This is absolutely my favorite fixture in the house.  The center pieces are solid metal. The blades are a heavy plastic. It does take a halogen bulb which is a little weird but it puts out good light. It moves enough air on high to blow around paper on the floor. 

It has a pretty long downrod. We have a 9 ceiling and we got something shorter so it was closer to the ceiling. 

Overall very pleased to have a well made unique fan.