It’s easy to find a great new gold ceiling fan to complement your space, right?
Just go to your favorite site, type in “gold ceiling fan” and hit enter, and you’re off and running! But how can you really know if it will be a good fan or just an expensive piece of fool’s gold?
Well, that’s where we come in – here at Know the Flo, we have tried lots and lots of different ceiling fans from many different companies, and have a really good idea of which are just glitter and which are pure gold.
So if you’re looking for the best gold finished ceiling fan on the market today – no matter what your budget – you’ve come to the right place!
If you’re in a hurry, here are a couple of our top picks:
What to Look For in the Best Gold Ceiling Fans
What starts out as a fairly simple question – which gold ceiling fan should I buy? – gets pretty complicated and confusing pretty quickly when you look at the multitude of different styles and options:
- Do you want a brushed gold ceiling fan, a rose gold ceiling fan, a gold and black ceiling fan, and a gold and white ceiling fan?
- Do you want a modern gold ceiling fan, with light, without light, or should you instead go for mid-century or Boho chic?
- Should you get the gold finish, brushed brass, or even bronze?
- Do you want a gold fandelier? Is fandelier even a real word?
Yeah, I’m also getting a headache, thanks for asking!
So, let’s focus on the only two really important questions:
- Do you like the way the fan looks?
- Does it suit your style, your room and your decor?
- Is it a good ceiling fan?
- Is it well made, quiet and powerful, reliable, stable, and nicely finished, or will it shimmy and wobble until your floor is covered with gold dust?
Because at the end of the day – or maybe even more in the middle of the day – you want a gold ceiling fan that not only looks fabulous, but that works beautifully, and will continue to do so for many years to come.
Who Makes the Best Gold Ceiling Fans?
Because all that glitters is not gold, we tend to stick with companies and products we know are really excellent.
Yes, you can go to your favorite online retailer and find lots of fancy-looking and inexpensive gold ceiling fans, and often ones with pretty good reviews and ratings, but if you look closely you may well find that the products are not consistent – they seem to change in quality from one production run to the nest – or they get good initial reviews but generally fail the long-term usage test.
So here, as with all of our buyer’s guides, we’re going to focus on the best and most established ceiling fan companies – Hunter, Today’s Fans, Dider, Westinghouse, Minka Aire and Matthews, to make sure you can count on great performance and long-lasting quality, and a company that really stands behind their products.
And please note that while our title is “Best Gold Ceiling Fans,” we will almost always prefer and choose polished brass fans, which have a beautiful golden color that is much nicer and more premium looking than most gold-finished fans, and will last a lot longer as well.
So let’s get right to it, with ten of our favorite gold ceiling fans on the market today!
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Westinghouse Vintage 52 Inch Polished Brass Ceiling Fan with Light
At a Glance:
- Size: 52 Inches
- Air Flow: 4,036 CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute)
- Recommended Room Size: 150-250 Square Feet
- Indoor or Outdoor: Indoor
- Reversible Air Flow: Yes
A very inexpensive ceiling fan that is strikingly pretty, with a premium finish you would not expect to see at this price level, the Westinghouse Vintage polished indoor ceiling fan is a great value on all fronts.
The lifetime warranty on the motor is one indication of the quality that has gone into this low priced fan, and you can also clearly tell in the quiet operation and the stability and solidity of the casing and mounting hardware.
The style is quite nice, fancy without being overwhelming, and the polished brass and ribbed glass are first quality. You can also reverse the fan blades depending on your room and preference – darker walnut on one side and oak on the other.
While not the most powerful 52 inch fan on the market, the Westinghouse Vintage still moves plenty of air, and is great in even larger rooms – plus, the air flow is reversible, making it a great choice for all seasons.
A very basic fan with a beautiful style and premium finish, material and build quality, the Westinghouse Vintage is a real winner, and a bit of a steal at this price!
Pros:
- Very Low Price
- Pretty and Well Finished
- Reversible Fan Blades
- Lifetime Warranty on Motor
Cons:
- Not the Strongest Fan for its Size
Dider 20” Bladeless Smart Ceiling Fan with Lights & Remote Control
At a Glance:
- Size: 20 Inches
- Air Flow: ~2,000 CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute)
- Recommended Room Size: 50-150
- Indoor or Outdoor: Indoor
- Reversible Air Flow: Yes
The Westinghouse Vintage is about the best traditional gold ceiling fan we’ve found under two hundred dollars – a lot under, actually! – but if you want something that is definitely not traditional, with a unique style and a completely different approach, you should check out the Dider bladeless ceiling fan.
This beautiful and elegant fan is quite small – only 20 inches across – and even though it is a flush-mount configuration it is remarkably powerful, and will work great in bedrooms, offices, small dining areas and nooks and lots of other areas. The airflow is also reversible, making this a good all-year fan.
A fairly advanced fan in terms of features and technology, the Didier not only has nice integrated LED lights, but they are dimmable and you can even change the warmth, from 3000 to 6500 Kelvin. There is an included full-function remote control, and a great app you can download for Apple or Android phones.
Modern and unmistakably elegant, small but powerful, with great material and build quality and premium fit and finish, the Dider bladeless fan is an amazing performer for its size and an amazing value for the price – if you like its distinct style, don’t hesitate!
Pros:
- Incredibly strong air movement for its size
- Adjustable brightness and temperature of LED lights
- Beautiful style and excellent craftsmanship
- Great value
Cons:
- Less air movement than larger ceiling fans
River of Goods 52 Inch Gold Drum Ceiling Fan with LED Lights
At a Glance:
- Size: 52 Inches
- Air Flow: ~4,500 CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute)
- Recommended Room Size: 200-300 Square Feet
- Indoor or Outdoor: Indoor
- Reversible Air Flow: Yes
With both gleaming gold and oil-rubbed brass, along with reversible fan blades with different wood colors on each side, this River of Goods transitional ceiling fan is a warm and lovely piece, suitable for a wide range of decor.
It is also a beautifully finished piece, with obviously high quality materials and craftsmanship, as well as being high quality in other ways, and built for years of dependable service.
This 52 inch fan has strong output for its size, and should be plenty for all but the largest rooms, and since you can reverse the motor, and thus the airflow, it can provide fresh cool air in the summer and fresh warm air in the cooler months, and save you money on your utility bills all year long.
The dimmable LED lights are also a real money and energy saver, and this fan is quite flexible with installation, as it can be flush mounted or set on an included six inch downrod, and also works great with angled ceilings.
With its unique, wonderful combination of elegance, warmth and a kind of eclectic global style, this River of Goods 52 inch is a really striking gold ceiling fan, and a very well made and effective one as well.
Pros:
- Beautiful eclectic style
- Great LED lights
- Flexible installation
- High levels of materials and craftsmanship
Cons:
- No smart home options
Hunter Fan Company Hepburn 52 Inch Ceiling Fan with LED Light & Wall Control
At a Glance:
- Size:52 Inches
- Air Flow: 4,392 CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute)
- Recommended Room Size: 200-300 Square Feet
- Indoor or Outdoor: Indoor
- Reversible Air Flow: Yes
This very popular style of ceiling fans – simple, unadorned and elegant – is often thought of as modern, transitional, MCM or casual, but really a basic and beautiful fan like this can work with pretty much any room and any decor.
And this is especially true when a fan is as well finished and clearly premium quality as the Hunter Hepburn – a fan regularly praised as being the equal of even far more expensive products in terms of fit and finish.
The quality of the brass, glass and all other materials, the care taken in assembly and finish, the lines and balance overall, everything is just right, and the overall look and feel is so much nicer than the seemingly countless other similar fans at this lower price level.
This is true of all Hunter fans we’ve tried, and one of the reasons we love the company so much, but what else is consistently the case with Hunter ceiling fans – and with the Hepburn – is that they are quiet, reliable and very powerful for their size.
The Hepburn includes both a nice full function remote control and a wall control, the LED lights are nicely bright and neutral and are dimmable, the airflow is reversible for year-round use, and the proprietary WhisperWind motor really is so quiet and so dependable.
So yeah, there are a gazillion fans at this price level that look a lot like the Hunter Fan Company Hepburn, but none we’ve found look nearly as good or work as well, and we recommend the Hepburn highly!
Pros:
- Simple, elegant and versatile styling
- Very dependable
- Quiet and smooth running
- Great quality fan from a great company
Cons:
- No WiFi or assistant options
Moooniche 48 Inch Crystal Ceiling Fandelier with Light and Remote
At a Glance:
- Size: 48 inches
- Air Flow: ~3,500 CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute)
- Recommended Room Size: 150-225 Square Feet
- Indoor or Outdoor:
- Reversible Air Flow:
I would guess that a lot of people, when they think of a gold ceiling fan, might have something like the Moooniche chandelier in mind – fancy and luxurious, even a bit extravagant – but I’m not sure many people would expect to find a fan that’s so beautiful made and so beautifully finished as this one – at least not for anywhere near this price.
With genuine and quite high quality crystals, gleaming golden finish and a perfect size, balance and finish, this is a gorgeous piece. When not in use the clear acrylic blades retract, leaving a stunningly elegant chandelier, and when they are out and turning they move a prodigious amount of air.
In fact, this 48 inch fan moves as much air as many 52 inch models we’ve tried, and its six speeds make it suitable for a wide range of rooms and conditions. The motor and air flow are reversible as well, making this a wonderful winter fan as well.
So yes, we can recommend the Moooniche fandelier just based on its performance, its wonderful and useful LED lights, its nice remote (which can control the six fan speeds and different modes, as well as dim the lights and even change their temperature), or on its excellent material and build quality.
But we can also recommend this fan simply because of its beauty, with an elegance and a premium fit and finish that will make you fall in love with it too.
Please note that this fan is also available in smaller and larger sizes – the Moooniche 42 Inch Fandelier and the Moooniche 52 Inch Fandelier
Pros:
- Extravagantly beautiful and luxurious
- Retractible fan blades
- Strong air movement
- Quiet and stable
Cons:
- Style not as versatile
Minka Aire Simple 52 Inch Ceiling Fan in Soft Brass with Coal Blades
At a Glance:
- Size: 52 Inches
- Air Flow: 5,669 CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute)
- Recommended Room Size: 250-500 Square Feet
- Indoor or Outdoor: Both
- Reversible Air Flow: Yes
A strikingly basic and beautiful ceiling fan, the Minka Aire Simple is a bit of a masterpiece in unadorned design and superior finish and craftsmanship.
In fact, though it is not that expensive, the Simple exhibits the kind of premium look and feel, and the incredibly quiet and stable operation, we would expect to find in top-tier products, and from that perspective it’s a real bargain.
It’s also an extremely effective fan, with great airflow – incredibly high, in fact, for its size, and still manages to be very energy efficient. In fact, given its own low energy usage, and its remarkable air movement, the Minka Aire Simple can save you lots of money on your utility bill.
And since you can easily – on the remote control, even – reverse the motor and air circulation, it will save you money and keep your space nice and fresh summer and winter. And speaking of versatility, the Simple is damp rated, and perfectly suited for both indoor use and covered outdoor areas.
The Simple, in addition to having that nice, full function remote control, can also be adapted for WiFi and smart integration, including voice control and compatibility with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, but you will need to get the Bond Hub (sold separately).
Minka Aire is well known for their high quality and low priced ceiling fans, and the Simple, with its disarmingly beautiful unadorned aesthetic, its gleaming gold brass fittings and case and its coal black wood blades, is one of their best – and highly recommended!
Pros:
- Premium look and feel
- Simple but elegant design
- Very strong performance
- Superior material and build quality
Cons:
- Bond Hub is sold separately
Today’s Fans Oceano Bladeless Ceiling Fan, 6 Speeds with LED Light, 23″ (Gold)
At a Glance:
- Size:23 inches
- Air Flow: ~1,200 CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute)
- Recommended Room Size: Up to 75 Square Feet
- Indoor or Outdoor: Indoor
- Reversible Air Flow: Yes
A really cool and unique design, this Oceano bladeless fan from Today’s Fans uses a different kind of technology, by which the outer housing of the fan moves in order to circulate air – making this fascinating fan as beautiful when it’s running as when it’s still.
With beautifully finished glowing gold metal that’s woven in a lovely pattern, and an LED light that is not only dimmable but has three color temperatures – warm, neutral and cool – this fan looks good with a surprisingly wide range of rooms and styles.
You should know, though, that the Oceano is not a high power fan, and perhaps not suitable for warmer climates, or as a primary cooling unit. The cooling technology is neat and funky, for sure, but is not quite as directly effective as normal bladed fans, and the Oceano is only 23 inches in diameter.
Still, as a primary fan in a small room, above a dining table or in concert with an air conditioner, or in cooler climates, the Oceano works brilliantly, and given its overall quality and reliability should continue to do so for many years.
So if it works for your room and your climes, the Today’s Fans Oceano is a great choice, and will definitely get loads of compliments – and maybe inspire a bit of fan envy as well!
Pros:
- Unique and fascinating design
- Really beautiful features and high quality finish
- Dimmable and color adjustable LED lights
- Versatile style
Cons:
- Smaller, less powerful fan, not for large spaces
Minka-Aire Artemis IV 64″ Ceiling Fan with LED Light Soft Brass/Matte Black
At a Glance:
- Size: 64 Inches
- Air Flow: 7,157 CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute)
- Recommended Room Size: 300-600+ Square Feet
- Indoor or Outdoor: Both
- Reversible Air Flow: Yes
One of the finest quality fans on the market today, the Minka Aire Artemis is also an almost startlingly pretty and impactful piece, with a style all of its own.
Minka Aire is known for simple, elegant fans which have a level of fit and finish far beyond their competition – and often even surpassing much more expensive products – but with the Artemis they’ve really outdone themselves.
With one look you will know that this is not only a premium product, with obviously top-notch materials and craftsmanship, but something very special as well – the balance of elements, the gorgeous curve of the deep black “Flying Vane” blades, the elegance and the uniqueness. If you are looking for a brushed gold ceiling fan with lights, this may be the most beautiful example we’ve found.
Luckily, in addition to being a beautiful gold ceiling fan – with, actually, just a hint of glowing golden brass to perfectly complement the wonderful black blades and the other elements in your room – the Artemis is also a fantastic fan in terms of performance.
It has very high air movement for its size, even though it is essentially silent and totally stable when running even at the highest speed, and being a bigger fan it can not only circulate air effectively in large rooms and open spaces – both indoors and in covered outdoor areas – but can save you a lot on utility bills as well.
And since the motor and air flow are reversible, this applies as much to the winter months as to the dog days of summer. The Artemis also has a great remote control with which you can access all settings and functions, and is fully smart home integrated and compatible with various assistants like Alexa And Google.
So again, one of the very finest fans on every level and, while not cheap, an amazing value, so you don’t have to choose it based solely on its incredible styling and looks – though once you see it that may be all you can think about!
Pros:
- Very strong air movement
- Smart home integration and assistant-ready
- Big savings on utility bills
- Silent and totally stable when running
- Superb fit, finish, craftsmanship and reliability
Cons:
- None
Monte Carlo Loft 72” Outdoor/Indoor Ceiling Fan Burnished Brass
At a Glance:
- Size: 72 Inches
- Air Flow: 8,378 CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute)
- Recommended Room Size: 300+ Square Feet
- Indoor or Outdoor: Both
- Reversible Air Flow: Yes
The Monte Carlo Loft is a big, powerful fan, essentially an industrial unit designed for large indoor and (covered) outdoor spaces and constant heavy use.
The thing is, it is also a strikingly beautiful fan – not just for an industrial product, but compared to any fan we know, the Loft has a remarkably attractive complement of elements – long, elegant white blades with the softly glowing gold of the burnished brass arms and tips – and enjoys clearly top-level craftsmanship and finish.
Given its intended market, there’s no surprise that this isn’t a WiFi or smart home kind of product, although it does have bright and dimmable LED lights and a very nice full function remote control. It is also very energy efficient, and with its size, the huge amount of air it will move and the reversible motor, the Loft will save you a lot on your gas and/or electric bills all year long.
Monte Carlo is a great company for ceiling fans, all of their models we’ve tried having been exceptional. And when Monte Carlo makes a big industrial fan there are two things you can be absolutely certain of – it will move tons of air with no noise and no problems, and it will last forever, no matter how much you use it.
But even we are surprised by how pretty this big old fan is, how elegant and how just right.
If you have a large room inside that could use not just cool, fresh air but also a touch of gorgeous gold, or if you have an outside covered patio or porch, gazebo, greenhouse or workshop that could use powerful air and powerful beautifying, the Monte Carlo Loft is a perfect choice, and a big, fantastic fan.
Pros:
- Huge, but simple enough it won’t overwhelm a room
- Big air movement
- Stunning looks
- Indoor/outdoor rated
- Very high quality and reliable
Cons:
- No WiFi or smart home options
Matthews Irene 60″ Ceiling Fan with LED Light and Remote Brushed Brass
At a Glance:
- Size: 60 Inches
- Air Flow: 5,720 CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute)
- Recommended Room Size: 300-500 Square Feet
- Indoor or Outdoor: Both
- Reversible Air Flow: Yes
If you are looking for a superb ceiling fan, truly one of the best on the market today, the Matthews Irene should definitely be on your short list.
Of course, if you also want a fan that’s just dripping with gold, the Irene may not cut it. If, on the other hand, a striking and glowingly beautiful rubbed brass case and light cap would provide just the right golden accent for your decor, and anyway you’re more concerned with quality of finish and craftsmanship than with flash and flair, this is the fan for you.
Because the Matthews Irene is not just one of the best fans you can buy, it is one of the best made fans as well – and this includes both the electric and electronic components, hardware and long term durability and reliability and the fit and finish, which is truly on a whole new level.
Rated for both indoor and covered outdoor installation, the Irene is a largish 60 inch fan, and can move enough air to really freshen and cool even larger rooms, and is especially effective as well in open areas. And the high quality motor is reversible, to provide just as much utility during cold months.
The fact that the high efficiency DC motor moves so much air so efficiently, and is reversible, means that the Matthews Irene will provide nice support to both your home’s cooling and heating systems, and you will notice real savings on your utility bill.
The LED lights are also highly energy efficient, and equally high quality, providing bright and nicely neutral and dimmable light, and the Irene comes with both a great remote control and a wall controller.
A top-notch premium fan for those who want, even demand, the very best, the Matthews Irene is high quality in every regard, and the perfectly hand finished wood and golden brass accents, as well as the clean and subtle styling, make it one of the most beautiful fans as well. Our top recommendation!
Pros:
- Top quality on all levels
- Perfect fit, finish and craftsmanship
- Excellent air movement
- Beautiful design and appearance
Cons:
- Not the cheapest fan – but an amazing value
- No WiFi or smart home integration
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