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New Matthews Ceiling Fans for 2008

Posted on November 7, 2007 by colby
matthews fan company logoMatthews Fan Company has been creating unique hand made ceiling fans since 1992.  More can be read on the Matthews Fan Company in my previous post Matthews Fan Company is Made in America.  Now in late 2007 they have introduced two new hand crafted ceiling fan models and one new wall fan model.  These ceiling fan models take on a modernized retro feel while producing higher air circulation than the traditional paddle style ceiling fan.

Italo Ventania Ceiling Fan

italo ventaniaThe Italo Ventania ceiling fan is has the largest blade span in the Matthews Fan Co ceiling fan collection.  The curving cast aluminum arms have side mounted 2amp rated motors allowing a smooth balanced rotation. Both motors with blade assemblies can be infinitely positioned with in 180 degrees for the desired air movement. The Matthews Fan Company Italo Ventania is available in polished chrome, brushed nickel, polished copper, bronze or black. White, brushed copper, polished brass, brushed brass, black nickel and bronzette are available as special orders. Bronzette, incidentally, is our monochromatic powdercoated bronze finish. This fan is compatable with Matthews Fan’s new indirect uplight downrod canopy.

Jarold Directional Ceiling Fan

jarold directional ceiling fanThe Jarold Direcitonal ceiling fan is the brother to the well known Bianca Directional ceiling fan. This ceiling fan has a 2amp motor that can be infinitely positioned with in 180 degrees for the desired air direction and movement. The Jarold is great for small spaces were air is needed but to small for the traditional paddle fan. Perfect for in front of HVAC ducts to make more efficient the heating, ventilation or air conditioning of any room. The Jarold Directional is available in polished chrome, brushed nickel, polished copper, bronze or black. White, brushed copper, polished brass, brushed brass, black nickel and bronzette are available as special orders.  Bronzette, incidentally, is our monochromatic powdercoated bronze finish.

Bruna Parede Wall Fan

bruna parede wall fanThe Bruna Parede wall fan is the sister to the Michelle Parede wall fan. The 2amp motor and blade assembly can be infinitely positioned vertically and horizontally across 180-degree arcs to provide maximum directional airflow. It can be mounted in small, awkward spaces or in front of HVAC ducts to make more efficient the heating, ventilation or air conditioning of any room. The Bruna Wall Mount Fan is available in polished chrome, brushed nickel, polished copper, bronze or black. White, brushed copper, polished brass, brushed brass, black nickel and bronzette are available as special orders.  Bronzette, incidentally, is our monochromatic powdercoated bronze finish.

lutron 5amp fan speed controlPlease note that when using a wall control for any Matthews Fan Company fan a Lutron 5amp infinite variable speed control should be used. Or a comparable.
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Matthews Fan Company is Made in America

Posted on April 25, 2007 by colby


Duplo-Dinamico FanMatthews Fan Company is the home to the original dual motor ceiling fans.  The Duplo-Dinamico was the first model that owner Chuck Matthews started assembling in his Chicago, IL apartment building root cellar years back.  The Duplo-Dinamico fan design came from the San Palo, Brazil based company Gerbar Limited founded in 1963.  This design helped the Matthews Fan Company develop many other unique contemporary ceiling fans.

What & Where are the Matthews Fans Made Of?

The Matthews Fan Company out of Liberty, IL is the only high end ceiling fan manufacture that uses american made motors in all of their ceiling fan models.  Matthews Fan Company buys motors from Mcmillan Electric Company located in Woodville, Wisconsin.  Mcmillan manufactures over 10,000,000 electric motors a year selling to North American Clients since 1976.  The frames and heavy duty stamped steel housings are manufactured in San Palo, Brazil at Gerbar Limited and the solid mahogany wood blades are Ecologically Harvested in Rondonia, Brazil.  These parts along with the motors are shipped to the Matthews Fan factory where each ceiling fan model is hand assembled.

Does Matthews Fan Co Make More Fans than Just The Duplo-Dinamico?

Yes, and they are just as unique:

  • Vent-Bettina 42″ Dual Rotational Ceiling Fan Vent Bettina Fan
  • Brisa 2000 40″ Single Rotational Ceiling Fan
  • Ar Ruthiane 48″ Dual Rotational Ceiling Fan
  • Bianca Directional Single 16″ Directional Ceiling Fan
  • Michelle Parede 19″H x 18″Proj. Wall Fan

Whats new for 2007?

  • Italo Ventania 53″ Dual Rotational Ceiling Fan
  • Jarold Directional Single 16″ Directional Ceiling Fan
  • Bruna Parede 22″H x 19″Proj. Wall Fan

Can you put a Light Source on a Matthews Fan?

Yes.  Tech Lighting a contemporary lighting company that specializes in Murano hand blown glass pendants and low voltage track systems developed a canopy that can be installed on some Matthews Fans.  The Free Jack Venus Canopy mounts to the Duplo-Dinamico ceiling fan or the Vent Bettina ceiling fan allowing you to use any of the Tech Lighting Free Jack Pendants.  This combination makes for a great contemporary look.

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