Best Retro Fridge Freezer

Retro fridge freezers add bold style to country kitchens and a retro-flair to modern kitchens. They're available in a vast range of colours and designs.

This tall model by Bush is available in red or black. It's got a capacity of 281 litres. It has a salad drawer that prioritizes greens as well as four safety glass shelves and a chrome wine rack.

Smeg

The word Smeg, also known as SMEG, conjures up images of an Italian holiday. Imagine sipping negronis in a historic terrazza while enjoying fine cheeses and stone fruit. Smeg, a premium appliance manufacturer, can bring the Italian flair to your home at a cost less than a holiday. Smeg's sleek design and vibrant colors will add a pop of personality to any room.

The company was established in the 1940s by Emilian Guastalla Metallurgical Enamelling Works which began manufacturing enamelled steel household appliances. Its success grew in the 1960s with the introduction of the "Elisabeth" gas cooker as well as the "Niagara" dishwasher which brought larger wash capacities. During this period the company started producing built-in hobs and ovens. Franco Maria Ricci is one of Italy's most renowned graphic designers and publishers. He created the famous Smeg Logo, which incorporates gas stove burners and round knobs on ovens.

Smeg's popularity grew in the 1970s with a broad assortment of electrical appliances, including microwave ovens, washing machines and refrigerators. In 1984, architect Guido Canali conceived the Classic collection for Smeg, an essential collection of compact volumes sporting clean lines, recognizable by its timeless design and displayed at MoMA.

Smeg has been able to continue to innovate and collaborate with other companies. The brand launched a line of appliances called 'Vitality, that offers healthy cooking and preservation techniques, such as sous vide vacuum drawers and blast chillers. The brand also introduced its 'Connect' system for controlling appliances via phone or tablet.

Smeg's fridge freezers aren't an exception to its retro style and are available in a variety bold colours. Hisense Bordeaux Red, for instance, would make a splash in any kitchen. With a generous capacity of 220 litres and a 60/40 split, this fridge-freezer offers plenty of room for all of your grocery shopping. The fridge-freezer features a salad drawer to store fresh greens and four shelves that can be adjusted. The freezer compartment comes with an anti-frost feature and the interior is made of stainless steel with chrome handles. It comes with a two-year warranty on parts and labour.

Swan

Swan makes attractive retro-inspired kitchen equipment for less than comparable designs. The refrigerator freezer is adorned with striking red finishes and chrome handles. It is designed to hold a lot of groceries the 300-litre capacity comes with 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 prioritizes fresh food over snacks. There's plenty of room for everything, from bags frozen vegetables to ice cream. The fridge's Side By Side Fridge Freezer With Quick Freeze Function also has a salad drawer to keep your greens in good condition and plenty of space for drinks thanks to a large door shelf.

Although it's not as stylish as some of the other models in our round-up, this Swan fridge freezer offers an elegant design that can suit a wide range of kitchen styles. It's the perfect choice for a rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets or for those who want to add a little retro style to their 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 a fridge that was striking and did not remain hidden behind cabinets. They opted to channel 1950s styles using the sculpted metal body and chrome trim, then added pivoting handles for extra retro appeal. The result is a stunning freestanding refrigerator that has become popular with celebrities, including Drew Barrymore and Scarlett Johansson.

The brand's fridge freezers are available in a palette of vibrant 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 and fridge are separated narrow side by side fridge freezer a partition, with the freezer positioned on top. This can help you prioritize frozen food items if you're prone to shopping impulsively.

There's also a salad drawer to prioritize fresh greens, along with four shelves that can be adjusted and a wine rack that is 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 fridge isn't small either: It comes in a generous 20.5 cubic feet of space which is more than double that of the two-door Smeg model. It's also available in amazing array of vibrant shades and comes with a plethora of other colors on offer for a fee.

The Big Chill is featured in several Ben 10 episodes including Deep, Greetings from Techadon and Tabloid Trouble. It battled Ultimate Aggregor, froze a few Zarcovian Soldiers, and then changed into Goop to rescue Piscciss Volanns. It also was featured in Above and Beyond where it was fighting the undead Kraab.

Gorenje

The Gorenje brand is a Slovenian producer of household appliances, established in 1950. The company's products are made in its central plant in Velenje, as well as other locations throughout Slovenia and Serbia as well as the Czech Republic and Sweden. At first, the company was focused on ceramics and bathroom and kitchen furniture and by the 1970s it expanded into appliances like ovens and refrigerators. It also makes washers, ovens, and dishwashers. Its product line also includes telecommunication equipment and television sets.

The FAB50 model of Gorenje is the biggest Gorenje retro fridge freezer to date, measuring six feet tall and boasting 19.3 cubic feet of freezer and refrigerator space. This model is Energy Star-certified and has LED lighting in the interior, adjustable shelves and a no-frost option, and a noise alert that informs you when your door is left open. Chrome handles give this refrigerator an elegant look.

Although some reviewers have noted that the FAB50's cooling functionality isn't always consistent, the majority of its users rate it highly. The Gorenje refrigerator freezer is available in a variety of colors, including pastel blue and robin egg green, and is the perfect choice for any kitchen that has a a vintage-style design.

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 as well as 60/40 split which provides ample space for frozen items. This Hisense refrigerator freezer is Energy Star certified, and its LED lighting and no-frost technology make it simple to keep your food fresh.

Gorenje has 83 subsidiary companies, of which 59 are located outside of Slovenia. The company manufactures a wide variety of domestic appliances and ceramics, and provides services in the areas of ecology, energy, and trade. Its brands are present in more than 90 countries, mainly in Europe. The company has a solid partnership with Swarovski as well as with Italian design house Pininfarina. It also is a sponsor of the Slovenian Nordic Ski Teams and the Gorenje handball club. It is an active member of the European Household Goods Manufacturers' Association and has a corporate social responsibility program.