I was given this fan as a gift by a friend. It sits on my desk in the office and I also have one that sits on my nigh stand at home. In both places the fans performs well providing just the right amount of air I like. I always get complements on its looks. The only thing I do not like about this fan is that it is kind of a hassle to change the speed. You have to grip the fan with one hand and use the other one to turn the know and you have to put push hard for it to turn. Other than that great fan!