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 vast range of colours and designs.
This model tall from Bush is stylish with a choice of black or red. It has a healthy capacity of 281 litres. It comes with an ice-cream drawer that is geared towards greens as well as four safety glass shelves, and a chrome wine shelf.
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 dreamy getaway is unlikely to become real, the high-end appliance brand could bring the Italian flair to your kitchen at lower than a trip to Sicily. Smeg's sleek and vivacious colors will surely add a touch of character to any room.
retro fridge freezer sale date back to the 1940s when Emilian Guastalla Metallurgical Enamelling Works began production of enamelled steel domestic appliances. In the 1960s, the company's popularity grew with the introduction of "Elisabeth", gas cooker, as well as the "Niagara" dishwasher with a bigger capacity to wash. This time also saw the company start producing built-in ovens and hobs. Franco Maria Ricci is one of Italy's most celebrated graphic designers and publishers. He designed the famous Smeg Logo which features burners from gas stoves as well as round knobs on ovens.
The company's success grew throughout the 1970s with a broad assortment of electrical appliances, including microwave ovens, washing machines and refrigerators. In 1984, Guido Canali designed the Classic collection for Smeg. It was a simple line with clean lines and essential volumes. The timeless style of the collection was displayed at MoMA.
Smeg has continued to innovate and collaborate with other companies. The brand has launched a range of appliances dubbed 'Vitality' which provides healthy cooking and preservation techniques like sous vide vacuum drawers and blast chillers. It also introduced its 'Connect' system that allows controlling appliances using a phone or tablet.
Smeg's fridge freezers are no exception to its retro aesthetic and are available in a variety striking colours. The Hisense Bordeaux Red model, for example, would add a splash of color to any kitchen. This fridge-freezer is spacious enough to accommodate all your food items. It has a generous capacity of 210 litres, and 60/40 split. The fridge-freezer has a salad drawer to store fresh greens, and four shelves that are adjustable. The freezer compartment has 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 creates attractive retro-inspired equipment at a lower price than similar designs. The refrigerator freezer comes with a striking red finish and chrome handles. It is designed to hold a lot of groceries, its 300 litre capacity has 60/40 split, which means you can store plenty of leftovers and frozen meals. It also has adjustable shelves as well as a no-frost option and an internal LED lighting.
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 side features an area for salads to keep fresh greens and plenty of room to store drinks on the extra-large shelf in the door.
This Swan fridge freezer is not as sophisticated as some of the models featured in our roundup however it does have a classic look that will be a perfect fit for a variety of kitchen styles. It's ideal for kitchens with wooden cabinets or those looking to add an old-fashioned look to their contemporary kitchen. It's also easy to clean, too!
Big Chill
Big Chill, launched in the US in 2003, was created by the uncle and nephew team Thom Vernon, who wanted a fridge that made a statement but did not hide behind cabinets. They opted to channel 1950s styles using cast metal bodies and chrome trim, then added pivoting handles to give it a more retro appeal. The result is a fridge that's freestanding that has become a favorite of celebs - with Drew Barrymore, Scarlett Johansson and Blake Lively among its fans.
The fridge freezers of the brand are available in a range of vibrant colours and you can select a custom colour for an additional $400. The Big Chill model we tested was a deep Bordeaux Red, and it's an eye-catching piece of equipment. The freezer is situated in the upper part of the fridge, separated by an divide. This should help you prioritize frozen foods if your shopping sprees are impulsive.
There's also a salad drawer that lets you make room for fresh greens, as well as four adjustable shelves and a wine rack that is integrated. Despite its retro exterior the Big Chill fridge freezer has a decidedly modern A+ energy efficiency class, as well as automated defrost.
The Big Chill fridge isn't tiny, as it comes with an impressive 20.5 cubic feet of space that's more than double that of the Smeg two-door model. And it's available in a stunning array of striking colors with a myriad of additional colors on offer for a fee.
The Big Chill appears in a variety of Ben 10 episodes, including Deep, Greetings From Techadon and Tabloid Trouble, where it defeated Ultimate Aggregor and also froze a few Zarcovian soldiers before transforming into Goop to save Piscciss Volanns. It also was featured in Above and Beyond where it battled the undead Kraab.
Gorenje
Gorenje is an Slovenian brand of household appliances that was founded in 1950. The company's products are produced at its central location in Velenje, as well as other locations throughout Slovenia and Serbia as well as the Czech Republic and Sweden. The company initially focused on manufacturing ceramics, bathroom and kitchen furnishings however, by the 1970s it was able to produce appliances, such as ovens, washing machines, and refrigerators. The product line of the company includes televisions and telecommunications equipment.
The FAB50 model from Gorenje is the largest Gorenje retro fridge freezer to date, standing six feet tall and offering 19.3 cubic feet of freezer and refrigerator space. The Energy Star-certified refrigerator comes with adjustable shelves, LED lighting, a no-frost system and a sound alarm that alerts you when the door is left open. Chrome handles provide this refrigerator with an elegant look.
Despite a few reviews that have criticised the FAB50's lack of cooling, its users generally give it high ratings. This Gorenje fridge freezer comes in a range of colors, including pastel green and robin's Egg blue. It is perfect for kitchens that have a vintage look.
Hisense RB390N4RRDUK is an alternative for a vintage fridge. It is available in a stunning Bordeaux color and has sleek chrome handles. It comes with a huge 300L capacity and a 60/40 split that provides plenty of space for frozen items. 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 subsidiaries of 83 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, ecology and trade. Its brands are found in more than 90 countries, with the majority of them in Europe. The company has a strong relationship with Swarovski, and collaborates with Italian design firm Pininfarina. It also is a sponsor of 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 a corporate social responsibility program.
