Best Retro Fridge Freezer
Retro fridge freezers add a retro feel to contemporary kitchens and add strikingly quirky to traditional kitchens. These fridge freezers come in a variety of colors and styles.
This model tall from Bush is stylish 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 and four shelves made of safety glass, and a chrome wine shelf.
Smeg
The word Smeg (pronounced SMEG) brings to mind images of an Italian holiday, where you sip negronis on a terrazza that is adorned with exquisite cheese and stone fruits. While this dream vacation is not likely to become a reality, the luxury appliance brand is sure to bring that Italian flair to your kitchen at a price just a little less than a trip to Sicily. Smeg's sleek designs and vibrant colors will surely add a touch of character to any room.
The company's beginnings date back to the 1940s when Emilian Guastalla Metallurgical Enamelling Works began production of enamelled steel appliances for domestic use. The company's success increased during the 1960s thanks to the introduction of the "Elisabeth" gas cooker and the "Niagara" dishwasher, which introduced larger wash capacities. This period also saw Smeg begin manufacturing built-in ovens and hobs. Franco Maria Ricci is one of Italy's most celebrated graphic designers and publishers. He created the famous Smeg Logo that incorporates burners from gas stoves as well as round knobs on ovens.
Smeg's popularity grew in the 1970s, with a wide range of electrical appliances that included microwave ovens, washing machines, and refrigerators. In 1984, Guido Canali designed the Classic collection for Smeg. It was a compact collection that had clean lines and essential volumes. The timeless design of this collection was exhibited at MoMA.
Since since then, Smeg has forged ahead by introducing new technologies and a variety of creative collaborations. The brand launched the 'Vitality' line of appliances that offer healthy cooking and preservation techniques including steam ovens, sous vide vacuum drawers, and blast chillers. It also introduced its 'Connect' system for controlling appliances via phone or tablet.
Smeg's refrigerator freezers have a retro style and are available in a range of vibrant colours. The Hisense Bordeaux Red model, for instance, will add a splash of colour to 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 a salad drawer that prioritizes fresh greens, as well as four shelves that can be adjusted. The freezer compartment comes with an anti-frost function and the interior is stainless steel with chrome handles. It is covered by a two-year guarantee for parts and labour.
Swan
Swan creates attractive retro-inspired kitchen appliances at less than comparable design. The fridge freezer has a striking red finish and chrome handles. It is designed to hold a lot of groceries, its 300 litre capacity has a 60/40 split, so there's plenty of room for leftovers and frozen meals. It has adjustable shelves, no-frost technology and LED lighting inside.
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 has a salad drawer for keeping your greens fresh and plenty of space to store drinks on the extra-large door shelf.
This Swan fridge freezer isn't as sophisticated as some of the models featured in our roundup however, it has an elegant design that can fit into various kitchen styles. It's the perfect fit for a rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets, or for those looking to add a little 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 uncle-and-nephew team Thom Vernon and Orion Creamer, who wanted to make a standout fridge that wasn't hidden behind cabinets. They decided to channel 1950s-era designs with stamped metal bodies and chrome trim, and then added pivoting handles for extra retro appeal. The result is an impressive freestanding refrigerator that has become popular with celebrities such as Drew Barrymore and Scarlett Johansson.
The fridge freezers of the brand are available in a range of striking colors, and you can even opt for a custom colour for an additional $400. The Big Chill model that we test is a deep Bordeaux Red. It's a very attractive and eye-catching. The freezer is at the top of the fridge, and is separated by a divider. This will make it easier to prioritize frozen food in the event that your shopping trips are impulsive.
The wine rack that is integrated as well as four shelves with adjustable shelves are included. The Big Chill fridge-freezer has a vintage appearance, but it has a modern A+ energy efficiency rating and automatic defrost.
The Big Chill fridge isn't tiny, it's also an impressive 20.5 cubic feet of space that's more than double that of the Smeg model with two doors. It's also available in stunning array of striking colors, with dozens more on offer for a fee.
The Big Chill can be seen in a variety of Ben 10 episodes including Deep, Greetings from Techadon and Tabloid Trouble. It battled the Ultimate Aggregor and it froze some Zarcovian Soldiers, then changed 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 producer of household appliances, established in 1950. The company's products are made at its central facility in Velenje as well as other facilities across Slovenia and Serbia, the Czech Republic and Sweden. Initially, the company concentrated on ceramics, bathroom and kitchen furniture, in the 1970s, it was expanding into appliances such as ovens and refrigerators, as well as washers and dryers. The product range also includes telecommunication devices and television sets.
retro style fridge freezer of Gorenje is the company's biggest retro refrigerator freezer to date, standing at six feet tall and offering 19.3 cubic feet of freezer and refrigerator space. The refrigerator is Energy Star certified and has LED lighting in the interior, adjustable shelves as well as a no-frost feature and a noise alarm that alerts you if your door is open. Its chrome handles add a chic design to any kitchen.
Although some reviewers have noted that the FAB50's cooling functionality isn't always consistent, the majority users praise it for its performance. The Gorenje fridge freezer is available in a range of colors, including pastel green and robin's Egg blue. It's perfect for vintage-style kitchens.
The Hisense RB390N4RRDUK is a different option for a vintage-style fridge. It is available in stunning Bordeaux color with sleek chrome handles. It has a generous capacity of 300L and a 60/40 split, that allows for plenty of space to store frozen food 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 the 83 subsidiary companies, of which 59 are located outside of Slovenia. The company produces a broad assortment of household appliances and ceramics, and offers services in the fields of ecology, energy, and trade. Its brands are available in more than 90 countries, with the majority in Europe. The company has a strong partnership with Swarovski as well as with Italian design house Pininfarina. In addition, it supports the Slovenian Nordic Ski Teams and the Gorenje handball club. It is an affiliate of the European Household Goods Manufacturers' Association and has a corporate social responsibility program.