowest is not that low, thus noisier than expected.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Lots of air.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This fan is a little on the noisy side, but that's to be expected because it creates a lot of air movement. Has a great vintage look.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Air flow
    Cons mentioned:
    Oscillation

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great metal fan

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great. I hate plastic fans because they don't move air like a metal fan does. Had 1 hiccup with the oscillation the first week I had it where it got stuck and made a clicking noise but released and never did it again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    I Love the looks of these fans

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really nice retro look and quiet operation. I bought the two different styles.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Power
    Cons mentioned:
    Tilt

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Powerful Fan

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This fan is pretty and powerful. Two things I don't like. It is not whisper quiet! Pretty noisy. And it doesn't tilt high enough. To me it barely tilts. Maybe it's the fan I received. Also the cord is too short for my liking. Love the retro look though and it does cool nicely so basically it does the job.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Air flow

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great fan for the price

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great purchase if you can catch it at a promotional price. The fan works great but is a little noisy.

    I would recommend this to a friend