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Smeg FAB5 Retro Mini Fridge – 50s Style Compact Small Refrigerator, 1.2 cu ft, Automatic Defrost, LED Lighting, Adjustable Shelves– Made In Italy – Perfect For Home, Dorm, Office, Hotel -Cream
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The Smeg FAB5 is a compact refrigerator with a retro 50s-style design, finished in cream. It has a capacity of 1.2 cubic feet and includes automatic defrost functionality, LED interior lighting, and adjustable shelves. This model is manufactured in Italy.
This refrigerator is sized for spaces where a full-size unit is not practical, including dorm rooms, offices, hotel rooms, or as a secondary cooling appliance in a home. Its compact footprint requires only countertop or floor space sufficient for a 1.2 cubic foot appliance, and it operates on standard electrical power without requiring a water line. Verify that your intended placement area can accommodate the unit's dimensions and ventilation requirements before purchase.
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Below its 60-day median on 0 of the last 43 days tracked. 17 displayed prices since July 2026; prices shown only in a retailer’s cart are never guessed.
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Key facts
- 1.2 cu. ft. of usable storage — a compact footprint that fits tight kitchens, dorms, and offices.
- Measures 15.9″ W × 29.1″ H × 19.7″ D, so confirm your alcove and door swing before ordering.
- Currently listed at $1,599 based on the live offers above.
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| Spec |  Smeg FAB5 Retro Mini Fridge – 50s Style Compact Small Refrigerator, 1.2 cu ft, Automatic Defrost, LED Lighting, Adjustable Shelves– Made in Italy – Perfect for Home, Dorm, Office, Hotel -Cream Smeg · FAB5URCR3 | Alternative Fisher & Paykel · RS2474S3RH1 | Alternative Hisense · LMS016M6RBE |
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| Price | $1,599 | — | — |
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| Where to buy | Get Deal | See details → | See details → |
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30-day price history
Smeg FAB5 Retro Mini Fridge – 50s Style Compact Small Refrigerator, 1.2 cu ft, Automatic Defrost, LED Lighting, Adjustable Shelves– Made In Italy – Perfect For Home, Dorm, Office, Hotel -Cream price history: low $1,599 (Oct 17), high $1,599 (Oct 17), latest $1,599 (Nov 14).
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60-day price baseline: $1,599 median from 12 recorded days. Deal eligibility requires further checks.
Daily low over the last 30 days. Lowest recorded new-condition price across tracked retailer offers. Retailer coverage can change.
Recorded prices stayed the same. All 8 readings came back at $1,599. The flat line connects those observations; prices between checks are unknown.
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| Day | Tracked price |
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| Oct 17 | $1,599 |
| Oct 18 | $1,599 |
| Oct 19 | $1,599 |
| Oct 20 | $1,599 |
| Oct 22 | $1,599 |
| Nov 11 | $1,599 |
| Nov 13 | $1,599 |
| Nov 14 | $1,599 |
Dots mark observed prices; connecting lines show change, not observations between checks. Unobserved prices, including in-cart prices, are never invented.