Best Retro Fridge Freezer

Retro fridge freezers add a retro look to modern kitchens as well as strikingly quirky to traditional kitchens. These fridge freezers come in a variety of colors and styles.

This model tall from Bush oozes coolness, with a choice of black or red. It has a healthy capacity of 281 litres. It has a salad drawer that prioritizes greens and four shelves made of safety glass, and a chrome wine rack.

Smeg

The word Smeg, which is pronounced SMEG conjures up images of an Italian holiday. Imagine sipping negronis in an ancient terrazza and enjoying fine cheeses and stone fruit. While this dream vacation is unlikely to be an actual reality, the upscale appliance brand is sure to bring that Italian design to your kitchen at a price just a little less than a trip to Sicily. Smeg's sleek and vibrant colors and designs will bring a sense of style to any room.

The company was established in the 1940s latest side by side fridge freezer models Emilian Guastalla Metallurgical Enamelling Works, which began producing enameled steel appliances for the home. In the 1960s, the company's success was boosted by the introduction of "Elisabeth", gas cooker, and the "Niagara" dishwasher with a bigger capacity to wash. In the same time the company started producing ovens and hobs with built-in stoves. Franco Maria Ricci, one of Italy's most famous graphic designers and publishers, created the iconic Smeg logo incorporating burners from gas hobs, as well as round knobs from ovens.

Smeg continued to be a success throughout the 1970s. They offered a broad assortment of electrical appliances including washing machines, microwave ovens and refrigerators. In 1984, Guido Canali designed the Classic collection for Smeg. It was a simple collection that had simple lines and essential volumes. The timeless design of this collection was exhibited at MoMA.

Since the beginning, Smeg has forged ahead side by side fridge freezer for luxury kitchens introducing new technologies and a variety of creative collaborations. The company launched the "Vitality" line of appliances that provide healthy cooking and preservation methods including steam ovens as well as sous vide vacuum drawers, and blast chillers. It also introduced the 'Connect' technology, which lets users control appliances using the smartphone or tablet.

Smeg's refrigerator freezers have a retro design and come in a variety of vibrant colours. Hisense Bordeaux Red, for instance, can make a splash in any kitchen. This fridge-freezer is spacious enough to hold all your groceries. It has a generous 210 litre capacity and 60/40 split. The fridge-freezer has a salad drawer to store fresh greens, as well as four adjustable shelves. The freezer compartment comes with an anti-frost function and the interior is made of stainless steel with chrome handles. It comes with a two-year warranty on parts and labour.

Swan

Swan offers stylish retro-inspired kitchen equipment at cheaper than similar designs. The refrigerator freezer comes with striking red finishes and chrome handles. Designed to hold lots of shopping, its 300 litre capacity comes with 60/40 split, which means there's plenty of room for frozen meals and leftovers. It comes with 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 of frozen vegetables to ice cream. The fridge's side by side fridge freezer with adjustable temperature zones features a salad drawer that keeps your greens in good condition and plenty of room for drinks thanks to the extra-large door shelf.

While it's not as smart as some of the other models in our round-up but this Swan refrigerator freezer has a classic design that will fit in with a variety of kitchen styles. It's a great fit for kitchens with wooden cabinets or for those looking to add an old-fashioned look to their contemporary kitchen. And it's easy to clean, too!

Big Chill

Launched in the US back in 2003, Big Chill was founded by the uncle-and-nephew duo of Thom Vernon and Orion Creamer who wanted to create a standout fridge that wasn't hidden behind cabinets. The pair decided to imitate 1950s styles with stamped metal bodies, chrome trim and pivoting handles. The result is an impressive freestanding refrigerator that has become an instant favorite among celebrities, including Drew Barrymore and Scarlett Johansson.

The fridge freezers of this brand come in a range of vibrant colours. You can even pick a custom color for an extra $400. The Big Chill model that we tested is deep Bordeaux Red. It's a real eye-catcher. The freezer and fridge are separated by a divider with the freezer positioned on top. This can help you prioritize frozen foods if you're prone to impulse shopping.

The wine rack that is integrated as well as four shelves with adjustable shelves are included. The Big Chill fridge-freezer has a retro exterior, but has a contemporary A+ energy efficiency rating, as well as automated defrost.

The Big Side By Side Fridge Freezer Chill refrigerator is alson't small. It's a huge 20.5 cubic foot of space. This is more than double the size of a standard two-door Smeg. And it's available in a 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 and it froze some Zarcovian Soldiers, and then changed 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 manufactured at its central location in Velenje as well as other sites throughout Slovenia and Serbia, the Czech Republic and Sweden. The company initially was primarily focused on the production of ceramics and kitchen and bathroom furnishings, but by the 1970s it had expanded to manufacture appliances like washing machines, ovens, and refrigerators. Its product line includes telecommunications devices as well as television sets.

The FAB50 model from Gorenje is the biggest Gorenje retro fridge freezer to date, measuring six feet tall and offering 19.3 cubic feet of freezer and refrigerator space. This Energy Star-certified refrigerator features adjustable shelves, LED lighting, a no-frost system as well as a sound warning that lets you if the door is left open. Its chrome handles add a sleek design to any kitchen.

While some reviewers have mentioned that the FAB50's cooling capability isn't always consistent, the majority of its users rate it highly. This Gorenje fridge freezer comes in a range of colors, including pastel green and robin's egg blue. It's perfect for kitchens that have a vintage look.

The Hisense RB390N4RRDUK is a different option for a vintage style fridge. It comes in stunning Bordeaux color, with sleek chrome handles. It has a generous capacity of 300L and a split of 60/40, that allows for plenty of space to store frozen items. This Hisense refrigerator freezer is Energy Star certified, and its LED lights and no-frost feature make it simple to keep your food fresh.

Gorenje has 83 subsidiaries, 59 of them located outside of Slovenia. The company produces a wide range of ceramics and appliances for the home, and also provides services in the fields of energy, ecology and trade. Its brands are present in more than 90 different countries, with the majority of them in Europe. The company has a solid relationship with Swarovski and also collaborates with Italian design house Pininfarina. It also supports the Slovenian Nordic Ski Teams as well as the Gorenje Handball Club. It is a member the European Household Goods Manufacturers' Association and has a corporate responsibility program.