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Best Retro Fridge Freezer

Retro fridge freezers add a retro look to contemporary kitchens and add 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 either red or black. It’s got a large capacity of 281 litres. It has an ice-cream drawer that is geared towards greens, four safety glass shelves, and a chrome wine shelf.

Smeg

The word Smeg, which is pronounced SMEG is a reminiscence of an Italian holiday. Imagine sipping negronis on a historic terrazza while enjoying fine cheeses and stone fruit. While this dream vacation is unlikely to become a reality, the luxury appliance brand can bring the Italian flair to your kitchen at lower than a trip to Sicily. Smeg’s sleek design and vibrant colors are sure to add a pop of personality to any room.

The company was established in the 1940s by Emilian Guastalla Metallurgical Enamelling Works, which began producing enamelled steel appliances for the home. In the 1960s, the company’s popularity increased with the introduction of the “Elisabeth”, a gas cooker, and the “Niagara”, a dishwasher with a bigger capacity for washing. This period also saw the company begin producing built-in ovens and hobs. Franco Maria Ricci, one of Italy’s most famous publishers and graphic designers who invented the iconic Smeg logo, which incorporates burners from gas hobs and round knobs from ovens.

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

Since the beginning, Smeg has forged ahead by introducing new technologies and a variety of creative collaborations. The brand has launched a range of appliances dubbed ‘Vitality” which offers healthy cooking and preservation techniques, such as sous vide vacuum drawers and blast chillers. It also launched the ‘Connect’ system, which lets users control appliances using tablets or smartphones.

Smeg’s fridge freezers are no exception to its retro aesthetic and are available in a range of striking colours. Hisense Bordeaux Red, for example, will make a splash in any kitchen. This fridge-freezer has enough space to hold all your groceries. It comes with a 210 litre capacity and a 60/40 split. The fridge-freezer comes with an area for salads and fresh greens, and four shelves that can be adjusted. The freezer compartment comes with an anti-frost function and the interior is made of stainless steel with chrome handles. It comes with a two-year warranty on parts and labor.

Swan

Swan makes attractive retro-inspired appliances with a lower price tag than similar designs. The refrigerator freezer is eye-catching with a bold red finish and chrome handles. The capacity of 300 litres is divided 60/40, ensuring plenty of room for leftovers and frozen meals. It also comes with adjustable shelves as well as a no-frost option and LED lighting inside.

The freezer section is a great place to store fresh food over snacks, which means you can store everything from bags of frozen veggies to ice cream. The fridge’s side is equipped with an area for salads to keep your greens fresh and plenty of room to store your drinks on the extra-large door shelf.

While it’s not as smart as some of the other models we’ve reviewed in our round-up however, this Swan fridge freezer is a classic design that will fit in with a variety of kitchen styles. It’s perfect for a kitchen with wooden cabinets, or for those who want to add a retro style to their modern kitchen. It’s also easy to clean!

Big Chill

Big Chill, launched in the US in 2003, was created by uncle and nephew team Thom Vernon, who wanted an appliance that stood out but didn’t remain hidden behind cabinets. They decided to channel 1950s-era styles using stamped metal bodies and chrome trim, then added pivoting handles for extra 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 fridge freezers of the brand are available in a range of striking colours, and you can even choose a custom color for an additional $400. The Big Chill model that we tested is a deep Bordeaux Red. It’s a real eye-catcher. The freezer and the fridge are separated by a divider with the freezer positioned at the top, which will help you prioritize frozen food items if you’re prone to shopping impulsively.

fridge freezer retro integrated wine rack and four shelves that can be adjusted are included. Despite its retro exterior, the Big Chill fridge freezer has an edgy A+ energy efficiency class and automated defrost.

The Big Chill fridge isn’t tiny, it’s also a generous 20.5 cubic feet of space that’s more than double that of the two-door Smeg model. It’s available in a variety of vivid colors, and a plethora of more are available for a small fee.

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 was seen in Above and Beyond, where it fought the undead Kraab.

Gorenje

Gorenje is an Slovenian brand of major household appliances that was founded in 1950. The company’s products are manufactured in its central plant in Velenje, as well as other facilities across Slovenia and Serbia and the Czech Republic and Sweden. The company initially focused on ceramics and bathroom and kitchen furniture in the 1970s, it was expanding into appliances such as ovens and refrigerators. It also makes washers, ovens, and dishwashers. Its product line also includes telecommunication equipment and television sets.

The FAB50 is the biggest retro fridge freezer ever created by Gorenje. It stands six feet high and offers 19.3 cubic feet in both freezer and refrigerator. This Energy Star-certified refrigerator features adjustable shelves, internal LED lighting, a frost-free system and a sound alarm that lets you if the door is left open. Chrome handles give this refrigerator a sleek look.

Although some reviews have complained about the FAB50’s inconsistency in cooling, the majority of customers tend to give it high ratings. This Gorenje refrigerator freezer is available in a variety of colors including pastel blue and robin egg green and is a perfect choice for any kitchen with a vintage-style design.

The Hisense RB390N4RRDUK is a different option for a vintage style fridge. It is available in a stunning Bordeaux color and has sleek chrome handles. It has a generous capacity of 300L and a 60/40 split, which allows plenty of space for frozen items. This Hisense fridge freezer is Energy Star-certified, and its LED lighting and no-frost technology make it simple to keep your food fresh.

Gorenje has the 83 subsidiary companies, of which 59 are located outside of Slovenia. The company produces a vast variety of ceramics as well as appliances for the home, and also provides services in energy and ecology, as well as trade. The brands are sold in more than 90 countries, primarily 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 of the European Household Goods Manufacturers’ Association, and has an initiative for corporate responsibility.