Antique 1933 Century Bonair Fan Model 361 Extremely Rare Art Deco Tombstone
Designed In 1933 By Thomas Borth Jones And Executed By The Century Electric Company. This Case And Its Design Were Intended To Make The Consumer Feel As Tho Their Fan Was An Extension Of The Piece Of Furniture On Which It Sat. During This Same Time Period, GE Also Brought A Furniture Styled Fan To The Market And Sure This Was Century’s S Answer. This Example Is Much Rarer Than A GE, Therefor Most Collectors Have Never seen one. The Metal Case Is Painted A Rich Brown With Shading To Replicate Wood. The Base Features An Off and On Slide Switch. This version is non oscillating the main motor is held on stationary by four brackets permanently attached to the case. It’s difficult to find much info on these at all. The fan works great, mesh front cage and housing has a few dents dings and scratches but holds it’s integrity. Two Small holes looks like it was drilled in the top for some reason. Fan has 2 speeds high and low and off although not much difference between the two speeds as I can tell. I’ve searched for months and not found another example anywhere. Please see all photos for condition. Thanks I will tray to answer any questions as thoroughly as I can.