Best Retro Fridge Freezer
Retro fridge freezers add a retro look to modern kitchens as well as bold quirkiness to country ones. They're available in a wide selection of styles and colours.
This tall model by Bush is available in black or red. It's got a capacity of 281 litres. It has the salad drawer, which is designed to focus on greens as well as four safety glass shelves and a chrome wine shelf.
Smeg
The word Smeg, also known as SMEG, conjures up images of an Italian holiday. Imagine sipping negronis in an ancient terrazza and enjoying fine cheeses and stone fruits. Smeg, a premium appliance manufacturer, can bring Italian flair to your home at a cost less than a vacation. Smeg's sleek and vivacious colors will add a pop of personality to any space.
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 was boosted by the introduction of "Elisabeth", a gas cooker, and the "Niagara", a dishwasher that had a larger capacity for washing. In the same time Smeg began to produce ovens and built-in hobs. Franco Maria Ricci is one of Italy's most well-known graphic designers and publishers. He designed the famous Smeg Logo that incorporates burners from gas stoves as well as round knobs on ovens.
The company's success grew throughout the 1970s, with a wide assortment of electrical appliances, including microwave ovens, washing machines and refrigerators. In 1984, architect Guido Canali conceived the Classic collection for Smeg, a vital line of compact volumes with simple lines, easily identifiable by its timeless design. It was exhibited at MoMA.
Since then, Smeg has forged ahead with cutting-edge technologies and innovative collaborations. The brand has launched a range of appliances dubbed 'Vitality' which provides healthy cooking and preservation methods like sous vide vacuum drawers and blast chillers. It also introduced its Connect system for controlling appliances via phone or tablet.
Smeg's fridge freezers make no exception to its retro-inspired design and models are that are available in a variety of bold colors. Hisense Bordeaux Red, for instance, can bring a splash of color to any kitchen. retro fridges freezers -freezer has enough space to store all your groceries. It comes with a capacity of 210 litres, and a 60/40 split. Its features include the salad drawer, which is designed to accommodate fresh greens as well as four shelves that are adjustable. The interior of the freezer compartment is constructed from stainless steel and has chrome handles. It also comes with an anti-frost function. It comes with a two-year manufacturer's warranty for parts and labour.
Swan
Swan makes attractive retro-inspired appliances at a lower price than similar designs. The fridge freezer is a standout with a bold red finish, complete with chrome handles. The fridge freezer is designed to accommodate lots of shopping, its 300 litre capacity comes with 60/40 split, which means you can store plenty of leftovers and frozen meals. It comes with adjustable shelves, no-frost technology and LED lighting inside.
The freezer section prioritizes fresh food over snacks. There's plenty of space for everything from bags of frozen vegetables to ice cream. The fridge's side is equipped with a salad drawer for keeping your greens in good condition and plenty of space to store your drinks on the extra-large shelf in the door.
While it's not as smart as the other models in our roundup but this Swan fridge freezer is a classic design that will suit a wide range of kitchen styles. It's the perfect fit for a rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets, or for those looking to add a little retro flair to a modern kitchen. It's also easy to clean!
Big Chill
Big Chill, launched in the US in 2003, was founded by the duo of uncle and nephew Thom Vernon, who wanted to create a refrigerator that made a statement but didn't remain hidden behind cabinets. The team chose to emulate the 1950s style with a stamped metal body with chrome trim, as well as pivoting handles. The result is a freestanding fridge that has become a favorite of celebs with Drew Barrymore, Scarlett Johansson and Blake Lively among its fans.
The fridge freezers from this brand come in a range of vibrant colours. You can also pick the color you want for an additional $400. The Big Chill model that we tested is a deep Bordeaux Red. It's a very attractive and eye-catching. The fridge and freezer are separated by a divider with the freezer at the top. This should help you prioritise frozen foods if you're prone to impulse shopping.
There's also a salad drawer that lets you prioritise fresh greens, plus four adjustable shelves and a wine rack integrated. Despite its old-fashioned exterior, the Big Chill fridge freezer has a decidedly modern A+ energy efficiency class as well as automated defrost.
The Big Chill refrigerator is alson't small. It's a huge 20.5 cubic feet of space. This is more than twice the size of a standard two-door Smeg. It's available in a variety of vibrant colors, and many more are available for a small cost.
The Big Chill appears in a variety of Ben 10 episodes, including Deep, Greetings From Techadon and Tabloid Trouble, where it battled the Ultimate Aggregor and froze some Zarcovian soldiers before transforming into Goop to save Piscciss Volanns. It also appeared in Above and Beyond, where it fought the undead Kraab.
Gorenje
Gorenje is an Slovenian brand of household appliances that was founded in 1950. The company's products are made at its central location in Velenje as well as other locations throughout Slovenia and Serbia as well as the Czech Republic and Sweden. Originally, the company was focused on producing ceramics, bathroom and kitchen furniture, but by the 1970s it had expanded to produce appliances, such as washing machines, ovens, and refrigerators. Its product line also includes telecommunication equipment and television sets.
The FAB50 is the biggest retro fridge freezer ever created by Gorenje. It stands at six feet tall and provides 19.3 cubic feet in both refrigerator and freezer. 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 a sleek look.
While some reviewers have mentioned that the FAB50's cooling functionality isn't always consistent, the majority users give it high marks. This Gorenje fridge freezer comes in a variety of colors, including pastel green and robin's Egg blue. It's perfect for kitchens with a vintage style.
Another option for a vintage-style refrigerator is the RB390N4RRDUK model from Hisense, which comes with a stunning Bordeaux red color as well as sleek chrome handles. It comes with a large 300L capacity and 60/40 split which provides ample space for frozen items. This Hisense refrigerator freezer is Energy Star certified, and its LED lights and no-frost feature makes it easy to maintain your food's freshness.
Gorenje has its 83 subsidiaries, with including 59 that are located outside Slovenia. The company manufactures a broad range of ceramics and domestic appliances, and provides services in energy eco-friendly, trade and ecology. Its brands are found in more than 90 countries, with the majority of them in Europe. The company has a strong partnership with Swarovski and collaborates with Italian design house Pininfarina. It also is a sponsor of 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.
