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Best Retro Fridge Freezer

Retro fridge freezers add retro flair to modern kitchens, and bold quirkiness to country ones. The fridge freezers are available in a range of colors and styles.

This tall model from Bush oozes coolness and comes in black or red. It has a healthy capacity of 281 litres. It comes with the salad drawer, which is designed to focus on greens as well as four safety glass shelves, and a chrome wine rack.

Smeg

The word Smeg, pronounced SMEG, is a reminiscence of an Italian holiday. Imagine sipping negronis in an ancient terrazza and enjoying fine cheeses and stone fruits. While this dream vacation is unlikely to be a reality, the luxury appliance brand could bring that Italian style to your kitchen at lower than a trip to Sicily. Smeg’s sleek designs and vibrant colors will bring a splash of personality to any space.

The company was founded in the 1940s by Emilian Guastalla Metallurgical Enamelling Works, which began producing enamelled steel appliances for the home. Its success grew in the 1960s with the introduction of the “Elisabeth” gas cooker and the “Niagara” dishwasher which brought larger wash capacities. fridge freezer retro saw Smeg begin manufacturing ovens and hobs with built-in ovens. Franco Maria Ricci, one of Italy’s most prominent publishers and graphic designers has invented the iconic Smeg logo incorporating burners from gas hobs as well as round knobs from ovens.

Smeg continued to be a hit throughout the 1970s. They offered 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 clear lines and essential volumes. The timeless design of the collection was showcased at MoMA.

Smeg has continued to innovate and collaborate with other companies. The brand launched a line of appliances called ‘Vitality, that offers healthy cooking and preservation techniques including sous vide vacuum drawers and blast chillers. It also launched the ‘Connect’ system that lets users control appliances via tablets or smartphones.

Smeg’s refrigerator freezers are based on the retro aesthetic and come in a variety of vibrant colours. Hisense Bordeaux Red, for example, will bring a splash of color to any kitchen. This fridge-freezer has enough space to accommodate all your food items. It comes with a large 210 litre capacity and a 60/40 split. Its features include an area for salads that is geared towards fresh greens as well as four shelves that can be adjusted. The freezer compartment comes with an anti-frost feature and the interior is stainless steel with chrome handles. It is covered by a two-year guarantee on the parts and labor.

Swan

Swan makes attractive retro-inspired appliances at a lower cost than similar designs. Its fridge freezer is an attention-grabber with a striking red finish and chrome handles. The capacity of 300 litres is split 60/40, so there is plenty of room for leftovers and frozen meals. It also has adjustable shelves and a no-frost system and an internal LED lighting.

The freezer section is geared towards 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 an area for salads to keep your greens in good condition and plenty of room to store your drinks on the extra-large shelf in the door.

Although it’s not as sleek as some of the other models in our round-up however, this Swan fridge freezer is an elegant 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 some retro style to their modern kitchen. And it’s easy to clean!

Big Chill

Big Chill, launched in the US in 2003, was created by uncle and nephew team Thom Vernon, who wanted to create a refrigerator that was striking, but didn’t be hidden behind cabinets. The duo decided to imitate 1950s styles with a stamped metal body, chrome trim and pivoting handles. The result is a stunning freestanding refrigerator that has become popular with celebrities such as Drew Barrymore and Scarlett Johansson.

The fridge freezers from this brand are available in a range of vibrant colors. You can also pick a custom color for an additional $400. The Big Chill model that we tested was a deep Bordeaux Red. It’s a real eye-catcher. The freezer is on the top of the fridge, and is separated by the partition. This will aid in deciding which frozen items to buy if your shopping sprees are impulsive.

There’s also a salad drawer to make room for fresh greens, as well as four shelves that can be adjusted 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 automatic defrost.

The Big Chill refrigerator is also not small. It’s an impressive 20.5 cubic feet of space. This is more than twice the size of a two-door Smeg. It’s also available in a amazing array of vibrant shades, with dozens more on offer for a fee.

The Big Chill is featured in a variety of Ben 10 episodes, including Deep, Greetings From Techadon, and Tabloid Trouble, where it battled Ultimate Aggregor and also froze a few Zarcovian soldiers before changing into Goop to save Piscciss Volanns. It also appeared in Above and Beyond where it fought the undead Kraab.

Gorenje

The Gorenje brand is a Slovenian manufacturer of major household appliances, established in 1950. Its products are made at central facilities in Velenje and other locations across Slovenia, Serbia, the Czech Republic, and Sweden. Initially, the company concentrated on ceramics, kitchen and bathroom furniture, and by the 1970s, it was expanding into appliances such as ovens, washers, and refrigerators. The range of products offered by the company includes televisions and telecommunications devices.

The FAB50 is the largest retro fridge freezer ever produced by Gorenje. It is six feet high and offers 19.3 cubic feet of space in both the freezer and refrigerator. This model is Energy Star-certified and features internal LED lighting, adjustable shelves, a no-frost system and a sound alert that lets you know if your door is open. Chrome handles give this refrigerator a sleek look.

Despite some reviews that have complained about the FAB50’s inconsistency in cooling, the majority of users tend to give it high marks. This Gorenje fridge freezer comes in a variety of colors such as pastel green and robin’s egg blue. It is perfect for vintage-style kitchens.

Another alternative for a retro-style fridge is the Hisense RB390N4RRDUK model, which comes with a stunning Bordeaux red color and sleek chrome handles. It comes with a large 300L capacity and 60/40 split, which gives plenty of space for frozen items. This Hisense fridge freezer is also Energy Star certified, and its LED lighting and no-frost technology make it simple to keep your food fresh.

Gorenje has 83 subsidiaries, which include 59 outside Slovenia. The company manufactures a wide range of domestic appliances as well as ceramics. It also offers services in the fields of energy, ecology, and trade. Its brands are available in more than 90 countries, with the majority in Europe. The company has a strong relationship with Swarovski and has a partnership 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 the European Household Goods Manufacturers’ Association and has a corporate social responsibility program.