Best Retro Fridge Freezer
Retro fridge freezers add a retro look to modern kitchens, and bold quirkiness to country ones. The fridge freezers are available in a range of colors and styles.
This tall model by Bush is available in red or black. Full Content for use is a healthy 281 litres and includes a salad drawer which prioritises greens, four shelves of safety glass, and a chrome wine rack.
Smeg
The word Smeg, also known as SMEG, brings to mind images of an Italian holiday. Imagine sipping negronis on an ancient terrazza and enjoying fine cheeses and stone fruit. Luxury appliance brand Smeg can bring the Italian flair to your home for a price that is less than a holiday. Smeg's modern colorful designs, vibrant colors and colors will bring a sense of style to any room.
The company's beginnings date back to the 1940s when Emilian Guastalla Metallurgical Enamelling Works began manufacturing enamelled steel appliances for domestic use. In the 1960s, the company's popularity was boosted by the introduction of "Elisabeth", gas cooker, and the "Niagara", a dishwasher with a bigger capacity to wash. This time also saw the company start producing ovens and hobs that were built-in. Franco Maria Ricci, one of Italy's most illustrious publishers and graphic designers, designed the recognizable Smeg logo incorporating burners from gas hobs as well as round knobs from ovens.
Smeg's popularity grew in the 1970s with a broad assortment of electrical appliances, including microwave ovens, washing machines, and refrigerators. In 1984, Guido Canali designed the Classic collection for Smeg. It was a slim collection with clear lines and essential volumes. The timeless style of the collection was displayed at MoMA.
Since since then, Smeg has forged ahead with cutting-edge technologies and innovative collaborations. The brand introduced the "Vitality" line of appliances that offer healthy cooking and preservation techniques including steam ovens and sous vide vacuum drawers, and blast chillers. The brand also introduced its 'Connect' system for control of appliances through a smartphone or tablet.
Smeg's fridge freezers are no exception to its retro aesthetic and models are that are available in a variety of vibrant colors. The Hisense Bordeaux Red model, for example, would add a splash of color to any kitchen. This fridge-freezer has enough space to accommodate all your food items. It comes with a large 210 litre capacity and a 60/40 split. Its features include an area for salads that is geared towards fresh greens and four shelves that are adjustable. The freezer compartment comes with an anti-frost feature and the interior is stainless steel with chrome handles. It is covered by a two-year guarantee for parts and labour.
Swan
Swan creates attractive retro-inspired kitchen appliances at a lower price than comparable design. The fridge freezer has a striking red finish and chrome handles. The capacity of 300 litres is split 60/40, ensuring plenty of space for frozen meals and leftovers. It comes with adjustable shelves, no-frost technology and LED lighting inside.
The freezer section is a great place to store fresh food over snacks, so you can store everything from bags of frozen veggies to ice cream. The fridge side features a salad drawer for keeping your greens fresh and plenty of room to store your drinks on the large door shelf.
This Swan fridge freezer is not as elegant as some of the models in our roundup however, it has an elegant design that can work with various kitchen styles. It's the perfect fit to a country kitchen that has wooden cabinets or for those looking to add a little retro style to their modern kitchen. And it's easy to clean!
Big Chill
Launched in the US in 2003, Big Chill was founded by uncle-and-nephew team Thom Vernon and Orion Creamer, who wanted to make a standout fridge that wasn't hidden behind cabinetry. The team chose to emulate the 1950s style with stamped metal bodies and chrome trims, as well as pivoting handles. The result is a freestanding refrigerator that's become a celeb favourite with Drew Barrymore, Scarlett Johansson and Blake Lively among its fans.
The fridge freezers of the brand are available in a range of vibrant colours and you can select a custom colour for an additional $400. The Big Chill model we tested was a deep Bordeaux Red, and it's an eye-catching piece of equipment. The freezer and the fridge are separated by a divider with the freezer sitting at the top. This can help you prioritize frozen foods if you're prone to shopping impulsively.
The wine rack is integrated and four shelves that can be adjusted are included. Despite its retro exterior, the Big Chill fridge freezer has an unmistakably modern A+ energy efficiency class as well as automatic defrost.
The Big Chill refrigerator is alson't small: It has a huge 20.5 cubic feet of space. This is more than twice the size of a standard two-door Smeg. It's available in a range of vivid colors, and a plethora of more are available for a low cost.
The Big Chill is featured in a variety of Ben 10 episodes, including Deep, Greetings From Techadon and Tabloid Trouble, where it defeated the Ultimate Aggregor and froze some Zarcovian soldiers before switching into Goop to save Piscciss Volanns. It also appeared in Above and Beyond, where it fought against the undead Kraab.
Gorenje
The Gorenje brand is a Slovenian manufacturer of major household appliances, founded in 1950. The company's products are manufactured in its central plant in Velenje as well as other locations throughout Slovenia and Serbia as well as the Czech Republic and Sweden. Originally, the company focused on manufacturing ceramics and bathroom and kitchen furnishings however, by the 1970s it had expanded to manufacture appliances like washing machines, ovens, and refrigerators. Its product line includes telecommunications devices as well as television sets.
The FAB50 model of Gorenje is the company's biggest retro fridge freezer to date, measuring six feet tall and boasting 19.3 cubic feet of refrigerator and freezer space. The refrigerator is Energy Star certified and features internal LED lighting and shelves that can be adjusted and a no-frost option and a noise alarm that alerts you if your door is left open. Its chrome handles add a chic design to any kitchen.
While some reviewers have pointed out that the FAB50's cooling functionality can be inconsistent, most users praise it for its performance. This Gorenje fridge freezer comes in a range of colors such as pastel green and robin's egg blue. It's perfect for kitchens that have a vintage look.
Hisense RB390N4RRDUK is an alternative for a vintage-style fridge. It is available in stunning Bordeaux color and has sleek chrome handles. It is a huge capacity of 300L and a 60/40 split which allows plenty of space for frozen goods. This Hisense fridge freezer is also Energy Star certified, and its LED lighting and no-frost technology make it easy to keep your food fresh.
Gorenje has the 83 subsidiary companies, of which 59 are located outside of Slovenia. The company produces a vast range of ceramics and domestic appliances, and provides services in energy, ecology and trade. Its brands are represented in more than 90 countries, mostly in Europe. The company has a long-standing relationship with Swarovski and has a partnership with Italian design firm Pininfarina. Additionally, it supports the Slovenian Nordic Ski Teams and the Gorenje handball club. It is a member of the European Household Goods Manufacturers' Association and has a corporate social responsibility program.