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How to Choose Designer Antique-Brass Ceiling Fans at Universal Fans

Universal Fans lists antique-brass traditional fans from Hunter Pacific and Mercator, plus related Eglo brass and bronze styles. Here is how to compare them and verify fit, controls, price and availability.

By ThatPainter Team 18 October 2026
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Universal Fans’ traditional-fan range includes several brass or bronze designs, with the Hunter Pacific Majestic Coolah 26 being the clearest match for an antique-brass brief. The category also lists the Mercator Hayman AC in antique brass and walnut, plus Eglo Waikiki variants in brass/white matt and bronze/walnut.

The practical choice is not purely decorative. Universal Fans advises considering room size, fan material, blade pitch and fan size, then narrowing the catalogue by motor, lighting, controls and installation location. Use the model list below to make a shortlist, then confirm the live product page for current price, stock, delivery and accessory compatibility.

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Which designer antique-brass fans are listed?

The traditional ceiling-fan category at Universal Fans presents multiple classic-look options rather than a single brass model. The finishes are not interchangeable: antique brass is a specific aged-metal appearance, while a brass-and-white combination or a bronze finish will read differently once installed against a ceiling and painted walls.

Model Finish and blade appearance Listed span What the category evidence establishes
Hunter Pacific Majestic Coolah 26 Antique brass with walnut blades 52 inches Presented as an antique-brass traditional fan; consult the product page for the complete specification.
Mercator Hayman AC Antique brass with walnut blades 52 inches Listed in the traditional category; current stock and detailed specifications require a live product-page check.
Eglo Waikiki Brass and white matt; a separate bronze-and-walnut variant is also shown 52 inches Useful related brass/bronze choices, but the bronze version should not be described as antique brass.

That distinction matters in a coordinated interior. If the brief calls for a genuinely aged brass centrepiece, begin with the two antique-brass listings. Treat the Eglo options as adjacent styles only when a lighter brass-and-white palette or a darker bronze-and-walnut look is acceptable.

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Spotlight: Hunter Pacific Majestic Coolah 26

The Majestic Coolah 26 combines an antique-brass housing with walnut blades, giving it the strongest period-inspired contrast in the listed examples. The Universal Fans product page identifies a 52-inch fan and, in a crawl taken roughly four weeks before this article was prepared, displayed a price of AUD $249.

That dollar figure is a captured listing price, not a standing quotation. Product pricing, inventory and delivery terms can change, so use the current page as the buying authority. Do not carry over an older EOFY promotion or sale code that may still appear in a search result.

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Visually, the walnut blades make the fan read as furniture as well as equipment. It can suit rooms with timber floors, stained joinery or warm painted walls, while the brass finish supplies a deliberate focal point. Whether it is the right technical choice depends on the room and the model’s current specification, not on finish alone.

How to select the right fan for your room

Universal Fans’ buying guidance identifies four basic selection factors—room size, material, blade pitch and fan size—and its catalogue adds motor, light, control and installation-location filters. Work through them in that order so the decorative decision does not obscure a practical mismatch.

1. Start with the room and mounting location

Record the room in which the fan will operate and where it will be installed: bedroom, living room, dining area, covered outdoor space or another location offered by the catalogue filter. Room dimensions affect the amount of air a fan needs to move, while a low ceiling, beam or unusual mounting point can affect the permissible installation arrangement.

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The supplied model listings do not provide a comparable room-area recommendation. Do not infer that every 52-inch model is suitable for the same floor area. Measure the room, note ceiling height and obstructions, and use the manufacturer’s current installation and sizing information for the selected model.

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2. Treat blade pitch as a technical choice

Blade pitch is the angle at which each blade meets the air. Universal Fans names it as a buying consideration, but the category evidence does not provide a like-for-like pitch figure for the three examples. A higher or lower pitch cannot therefore be used here to rank one model over another.

When the product page states a pitch, record it with the fan’s other specifications and compare only models measured on the same basis. If it is not stated, leave the comparison open rather than guessing from photographs.

3. Check span, then check the physical envelope

All three category examples are shown with a 52-inch span. Span is the diameter swept by the blades, not the total height of the fitting or the clearance from the ceiling. Before ordering, compare the stated span with light fittings, beams, cupboards, curtain tracks and the intended walking path.

A fan that fits the plan view can still be unsuitable if its downrod, canopy or control arrangement conflicts with the ceiling structure. The product page and installation documentation should decide those details.

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4. Compare materials and blade finish in the actual palette

Antique brass, walnut, brass-and-white matt and bronze-and-walnut create different visual temperatures. Request or view the retailer’s current finish images at a useful screen size, then compare them with your paint, flooring and hardware samples. A yellow-leaning warm white can make brass appear more golden; a cooler white can make the same fitting look more contrasty. These are design interactions, not manufacturer performance claims.

Also check whether the blades are real timber, a timber-look surface or another material if that distinction matters to your specification. The category evidence identifies the walnut appearance but does not establish construction details for each model.

5. Decide whether you need a light

Lighting is one of the catalogue filters, but the supplied listings do not establish a comparable light specification for the three models. Decide whether the fan is supplementing a central light, replacing it or operating in a room that already has layered illumination. Then verify whether the exact fan is supplied with a light, accepts a light kit, or has no light option.

Do not assume that a visually similar fan accepts the same accessory. Use the model-specific parts list and instructions.

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6. Choose the motor and control arrangement

Motor type and control type are separate catalogue filters. The traditional-fan category says a wall control or remote can be added to the majority of traditional fans, but “majority” is not a guarantee for every listing. Confirm compatibility for the exact model before buying an accessory.

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Decide where speed, direction and light controls should be operated. A wall control can be convenient when the fan replaces a switched ceiling fitting; a remote can reduce wall changes but introduces a handset, receiver and battery considerations. The product documentation should identify supported combinations.

Controls, electrical work and installation checks

The available category and product evidence does not verify model-by-model wiring, receiver type, minimum ceiling height, downrod options, outdoor ratings, electrical load, warranty or installation requirements. Those details must come from the current manufacturer instructions and the live Universal Fans listing.

Before purchase, download or request the installation manual where available and check:

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  • the approved mounting method for your ceiling structure;
  • minimum clearances and any required downrod or extension;
  • which wall controls, remotes and light kits are explicitly compatible;
  • the supply, switching and earthing requirements;
  • whether the intended location is indoors, covered outdoors or exposed to weather; and
  • which parts are included in the carton.

Arrange installation in accordance with the applicable Australian electrical rules and use a suitably licensed electrician where the work requires one. Do not treat a traditional appearance as evidence of a simple installation.

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A reliable Universal Fans buying workflow

  1. Open the traditional ceiling-fan category. Use the classic-look listings to identify antique-brass, brass and bronze candidates.
  2. Separate true antique brass from related finishes. Keep the Majestic Coolah 26 and Hayman AC in the antique-brass shortlist; place the brass/white and bronze/walnut Waikiki variants in a separate style group.
  3. Apply catalogue filters. Narrow by motor, lighting, control type and installation location, then review room size, material, blade pitch and span against your project notes.
  4. Open each live product page. Confirm the current price, stock status, delivery terms, dimensions, included components and technical specifications. A captured price is not a promise of today’s price.
  5. Verify accessories before adding them. Check that a wall control, remote, light kit or extension is listed for that exact model rather than merely for the product family.
  6. Measure once more before checkout. Compare the span and mounting envelope with ceiling fixtures, beams and furniture, and ensure the intended location matches the product rating.
  7. Save the documentation. Keep the product page, manual and order details so the installer can match the delivered fan and controls to the approved configuration.

Making antique brass work with a painted interior

For a room-led specification, decide whether the fan should blend into the ceiling or act as a feature. A ceiling close to the brass value makes the fitting quieter, while a pale ceiling with darker walnut blades creates a stronger graphic outline. In a period scheme, repeat the brass in door hardware, curtain rods or lighting; in a contemporary scheme, limit the metal repetition and let the blades provide the warmth.

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Paint samples should be viewed in the room’s actual daylight and electric light. Brass can shift from muted brown-gold to bright yellow depending on surrounding colour and illumination. Walnut blades add visual weight, so balance them with similarly warm timber or with large, calmer painted surfaces rather than many competing patterns.

These are aesthetic planning principles, not specifications for airflow, noise or electrical performance. Technical suitability still comes from the model documentation.

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What the available listings do—and do not—tell you

The category evidence supports identification of the three model examples, their stated finishes and their 52-inch span. It does not provide comparable airflow, noise, energy-efficiency, warranty, room-area or independent performance-test results. No ranking on those dimensions is justified from the listings alone.

Likewise, current stock and delivery cannot be guaranteed from an older crawl. If the product page, cart and shipping estimate disagree, contact Universal Fans before paying and ask which figure governs the order.

Searching beyond the category

If you want to compare the wider market, antique brass ceiling fan is a straightforward search phrase. Do not assume that a search result means Universal Fans sells through another marketplace, that a named model is currently listed there, or that delivery is available to your address. Confirm seller, model, finish, warranty and shipping independently.

Bottom line

For an authentic antique-brass look at Universal Fans, start with the Hunter Pacific Majestic Coolah 26 and compare it with the Mercator Hayman AC. Keep the Eglo Waikiki brass/white and bronze/walnut versions as adjacent style alternatives, not as substitutes for antique brass. Select by room, span, blade pitch, material, motor, lighting and control needs, then verify today’s price, stock, delivery and installation documentation on the live model page.

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Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.

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