Celebrating 140 Years: The Hunter Original® Collector’s Edition Ceiling Fan

Some designs come and go. Others become part of a legacy.

In 2026, Hunter celebrates 140 years of ceiling fan innovation, craftsmanship, and comfort. To mark the milestone, we’re honoring one of the most recognizable designs in our history with the 140th Anniversary Collector’s Edition Hunter Original® Ceiling Fan.

Featuring exclusive commemorative details alongside the time-tested construction and performance that have defined the Original for generations, this special edition brings 140 years of Hunter history home.

Where the Hunter Story Began

Hunter’s story began in 1886, when John and James Hunter developed an early ceiling fan and helped lay the foundation for an entirely new approach to home comfort.

Twenty years later, in 1906, the Hunter Original® was introduced. Its durable cast iron construction and unique oil-bath motor helped establish a design built around lasting performance. More than a century later, those defining elements remain at the heart of the Hunter Original®.

It is a rare connection between Hunter’s past and present. While styles, technologies, and the way we live have continued to evolve, the Original remains an enduring example of the craftsmanship that has shaped our approach to ceiling fans for 140 years.

A Collector’s Edition 140 Years in the Making

The 140th Anniversary Collector’s Edition Hunter Original® celebrates that history with details created specifically for this milestone.

Exclusive Chrome or Alturas Gold plated accents give the fan a distinctive commemorative finish, while a vintage Hunter name badge pays tribute to the brand’s heritage. Together, these details make this edition more than a nod to the past. They distinguish it as a collector’s piece created to celebrate a defining moment in Hunter history.

At its core, however, it is still unmistakably the Original.

Its durable cast iron construction preserves the substantial craftsmanship and timeless silhouette that have long defined the fan. Reversible blade finishes offer versatility for your home, while durable blade materials help prevent drooping over time.

Time-Tested Performance

The Original’s heritage is not only visible in its design. It is built into the way the fan operates.

Its unique oil-bath motor continuously lubricates moving parts to deliver smooth, quiet performance for years to come. That time-tested engineering is paired with our SureSpeed® Guarantee, delivering over 33% higher air velocity than leading competitors* while maintaining quiet, wobble-free performance.

Reversible operation also helps provide year-round comfort, allowing you to change the fan direction seasonally for summer and winter use.

And because the Hunter Original® is damp-rated, its iconic design can extend beyond the indoors to covered patios, screened porches, and other areas protected from direct exposure to rain, snow, water, or moisture.

An Original for the Next Generation

For 140 years, Hunter has continued to evolve how we bring comfort home. But lasting craftsmanship has remained part of what defines us.

The 140th Anniversary Collector’s Edition Hunter Original® brings those two ideas together. It celebrates where we started, preserves the design and engineering that made the Original an icon, and gives a new generation the opportunity to make it part of their own home.

Backed by a Limited Lifetime Motor Warranty and 140 years of Hunter experience, it is more than a special edition of a ceiling fan.

It’s 140 years of refined excellence.

*See product details for SureSpeed® Guarantee terms and comparative testing information.