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Smeg Retro Fab 5 Mini Refrigerator - 16" Authentic 50's Style - Made In Italy - FAB5ULBL3-1.5 cu. ft - Adjustable Shelves & LED Lighting – Left Hinge Option (Not Reversable)- Black
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The SMEG Retro FAB 5 Mini Refrigerator is a compact refrigerator with a 1.5 cubic foot capacity, manufactured in Italy. This model features an authentic 1950s design aesthetic in a black finish and measures 16 inches in width. It includes adjustable shelves and LED lighting, with a left hinge door that is not reversible.
This compact refrigerator is designed for spaces where a full-size unit is not practical or necessary, such as dorm rooms, offices, small apartments, or as a secondary unit in a home. The 16-inch width makes it suitable for countertops or small floor spaces with limited clearance. The fixed left hinge configuration means placement options are determined by door swing direction, so verifying available space and door clearance before purchase is recommended.
Fridge.com Expert Verdict
The Smeg FAB5ULBL3 — compact.
- 1.5 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 | This product SMEG Retro FAB 5 Mini Refrigerator - 16" Authentic 50's Style - Made in Italy - FAB5ULBL3-1.5 cu. ft - Adjustable Shelves & LED Lighting – Left hinge option (not reversable)- Black Smeg · FAB5ULBL3 |  Summit Appliance · FF1DSS |  Summit Appliance · FF1DSS24 |  Summit Appliance · ASDS1523 |
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| Price | $1,599 | $1,301.74 | $1,806.20 | $1,333.53 |
| Capacity (cu ft) | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.72 |
| Width | 15.87 | 21.5 | — | 14.75 |
| Height | 29.12 | 17.75 | — | 32 |
| Depth | 19.68 | 23.75 | — | 19.75 |
| Color | — | Panel Ready | Panel Ready | Stainless Steel |
| Finish | — | Black | — | Stainless Steel |
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| Where to buy | Get Deal | Get Deal | Get Deal | Get Deal |
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30-day price history
Smeg Retro Fab 5 Mini Refrigerator - 16" Authentic 50's Style - Made In Italy - FAB5ULBL3-1.5 cu. ft - Adjustable Shelves & LED Lighting – Left Hinge Option (Not Reversable)- Black price history: low $1,599 (Oct 4), high $1,599 (Oct 4), latest $1,599 (Oct 29).
Deals use a 60-day price baseline; charts show 30 days of history.
60-day price baseline: $1,599 median from 27 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 26 readings came back at $1,599. The flat line connects those observations; prices between checks are unknown.
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| Oct 28 | $1,599 |
| Oct 29 | $1,599 |
Dots mark observed prices; connecting lines show change, not observations between checks. Unobserved prices, including in-cart prices, are never invented.