Best Retro Fridge Freezer

Retro fridge freezers add an edgy look to kitchens in the country and a retro flair to modern kitchens. These fridge freezers come in a variety of colors and styles.

This model is tall by Bush is available in black or red. Its capacity for use is a healthy 281 litres, with a salad drawer that is geared towards greens, four shelves made of safety glass and a chrome wine rack.

Smeg

The word Smeg, which is pronounced SMEG is a reminiscence of an Italian holiday. Imagine sipping negronis in an ancient terrazza and enjoying fine cheeses and stone fruit. Smeg, a premium appliance manufacturer, can bring Italian flair to your home for a price that is less than a vacation. Smeg's clean colorful designs, vibrant colors and colors will add personality to any room.

The company was established in the 1940s by Emilian Guastalla Metallurgical Enamelling Works, which began producing enamelled steel household appliances. The company's popularity grew in the 1960s with the introduction of the "Elisabeth" gas cooker and the "Niagara" dishwasher that introduced larger capacity wash capabilities. This time also saw the company begin producing ovens and hobs with built-in ovens. Franco Maria Ricci is one of Italy's most renowned graphic designers and publishers. He invented the famous Smeg Logo that incorporates burners from gas stoves as well as round knobs on ovens.

Smeg's success continued in the 1970s, with a wide range of electrical appliances including microwave ovens, washing machines, and refrigerators. In 1984 the architect Guido Canali conceived the Classic collection for Smeg, an essential collection of compact volumes sporting simple lines, easily identifiable by its timeless style and exhibited at MoMA.

Smeg has continued to innovate and collaborate with other companies. The brand launched a line of appliances dubbed 'Vitality' which provides healthy cooking and preservation methods like sous vide vacuum drawers and blast chillers. It also launched the 'Connect' technology, which allows users to control appliances via a smartphone or tablet.

Smeg's fridge freezers make no exception to its retro-inspired design, with models available in a variety bold colors. Hisense Bordeaux Red, for instance, can add a splash colour to any kitchen. With a generous capacity of around 210 litres and a 40/60 split, this fridge-freezer has plenty of space for all of your grocery shopping. The fridge-freezer has a salad drawer for fresh greens and four shelves that are adjustable. The interior of the freezer compartment is made from stainless steel and has chrome handles. It also has an anti-frost feature. It is covered by a two-year guarantee on the parts and labor.

Swan

Swan produces attractive retro-inspired equipment at a lower cost than similar designs. The fridge freezer is an attention-grabber with a bold red finish, complete with chrome handles. The capacity of 300 litres is split 60/40, which means there's plenty of room for leftovers and frozen meals. It has 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 of frozen vegetables to ice cream. The fridge's 36 inch side by side fridge Freezer has an area for salads to keep your greens fresh and plenty of room to store drinks on the large door shelf.

While it's not as smart as some of the other models in our round-up, this Swan refrigerator freezer has an elegant design that will fit in with a variety of kitchen styles. It's the perfect choice for a rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets or for those looking to add a little retro style to their modern kitchen. It's also easy to clean!

Big Chill

The brand was launched in the US in 2003, Big Chill was founded by uncle-and-nephew pair Thom Vernon and Orion Creamer, who wanted to make a standout fridge that wouldn't be hidden behind cabinetry. The pair decided to imitate the 1950s style with stamped metal bodies with chrome trim, as well as pivoting handles. The result is an impressive freestanding refrigerator that has become a favourite among celebrities like Drew Barrymore and Scarlett Johansson.

The brand's fridge freezers are available in a range of striking colors and you can opt for a custom colour for an additional $400. The Big Chill model that we tested is a deep Bordeaux Red. It's a really eye-catching. The freezer and fridge are separated by a partition, with the freezer sitting at the top, which should help you prioritise frozen foods if you're prone to shopping impulsively.

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

The Big Chill refrigerator freezer combo is also not small: It has a generous 20.5 cubic foot of space. This is more than double the size of a standard two-door Smeg. It's also available in dazzling array of bold shades and comes with a plethora of other colors available for a small fee.

The Big Chill is seen in several Ben 10 episodes including Deep, Greetings from Techadon and Tabloid Trouble. It battled the Ultimate Aggregor and also frozen some Zarcovian Soldiers, then changed into Goop to save Piscciss Volanns. It also appeared in Above and Beyond where it battled the undead Kraab.

Gorenje

Gorenje is a Slovenian brand of major household appliances, which was established in 1950. The company's products are produced at its central location in Velenje and other facilities across Slovenia and Serbia and the Czech Republic and Sweden. Initially, the company focused on ceramics, kitchen and bathroom furniture, in the 1970s, it was expanding into appliances such as ovens, washers, and refrigerators. The company's product range also includes televisions and telecommunications devices.

The FAB50 is by far the largest retro fridge freezer ever created by Gorenje. It stands six feet high and offers 19.3 cubic feet of space in both the refrigerator and freezer. This model is Energy Star-certified and comes with LED lighting inside and shelves that can be adjusted as well as a no-frost feature and a sound alert that lets you know if your door is open. Chrome handles provide this refrigerator with a sleek look.

Despite some reviews that have criticised the FAB50's lack of cooling, users tend to give it high marks. This Gorenje fridge freezer is available in a range of colors such as pastel green and robin's egg blue. It is perfect for vintage-style kitchens.

Hisense RB390N4RRDUK is another option for a vintage fridge. It comes in a stunning Bordeaux color with sleek chrome handles. It has a generous 300L capacity and 60/40 split which provides plenty of room for frozen goods. This Hisense refrigerator freezer is Energy Star certified, and its LED lighting and no-frost technology make it easy to keep your food fresh.

Gorenje has 83 subsidiary companies, 59 of which are located outside of Slovenia. The company produces a broad range of domestic appliances and ceramics, and also offers services in the fields of energy, ecology, and trade. The brands are sold in more than 90 countries, mostly in Europe. The company has a long-standing partnership with Swarovski as well as with Italian design house 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 has a corporate social responsibility program.