Best Retro Fridge Freezer

A retro fridge freezer adds bold style to country kitchens and a retro-flair to modern kitchens. They're available in a vast variety of colors and styles.

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

Smeg

The word Smeg, also known as SMEG, conjures up images 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 an actual reality, the upscale appliance brand could bring that Italian style to your kitchen at slightly less than a trip to Sicily. Smeg's sleek, vibrant colors and designs can add a unique look to any space.

The company was founded in the 1940s by Emilian Guastalla Metallurgical Enamelling Works, which began producing enameled steel appliances for the home. In the 1960s, the success of the company was boosted by the introduction of the "Elisabeth", a gas cooker, and the "Niagara", a dishwasher with a bigger capacity for washing. The same time, the company begin producing built-in ovens and hobs. Franco Maria Ricci is one of Italy's most well-known graphic designers and publishers. He invented the iconic Smeg Logo that incorporates burners from gas stoves and round knobs on ovens.


Smeg continued to be successful throughout the 1970s. They offered a broad assortment of electrical appliances including microwave ovens, washing machines and refrigerators. In 1984, architect Guido Canali conceived the Classic collection for Smeg. It was a crucial collection of compact volumes that has simple lines, easily identifiable by its timeless design. It was exhibited at MoMA.

Smeg continues to invent and collaborate with other companies. The brand launched a line of appliances called 'Vitality, which provides healthy cooking and preservation techniques including sous vide vacuum drawers and blast chillers. It also introduced the 'Connect' system which lets users control appliances with the smartphone or tablet.

Smeg's fridge freezers make no exception to its retro-inspired design and models are available in a range of striking colours. Hisense Bordeaux Red, for instance, would make a splash in any kitchen. This fridge-freezer is spacious enough to accommodate all your food items. It comes with a large capacity of 210 litres and a 60/40 split. Its features include the salad drawer, which is designed to accommodate fresh greens and four adjustable shelves. The interior of the freezer compartment is made of stainless steel and comes with chrome handles. It also has an anti-frost feature. It comes with a two-year warranty on parts and labor.

Swan

Swan makes attractive retro-inspired kitchen equipment for a lower price than comparable designs. The fridge freezer is eye-catching with a striking red finish, complemented by chrome handles. Designed to hold lots of groceries the 300-litre capacity comes with a 60/40 split, so you can store plenty of leftovers and frozen meals. It also comes with adjustable shelves and a no-frost system and internal LED lighting.

The freezer section is a great place to store fresh food over snacks, so there's plenty of room for everything from bags of frozen veggies to ice cream. The fridge's side also has a salad drawer to keep your greens in good condition and plenty of room for drinks thanks to the extra-large door shelf.

Although it's not as sleek as the other models we've reviewed in our round-up however, this Swan fridge freezer is 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 bit of retro appeal to a modern kitchen. It's also easy to clean!

Big Chill

Big Chill, launched in the US in 2003, was founded by uncle and nephew team Thom Vernon, who wanted an appliance that was striking and didn't be hidden behind cabinets. They decided to channel 1950s-era styles using stamped metal bodies and chrome trim, and then added pivoting handles to add 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 variety of striking colors, and you can even select a custom colour for an additional $400. The Big Chill model that we tested is deep Bordeaux Red. It's a really eye-catching. The freezer and the fridge are separated by a divider with the freezer positioned on top. This will help you prioritize frozen foods if you're prone to impulsive shopping sprees.

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 that is integrated. Despite its vintage exterior it's Big Chill fridge freezer has a decidedly modern A+ energy efficiency class, as well as automated defrost.

The Big Chill refrigerator is also not small. It's got a generous 20.5 cubic foot of space. This is more than double the size of a two-door Smeg. fridge freezers retro in an array of vibrant colors, and many more are available for a modest cost.

The Big Chill appears in a variety of Ben 10 episodes, including Deep, Greetings From Techadon and Tabloid Trouble, where it was fighting Ultimate Aggregor and frozen some Zarcovian soldiers before switching into Goop to save Piscciss Volanns. It also appeared in Above and Beyond, where it battled the undead Kraab.

Gorenje

Gorenje is a Slovenian brand of household appliances, which was established in 1950. The company's products are produced at its central facility in Velenje and other facilities across Slovenia and Serbia as well as the Czech Republic and Sweden. The company initially concentrated on ceramics and bathroom and kitchen furniture and by the 1970s, it had expanded into appliances like ovens, washers, and refrigerators. The product line of the company includes televisions and telecommunications devices.

The FAB50 is the biggest retro fridge freezer ever made by Gorenje. It is at six feet tall and provides 19.3 cubic feet of space both in the freezer and refrigerator. This Energy Star-certified refrigerator has adjustable shelves, LED lighting, a frost-free system as well as a sound warning that alerts you when the door is left open. Chrome handles provide this refrigerator with an elegant look.

Despite some reviews that have complained about the FAB50's inconsistent cooling, its users generally give it high marks. The Gorenje fridge freezer is available in a range of colors such as 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-style fridge. It is available in stunning Bordeaux color with sleek chrome handles. It comes with a huge 300L capacity as well as a 60/40 split that provides ample 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 subsidiaries of 83 companies, of which 59 are located outside of Slovenia. The company produces a wide variety of ceramics and domestic appliances, and provides services in energy, ecology and trade. The brands are sold in more than 90 countries, mostly in Europe. The company has a long-standing relationship with Swarovski, and 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 also has a corporate responsibility program.