Brands such as Smeg, Northstar (Elmira), and Big Chill are drool-worthy, but pocket emptying. AND, you may have to find a physical store that offers them, because they're not always available online.
This retro fridge freezer article introduces a few different cheaper choices for retro refrigerators: Chambers, Galanz, and Unique.
Each of the options presented for these brands costs below $1,000 and are available at major retailers on-line, so you can have them delivered to your home.
The article talks about sacrificing size and options for the lower price. The storage capacity of retro fridge models reviewed top out at about 12 cu. ft —just under what one might consider a "full size" refrigerator— and bottom out at 7 cu. ft.
These new refrigerators that look vintage might not be good for a kitchen that serves a family of 5, but they'd be great for a smaller family or a smaller space, such as a bar, seasonal cottage, or basement entertainment space.
