Modern Forms ceiling fans
Of the 16 profiled brands, Modern Forms has the highest share of outdoor-rated models (79%). It has the 3rd highest median standby draw of the 16 profiled brands. It covers the widest range of blade spans among profiled brands. Its 26-inch model is the smallest fan of any profiled brand.
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Size-adjusted index: a typical Modern Forms listing against fans of the same span and mount, 8th lowest of 16 profiled brands. How the index is computed
Where Modern Forms sits on the list
Modern Forms standard (58)Modern Forms hugger (8)every other standard or hugger fanmedian of standard fans in each span
Each dot is one certified fan listing; dots at the same span are spread sideways so they stay visible. Higher means a better CFM/W. Labelled: Modern Forms fans that top their size-and-mount group.
This narrower view leaves out 3 fans under 38 in from other brands.
Size by size
Modern Forms median CFM/W in each span and mount, set against the median of every certified fan in that group.
| Span and mount | Modern Forms fans | Modern Forms median CFM/W | Group median | Gap | Its highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| under 42 in standard | 2 of 10 | 116 | 104 | +11% | Vox Flush 38 in 121.0 |
| 42 in standard | 1 of 14 | 158 | 217 | −27% | Wynd 42 in 158.0 |
| 44 in standard | 2 of 27 | 134 | 191 | −30% | Corona 44 (fan only) 134.2 |
| 52 in standard | 11 of 238 | 177 | 184 | −4% | Slim 251.0 |
| 54 to 58 in standard | 14 of 67 | 202 | 213 | −6% | Lotus 278.0 |
| 60 in standard | 7 of 119 | 205 | 229 | −11% | Spoke 276.8 |
| 62 to 66 in standard | 12 of 33 | 219 | 229 | −4% | Renegade 66 in 259.0 |
| 68 to 72 in standard | 8 of 51 | 248 | 266 | −7% | Aviator 306.0 |
| 84 in standard | 1 of 15 | 223 | 293 | −24% | FR-W2403-84 223.3 |
| 44 in hugger | 4 of 16 | 196 | 174 | +12% | Tip-Top 44 in FH-W2004-44L #2354309 211.0 |
| 52 in hugger | 4 of 51 | 182 | 165 | +10% | Tip-Top 52 in 52WAKF-L 223.0 |
All 66 Modern Forms listings
Grouped by blade span, highest CFM/W first. Rank is within the fan's own span and mount.
under 42 in 2 listings
| Fan | Mount | CFM/W | Rank in group | vs median | High | Low | Standby |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Forms Vox Flush 38 in 38 in · outdoor-rated · light kit · model FH-W1802-38L · listed as “Vox Flush” | standard | 121.0 | 4 of 10 | +17% | 40.7 W | 4.8 W | 1.5 W |
| Modern Forms Vox Flush 26 in 26 in · outdoor-rated · light kit · model FH-W1802-26L · listed as “Vox Flush” | standard | 110.0 | 5 of 10 | +6% | 17.4 W | 3.6 W | 1.4 W |
42 in 1 listing
| Fan | Mount | CFM/W | Rank in group | vs median | High | Low | Standby |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Forms Wynd 42 in 42 in · indoor · light kit · model FR-W1801-42L · listed as “Wynd” | standard | 158.0 | 10 of 14 | −27% | 27.4 W | 4.7 W | 1.4 W |
44 in 6 listings
| Fan | Mount | CFM/W | Rank in group | vs median | High | Low | Standby |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Forms Corona 44 (fan only) 44 in · outdoor-rated · model FH-W2203-44-***, FH-W2203-44-***-***, FH-W2203-44 · listed as “CORONA 44” | standard | 134.2 | 22 of 27 | −30% | 28.7 W | 3.3 W | 1.5 W |
| Modern Forms Corona 44 (with light) 44 in · indoor · light kit · model FH-W2203-44L, FH-W2203-44L-***-***, FH-W2203-44L-*** · listed as “CORONA 44” | standard | 134.2 | 22 of 27 | −30% | 28.7 W | 3.3 W | 1.5 W |
| Modern Forms Tip-Top 44 in FH-W2004-44L #2354309 44 in · outdoor-rated · light kit · model FH-W2004-44L · listed as “44 Tip-Top” | hugger | 211.0 | 5 of 16 | +21% | 16.0 W | 4.1 W | 1.3 W |
| Modern Forms Axis 44 in 44 in · outdoor-rated · light kit · model FR-W1803-44L · listed as “Axis” | hugger | 207.0 | 6 of 16 | +19% | 17.3 W | 3.8 W | 1.3 W |
| Modern Forms Tip-Top 44 in FH-W2004-44L #2388496 44 in · outdoor-rated · light kit · model FH-W2004-44L, FH-W2004-44L-*** · listed as “44 Tip-Top” | hugger | 185.0 | 7 of 16 | +6% | 17.3 W | 3.3 W | 1.4 W |
| Modern Forms Axis Flush 44 in 44 in · outdoor-rated · light kit · model FH-W1803-44L · listed as “Axis Flush” | hugger | 177.0 | 8 of 16 | +1% | 20.7 W | 4.2 W | 1.4 W |
52 in 15 listings
| Fan | Mount | CFM/W | Rank in group | vs median | High | Low | Standby |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Forms Slim 52 in · outdoor-rated · light kit · model 52WAH-L · listed as “52 Slim” | standard | 251.0 | 33 of 238 | +36% | 20.7 W | 9.4 W | 1.4 W |
| Modern Forms Slim Flush 52 in · outdoor-rated · light kit · model 52WAHF-L · listed as “52 Slim Flush” | standard | 242.0 | 39 of 238 | +31% | 22.6 W | 2.7 W | 1.3 W |
| Modern Forms Wynd 52 in 52 in · indoor · light kit · model FR-W1801-52L · listed as “Wynd” | standard | 207.0 | 84 of 238 | +12% | 29.7 W | 4.8 W | 1.7 W |
| Modern Forms FR-W2502-52 52 in · outdoor-rated · model FR-W2502-52-**, FR-W2502-52L-** · listed as “Modern Forms Fan” | standard | 187.4 | 116 of 238 | +2% | 27.3 W | 2.2 W | 1.4 W |
| Modern Forms Axis 52 in 52 in · outdoor-rated · light kit · model FR-W1803-52L · listed as “Axis” | standard | 185.0 | 118 of 238 | +0% | 28.7 W | 3.8 W | 1.8 W |
| Modern Forms Mykonos 52 in · outdoor-rated · light kit · model FR-W1819-52L | standard | 177.0 | 136 of 238 | −4% | 36.1 W | 3.8 W | 1.4 W |
| Modern Forms Corona 52 (fan only) 52 in · outdoor-rated · model FH-W2203-52, FH-W2203-52-***-***, FH-W2203-52-*** · listed as “CORONA 52” | standard | 174.4 | 140 of 238 | −5% | 28.8 W | 3.5 W | 1.4 W |
| Modern Forms Corona 52 (with light) 52 in · indoor · light kit · model FH-W2203-52L, FH-W2203-52L-***, FH-W2203-52L-***-*** · listed as “CORONA 52” | standard | 174.4 | 140 of 238 | −5% | 28.8 W | 3.5 W | 1.4 W |
| Modern Forms Renegade 52 in 52 in · outdoor-rated · light kit · model FR-W2001-52L · listed as “52" Renegade” | standard | 174.0 | 142 of 238 | −6% | 35.3 W | 5.8 W | 1.4 W |
| Modern Forms Roboto 52 in 52 in · outdoor-rated · model FR-W1910-52L · listed as “Roboto” | standard | 160.0 | 162 of 238 | −13% | 39.1 W | 4.0 W | 1.5 W |
| Modern Forms Zephyr 52 in 52 in · outdoor-rated · light kit · app or network · model FR-W2006-52 · listed as “52 Zephyr” | standard | 140.8 | 185 of 238 | −24% | 30.6 W | 3.7 W | 1.2 W |
| Modern Forms Tip-Top 52 in 52WAKF-L 52 in · outdoor-rated · light kit · model 52WAKF-L, FH-W2004-52L · listed as “52 Tip-Top” | hugger | 223.0 | 7 of 51 | +35% | 19.3 W | 4.1 W | 1.4 W |
| Modern Forms Tip-Top 52 in FH-W2004-52L 52 in · outdoor-rated · light kit · model FH-W2004-52L, FH-W2004-52L-*** · listed as “52 Tip-Top” | hugger | 202.0 | 17 of 51 | +22% | 18.6 W | 3.4 W | 1.4 W |
| Modern Forms Axis Flush 52 in 52 in · outdoor-rated · light kit · model FH-W1803-52L · listed as “Axis Flush” | hugger | 163.0 | 27 of 51 | −1% | 30.0 W | 3.9 W | 1.6 W |
| Modern Forms FH-W2502-52 52 in · outdoor-rated · model FH-W2502-52-**, FH-W2502-52L-** · listed as “Modern Forms Fan” | hugger | 152.1 | 30 of 51 | −8% | 33.7 W | 2.3 W | 1.4 W |
54 to 58 in 14 listings
| Fan | Mount | CFM/W | Rank in group | vs median | High | Low | Standby |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Forms Lotus 54 in · outdoor-rated · light kit · model FR-W1809-54L | standard | 278.0 | 7 of 67 | +30% | 17.1 W | 3.9 W | 1.6 W |
| Modern Forms Mod 54 in · outdoor-rated · light kit · model F-054L | standard | 266.0 | 9 of 67 | +25% | 24.2 W | 5.7 W | 1.2 W |
| Modern Forms Aviator 5 - 54 54 in · indoor · model FR-W1811-5-** | standard | 238.0 | 17 of 67 | +12% | 36.2 W | 4.7 W | 1.5 W |
| Modern Forms Chill 54 in · outdoor-rated · model FR-W2605-54-**, FR-W2605-54L-** | standard | 219.0 | 28 of 67 | +3% | 29.4 W | 2.2 W | 1.3 W |
| Modern Forms Radiant 56 in 56 in · indoor · model FR-D2603-56-**, FR-D2603-56L-** · listed as “Radiant” | standard | 210.6 | 35 of 67 | −1% | 35.8 W | 2.9 W | 1.6 W |
| Modern Forms FR-W2503-54L 54 in · outdoor-rated · model FR-W2503-54L-**, FR-W2503-54-** · listed as “Modern Forms Fan” | standard | 208.5 | 36 of 67 | −2% | 24.6 W | 2.1 W | 1.5 W |
| Modern Forms Size Matter 56 in · outdoor-rated · model FR-W2403-56-**, FR-W2403-56L-** | standard | 202.3 | 41 of 67 | −5% | 28.9 W | 2.7 W | 1.5 W |
| Modern Forms Twirl 58 in · outdoor-rated · light kit · model FR-W2103-58L | standard | 201.0 | 42 of 67 | −6% | 30.1 W | 5.3 W | 1.4 W |
| Modern Forms Aviator 5 - 54 Flush 54 in · indoor · model FH-W1811-5-** | standard | 198.0 | 43 of 67 | −7% | 38.3 W | 4.8 W | 1.5 W |
| Modern Forms Smooth 5 56 in · outdoor-rated · model FR-W2601-56-**, FR-W2601-56L-** | standard | 194.5 | 45 of 67 | −9% | 32.2 W | 2.3 W | 1.4 W |
| Modern Forms FR-W2501-56L 56 in · outdoor-rated · model FR-W2501-56L-**, FR-W2501-56-** · listed as “Modern Forms Fan” | standard | 192.9 | 47 of 67 | −10% | 29.7 W | 2.5 W | 1.7 W |
| Modern Forms Skylark 54 in · indoor · light kit · model FR-W2202-54L, FR-W2202-54L-***, FR-W2202-54L-***/*** | standard | 191.0 | 49 of 67 | −10% | 27.8 W | 3.5 W | 1.4 W |
| Modern Forms Skylark Flush 54 in · indoor · light kit · model FH-W2202-54L, FH-W2202-54L-***/***, FH-W2202-54L-*** | standard | 179.8 | 56 of 67 | −16% | 29.8 W | 3.3 W | 1.3 W |
| Modern Forms Torque 58 in · outdoor-rated · model FR-W2204-58-***, FR-W2204-58, FR-W2204-58-***/*** | standard | 172.0 | 58 of 67 | −19% | 39.2 W | 4.0 W | 1.5 W |
60 in 7 listings
| Fan | Mount | CFM/W | Rank in group | vs median | High | Low | Standby |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Forms Spoke 60 in · indoor + outdoor · model FR-W2606-60-**, FR-W2606-60L-** | standard | 276.8 | 24 of 119 | +21% | 27.1 W | 2.4 W | 1.3 W |
| Modern Forms FR-W2404-60L 60 in · indoor + outdoor · model FR-W2404-60L-** | standard | 242.7 | 47 of 119 | +6% | 22.5 W | 3.6 W | 1.4 W |
| Modern Forms FR-W2303-60L #2856302 60 in · indoor + outdoor · model FR-W2303-60L-** · listed as “FR-W2303-60L-**” | standard | 204.7 | 81 of 119 | −11% | 35.1 W | 6.9 W | 1.4 W |
| Modern Forms FR-W2303-60L #4586339 60 in · indoor + outdoor · model FR-W2303-60L-** | standard | 204.7 | 81 of 119 | −11% | 35.1 W | 7.0 W | 1.5 W |
| Modern Forms Mykonos 5 60 in · outdoor-rated · light kit · model FR-W2008-60L | standard | 193.0 | 93 of 119 | −16% | 45.6 W | 6.3 W | 1.5 W |
| Modern Forms FR-D2504-60L 60 in · indoor · model FR-D2504-60L-**, FR-D2504-60-** · listed as “Modern Forms Fan” | standard | 188.8 | 97 of 119 | −18% | 40.5 W | 2.5 W | 1.5 W |
| Modern Forms Wynd 60 in 60 in · indoor · light kit · model FR-W1801-60L · listed as “Wynd” | standard | 184.0 | 100 of 119 | −20% | 52.4 W | 6.5 W | 1.4 W |
62 to 66 in 12 listings
| Fan | Mount | CFM/W | Rank in group | vs median | High | Low | Standby |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Forms Renegade 66 in 66 in · outdoor-rated · light kit · model FR-W2001-66L-* · listed as “66" Renegade” | standard | 259.0 | 10 of 33 | +13% | 38.4 W | 6.8 W | 1.4 W |
| Modern Forms Bolo 62 in · outdoor-rated · model FR-W2501-62-**, FR-W2501-62L-** | standard | 235.6 | 15 of 33 | +3% | 33.3 W | 2.7 W | 1.5 W |
| Modern Forms F-101L 65 in · indoor + outdoor · model F-101L-**, FR-W2403-65-**, FR-W2403-65L-** +1 more | standard | 229.1 | 16 of 33 | +0% | 33.3 W | 6.5 W | 1.4 W |
| Modern Forms Radiant 64 in 64 in · indoor · model FR-D2603-64-**, FR-D2603-64L-** · listed as “Radiant” | standard | 227.9 | 18 of 33 | −0% | 43.7 W | 3.3 W | 1.6 W |
| Modern Forms Skylark 62 62 in · indoor + outdoor · light kit · model FR-W2202-62L, FR-W2202-62L-***/*** | standard | 226.8 | 19 of 33 | −1% | 27.3 W | 3.8 W | 1.4 W |
| Modern Forms Roboto 62 in 62 in · outdoor-rated · model FR-W1910-62L · listed as “Roboto” | standard | 220.0 | 21 of 33 | −4% | 39.2 W | 4.5 W | 1.5 W |
| Modern Forms Wyndmill 65 in · outdoor-rated · light kit · model FR-W2201-65L, FR-W2201-65L-**/**, FR-W2201-65L-** | standard | 218.0 | 22 of 33 | −5% | 46.0 W | 5.7 W | 1.4 W |
| Modern Forms Lucid 62 in · indoor + outdoor · light kit · model FR-W2304-62L-***/***, FR-W2304-62L | standard | 214.0 | 23 of 33 | −7% | 31.1 W | 4.2 W | 1.4 W |
| Modern Forms Crown 62 in · indoor · model FR-D2602-62-**, FR-D2602-62L-** | standard | 212.0 | 24 of 33 | −7% | 44.0 W | 2.8 W | 1.7 W |
| Modern Forms FR-W2401-62L #4586346 62 in · indoor + outdoor · model FR-W2401-62L-** | standard | 210.4 | 26 of 33 | −8% | 33.7 W | 6.6 W | 1.4 W |
| Modern Forms FR-W2401-62L #2856303 62 in · indoor + outdoor · model FR-W2401-62L-** · listed as “FR-W2401-62L-**” | standard | 210.0 | 27 of 33 | −8% | 33.7 W | 6.6 W | 1.4 W |
| Modern Forms Zephyr 62 in 62 in · outdoor-rated · light kit · app or network · model FR-W2006-62 · listed as “62 Zephyr” | standard | 196.5 | 29 of 33 | −14% | 30.7 W | 4.4 W | 1.2 W |
68 to 72 in 8 listings
| Fan | Mount | CFM/W | Rank in group | vs median | High | Low | Standby |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Forms Aviator 70 in · outdoor-rated · model 70WAA · listed as “70 Aviator” | standard | 306.0 | 17 of 51 | +15% | 40.2 W | 5.1 W | 1.4 W |
| Modern Forms Wynd XL 72 in · outdoor-rated · light kit · model FR-W2101-72L | standard | 266.0 | 26 of 51 | +0% | 58.9 W | 5.3 W | 1.4 W |
| Modern Forms FR-W2006-72L 72 in · outdoor-rated · model FR-W2006-72L-**, FR-W2006-72-** · listed as “Modern Forms Fan” | standard | 262.7 | 29 of 51 | −1% | 33.0 W | 8.2 W | 1.5 W |
| Modern Forms Aura 72 in · indoor + outdoor · light kit · model FR-W2303-72L, FR-W2303-72L-***/*** | standard | 250.0 | 33 of 51 | −6% | 43.1 W | 8.5 W | 1.4 W |
| Modern Forms Torque 70 70 in · indoor + outdoor · model FR-W2204-70-***/***, FR-W2204-70 | standard | 245.0 | 35 of 51 | −8% | 38.3 W | 4.8 W | 1.4 W |
| Modern Forms FR-D2504-72 72 in · indoor · model FR-D2504-72-**, FR-D2504-72L-** · listed as “Modern Forms Fan” | standard | 219.4 | 39 of 51 | −18% | 39.3 W | 3.1 W | 1.5 W |
| Modern Forms Roboto XL (with light) 70 in · outdoor-rated · light kit · model FR-W2301-70L, FR-W2301-70L-** · listed as “Roboto XL” | standard | 189.6 | 47 of 51 | −29% | 44.8 W | 4.4 W | 1.4 W |
| Modern Forms Roboto XL (fan only) 70 in · outdoor-rated · model FR-W2301-70, FR-W2301-70-** · listed as “Roboto XL” | standard | 189.6 | 47 of 51 | −29% | 44.8 W | 4.4 W | 1.4 W |
84 in 1 listing
| Fan | Mount | CFM/W | Rank in group | vs median | High | Low | Standby |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Forms FR-W2403-84 84 in · indoor + outdoor · model FR-W2403-84-**, F-102-**, F-102L-** +1 more | standard | 223.3 | 14 of 15 | −24% | 50.3 W | 10.0 W | 1.4 W |
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