Retro Fans at Target

[Mike K.]

I just stopped by my local Target superstore the other day and happened to notice these great classic-styled desk fans sitting on the shelf. They come in different finishes (I liked the oil-rubbed bronze the best). The Target website shows they are out of stock, but the stores carry them.

 

[Foofoogal]

that is great. I will have to check them out. I have an original small one and it will blow you down. Wonder if the new ones work as well?

 

[KittyT]

This is an item they seem to carry regularly during the summertime. They had them last year as well.

 

[Paisley]

I bought one like that at Target last year. It has worked just fine.

 

[Guttersnipe]

What's the brand name and approx. cost?

 

[Paisley]

I think I paid $20 or $30 for mine. I don't remember what the brand name was.

 

[Doublegun]

I bought that fan locally about a month ago. They are made by Hunter so you know they are pretty good. I beliebe I paid $39 or $49, well worth the price.

 

[Mike K.]

Did I miss an earlier thread or did those of you who saw/purchased these fans last year just never bother to tell anyone about your find? If you come across nice vintage or retro stuff, please share.

 

[Geesie]

How do they feel? Cheap plastic or what?

 

[Paisley]

Mine has a plastic base, but it looks very nice. The control switch is a lever on the side.

If I'd had any idea people would have such an interest in my fan from Target, I'd have rushed to my computer.

 

[Foofoogal]

I'd have rushed to my computer.

lol lol

 

[Mike in Seattle]

Restoration Hardware always has a great selection of heavy duty vintage styled fans. They're more expensive, and having seen the Target at the local store a few days ago myself, I'm thinking I may get one and save a little money. But RH's are definitely more retro, and there are different sizes, types and finishes.

And if you don't already, check out RH around the holidays because they, at least in the past, have had some great old-time type of products that are great nostalgic gifts. Those are the Father's Day category but loads of nifty things for Christmas and New Years.

 

[handlebar bart]

Restoration Hardware always has a great selection of heavy duty vintage styled fans. They're more expensive, and having seen the Target at the local store a few days ago myself, I'm thinking I may get one and save a little money. But RH's are definitely more retro, and there are different sizes, types and finishes.

And if you don't already, check out RH around the holidays because they, at least in the past, have had some great old-time type of products that are great nostalgic gifts. Those are the Father's Day category but loads of nifty things for Christmas and New Years.

:eusa_clap I can vouch for Restoration Hardwares stuff. Do yourselves a favor and order a catalog at their website. Their hardware selection alone is amazing and though it isn't all cheap, it is great stuff, well made and they do have some reasonably prices options. It is a fun catalog just to thumb through