Koizumi Retro Table Fan — Showa blue, 3-speed
A table fan built to look like the ones that stood in Japanese living rooms in the 1960s, chosen in Tokyo for a desk that could use some character.
About this piece
The fan from a Showa summer
Every Japanese household of the Showa era had a fan like this: translucent blue blades, a chrome guard, and mechanical push buttons that clunk when you change speed. Koizumi rebuilt it — the look is 1960s, the internals are current, with an off-timer up to 180 minutes and proper oscillation. It is small enough for a desk or a bedside table at 41 cm.
In pristine, unused condition — packed and sent from Tokyo. Please refer to the photos for the exact condition.
Why it's loved
Thoughtful in every detail
Buttons you press, not a touchpad
Mechanical push buttons for the three speeds. They click down and stay down — you can change the fan in the dark without looking at it.
Translucent blue blades
The colour that dates it exactly: the blue-tinted plastic blades of a Showa-era fan, spinning behind a chrome guard.
Off-timer to 3 hours
Set it and sleep. The timer runs to 180 minutes, which is the part a genuine vintage fan will not do for you.
Desk-sized
41 cm tall and 1.7 kg — it sits on a desk, a shelf or a bedside table rather than taking floor space.
Size
Sizes & weight, spelled out
Before you buy — voltage
A Japanese-market appliance: AC 100 V, 50/60 Hz, with a Japanese two-pin plug. In the U.S., Europe and most other regions you will need a step-down transformer to run it safely. The manufacturer's warranty is valid in Japan only.
Why SUKIARI
Chosen to keep, not to replace
“I pick the ones I'd happily use for the next twenty years myself — then pack them so they arrive feeling given, not just shipped.”
How we ship
Packed with care, from Tokyo
Carefully cushioned and boxed — sent so it reaches you safe and sound.
Ships from Tokyo
Prepared by hand at our desk in Tokyo, Japan, and cushioned in a rigid box.
Worldwide delivery
We ship with Japan Post, FedEx, DHL or SpeedPAK — the carrier depends on the item. The exact service, cost and delivery estimate for this listing are shown in the “Shipping and payments” tab.
Handling 5 days
Dispatched within 5 business days. Most of the services we use include tracking.
Combined shipping
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Duties · Payment · Returns
Clear costs, no surprises
For U.S. buyers
Premium DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) included — all import duties & taxes covered. Final cost, no surprises.
International (non-U.S.)
Import duties & taxes are not included and are the buyer's responsibility, per eBay policy.
Payment
All eBay managed payments accepted.
Returns
Returns accepted for 30 days — item must be in original condition. Buyer pays for return shipping.