The best stylish fans to look and feel cool

Need to keep your cool as the deadlines mount up? Grab yourself this fun little fan. It's the perfect pop of orange to liven up any boring desk in no time. The retro look of this fan will also look great in any home. We can understand if you don't want to honour the '70s comeback by investing in geometric orange wallpaper and plastering it all over the house, but you can try one of these fans for a more tasteful nod to the decade. You'll be pleased to hear that this fan is also available in blue, hot pink and lime green. At least one of these colours will fit seamlessly in your home or office. Dimensions: 11 x 27 x 31 cmReview: "Very happy to find this in the price range I could afford. It's a particularly good looking model. Many retro models are tacky and cheap looking. Mine, orange, could be straight outta the '70s. I'd buy again, one for each room differs colours and as a perfect birthday or Christmas pressie."

With the rise of industrial-style interiors, it's no wonder there's a fan to fit the look. This dark copper floor fan looks like it's straight out of a New York loft and you don't need to be living in a converted factory in Brooklyn to appreciate it. We think this large and powerful fan can add a touch of industrial chic to any room, without being overpowering or unhomely. Best of all, this fan creates the ideal breezy atmosphere that we all strive for in hot weather. If you can remember anything from GCSE science, you might already know that hot air rises. This clever fan pushes the coldest air (which is closest to the floor) into circulation, which instantly counteracts summer heat. Dimensions: ‎56 x 56 x 20 cmReview: "I reckon you could mount this on the front of a spitfire and with enough runway it would take off."

The colour of this freestanding fan seems to be distinctly inspired by 1950's interiors. Baby blues were in fashion, particularly in American dinners, making this fan a perfect addition to any retro kitchen/dining area. Of course, it will look equally as incredible wherever you decide to put it. Its colour is subtle enough to compliment just about any room. As well as looking great, this fan is well-built and sturdy, guaranteed to keep you cool for years to come. Although it has three-speed settings, you'll probably find high speed is more suitable for a rocket ship than for cooling your living room. Stick to one or two for a more gentle breeze!Dimensions: ‎18 x 46 x 110 cmReview: "We already have two of the 12-inch desk fans which are excellent but wanted something a little bigger for the living room. I found this simple to assemble and did not use the instructions provided until the end purely to check it was correctly assembled. The fan is well made considering the cost. It is sturdy enough to withstand the attention of an inquisitive 40kg retriever. In 26 degree (centigrade) heat in a 12ft x 17ft room it was pretty good on level 1 and very effective on level 3. Dogs were happy and so were we. Noise level is acceptable for me on level 3 but does wind the wife up a bit (win on both counts)."

Bright colours aren't everyone's cup of tea, so we've found a fan that's style is subtly retro without being intense. What sets this fan apart from most is that it's made from high-quality metal, instead of unattractive white plastic. Although the shape is clearly retro-inspired, the chrome finish feels modern, making it a pleasant balance of the two. This fan is also heavy enough to stand on its own, unlike cheap plastic fans that tend to fall at unexpected moments. Ideal all round! Dimensions: 50 x 53 x 15cmReview: "Very well made, noisy on high speed but low speed is like the breeze in your own bedroom - cool and nice. I'm going to be buying another one soon, well worth the money."

There's something about cream that just seems retro. Maybe it's because clean white walls and linen have overtaken it as the neutral of choice. Whatever the reason, there's no denying that this cream desk fan offers a blast from the past. If you need to beat the heat at your desk or when the kids are doing their homework, this fan is a must! It keeps sound levels low while delivering efficient air flow. Retro style and practicality combine in the best possible way with this fan. Dimensions: 16 x 33.5 x 40.5 cmReview: "Firstly I think it's a pretty nice looking fan. I went for the bland black colour but the more colourful options looked great. I didn't find assembling too tricky, although they diagram isn't brilliant, but looking at the photo of the fan on the box provided enough extra detail. I already have a Dyson fan as a point of comparison. The Swan noisier but not so bad that it kept me awake (I'm a light sleeper too). It has three settings, and it's lowest is actually pretty powerful, and to get the equivalent air flow from the Dyson it also begins making a fair bit of noise. I do wish it had some extra settings: one or two slightly slower speeds so that if the fan is close by it's not too overwhelming."