# Hand-Painted Designer Fridges The Frigoifero D’arte is Refrigerator Covered in Sicilian Artwork By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-04-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frigoifero-darte References: [munchies.vice](https://munchies.vice.com/en/articles/dolce-and-gabbana-are-now-selling-the-worlds-coolest-refrigerators-for-33000) & [latimes](http://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/hot-property/la-fi-hp-0402-dolce-gabbana-20160402-story.html) [Dolce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dolce-gabbana-x-donnafugata) and [Gabbana](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-the-heart-to-the-hands) recently teamed up with Smeg to produce a [hand-painted refrigerator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercounter-collection) known as Frigoifero d’Arte. With scenes depicting pivotal moments in Italian history, the luxurious appliance is likely to appeal to history buffs. The Frigoifero d’Arte, which translates into the 'Refrigerator of Art,' is a high-end appliance designed by Dolce and Gabbana. The fridge itself features hand-painted illustrations created by local artists. Each scene represents a different aspect of Sicilian history, including famous battle scenes, marionette theaters and horse-drawn carriage rides. There are only 100 of the fridges available and each one is priced at a whopping $33,000. While the designer fridges may not come cheap, they represent a unique intersection between home appliances and the world of fine art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hand-painted Designer Fridges:** Creating high-end, hand-painted refrigerators with unique artistic designs. - **Luxury Home Appliances:** Integrating luxury and art into home appliances for a unique and exclusive consumer experience. - **Art-inspired Lifestyle Products:** Expanding the market for lifestyle products that incorporate art and design, appealing to history buffs and art enthusiasts. ### Where This Applies - **Appliances:** Introducing artistic elements into the appliance industry to cater to a luxury consumer segment. - **Art and Design:** Exploring opportunities to merge art and design in different industries, creating new and exclusive luxury products. - **Home Decor:** Incorporating artistic elements into home decor products, elevating them to a high-end aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bespoke Refrigerator Art Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4door-french-door-refrigerator.md) - [Brightly Colored Luxe Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fab28.md) - [Celebratory Champagne-Branded Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smeg-veuve-clicquot.md) - [Customizable Photo Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-mybespoke.md) - [Bespoke Multi-Section Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arte-mini-refrigerator.md) - [Queen-Commemorating Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-bespoke-jubilee-fridge.md) - [Automotive-Enthused Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-x-smeg.md) - [Sleek Contemporary Smart Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-smart-fridge.md) - [Limited-Edition Smart Drinks Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocco-x-wlffer-estate.md)