Best Retro Fridge Freezer
Retro fridge freezers add bold quirk to country kitchens and retro-flair to modern ones. These fridge freezers come in a range of colors and styles.
This model is tall by Bush is available in black or red. It has a healthy capacity of 281 litres. It comes with a salad drawer that prioritizes greens, four safety glass shelves and a chrome wine shelf.
Smeg
The word Smeg (pronounced SMEG) brings to mind images of an Italian holiday, where you sip negronis on a terrazza that is adorned with fine cheese and stone fruit. Although this dream vacation is unlikely to be an actual reality, the upscale appliance brand is sure to bring that Italian style to your kitchen at a price lower than a trip to Sicily. Smeg's modern colorful designs, vibrant colors and colors will bring a sense of style to any room.
The company's roots go back to the 1940s, when Emilian Guastalla Metallurgical Enamelling Works began manufacturing enamelled steel appliances for domestic use. The company's success increased during the 1960s thanks to the introduction of the "Elisabeth" gas cooker and the "Niagara" dishwasher which brought larger capacity wash capabilities. In the same time the company started producing built-in hobs and ovens. Franco Maria Ricci, one of Italy's most illustrious publishers and graphic designers, invented the iconic Smeg logo, which incorporates burners from gas hobs, as well as round knobs from ovens.
Smeg's success continued in the 1970s, with a wide assortment of electrical appliances, including microwave ovens, washing machines, and refrigerators. In 1984 the architect Guido Canali conceived the Classic collection for Smeg, an essential line of compact volumes with clean lines, recognizable by its timeless style and exhibited at MoMA.
Smeg continues to invent and collaborate with other companies. The brand launched the "Vitality" line of appliances that offer healthy cooking and preservation techniques like steam ovens as well as sous vide vacuum drawers and blast chillers. It also launched the 'Connect' system that lets users control appliances with tablets or smartphones.
Smeg's refrigerator freezers are based on the retro style and are available in a variety of vibrant colors. The Hisense Bordeaux Red model, for instance, can add a splash of color to any kitchen. The fridge-freezer is large enough to accommodate all your food items. It comes with a large capacity of 210 litres, and a 60/40 split. Its features include the salad drawer, which is designed to accommodate fresh greens and four adjustable shelves. The freezer compartment has an anti-frost function, and the interior is stainless steel with chrome handles. It comes with a two-year manufacturer's warranty on the parts and labor.
Swan
Swan creates attractive retro-inspired kitchen equipment for cheaper than similar designs. The refrigerator freezer is adorned with a striking red finish and chrome handles. The fridge freezer is designed to accommodate lots of groceries and food items, the 300 litre capacity comes with 60/40 split so you can store plenty of frozen meals and leftovers. It also has adjustable shelves and a no-frost system and internal LED lighting.
Its freezer section prioritises fresh food over snacks, so there's room for everything from frozen vegetables in bags to ice cream. The fridge's side is equipped with a salad drawer for keeping your greens in good condition and plenty of space to store your drinks on the extra-large door shelf.
This Swan fridge freezer is not as elegant as some of the models we've reviewed however it does have a classic design that can be a perfect fit for a variety of kitchen styles. It's the perfect match for a rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets or for those looking to add a touch of retro appeal to a modern kitchen. And it's easy to clean!
Big Chill
Big Chill, launched in the US in 2003, was founded by uncle and nephew team Thom Vernon, who wanted a fridge that made a statement, but did not be hidden behind cabinets. The duo decided to imitate the 1950s style with stamped metal bodies and chrome trims, as well as pivoting handles. The result is a fridge that's freestanding that's become a celeb favourite - with Drew Barrymore, Scarlett Johansson and Blake Lively among its fans.
The fridge freezers from this brand are available in a range of vibrant colours. You can even choose the color you want for an extra $400. The Big Chill model we tested was a deep Bordeaux Red, and it's an absolute attention-grabbing piece. The fridge and freezer are separated by a divider, with the freezer positioned on top. This can help you prioritize frozen food items if you're prone to impulsive shopping sprees.
The wine rack is integrated and four adjustable shelves are also included. The Big Chill fridge-freezer has a vintage exterior but a modern A+ energy efficiency rating, as well as automatic defrost.
The Big Chill fridge isn't small, it's also the size of 20.5 cubic feet of space, which is more than double that of the Smeg model with two doors. It's available in a variety of vibrant colors, and dozens more are available for a modest fee.
The Big Chill is featured in a variety of Ben 10 episodes, including Deep, Greetings From Techadon, and Tabloid Trouble, where it defeated Ultimate Aggregor and froze some Zarcovian soldiers before switching into Goop to save Piscciss Volanns. It also was featured in Above and Beyond, where it battled the undead Kraab.
Gorenje
The Gorenje brand is a Slovenian manufacturer of household appliances, founded in 1950. The products are produced at central facilities in Velenje as well as other locations throughout Slovenia, Serbia, the Czech Republic, and Sweden. The company was initially was primarily focused on the production of ceramics, bathroom and kitchen furniture in the 1970s, but by that time it had expanded to produce appliances such as washing machines, ovens, and refrigerators. The product range also includes telecommunication devices and television sets.
The FAB50 model of Gorenje is the company's biggest retro refrigerator freezer to date, standing at six feet tall and offering 19.3 cubic feet of refrigerator and freezer space. The Energy Star-certified refrigerator comes with adjustable shelves, LED lighting, a frost-free system, and a sound alert that lets you if the door is left open. Chrome handles provide this refrigerator with an elegant look.
Despite retro style fridge freezer that have criticised the FAB50's lack of cooling, its customers tend to give it high marks. The Gorenje fridge freezer comes in a variety of colors such as pastel green and robin's eggs blue. It is perfect for vintage-style kitchens.
Hisense RB390N4RRDUK is another option for a vintage style fridge. It is available in a stunning Bordeaux color with sleek chrome handles. It comes with a large 300L capacity as well as a 60/40 split that provides ample space for frozen items. This Hisense refrigerator freezer is Energy Star certified, and its LED lights and no-frost feature make it simple to maintain your food's freshness.
Gorenje has 83 subsidiaries, which include 59 outside Slovenia. The company manufactures a diverse variety of domestic appliances and ceramics, and provides services in the areas of ecology, energy, and trade. Its brands are found in more than 90 countries, with the majority of them in Europe. The company has a strong partnership with Swarovski and collaborates with Italian design house Pininfarina. It also is a sponsor of the Slovenian Nordic Ski Teams as well as the Gorenje Handball Club. It is a member the European Household Goods Manufacturers' Association, and has a corporate social responsibility program.