The best ... house fans

New designs bring improved airflow and comfort.

Charly Lifts Off!

Designed to resemble a jet aircraft turbine, this fan can blow a blustery 2,000 cubic meters of air per hour. A die-cast zinc base keeps it firmly on the ground.

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Propello Desktop Fan

This fan forgoes a guard and takes advantage of soft rubber blades,

which eliminate the ­rattling noise ­common to many fans.

Price: $139.80

Contact: Black-blum.com

Fargo Desktop Fan

This stately fan extracts air through the top and bottom of its globe, pushing it out in all directions.

Price: $261.45

Contact: Csnceilingfans.com

Otto Fan

Complete with adjustable legs and a smooth wood frame made of African sapele, this fan keep things cool, ­stylistically.

Price: $199.99

Contact: Swizz-style.com

Max Fan Heater

A fan for all seasons, this device blows cool in the summer and works as a heater in the winter.

Price: $99.99

Contact: Swizz-style.com

Source: The New York Times