I was only vaguely familiar with the name Vornado when I got this air circulator. I immediately noted it's elegant design. The art deco look is attractive in any room. I got chrome but the vintage colors look equally attractive. I was amazed how solid the Silver Swan S fan is. It has sturdy metal construction including metal fan blades. This product looks like something from an era when things were built to last. So how does it function? Like a dream. The lowest setting is whisper quiet while still moving a lot of air. The middle setting will give you a nice breeze. The top setting is amazingly powerful for such a compact fan. Would I recommend this to a friend? Absolutely. This is best fan I've ever had and I expect it to last for years to come.