A 16-inch directional ceiling fan from Matthews Fans with a black nickel finish and solid mahogany wood blades, designed for small spaces and covered outdoor areas.
The Jarold Directional ceiling fan offers a unique 180-degree adjustable fan head, allowing you to direct airflow precisely where needed. Its compact size and moisture-resistant construction make it perfect for covered patios, sunrooms, and small rooms. The solid Brazilian mahogany blades add a touch of warmth and elegance, while the cast aluminum and steel body ensures durability.
Best for
- Covered patios, porches, and sunrooms where moisture resistance is needed
- Small bedrooms, home offices, or reading nooks needing targeted airflow
- Spaces with low ceilings where a standard fan won't fit
- Placing in front of HVAC ducts to help distribute heated or cooled air
- Contemporary or transitional interiors that value unique design
Not ideal for
- Large rooms over 100 square feet where a larger fan is needed for effective air movement
- Areas with direct water exposure, such as open-air patios or shower stalls
- Coastal, saltwater, or chlorine environments (not recommended by manufacturer)
How bright is it?
This fan does not include a light kit, so it provides no illumination. It is designed for airflow only.
Light color and feel
Not applicable - this is a non-lighted ceiling fan.
Sizing and fit
The fan has a 16-inch blade span and an overall height of 16 inches. It includes a 10-inch downrod, and the height can be adjusted from 21 to 88 inches. The canopy is 5.5 inches in diameter. This compact fan is suitable for small rooms and low ceilings.
Specifications
- Part of the Jarold Directional Collection
- Finish: Black Nickel
- Made of Cast Aluminum, Heavy Spun/Stamped Steel, Marbleized Bakelite
- Blade Finish: Solid Mahogany Wood
- Blade Made of Solid Brazilian Mahogany
- Wood Finish: Solid Mahogany Wood
- Motor/Housing Finish: Black Nickel
- Color: Mahogany
- Style: Contemporary, Transitional
- Light Source: No
- Since 1992, Matthews Fan Company has been crafting premium-quality ceiling fans and wall fans that combine high design with functionality for indoor and outdoor. Renowned for their whisper-quiet motors, solid wood blades, and iconic style that blends vintage with modern, Matthews fans are hand-designed, hand-tested, and built for efficiency, longevity, and versatility. Whether enhancing dream spaces for discerning homeowners or providing timeless, high-design solutions for interior designers, Matthews Fan Company sets the standard in stylish and premium ceiling fan craftsmanship.
- Made with moisture and humidity-resistant materials suitable for covered outdoor spaces such as patios, porches, or sunrooms
- Quiet operation with a soothing white-noise effect
- All Matthews Gerbar fans are hand made and not mass produced.
- Constructed of cast aluminum, heavy spun and stamped steel, this fan carries a limited lifetime warranty.
- Each unique motor mount and fan head knob is made of genuine marbleized Bakelite
- Fan head is infinitely adjustable 180 degrees in forward and reverse positions
- Distance Between Top of Yolk and Bottom of Blades: Metal Blades - 16"; Wood Blades - 16"
- Lutron Decora-style SFS-5E fully variable wall switch in white included
- Flat ceiling canopy
- Standard Equipment: 10" Downrod. Additional downrod lengths are available and sold separately to achieve the optimal look and functionality for your space
- Made in Brazil. Assembled and tested with care in the USA.
- Matthews Gerbar fans do not oscillate on their own. The fan heads can be pivoted to change the direction.
- Safety cages available for low ceiling applications.
- Covered outdoor areas or bathrooms without direct water exposure
- WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Blade Span/Diameter: 16
- Blade Pitch: 19
- Motor Type(AC/DC): AC
- Downrod(s) Included: 10"
- Hanging Type: Downrod
- Control Included: Wall Control
- Light Kit: No
- Number of Blades: 3
- Number of Speeds: 3
- Dimmable: No
- Reversible Motor: No
- Adjustable Height: Yes
- Indoor/Outdoor: Interior/Exterior Damp
- Product Care: Dust with a dry soft cloth
- Assembly Required: True
- Safety Rating: UL/CUL Listed
- Warranty Info: Limited Lifetime
Frequently asked
Is the bulb included? This fan does not include a light kit, so no bulbs are needed.
Is it dimmable, and what dimmer should I use? This fan is not dimmable. It comes with a Lutron Decora-style wall control for variable speed.
Can I install this in a bathroom or outdoors? Yes, this fan is rated for damp locations, making it suitable for covered outdoor areas and bathrooms without direct water exposure.
What's the warranty? Limited lifetime warranty.
Can the fan head be adjusted? Yes, the fan head is infinitely adjustable in a 180-degree arc, forward and reverse, to direct airflow as needed.
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