Best Retro Fridge Freezer
Retro fridge freezers add bold quirk to country kitchens and a retro-flair to modern kitchens. They're available in a vast variety of colors and styles.
This model tall from Bush exudes coolness, with a choice of red or black. Its capacity for use is a healthy 281 litres with one salad drawer, which is designed to accommodate greens, four shelves of safety glass, and a chrome wine rack.
Smeg
The word Smeg, which is pronounced SMEG brings to mind images of an Italian holiday. Imagine sipping negronis on an old terrazza, while eating fine cheeses and stone fruits. Smeg, a premium appliance manufacturer, can bring the Italian style to your home for a price less than a holiday. Smeg's sleek and vivacious colors are sure to bring a splash of personality to any space.
The company's beginnings date back to the 1940s when Emilian Guastalla Metallurgical Enamelling Works began producing enamelled steel domestic appliances. The company's success increased in the 1960s with the introduction of the "Elisabeth" gas cooker as well as the "Niagara" dishwasher that introduced larger wash capacities. In the same time Smeg began to produce built-in hobs and ovens. Franco Maria Ricci is one of Italy's most renowned graphic designers and publishers. He designed the iconic Smeg Logo that incorporates burners from gas stoves and round knobs on ovens.
The company's success grew throughout the 1970s with a comprehensive range of electrical appliances that included microwave ovens, washing machines, and refrigerators. In 1984, Guido Canali designed the Classic collection for Smeg. It was a simple collection with simple lines and essential volumes. The timeless design of this collection was exhibited at MoMA.
Smeg continues to invent and collaborate with other companies. The brand launched a line of appliances dubbed 'Vitality'' which offers healthy cooking and preservation techniques including sous vide vacuum drawers and blast chillers. It also introduced the 'Connect' system which allows users to control appliances via tablets or smartphones.
Smeg's fridge freezers make no exception to its retro aesthetic, with models available in a variety vibrant colors. Hisense Bordeaux Red, for example, will bring a splash of color to any kitchen. With a capacity of around 210 litres and a 40/60 split, this fridge-freezer offers plenty of space for all of your grocery shopping. The fridge-freezer comes with an area for salads and fresh greens, as well as four shelves that can be adjusted. The interior of the freezer compartment is made from stainless steel and has chrome handles. It also comes with an anti-frost feature. It comes with a two-year warranty on parts and labour.
Swan
Swan produces attractive retro-inspired equipment with a lower price tag than similar models. The refrigerator freezer comes with a striking red finish as well as chrome handles. The capacity of 300 litres is divided 60/40, ensuring plenty of room 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 items over snacks, so there's plenty of room for everything from bags of frozen veggies to ice cream. The fridge's side also has an area for salads to keep your greens in good condition, and plenty of room for drinks thanks to the extra-large door shelf.
Although it's not as sleek as the other models we've reviewed in our round-up, this Swan fridge freezer is an elegant design that will be a perfect fit for a variety of kitchen styles. It's a great fit for kitchens with wooden cabinets, or for those who want to add some retro flair to their modern kitchen. And it's easy to clean, too!
Big Chill
It was first introduced in the US in 2003, Big Chill was founded by the uncle-and-nephew duo of Thom Vernon and Orion Creamer who wanted to create a standout fridge that wasn't hidden behind cabinets. The duo decided to imitate the 1950s style with metal bodies that were stamped, chrome trim and pivoting handles. The result is a stunning freestanding refrigerator that is a favourite among celebrities, including Drew Barrymore and Scarlett Johansson.
The fridge freezers of this brand come in a variety of vibrant colors. You can even choose the color you want for an additional $400. The Big Chill model we tested was a deep Bordeaux Red, and it's a real attention-grabber. The freezer is located on the top of the fridge, separated by a partition. This will help you prioritize frozen foods if your shopping sprees are impulsive.
There's also a salad drawer that lets you prioritize fresh greens, along with four shelves that are adjustable and a wine rack integrated. The Big Chill fridge-freezer has a vintage appearance, but it has a modern A+ energy efficiency rating as well as automated defrost.
The Big Chill refrigerator is also not small: It has a huge 20.5 cubic feet of space. This is more than twice the size of a two-door Smeg. It's available in an array of vivid colors, and a plethora of more are available for a small fee.
1950s style refrigerator is featured in a variety of Ben 10 episodes, including Deep, Greetings From Techadon and Tabloid Trouble, where it was fighting Ultimate Aggregor and also froze a few Zarcovian soldiers before changing into Goop to save Piscciss Volanns. It also was featured in Above and Beyond, where it fought against the undead Kraab.
Gorenje
The Gorenje brand is a Slovenian manufacturer of major household appliances, established in 1950. The company's products are manufactured at its central facility in Velenje and other facilities across Slovenia and Serbia as well as the Czech Republic and Sweden. At first, the company was concentrated on ceramics as well as kitchen and bathroom furniture, in the 1970s, it expanded into appliances like ovens, washers, and refrigerators. The company's product range also includes televisions and telecommunications devices.
The FAB50 model by Gorenje is the company's biggest retro refrigerator freezer to date, standing six feet tall and boasting 19.3 cubic feet of refrigerator and freezer space. This Energy Star-certified refrigerator has adjustable shelves, internal LED lighting, a frost-free system and a sound alarm that informs you if the door is left open. Chrome handles provide this refrigerator with a sleek appearance.
While some reviewers have pointed out that the FAB50's cooling functionality can be inconsistent, most of its 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 with a vintage style.
The Hisense RB390N4RRDUK is a different option for a vintage fridge. It comes in a stunning Bordeaux color, with sleek chrome handles. It comes with a large 300L capacity and 60/40 split, which gives ample space for frozen items. This Hisense refrigerator freezer is also Energy Star certified, and its LED lights and no-frost feature makes it easy to ensure that your food is fresh.
Gorenje has subsidiaries of 83 companies, 59 of which are located outside of Slovenia. The company manufactures a broad variety of ceramics and appliances for the home, and also provides services in energy, ecology and trade. The brands are available in more than 90 countries, mainly in Europe. The company has a strong relationship with Swarovski, and collaborates with Italian design firm Pininfarina. It also supports the Slovenian Nordic Ski Teams as well as the Gorenje Handball Club. It is a member of the European Household Goods Manufacturers' Association and also has an initiative for corporate responsibility.