Best Retro Fridge Freezer
A retro fridge freezer adds bold quirk to country kitchens and retro-flair to modern ones. The fridge freezers are available in a variety of colours and styles.
This tall model from Bush oozes coolness and comes in black or red. It’s got a large 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 rack.
Smeg
The word Smeg (pronounced SMEG) invokes visions of an Italian vacation, sipping negronis on a terrazza that is adorned with exquisite cheese and stone fruits. Smeg, a premium appliance manufacturer, can bring the Italian style to your home at a cost less than a holiday. Smeg’s sleek, vibrant colors and designs can add a unique look to any room.
The company’s beginnings date back to the 1940s when Emilian Guastalla Metallurgical Enamelling Works began producing enamelled steel appliances for domestic use. In the 1960s, the company’s popularity was boosted slimline side by side fridge freezer the introduction of “Elisabeth”, gas cooker, as well as the “Niagara” dishwasher that had a larger capacity for washing. The same time, the company begin producing built-in ovens and hobs. Franco Maria Ricci is one of Italy’s most renowned graphic designers and publishers. He invented the iconic Smeg Logo which features burners from gas stoves and round knobs on ovens.
Smeg continued to be successful in the 1970s. They offered a broad variety of electrical appliances including microwave ovens, washing machines and refrigerators. In 1984, Guido Canali designed the Classic collection for Smeg. It was a slim collection with clean lines and essential volumes. The timeless style of the collection was displayed at MoMA.
Since the beginning, Smeg has forged ahead by introducing new technologies and a variety of creative collaborations. The brand launched the “Vitality” line of appliances that provide healthy cooking and preservation techniques including steam ovens as well as sous vide vacuum drawers and blast chillers. It also introduced the ‘Connect’ system that lets users control appliances using the smartphone or tablet.
Smeg’s fridge freezers aren’t an exception to its retro style and are available in a variety vibrant colours. The Hisense Bordeaux Red model, for instance, can add a splash of color to any kitchen. The fridge-freezer is large enough to store all your groceries. 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 as well as four shelves that can be adjusted. The freezer compartment is equipped with an anti-frost feature and the interior is stainless steel with chrome handles. It is covered side by side fridge freezers a two-year guarantee on parts and labour.
Swan
Swan makes attractive retro-inspired kitchen equipment at cheaper than similar designs. The fridge freezer has a striking red finish and chrome handles. The capacity of 300 litres is divided 60/40, ensuring plenty of room for frozen meals and leftovers. It comes with adjustable shelves, no-frost technology, and LED lighting inside.
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’s side by side Fridge freezer with Temperature control also has a salad drawer that keeps your greens in good condition and plenty of space for drinks thanks to the extra-large door shelf.
This Swan fridge freezer is not as stylish as the models featured in our roundup however, it has a classic look that will fit into various kitchen styles. It’s ideal for kitchens with wooden cabinets or those who want to add some retro style to their modern kitchen. It’s also easy to clean!
Big Chill
Launched in the US in 2003, Big Chill was founded side by side fridge freezer with humidity-controlled drawers the uncle-and-nephew duo of Thom Vernon and Orion Creamer who wanted to create a standout fridge that didn’t conceal itself behind cabinets. The team chose to emulate 1950s designs with stamped metal bodies, chrome trim and pivoting handles. The result is a fridge that’s freestanding that’s been a popular choice for celebs – with Drew Barrymore, Scarlett Johansson and Blake Lively among its fans.
The fridge freezers of the brand are available in a range of bold 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 really eye-catching. The freezer is located on the top of the fridge, separated side by side fridge freezer with spacious compartments the divide. This should aid in deciding which frozen items to buy in the event that your shopping trips are impulsive.
There’s also a salad drawer to make room for fresh greens, as well as four adjustable shelves and an integrated wine rack. Despite its retro exterior it’s Big Chill fridge freezer has an edgy A+ energy efficiency class, as well as automated defrost.
The Big Chill fridge isn’t small, either: It comes in the size of 20.5 cubic feet of space, which is more than double that of the Smeg two-door model. It’s available in a variety of vivid colors, and a plethora of more are available for a low 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 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
The Gorenje brand is a Slovenian manufacturer of household appliances, established in 1950. The company’s products are manufactured at its central facility in Velenje as well as other sites throughout Slovenia and Serbia, the Czech Republic and Sweden. At first, the company was concentrated on ceramics, bathroom and kitchen furniture and by the 1970s it had expanded into appliances like ovens and refrigerators, as well as washers and dryers. The range of products offered by the company includes telecommunications devices and televisions.
The FAB50 is the biggest retro fridge freezer ever created by Gorenje. It is at six feet tall and provides 19.3 cubic feet of space in both the freezer and refrigerator. The Energy Star-certified refrigerator comes with adjustable shelves, LED lighting, a no frost system, and a sound alert that lets you if the door is left open. Chrome handles give this refrigerator a sleek appearance.
Despite some reviews that have complained about the FAB50’s inconsistency in fast cooling side by side fridge freezer, the majority of customers tend to give it high ratings. This Gorenje fridge freezer is available in a range of colors, including pastel green and robin’s eggs blue. It’s ideal for kitchens that have a vintage look.
Hisense RB390N4RRDUK is another option for a vintage style fridge. It is available in a stunning Bordeaux color with sleek chrome handles. It comes with a huge 300L capacity and 60/40 split which provides plenty of space for frozen food items. This Hisense refrigerator freezer is Energy Star certified, and its LED lights and no-frost feature makes it easy to keep your food fresh.
Gorenje has the 83 subsidiaries of Gorenje, with which include 59 outside of Slovenia. The company produces a wide range of ceramics and domestic appliances, and provides services in energy eco-friendly, trade and ecology. The brands are sold in more than 90 countries, mostly in Europe. The company has a long-standing 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 also has a corporate responsibility program.