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AEG Nickel plated Ornate Fan Circa 1904 This fan, in any condition, is very rare (I am aware of only 4 or 5) and extremely desired by collectors.   The entire fan is ornate like no other and is nickel-plated which is very unusual to see on a fan’s motor/frame.  That said, what makes my fan really special is the overall condition.  It actually appears to have only been run a handful of time.  When I opened the motor, there was no dirt or grime whatsoever.  None of the screws had even seen a screwdriver. I bought this fan from a woman in the Mont Blanc region of France whose husband found it the attic of a home he worked on long ago.  He took it home and set it on a shelf in the garage and never thought about it again.  I paid her a very nice sum and she told me later how happy it made her banker.  She also extended an open invite for my wife and I to visit anytime. Without a doubt, one of the finest fans in my collection.

AEG ‘Oszillierende Tischventilatoren’ Circa 1905 Several years ago I had seen a photo of what I considered to be a very early and strange looking oscillator but no one knew the owners identity.  A few years later I was lucky to view the amazing collection of a long time collector and by chance I saw this mystery fan.  By this time I knew the maker was AEG and told him so but now I really wanted this fan.   A couple more years passed and I received a call from my friend in Argentina telling me of a strange fan he found but  it was missing a few parts.  And after some time and lots of hard work my friend with the other were able to exchange info and some parts to make them both complete. Thanks Kevin!!  An AEG expert dates mine fan about 1905-06 whereas my friends is from 1908-12.  It is fascinating to see operate and one of my all-time favorites.  A great example of the wacky ‘Rube Goldberg’ ingenuity of the early inventors. Click here to view a video. (be sure to click ”HQ” when the video appears for higher quality)

AEG 8" DC Fan Circa 1906 Insert Text

AEG GB0 8" DC Fan Circa 1908 This DC fan from 1908 is the smallest of the AEG models and is a single speed fan.  It was found in France in the great original condition you see.

AEG GB1 10" DC Fan Circa 1908 I bought this fan on ebay a few years ago for $250 from a seller in NC.  He said he bought it at an Estate sale and onl knew it was from Europe by the plug.  The condition is stunning and it is the only gloss black version I have seen although it is shown to be offered in catalogs. They are almost always found in the traditional AEG/Peter Behrens matte green finish.

AEG GB1 (green) DC Fan Circa 1908 The AEG GB1 fan is the first fan designed by the Peter Behrens, who has been called the “father of industrial design.”  It is also part of the permanent collection of the MOMA in NY.  In fact it is shown on the cover of a book about the MOMA collection titled Objects Of Design.  A few years ago, Architectural Digest had a special edition titled Icons of Design and the GB1 was shown on the cover.  I picked this one up from a nice woman in Switzerland and its overall condition is the finest example of this fan as it was made.  No high gloss paint and no polished brass parts.

AEG GB2 12" DC Fan Circa 1908 This is the 12” model of the DC fan from 1908.  I have heard of a couple others in this size but not many.

AEG Vane Oscillator Circa 1910 Insert Text

AEG GT011 10" Oscillating Fan Circa 1910 Another great AEG I have been fortunate enough to find and in amazing condition.  This is the 10” ‘side-gear’ oscillator from about 1909.  In person, this fan is even more impressive than it looks in the photos.   Also, compare the oscillator set up to the ‘side-gear’ oscillator made by GE. Click here to view a video. (be sure to click ”HQ” when the video appears for higher quality)

AEG WG22 12" Yoke Mount Circa 1912 A good friend found this fan for me and I really like the look of this fan with the yoke and also the large knob used to adjust the motor pitch.  And super nice condition as you can see.

AEG 10" Fan Circa 1930 This fan is from the mid 1930’s and is a close cousin to a fan GE produced in the early 30’s.  Interestingly, the blade is a bit larger and is constructed quite differently than the GE.  The paint color is not my favorite but oh well…..

AEG 8" Fan Circa 1930 This fan is also from the thirties and I like the simple design  Relatively common fan but a nice addition the my AEG family.

AEG 10" Rubber Blade Fan Circa 1937 This is the first AEG in my collection and was bought many years ago from a German collector of AEG Tea kettles.  He is also the one who brought to my attention the great Peter Behrens.  When I bought this rubber blade model he asked if I know where he could buy a Peter Behrens designed fan. Believe it or not, I asked around and put him in contact with a seller.  My interest was piqued and you can see where it got me.