Best Retro Fridge Freezer
Retro fridge freezers add a retro feel to contemporary kitchens and add the boldness of country kitchens. They're available in a wide selection of styles and colours.
This tall model by Bush is available in red or black. Its usable capacity is a wholesome 281 litres, with a salad drawer that is geared towards greens, four safety glass shelves and the chrome wine rack.
Smeg
The word Smeg, also known as SMEG, is a reminiscence of an Italian holiday. Imagine sipping negronis on a historic terrazza while enjoying fine cheeses and stone fruits. While this dreamy getaway is unlikely to be real, the high-end appliance brand could bring the Italian flair to your kitchen at a price just a little less than an excursion to Sicily. Smeg's sleek design and vibrant colors will bring a splash of personality 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 success of the company increased with the introduction of "Elisabeth", a gas cooker, and the "Niagara" dishwasher with a bigger wash capacity. The same time, the company begin producing built-in ovens and hobs. Franco Maria Ricci, one of Italy's most prominent publishers and graphic designers has invented the iconic Smeg logo, which incorporates burners from gas hobs, as well as round knobs from ovens.
Smeg continued to be a hit throughout the 1970s. They offered a broad variety 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 that had simple lines and essential volumes. The timeless style of this collection was exhibited at MoMA.
Smeg has continued to innovate and collaborate with other companies. The company launched the 'Vitality' line of appliances that provide healthy cooking and preservation methods, such as steam ovens, sous vide vacuum drawers and blast chillers. The brand also introduced its 'Connect' system that allows controlling appliances via phone or tablet.
Smeg's fridge freezers aren't an exception to its retro-inspired design and models are available in a range of vibrant colors. Hisense Bordeaux Red, for instance, would add a splash colour to any kitchen. This fridge-freezer has enough space to hold all your groceries. 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 as well as four adjustable shelves. The interior of the freezer compartment is made from stainless steel, and has chrome handles. It also comes with an anti-frost function. It comes with a two year parts and labour warranty.
Swan
Swan offers stylish retro-inspired kitchen equipment for cheaper than similar designs. The fridge freezer is an attention-grabber with a striking red finish, complemented by chrome handles. Designed to hold lots of shopping, its 300 litre capacity comes with 60/40 split, which means you can store plenty of frozen meals and leftovers. It comes with adjustable shelves, no-frost technology and LED lighting inside.
Its freezer section prioritises fresh food items over snacks, so there's room for everything from bags of frozen vegetables to ice cream. The fridge's side has a salad drawer for keeping your greens in good condition and plenty of room to store drinks on the extra-large shelf in the door.
Although it's not as stylish as the other models in our roundup, this Swan fridge freezer offers an elegant design that will fit in with a variety of kitchen styles. It's perfect for a kitchen with wooden cabinets, or for those looking to add retro flair to their modern kitchen. It's also easy to clean, too!
Big Chill
It was first introduced in the US back in 2003, Big Chill was founded by uncle-and-nephew pair Thom Vernon and Orion Creamer who wanted to create a standout fridge that didn't conceal itself behind cabinets. They opted to channel 1950s designs with the sculpted metal body and chrome trim, and then added pivoting handles to give it a more retro appeal. The result is a stunning freestanding refrigerator that has become a favourite among celebrities, including Drew Barrymore and Scarlett Johansson.
The fridge freezers of this brand are available in a variety of vibrant colours. You can also pick a custom colour for an additional $400. The Big Chill model that we tested was a deep Bordeaux Red. It's a really eye-catching. The fridge and freezer are separated by a divider, with the freezer positioned at the top, which can help you prioritize frozen food items if you're susceptible to impulsive shopping sprees.
1950s fridge freezer that is integrated as well as four shelves that can be adjusted are included. Despite its vintage exterior the Big Chill fridge freezer has a decidedly modern A+ energy efficiency class as well as automatic defrost.
The Big Chill refrigerator is also not small: It has a huge 20.5 cubic foot of space. This is more than twice the size of a 2-door Smeg. It's also available in a stunning array of striking colors and comes with a plethora of other colors on offer for a fee.
The Big Chill can be seen in a variety of Ben 10 episodes including Deep, Greetings from Techadon and Tabloid Trouble. It battled the Ultimate Aggregor and also frozen some Zarcovian Soldiers, and then changed into Goop to save Piscciss Volanns. It also appeared in Above and Beyond, where it fought the undead Kraab.
Gorenje
Gorenje is Gorenje is a Slovenian brand of major household appliances, which was established in 1950. The company's products are manufactured in its central plant in Velenje as well as other facilities across Slovenia and Serbia as well as the Czech Republic and Sweden. The company was initially focused on manufacturing ceramics, bathroom and kitchen furnishings, but by the 1970s it had expanded to manufacture appliances like washing machines, ovens, and refrigerators. The range of products offered by the company includes televisions and telecommunications devices.
The FAB50 is the largest retro fridge freezer ever created by Gorenje. It stands six feet high and offers 19.3 cubic feet in both refrigerator and freezer. This Energy Star-certified refrigerator features adjustable shelves, LED lighting, a no-frost system as well as a sound warning that informs you if the door is left open. Chrome handles make this refrigerator have an elegant look.
While some reviewers have mentioned that the FAB50's cooling capabilities can be inconsistent, most users give it high marks. This Gorenje fridge freezer is available in a variety of colors that include pastel green and robin's Egg blue. It's ideal for kitchens that have a vintage look.
Another option for a vintage-style fridge is the Hisense RB390N4RRDUK model, which offers a stunning Bordeaux red color as well as sleek chrome handles. It comes with a large 300L capacity and a 60/40 split that provides ample space for frozen items. This Hisense refrigerator freezer is also Energy Star certified, and its LED lights and no-frost feature make it easy to keep your food fresh.
Gorenje has the 83 subsidiaries of Gorenje, with which include 59 outside Slovenia. The company manufactures a wide variety of domestic appliances as well as ceramics. It also provides services in the areas of energy, ecology, and trade. Its brands are available in more than 90 countries, with the majority in Europe. The company has a long-standing 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.