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An exceptionally rare find for vintage electronics collectors and space-age retro home decor enthusiasts! This is a classic late 1970s / early 1980s Kupanoff horizontal cross-flow (line-flow) circulating fan, complete with its original factory retail box featuring vivid retro graphics. Unlike common square box fans, this model features a sleek, low-profile body designed to lay flat and sit low along the floor or tabletop, throwing a wide, smooth stream of air horizontally across the room. These unique fans were frequently sold to accompany vintage floor-line kerosene heaters to evenly distribute heat throughout a room.
Standout Features:
• Premium Low-Profile Housing: Clean body casing finished in its original vintage cream/beige enamel paint.
• Adjustable Front Tilt Legs: Features heavy-duty, fold-out metal legs on the lower front base that allow you to elevate the front angle of the unit to directionally aim the horizontal airflow upward into the room.
• Japanese Engineering: Stamped explicitly \"MADE IN JAPAN\" and distributed by Kupanoff & Associates, featuring the highly sought-after, smooth-running motor construction that collectors actively hunt for.
• Retro Visuals: Features the iconic retro red indicator power light, the classic \"KN Circulating Fan\" branding, and a distinct rocker power switch.Finding a unique import model like this—let alone one that has survived unused with its original cardboard retail packaging intact—is incredibly uncommon. It is an ideal functional statement piece for Mid-Century Modern (MCM), 1970s retro aesthetics, or dedicated appliance collections.
Key Technical Specifications:
• Brand: Kupanoff & Associates, Inc. (KN)
• Model: AF-100
• Color: Cream / Off-White / Beige
• Power Specs: 120V, 60Hz, 0.25A
• UL Listed Number: E 77454
• Provenance: Manufactured in JapanCondition Report:
• The Fan: Tested and fully functional. It has truly never been used. The internal horizontal roller drum spins smoothly and quietly. The frame is in gorgeous, pristine vintage condition. The original manufacturer label on the back is fully intact, clear, and readable. The built-in adjustable front tilt legs fold out smoothly and support the unit perfectly.
• The Box: Displays authentic vintage storage shelf wear and light historical water staining from decades of storage. The box is completely dry, solid, structurally sound, and 100% mold-free with highly vibrant colors and fully legible graphics.
Approximate Measurements:
• Length: Approx. 20 inches• Height: Approx. 4.5 inches• Depth: Approx. 4 inches
Please review all photos carefully to inspect the condition of both the box and the fan. The items will be safely double-boxed and carefully packaged so that the original retail box remains protected and free of shipping tape during transit. Sent via calculated ground shipping. Sold as-is with a no-returns policy. Message with any questions!
