Fan Lamp | GE Model | Brass | Medium

Name: Cordero Home & Lighting
Rating: 5 (49 reviews)

$550.00

Vintage Fan Table Lamp:

Introduced to the world in 1938, the General Electric Vortalex Fans were built to keep America cool in a difficult World War II era. GE continued producing the popular Vortalex Fans until the 1960s when fans were eclipsed by the more affordable household cooling systems. While today an original Vortalex fan may collect dust in a basement or attic, I take pride in transforming the GE Vortalex Fan in a way that preserves the history while repurposing its function for a 21st century home or business.

I meticulously preserve each and every part of the fan as it was first created, even down to re-polishing the original screws. The blades are then carefully removed and the fan rewired for the addition of classic Edison-style light bulbs. Each repurposed Vortalex fan lamp has a distinct look and can be made-to-order.

Illuminate history in your next space with an original Dan Cordero Fan Lamp!

Details:

• 1940’s Original General Electric Vortalex Fan
• 14″ Cage Diameter | 18″ Height
• 55″ Vintage Twisted Cloth Cord
• In-line dimmer to adjust glow of all bulbs simultaneously
• (4) 40 Watt Radio Bulbs Included
• Oil Rubbed Bronze (Shown) or Gloss Black
• Brass Sockets
• New Felt Base
• 120V

Every lighting and hardware piece is thoughtfully assembled at our facility in Charlotte, NC. After an order is placed, it moves into our production queue, with timelines varying due to the handcrafted nature of our work and current demand. Some custom designs may require additional time to complete.

As we do not maintain inventory, each piece is made to order by a skilled artisan. Our production process includes hand-pouring and curing custom concrete components, along with a range of detailed steps such as powder coating, woodworking, chemical aging, lacquering, painting, wiring, testing, and packaging. Each stage is carefully executed to ensure every fixture meets our exacting standards for quality, durability, and finish—so your order arrives thoughtfully crafted and ready to install.

For larger orders of 10 or more items, we will contact you if we are not able to meet our quoted lead time. If you need a fixture sooner or on a specific date, please feel free to contact us as soon as possible, and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Expedited Concrete Lighting Lead Time: 2 weeks

Expedited Dome Lighting Lead Time: 5-7 days

Expedited Chandelier Lead Time: 1 week / 3 weeks

Shipping Transit Time: 2-5 Days
Via UPS Ground or USPS Priority Mail from Charlotte, North Carolina. Tracking Provided.

*Lead Time Disclaimer
Please note that all lead times provided are estimates and may vary based on our current production volume, seasonal demand, and material availability. While we strive to meet or exceed the stated timelines, unexpected delays can occur due to the handcrafted nature of our products. If your order is time-sensitive or required by a specific date, we strongly recommend contacting us in advance so we can confirm availability and discuss possible accommodations.

High Quality of craftsmanship. Packaged well. Customer service excellent. I have been on this planet a while and when I say it is nice work, it is nice work. I also looked for ~5 years to find what I wanted. Mission accomplished. The flat black goes well in my kitchen nook (not as much light as I had before, but I don’t care I love it so much). It also goes well with my mixed modern, industrial, bohemian vibe. In the deep of winter the gold will look like warm sunshine. More detailed instructions would have been helpful – in the end all is well that ends well. So pleased

Sandra McNaught

It has more detailing then the picture shows, looks so good next to my bed.

Tim Hodges

Stunning and high quality lamp, definitely one of my favorite stores

Steve Fouhal

Nice quality item and will look great on my cabinet

Kevin C Ross

I ordered 7 pieces from Dan, all different types, and they just arrived yesterday. I couldn’t be more pleased. He is truly and artist who takes great care in his work. The items were well packaged and nothing was broken or damaged, despite their delicate nature. Thank you and will almost certainly order again soon.

Ryan Zacharczyk

A gorgeous foyer light, great quality and absolutely met my expectations if not more. It did take a while to get, but as another comment said, it was absolutely worth the wait! Thank you Dan!

Natalie Senglaub

This item was exactly what I wanted and expected. The only reason I’m not giving 5 stars is that it took a long to get the item. But the seller did contact me to let me know that it would be late and he responded promptly any time I reached out to him. Beautiful work!

Eva K Wilson

Very Beautiful, vintage design yet modern and high quality of the materials!!! My husband and I love this unique lamp very much. We can’t wait decorating my room with this lamp. The lamp’s carefully packed. Excellent service! We’re very satisfied with this purchase. Highly recommended!

Catherine Tsui

This is such a beautiful piece!! This husband and wife team are truly amazing. They even contacted me prior to building to discuss through my choices to make sure it would be the best fit for my home!