When did the last vintage refrigerator come out?
That prompted me to look through lots of stories in our archives and put together this roundup of 12 vintage refrigerators. Spanning 1934 to the mid-1970s, these vintage refrigerators are marvelous, wacky, classic, or rare — chosen to taste some of the coolest kitchen appliances that American had to offer.
When did the Coldspot electric refrigerator come out?
When the Coldspot electric refrigerator debuted in 1928, it was somewhat of a novelty. Most early refrigerators were expensive and suffered from design and maintenance problems.
When did the first Cold Guard refrigerator come out?
The Coldspot “Cold Guard” debuted in 1960 as the first frostless refrigerator, and 1971’s model included a built-in cold-water dispenser and an improved “humidrawer” food crisper.
What did refrigerators look like in the 1930s?
Avocado green and harvest gold appliances were rocking American kitchens big-time. On the other hand, this poppy red color on refrigerators, stoves and dishwashers was pretty rare — chosen by truly adventurous decorators. I think. Now, dialing back in time, here’s what the inside of refrigerators looked in the 1930s. Simple. Functional. Beautiful.
How many vintage refrigerators are there in the world?
12 vintage refrigerators — from rare to wacky to sublime! In my recent guide to buying a retro refrigerator, buying vintage was tip #6. That prompted me to look through lots of stories in our archives and put together this roundup of 12 vintage refrigerators.
When the Coldspot electric refrigerator debuted in 1928, it was somewhat of a novelty. Most early refrigerators were expensive and suffered from design and maintenance problems.
The Coldspot “Cold Guard” debuted in 1960 as the first frostless refrigerator, and 1971’s model included a built-in cold-water dispenser and an improved “humidrawer” food crisper.
Avocado green and harvest gold appliances were rocking American kitchens big-time. On the other hand, this poppy red color on refrigerators, stoves and dishwashers was pretty rare — chosen by truly adventurous decorators. I think. Now, dialing back in time, here’s what the inside of refrigerators looked in the 1930s. Simple. Functional. Beautiful.
