Retro & Vintage Mini Fridges

Buy the best retro & vintage mini fridges selected and recommended by interior designers. By Peyton Robinson.

Mini fridges are great. Mini retro fridges are awesome. With the classic look of the 60s, adding a retro mini fridge can alter the space around it, inspirint an entire decorative overhaul. The harken to thoughts of sock hops and 57 chevy's, the Beach Boys and Elvis. For a nostalgic throwback, in smaller form, add one of these mini retro fridges to your home, and take a trip back in time.

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Retro & Vintage Mini Fridges

Buying Guide

A mini retro fridge can be the one place you run to when you are desperate for comfort. That’s right - the fridge! In the past, people had one problem: refrigerators looked boring. They were just silver and white blocks that didn't give us any inkling of the amazing things stored inside them.

Since we're now blessed with mini retro fridges, why don't we take our daily culinary life to an entirely new level? In this article, we'll give you what you thought you didn't need: a buying guide on stunning, compact refrigerators! Check it out.

What you'll find below is a list of the factors you must consider when choosing a mini retro fridge. Let's dive right into it.

Before you check the marketplace for available models, remember that mini retro refrigerators aren't known for their freezing performance. If you think having a freezing compartment is something that you can't pass up on, check other types of refrigerators that have an insulated freezer compartment added to the doors. You can also buy a separate freezer. It'll give you the space you need to freeze food items.

If you think energy efficiency is essential, then you'd want to buy a large refrigerator. A mini retro fridge, whether you like it or not, uses lots of energy even with its size. Even compact units that have been Energy Star-rated are inefficient when you compare them to full-sized refrigerators.

Traditionally, a refrigerator works by drawing air from its coils to stop them from overheating. But, with today's compressed air technology, the flow of air is no longer needed in order to cool down the coils. The coolant that's within the fridge's walls is pressurized. All the walls absorb heat and then return it to the compressor for re-pressurizing.

Think of it like your heart moving blood in all parts of your body, turning old blood into oxygenated blood. Since you no longer need to worry about overheating concerns with a mini retro fridge, it'll require more power. Choose the one that needs as little power as possible. That'll ensure your electricity bills don't skyrocket.

If you choose a mini retro fridge that's Energy Star-certified, then you will be eligible for energy rebates.

A mini retro fridge's capacity refers to a model's interior size. It's usually measured in cubic feet from 1.5 to 5 or more cubic feet in terms of volume. More often than not, the manufacturer of a mini retro fridge will provide a comprehensive list of all the items a model can hold, like 2-liter bottles and a number of pop cans to give you a reference.

The size, on the other hand, varies from a little cube to counter height, which you'll often find in studio-sized apartments. It's best if you know the width and height of the space you want the fridge to sit in. Also, determine the depth as there are mini retro fridges that extend beyond counter-depth. You'll find them hard to fit into shallow spaces.

So, what are you waiting for? Check out the beautiful models just waiting for you to add to your home!

Best Ideas

Retro mini fridge

An old-fashion mini fridge that is going to spice up your kitchen with retro accents. The fridge is covered in a white finish, rests on 4 stable feet, and has a relatively small door with a decorative metal handle.

Northstar retro fridges available in 4 full size models and

Northstar retro fridges. Available in 4 full size models and a mini fridge. Also available as a kegerator.

Mini retro refrigerator

A very cute addition, especially, for smaller kitchens. This compact retro fridge is much tinier than its modern relatives. It has a stylish handle and a streamlined shape with a smoothly working door.

Mini retro fridge 3

Under counter refrigerator in retro style. Doors has comfortable handle. Suitable for kitchen, bar, restaurant and others interiors according to taste and need.

New retro fridge

This refrigerator has a retro design with a bright orange color. It has two knobs at the edges of its two compartments. It can stay cold for long periods even after power outages.

Small retro refrigerator 4

An authentic retro refrigerator and a freezer in 1 small casing (with a gently convex top) made of metal with a pink finish but silvery and black accents below the top. Showy handles are black. It's equipped with shelves on a refrigerator door, too.

Nostalgia Electrics RRF300SDDRED Retro Series Compact Dispensing Refrigerator, 3 Cubic Feet

Create a retro look in your interior with some help from this stunning compact refrigerator that sports the size of 3 cubic feet and will add that touch of vintage appeal for any interior thanks to its red, glossy finish.

Classic 9 cu. ft. Built-In Compact Refrigerator

Classic 9 cu. ft. Built-In Compact Refrigerator

Mini fridge pink

Juicy orange draws glances and fits retro decors - so is this compact fridge that doubles as a mini bar. 50's style couldn't go without a mini refrigerator like this. Smaller size makes it more versatile.

Mini retro fridge 2

This incredibly blue and beautifully made mini fridge is an excellent detail to the kitchen or hotel room. Beautiful details and fantastic design come into the eye and beyond the functional element look beautiful.

Mini pink fridge

If I watch TV series from the nineties of twentieth century, I often inspired of their retro kitchens. This modern refrigerator inspired of retro fridges will be fit perfectly to this type of kitchen. It is available in seven colors.

Vintage mini fridge

Oh my gosh, that's SO cute! Pink mini fridge boasting outright retro inspiration provides some cooling space and it has built-in bottle opener, and the pull handle makes it conveniently accessible. So sweet!

4.4 cu. ft. Freestanding Mini Fridge with Freezer

4.4 cu. ft. Freestanding Mini Fridge with Freezer

This vintage-style freezer in the shape of a Marshall speaker is the perfect addition to bachelor pads, pool rooms, or any house with a quirky, vintage style. An iconic yet unique design with novelty black fret cloth covering the front, with classic brass finishes.

Reserved for marievintage treasure

Reserved for marievintage treasure

Enhance your small kitchen with old-fashion accents by choosing this lovely mini retro fridge with a streamlined design and compact size. The front of the fridge is decorated with an eye-catchy emblem and a seashell-like door handle.

Vintage pink fridge

If you look at the kitchen design while watching movies in the 1950s with envy, you'll love, for sure this blue retro mini fridge with a beautiful vintage front and an oblong metal grip.It also has an intelligent storage and freezing system.

Green mini fridge

What can be more British from a Union Jack? Emphasize your Britishness or fascination with British culture with this fantastic mini refrigerator. Its finish along with the gently curved silhouette indicate the retro inspirations.

The smeg fab5lne is a 50s retro style mini fridge

The Smeg fab5lne is a 50's retro style mini fridge and is finished in jet black. 1 year parts and labour warranty.

With six choices from our mini model 1945 3 3

With six choices, from our “mini” Model 1945 3.3 cubic foot beverage fridge to our B-I-G 24.8 cubic foot Model 1959 French Door bottom-freezer unit – and four more sizes in between –“ there’s a Northstar fridge with the capacity and style that

Retro Series 3.1 cu. ft. Freestanding Compact Refrigerator with Freezer

Retro Series 3.1 cu. ft. Freestanding Compact Refrigerator with Freezer

Dull white fridges will never comprise such an appealing indoor accent as this vintage styled refrigerator does. It is a perfect piece to complete a retro kitchen decor. It is made of stainless steel with black outer finish. It features a freezer.

Mini fridge mypumpingspace breastfeeding milkmakers

Mini Fridge #mypumpingspace #breastfeeding #milkmakers

Retro series 3 0 cu ft mini refrigerator with dispenser

Retro Series 3.0 cu. ft. Mini Refrigerator with Dispenser in Red ...

Smeg fridge mint green

6 cubic feet under counter fridge! option for no freezer

Small retro refrigerator

Mini fridge in retro style. Great for storing food or drinks. Suitable for residential and commercial premises. Perfect solution for small spaces.

Retro mini refrigerator

The micro under counter refrigerator. Ideal solution for the hot days in your office when it the kitchen is not enough place to have the regular sized. The door hark back to the retro style and looks lovely in the fresh shade of red.

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