There is absolutely no reason at all why a portable fan cannot be far out gorgeous, filled with style, and work like a charm all at the same time. And there is also no reason why the price can't be just as affordable as any other portable fan.

To me, ones surroundings is everything. Your surroundings set your mood. Not to mention the fact that adding history to a room can breath life into it.

Just like their vintage counterparts, the vintage style fan is not always easy to find. Places like Restauration Hardware and Pottery Barn are prone to selling out, and fast. For example, when searching for a most gorgeous vintage table fan that came in two sizes at Restauration Hardware, I was welcomed by the following prompt:

"We're sorry. Due to the popularity of this item, it is no longer available. Please select another item from our collections."

Yes, easier said than done. I refreshed the page a few times in case there was a mistake. In other words, when you spot one, especially if you were drawn to it by unknown forces, don't let the person next to you sideswipe you and grab the last one, take it home. Enjoy it. Covet it. Put in on display and let it do what it does best, service you in one of the nicest possible ways, that is beautify your surroundings while completely refreshing you.

Don't think that just because it's winter and the heater is on that you don't need a fan. Inevitably, there is always that room in the house that is especially warm, if not downright hot, even in the winter months. Portable fans are the best for these instances, as they can be moved around.

Those companies who chose to relish in the eclectic style of vintage desk fans, do a wonderful job of it. One would not necessarily see the point in searching for a true vintage fan. This is especially true when taking electrical hazards into account. However, there are many times when the style of a true vintage piece is called for. There is a simple solution to this quandry!

If you are torn, think price and think historical value and charisma. It is quite easy and inexpensive to restore a vintage fan in a way that ensures safety and admiration. There are many places about that will revamp the elecrical wires of your select vintage find, making them good as new, so to speak, without you having to give up historical beauty. In fact you'll find that most lighting shops will be glad to do the work for you and price can usually be bargained.