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Vintage Refrigerators
1. Vintage Refrigerators.
Vintage refrigerators are fridges from the 50's, 60's, and 70's. These fridges are highly sought after
when they are still in their original state, meaning that they should have been manufactured in those
time periods.
Because these vintage refrigerators is so scarce, it is very hard to find a working refrigerator that is
still in it’s original condition and that can be seen in the price that these vintage refrigerators fetch
in the open market.
There is nowadays a big market for "new vintage" appliances. These are new appliances that are
made to look vintage. These "new vintage" appliances, although looking old, offer all the
advantages of a new refrigerator. These vintage refrigerators are very energy efficient and still
maintain the charm and distinctive lines of a true vintage fridge.
Vintage Refrigerators - Where Does One Find One?
Vintage refrigerator retailers are not well advertized and there are limited suppliers of this type of
appliance. You can find a list of vintage refrigerator sellers at the bottom of this article.
Vintage Refrigerators Prices.
When it comes to vintage refrigerators the prices are certainly in the premium range, starting at
$2,500 and continuing up in the $6 to $7,000 range. Certainly not inexpensive by any means but
their bold colors and smooth lines (only found in the vintage era) are well worth the cost to most
people.
2. Vintage Refrigerators Colors.
You will find that the colors offered in the vintage line are certainly retro. From robin's egg blue to
candy apple red, there is a color for everyone. Although most people still prefer the traditional
refrigerators in white, black, or stainless steel, there is a growing crowd who favors bold colors and
retro lines to go with their retro personalities. They reason that their homes should be a personal
extension of their personalities. After all it's your home and you should have what you like, and not
what the other people think you should have.
Useful Tips For Buying A Vintage Refrigerator
Vintage refrigerators possesses an unique style and look. Also known as retro fridges, these models
are part of decades that have come and gone. Getting one of these vintage refrigerators is an
excellent method to capture the essence from the retro years. If you compare modern and vintage
refrigerators, you will find all of the modern fridges have additional features like a water dispenser,
french doorways, bottom freezers, ice makers, and much more. In comparison, vintage refrigerator
models returns us to the fundamental “ice box” design that had a great degree of functionality at
that time.
Before purchasing vintage refrigerators you should consider the cost of running the appliance. For
example, older model fridges are less energy-efficient than more recent ones. If you are worried
about the environment, you might choose a less energy consuming model which is much more
important than authenticity. On the other hand, if cost is not a factor and you want to have a genuine
vintage refrigerator, you will find these models still available.
Restored vs. Un-restored
There are basically two kinds of vintage refrigerators – restored and un-restored. Vintage
refrigerators which are restored are fully working models which have had
some maintenance work done to them.
Un-restored models are the ones that you simply find at garage sales or elsewhere that somebody
has saved and has forgotten about them. On many occasions people will be very glad to offload a
vintage refrigerator, stove, or ice box.
There are also companies that will take your old vintage refrigerator and re-fit it with the latest
energy efficient motor, compressor and plumbing necessary to run your appliance.
3. Whether you decide to purchase a restored vintage refrigerator or perhaps a reproduction, be ready
to spend a good deal of money. In either case, you’ll probably be out a couple of hundreds of
dollars. Remember, though, the price of a brand new, high-finished model is probably in the same
range as the vintage options, therefore it is really only a matter of preference.
Retro Kitchen
Should you decide to have a retro kitchen you will not be able to combine brand new modern home
appliances with a fridge or oven dating from the 50′s. Probably the most popular methods people
begin using these home appliances is to dedicate an area or a portion of an area to a complete
transformation from the previous decade. For instance, you can produce a kitchen which has a
restored vintage refrigerator and an oven in addition to authentic flooring and counters. This really
is known as a retro kitchen, which is an enjoyable method to add an unique character to your house.
Types of Units.
Vintage Refrigerators
One of the most popular types of retro ice boxes you will find are the old style Coca Cola vending
machines. These were very popular in the 40's and 50's. They can still be completely functional.
Other brands that are commonly found are Northstar, General Electric, Molteni, and Elmira Stove
Works.
Where Can You Find These Appliances?
There are several good places to look. One of the best places to start is by looking online at sites
like eBay. This online auction site has lots of people selling their old and used appliances. Often,
they are happy just to get any amount of money to get rid of them. You can also look at Craigslist
and see if anyone has anything for sale.
If you are looking to get fully restored vintage refrigerators and appliances, then finding an online
retailer such as AntiqueVintageAppliances.com and BigChillFridge.com are good places to look.
They have lots of fully restored units available to purchase immediately.
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