Best Retro Fridge Freezer

A retro fridge freezer adds bold style to country kitchens and a retro-flair to modern kitchens. These fridge freezers are available in a variety of colours and styles.

The tall model from Bush is available in either red or black. It’s got a large capacity of 281 litres. It has a salad drawer that prioritizes greens, four safety glass shelves, and a chrome wine rack.

Smeg

The word Smeg (pronounced SMEG) brings to mind images of an Italian holiday, where you sip negronis on a historic terrazza with exquisite cheese and stone fruits. The luxury appliance brand Smeg can bring Italian flair to your home at a cost less than a holiday. Smeg’s clean colorful designs, vibrant colors and colors will add personality to any room.

The company’s roots go back to the 1940s when Emilian Guastalla Metallurgical Enamelling Works began production of enamelled steel household appliances. Its success grew in the 1960s with the introduction of the “Elisabeth” gas cooker as well as the “Niagara” dishwasher which brought larger wash capacities. In the 1960s Smeg began to produce ovens and hobs with built-in stoves. Franco Maria Ricci is one of Italy’s most celebrated graphic designers and publishers. He created the iconic Smeg Logo that incorporates gas stove burners and round knobs on ovens.

Smeg’s popularity grew in the 1970s, with a wide range of electrical appliances including 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 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 offer healthy cooking and preservation methods like steam ovens as well as sous vide vacuum drawers, and blast chillers. It also launched its ‘Connect’ system that allows control of appliances through a smartphone or tablet.

Smeg’s fridge freezers make no exception to its retro style and are that are available in a variety of bold colours. The Hisense Bordeaux Red model, for instance, will add a splash of colour to any kitchen. With a capacity of 220 litres and a 60/40 split, this fridge-freezer has plenty of space to accommodate all of your grocery shopping. The fridge-freezer has a salad drawer to store fresh greens and four shelves that are adjustable. The freezer compartment is equipped with an anti-frost feature and the interior is stainless steel with chrome handles. It comes with a two-year warranty on the parts and labor.

Swan

Swan creates attractive retro-inspired equipment with a lower price tag than similar models. The fridge freezer is an attention-grabber with a striking red finish, complemented by chrome handles. The capacity of 300 litres is divided 60/40, ensuring plenty of space for frozen meals and leftovers. It also comes with adjustable shelves as well as a no-frost option and LED lighting inside.

The freezer section prioritizes fresh food items over snacks, so you can store everything from bags of frozen vegetables to ice cream. The fridge’s side features a salad drawer to keep your greens fresh, and plenty of room for drinks thanks to a large door shelf.

Although it’s not as stylish as the other models in our round-up but this Swan refrigerator freezer has a classic design that will suit a wide range of kitchen styles. It’s the perfect choice for a rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets, or for those looking to add a little retro flair to a modern kitchen. It’s also easy to clean!

Big Chill

The brand was launched in the US in 2003, Big Chill was founded by uncle-and-nephew pair Thom Vernon and Orion Creamer, who wanted to make a statement fridge that wasn’t hidden behind cabinets. They decided to channel 1950s-era designs with the sculpted metal body and chrome trim. They then added pivoting handles to give it a more retro appeal. The result is a freestanding fridge that’s been a popular choice for celebs – with Drew Barrymore, Scarlett Johansson and Blake Lively among its fans.

The brand’s fridge freezers are available in a range of vibrant colors and you can choose a custom color for an additional $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 sitting at the top, which will help you prioritize frozen foods if you’re prone to shopping impulsively.

The wine rack that is integrated as well as four shelves that can be adjusted are included. Despite its retro exterior it’s Big Chill fridge freezer has a decidedly modern A+ energy efficiency class as well as automated defrost.

The Big Chill fridge isn’t tiny, it’s also an impressive 20.5 cubic feet of space which is more than double that of the two-door Smeg model. It’s also available in stunning array of striking colors, with dozens more on offer for a fee.

The Big Chill is featured in several Ben 10 episodes including Deep, Greetings from Techadon and Tabloid Trouble. It battled Ultimate Aggregor and also it froze a few Zarcovian Soldiers, then changed into Goop to save Piscciss Volanns. It also was featured in Above and Beyond, where it fought against the undead Kraab.

Gorenje

Gorenje is an Slovenian brand of major household appliances that was founded in 1950. Its products are made in central facilities in Velenje and other locations across Slovenia, Serbia, the Czech Republic, and Sweden. The company was initially was focused on producing ceramics and bathroom and kitchen furniture in the 1970s, but by that time, it had expanded to produce appliances such as ovens, washing machines, and refrigerators. The product range includes telecommunications devices as well as television sets.

The FAB50 is by far the largest retro fridge freezer ever created by Gorenje. It is at six feet tall and has 19.3 cubic feet of space in both the refrigerator and freezer. This model is Energy Star-certified and comes with LED lighting inside and shelves that can be adjusted and a no-frost option and a noise alarm that lets you know if your door is left open. Chrome handles give this refrigerator a sleek appearance.

Although some reviewers have noted that the FAB50’s cooling functionality can be inconsistent, most of its users praise it for its performance. The Gorenje refrigerator freezer is available in several different colors, including pastel blue and robin egg green and is a perfect choice for any kitchen with vintage-style designs.

Another alternative for a retro-style fridge is the Hisense RB390N4RRDUK model which offers stunning Bordeaux red color as well as 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 makes it easy to keep your food fresh.

Gorenje has its 83 subsidiaries, with including 59 that are located outside Slovenia. The company manufactures a diverse variety of domestic appliances as well as ceramics. It also offers services in the fields of energy, ecology, and trade. Its brands are represented in more than 90 countries, with the majority in Europe. The company has a strong relationship with Swarovski, and also collaborates with Italian design firm Pininfarina. In addition, it sponsors the Slovenian Nordic Ski Teams and the Gorenje handball club. It is a member of the European Household Goods Manufacturers’ Association and has a company-wide social responsibility program.