Our Story
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Inspired by Airplane Propeller
Matthews came to know the story of how Geraldo Barros, a retired commercial pilot, was inspired by the propeller on his plane and came up with the idea of a fan design that was both unique and timeless. After getting a tour of the manufacturing facility, Matthews—enticed by the beauty of the fans—began importing and selling them to friends and family, before eventually distributing them to retailers.
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In 1992, Chuck Matthews started designing his own ceiling fans in Chicago and formed Matthews Fan Company. Matthews, a company which was built from the ground up, not only holds a true passion for the industry. They also recognize the importance of individuality. Matthews combines machine age aesthetics, expert metalwork and beautiful designs to create one-of-a-kind fans. With the company’s Matthews-Gerbar brand, handmade in the US and Brazil, and the Atlas brand, they offer functional and unique ceiling and wall fans with a modern and retro appeal.