Best Retro Fridge Freezer

A cheap retro fridge freezer fridge freezer adds an edgy look to kitchens in the country and a retro-flair to modern kitchens. These fridge freezers are available in a variety of colours and styles.

This model tall from Bush is stylish with a choice of red or black. Its usable capacity is a healthy 281 litres, with a salad drawer that is geared towards greens, 4 shelves made of safety glass and a chrome wine rack.

Smeg

The word Smeg (pronounced SMEG) conjures images of an Italian holiday, where you sip negronis on a historic terrazza with exquisite cheese and stone fruits. While this dream vacation is unlikely to become real, the high-end appliance brand can bring the Italian design to your kitchen at a price lower than an excursion to Sicily. Smeg's sleek designs and vibrant colors will add a touch of character to any room.

The company's roots go back to the 1940s, when Emilian Guastalla Metallurgical Enamelling Works began production of enamelled steel appliances for domestic use. In the 1960s, the company's success increased with the introduction of "Elisabeth", a gas cooker, and the "Niagara" dishwasher with a bigger wash capacity. In the 1960s the company started producing ovens and built-in hobs. Franco Maria Ricci is one of Italy's most celebrated graphic designers and publishers. He designed the iconic Smeg Logo which features burners from gas stoves as well as round knobs on ovens.

The company's success grew throughout the 1970s with a comprehensive assortment of electrical appliances, including microwave ovens, washing machines, and refrigerators. In 1984, Guido Canali designed the Classic collection for Smeg. It was a compact line with clear lines and essential volumes. The timeless design of the collection was displayed at MoMA.

Smeg continues to invent and collaborate with other companies. The company launched a line of appliances dubbed 'Vitality'' which offers healthy cooking methods and preservation techniques, such as sous vide vacuum drawers and blast chillers. The brand also introduced the 'Connect' system, which allows users to control appliances using tablets or smartphones.

Smeg's refrigerator freezers follow the retro style and are available in a variety of vibrant colors. The Hisense Bordeaux Red model, for instance, can add a splash of colour to any kitchen. With a large capacity of 220 litres and a 60/40 split, this fridge-freezer has plenty of space for all of your grocery shopping. Its features include the salad drawer, which is designed to accommodate fresh greens, as well as four shelves that can be adjusted. The interior of the freezer compartment is constructed from stainless steel, and has chrome handles. It also has an anti-frost function. It comes with a two-year warranty for parts and labour.

Swan

Swan creates attractive retro-inspired kitchen equipment for less than comparable designs. The fridge freezer is eye-catching with a bold red finish, complemented by chrome handles. The 300-litre capacity is divided 60/40, so there is plenty of space for frozen meals and leftovers. It comes with adjustable shelves, no-frost technology and LED lighting inside.

Its freezer section prioritises fresh food over snacks, which means you can store everything from bags of frozen vegetables to ice Montpellier 145cm Cream Retro Fridge Freezer. The fridge side features an area for salads to keep your greens fresh and plenty of room to store your drinks on the large door shelf.

Although it's not as stylish as the other models in our roundup, this Swan fridge freezer offers an elegant design that can suit a wide range of kitchen styles. It's a great fit for kitchens with wooden cabinets or those who want to add some an old-fashioned look to their contemporary kitchen. It's also easy to clean!

Big Chill

Big Chill, launched in the US in 2003, was created by the uncle and nephew team Thom Vernon, who wanted to create a refrigerator that stood out and did not remain hidden behind cabinets. The team chose to emulate 1950s designs with stamped metal bodies, chrome trim and pivoting handles. The result is an impressive freestanding refrigerator that is a favourite among celebrities, including Drew Barrymore and Scarlett Johansson.

The fridge freezers from this brand are available in a variety of vibrant colors. You can also pick a custom colour for an additional $400. The Big Chill model we tested was a deep Bordeaux Red, and it's an absolute attention-grabbing piece. The freezer is located in the upper part of the fridge, and is separated by a partition. This should aid in deciding which frozen items to buy in the event that your shopping trips are fast-paced.

The integrated wine rack and four adjustable shelves are also included. Despite its vintage exterior the Big Chill fridge freezer has an edgy A+ energy efficiency class and automated defrost.

The Big Chill refrigerator isn't small. It's got a generous 20.5 cubic foot of space. This is more than twice the size of a standard two-door Smeg. It's available in an array of vibrant colors, and many more are available for a modest fee.

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

Gorenje

The Gorenje brand is a Slovenian manufacturer of major household appliances, which was established in 1950. The products are produced at central facilities in Velenje as well as other locations throughout Slovenia, Serbia, the Czech Republic, and Sweden. At first, the company was concentrated on ceramics as well as bathroom and kitchen furniture, and by the 1970s, it was expanding into appliances such as ovens, washers, and refrigerators. The product line of the company includes televisions and telecommunications equipment.

The FAB50 is the largest retro fridge freezer ever created by Gorenje. It stands at six feet tall and provides 19.3 cubic feet of space in both the refrigerator and freezer. This refrigerator is Energy Star-certified and comes with LED lighting inside, adjustable shelves as well as a no-frost feature and a sound alert that alerts you if your door is open. Chrome handles give this refrigerator a sleek look.

Although some reviewers have noted that the FAB50's cooling functionality can be inconsistent, most users praise it for its performance. The Gorenje fridge freezer comes in a range of colors that include pastel green and robin's Egg blue. It is perfect for kitchens with a vintage style.

Hisense RB390N4RRDUK is an alternative for a vintage-style fridge. It comes in stunning Bordeaux color, with sleek chrome handles. It is a huge capacity of 300L and a split of 60/40, that allows for plenty of space to store frozen goods. 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 subsidiary companies, 59 of which are located outside of Slovenia. The company manufactures a wide assortment of household appliances and ceramics, and offers services in the fields of ecology, energy and trade. Its brands are present in more than 90 different countries, mainly in Europe. The company has a strong partnership with Swarovski and collaborates with Italian design house Pininfarina. In addition, it is a sponsor of the Slovenian Nordic Ski Teams and the Gorenje handball club. It is a member of the European Household Goods Manufacturers' Association and also has a corporate responsibility program.