Best Retro Fridge Freezer

A retro fridge freezer adds bold style to country kitchens and retro-flair to modern ones. They are available in a broad range of colours and designs.

This tall model by Bush is available in either red or black. Its capacity is a healthy 281 litres, with a salad drawer, which is designed to accommodate greens, four safety glass shelves and a chrome wine rack.

Smeg

The word Smeg (pronounced SMEG) conjures images of an Italian vacation, sipping negronis in a historic terrazza with exquisite cheese and stone fruits. Although this dream vacation is unlikely to become real, the high-end appliance brand is sure to bring that Italian flair to your kitchen at slightly less than the cost of a trip to Sicily. Smeg's sleek and vivacious colors will surely add a touch of character to any room.

The company was founded in the 1940s by Emilian Guastalla Metallurgical Enamelling Works which began manufacturing enameled steel household appliances. The company's popularity grew in the 1960s with the introduction of the "Elisabeth" gas cooker as well as the "Niagara" dishwasher which brought larger wash capacities. This period also saw Smeg begin manufacturing built-in ovens and hobs. Franco Maria Ricci, one of Italy's most famous graphic designers and publishers has created the iconic Smeg logo that incorporates burners from gas hobs, as well as round knobs from ovens.

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

Smeg has continued to innovate and collaborate with other companies. The company launched a line of appliances called 'Vitality, that offers healthy cooking methods and preservation techniques, such as sous vide vacuum drawers and blast chillers. It also launched the 'Connect' system that lets users control appliances using tablets or smartphones.

Smeg's refrigerator freezers follow the retro style and are available in a variety of vibrant colours. Hisense Bordeaux Red, for instance, would bring a splash of color to any kitchen. With a generous capacity of around 210 litres and a 40/60 split, this fridge-freezer offers plenty of room for all your grocery shopping. Its features include the salad drawer, which is designed to accommodate fresh greens and four shelves that can be adjusted. The freezer compartment has an anti-frost function, and the interior is stainless steel with chrome handles. It comes with a two-year manufacturer's warranty on parts and labour.

Swan

Swan makes attractive retro fridge freezer 50/50-inspired kitchen equipment at a lower price than comparable design. The fridge freezer is eye-catching with a bold red finish, complemented by chrome handles. The capacity of 300 litres is divided 60/40, ensuring plenty of space for leftovers and frozen meals. It also comes with adjustable shelves and a no-frost system and an internal LED lighting.

The freezer section is a great place to store fresh food over snacks, so there's plenty of room for everything from bags of frozen veggies to ice cream. The fridge side features a salad drawer for keeping fresh greens and plenty of room to store drinks on the large door shelf.

This Swan fridge freezer is not as elegant as some of the models in our roundup, but it has a classic design that can fit into a variety of kitchen styles. It's perfect for a kitchen with wooden cabinets or for those looking to add retro fridge Freezer Uk style to their modern kitchen. And it's easy to clean, too!

Big Chill

Big Chill, launched in the US in 2003, was founded by the duo of uncle and nephew Thom Vernon, who wanted an appliance that stood out but didn't remain hidden behind cabinets. They chose to evoke 1950s-era styles using the sculpted metal body and chrome trim, then added pivoting handles to give it a more retro appeal. The result is an impressive freestanding refrigerator that is popular with celebrities like Drew Barrymore and Scarlett Johansson.

The fridge freezers of this brand come in a range of vibrant colours. You can even pick the color you want for an additional $400. The Big Chill model that we tested is a deep Bordeaux Red. It's a real eye-catcher. The freezer is at the top of the fridge, and is separated by an divide. This will aid in deciding which frozen items to buy if your shopping sprees are impulsive.

The integrated wine rack and four adjustable shelves are also included. Despite its vintage exterior, the Big Chill fridge freezer has an unmistakably modern A+ energy efficiency class, as well as automatic defrost.

The Big Chill fridge isn't small it's also an impressive 20.5 cubic feet of space which is more than double the size of the Smeg two-door model. And it's available in a stunning array of striking colors and comes with a plethora of other colors available for a small fee.

The Big Chill appears in a number of Ben 10 episodes, including Deep, Greetings From Techadon and Tabloid Trouble, where it defeated the Ultimate Aggregor and frozen some Zarcovian soldiers before changing into Goop to save Piscciss Volanns. It also was featured in Above and Beyond where it battled the undead Kraab.

Gorenje

The Gorenje brand is a Slovenian producer of household appliances, which was established in 1950. Its products are manufactured at the central facility in Velenje as well as other locations throughout Slovenia, Serbia, the Czech Republic, and Sweden. Originally, the company was primarily focused on the production of ceramics, kitchen and bathroom furnishings in the 1970s, but by that time, it had expanded to produce appliances such as washing machines, ovens, and refrigerators. The range of products offered by the company includes telecommunications devices and televisions.

The FAB50 is the largest retro frost free fridge freezer fridge freezer ever created by Gorenje. It is at six feet tall and provides 19.3 cubic feet of space both in the refrigerator and freezer. The Energy Star-certified refrigerator comes with adjustable shelves, internal LED lighting, a no frost system as well as a sound warning that lets you if the door is left open. Chrome handles provide this refrigerator with an elegant look.

While some reviewers have pointed out that the FAB50's cooling capabilities can be erratic, the majority users give it high marks. The Gorenje refrigerator freezer is available in a variety of colors including robin egg blue and pastel green, and is the perfect choice for any kitchen with vintage-style designs.

Hisense RB390N4RRDUK is another option for a vintage-style fridge. It comes in a stunning Bordeaux color with sleek chrome handles. It has a generous capacity of 300L and a 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 easy to keep your food fresh.

Gorenje has the 83 subsidiary companies, of which 59 are located outside of Slovenia. The company produces a broad range of domestic appliances and ceramics, and also offers services in the fields of ecology, energy and trade. The brands are sold in more than 90 countries, primarily in Europe. The company has a close partnership with Swarovski, and also collaborates with Italian design firm Pininfarina. Additionally, it supports the Slovenian Nordic Ski Teams and the Gorenje handball club. It is a member of the European Household Goods Manufacturers' Association, and has an initiative for corporate responsibility.