Philips HZ 5170 desk fan. Holland 1964. European Functionalist / Rationalist Design.

Philips HZ 5170 desk fan. Holland 1964. European Functionalist / Rationalist Design.Philips table or wall fan made in Holland between 1964 and 1970. Beige plastic base and anthracite gray plastic body. Beige elastic PVC blades. Beige cord. It has two speeds and the body can rotate on the base support. The fan is in working order with original wiring. According to the original description of the Philips Manual for specialized dealers 1969 70 the HZ 5170 is "a modern and stable table and wall fan with particularly quiet operation and

Philips table or wall fan made in Holland between 1964 and 1970. Beige plastic base and anthracite gray plastic body. Beige elastic PVC blades. Beige cord. It has two speeds and the body can rotate on the base support.
The fan is in working order with original wiring.
According to the original description of the Philips Manual for specialized dealers 1969/70 the HZ 5170 is "a modern and stable table and wall fan with particularly quiet operation and two speed levels. The blades are made of elastic PVC, which means that it is completely safe to reach them".
Two types of HZ 5170 are known to date. With type 1 the holder is beige, with type 2 it is anthracite-coloured, translucent plastic. Ours is type 1.
Rescued with 🧡 in Vienna.

SPECS:
Year of manufacture: 64/65, 65/66, 67/68, 68/669/70
Width: about 16 cm, depth: 12 cm, height: about 19 cm
Blade diameter: about 16cm,
Weight: about 0.5kg
Voltage: 220V, Power: 15W (10/12W),
Levels: 2
Housing material: anthracite-coloured plastic motor housing; Support made of beige plastic.

OPERATING STATUS: The fan is in correct operating status.
COSMETIC CONDITION: The fan is in very good vintage condition.

Of course, this is an appliance that is around 60 years old, so we recommend that it be used as a decorative object.