Best Retro Fridge Freezer

Retro fridge freezers add bold style to country kitchens and a retro-flair to modern kitchens. The fridge freezers are available in a variety of colours and styles.

This tall model by Bush is available in either black or red. Its usable capacity is a wholesome 281 litres and includes a salad drawer that is geared towards greens, as well as four shelves of safety glass, and a chrome wine rack.

Smeg

The word Smeg (pronounced SMEG) invokes visions of an Italian vacation, sipping negronis on a historic terrazza with exquisite cheese and stone fruits. While this dream vacation is not likely to become real, the high-end appliance brand could bring the Italian flair to your kitchen for slightly less than a trip to Sicily. Smeg’s sleek designs and vibrant colors will surely add a touch of character to any space.

The company was established in the 1940s by Emilian Guastalla Metallurgical Enamelling Works, which began producing enameled steel household appliances. In the 1960s, the company’s success increased with the introduction of “Elisabeth”, gas cooker, and the “Niagara”, a dishwasher with a bigger capacity for washing. In the 1960s the company started producing built-in hobs and ovens. Franco Maria Ricci is one of Italy’s most celebrated graphic designers and publishers. He invented the famous Smeg Logo, which incorporates burners from gas stoves and round knobs on ovens.

Smeg continued to be a hit in the 1970s. They offered a wide assortment of electrical appliances including washing machines, microwave ovens and refrigerators. In 1984, Guido Canali designed the Classic collection for Smeg. It was a simple line with simple lines and essential volumes. The timeless style of this collection was exhibited at MoMA.

Since the beginning, Smeg has forged ahead with cutting-edge technologies and innovative collaborations. The brand has launched a range of appliances dubbed ‘Vitality” which offers healthy cooking and preservation methods including sous vide vacuum drawers and blast chillers. It also introduced its ‘Connect’ system for controlling appliances using a phone or tablet.

Smeg’s refrigerator freezers follow the retro style and are available in a range of vibrant colours. The Hisense Bordeaux Red model, for instance, can add a splash of colour to any kitchen. With a large capacity of around 210 litres and a 40/60 split, this fridge freezer has plenty of space to accommodate all of your grocery shopping. Its features include the salad drawer, which is designed to accommodate fresh greens as well as four shelves that are adjustable. The interior of the freezer compartment is made from stainless steel, and has chrome handles. It also has an anti-frost feature. It comes with a two-year warranty for parts and labour.

Swan

Swan offers stylish retro-inspired kitchen equipment for cheaper than similar design. The fridge freezer has striking red finishes and chrome handles. The 300-litre capacity is divided 60/40, ensuring plenty of room for frozen meals and leftovers. It has adjustable shelves, no-frost technology and LED lighting inside.

The freezer section focuses on fresh food over snacks. There’s plenty of space for everything from bags frozen vegetables to ice cream. The fridge’s side is equipped with a salad drawer for keeping your greens fresh and plenty of space to store drinks on the extra-large shelf in the door.

This Swan fridge freezer is not as stylish as the models in our roundup however it does have a classic design that can fit into many kitchen styles. It’s the perfect choice to a country kitchen that has wooden cabinets, or for those looking to add a touch of retro appeal to a modern kitchen. It’s also easy to clean!

Big Chill

Launched in the US in 2003, Big Chill was founded by the uncle-and-nephew duo of Thom Vernon and Orion Creamer, who wanted to make a standout fridge that didn’t conceal itself behind cabinets. They chose to evoke 1950s-era styles using cast metal bodies and chrome trim. They then added pivoting handles to add retro appeal. The result is an impressive freestanding refrigerator that has become popular with celebrities, including Drew Barrymore and Scarlett Johansson.

The fridge freezers from this brand are available in a range of vibrant colours. You can even pick a custom colour for an additional $400. The Big Chill model we tested was a deep Bordeaux Red, and it’s an absolute attention-grabbing piece. The freezer is situated in the upper part of the fridge, separated by a partition. This will aid in deciding which frozen items to buy if your shopping sprees are impulsive.

The wine rack that is integrated as well as four shelves that can be adjusted are included. The Big Chill fridge-freezer has a retro exterior, but has a contemporary A+ energy efficiency rating, as well as auto defrost.

The Big Chill refrigerator is alson’t small: It has a generous 20.5 cubic feet of space. This is more than double the size of a standard two-door Smeg. It’s available in a range of vibrant colors, and many more are available for a modest cost.

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 frozen some Zarcovian soldiers before transforming 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, which was established in 1950. The company’s products are made in its central plant in Velenje and other facilities across Slovenia and Serbia, the Czech Republic and Sweden. Initially, the company concentrated on ceramics as well as bathroom and kitchen furniture in the 1970s, it expanded into appliances like ovens and refrigerators, as well as washers and dryers. Its product line includes telecommunications devices as well as television sets.

The FAB50 model from Gorenje is the biggest Gorenje retro fridge freezer to date, standing at six feet tall and boasting 19.3 cubic feet of freezer and refrigerator space. This refrigerator is Energy Star-certified and features internal LED lighting and shelves that can be adjusted, a no-frost system and a noise alarm that informs you when your door is open. Its chrome handles add a chic design to any kitchen.

Despite a few reviews that have complained about the FAB50’s inconsistency in cooling, the majority of users tend to give it high ratings. The Gorenje refrigerator freezer is available in a variety of colors including pastel blue and robin egg green and is a great option for kitchens with a vintage-style designs.

Hisense RB390N4RRDUK is an alternative for a vintage-style fridge. It is available in a stunning Bordeaux color with sleek chrome handles. It has a generous 300L capacity as well as 60/40 split, which gives ample space for frozen items. This Hisense refrigerator freezer is Energy Star certified, and its LED lights and no-frost feature make it easy to maintain your food’s freshness.

Gorenje has 83 subsidiary companies, of which 59 are located outside of Slovenia. The company manufactures a diverse range of domestic appliances and ceramics, and provides services in the areas of energy, ecology, and trade. Its brands are present in more than 90 countries, mostly in Europe. The company has a solid partnership with Swarovski as well as with Italian design house Pininfarina. It also supports the Slovenian Nordic Ski Teams as well as the Gorenje Handball Club. It is a member the European Household Goods Manufacturers’ Association and also has a corporate social responsibility program.