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42 Ridiculous Refrigerators & Quirky Coolers

From Solar Eco Fridges to Poolside Beer Launchers

— June 26, 2009 — Art & Design
This slideshow of ridiculous refrigerators and quirky coolers showcases the best in food and beverage cooling--right on time for summer pool parties and barbecues.

From party-hardy beer-launching coolers to Web-connected refrigerators, your good ol' GE may need to take a hike. Click through the cluster below to see these refrigerators and more.

Implications - The refrigerator is a standard major appliance in modern households, but consumers are increasingly embracing tech-savvy, environmentally friendly and aesthetically pleasing refrigerators in place of traditional, boxy fridges. Companies can take advantage of this opportunity by creating niche fridges with built-in functionality meant to appeal to a target market, whether it's environmentalists, tech addicts or DIYers.
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Speakers That Hold Beverages
Speakers That Hold Beverages
The BoomCooler Combines Beer With Bombast
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Blinged-Out Wine Coolers
Blinged-Out Wine Coolers
Gold, Crystal & Diamond Vino Accessories by La Fraicheur
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Ferrari of Tool Chests
Ferrari of Tool Chests
Kobalt Integrates LEDs, Music, Fridge
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Wetsuit Wine Carriers
Wetsuit Wine Carriers
The ChillinJoy Neoprene Cooler Makes For Portable Bottle Protection
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Remote Control Coolers
Remote Control Coolers
The Ultimate Gift for Couch Potatoes
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Single-Serving Wine Coolers
Single-Serving Wine Coolers
The Ravi Instant Wine Chiller
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Shag Carpet Fridges
Shag Carpet Fridges
The (Ugly) Retro Energy Saver
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Caffeine Kitchen
Caffeine Kitchen
Whirlpool Espresso Refrigerator
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Illuminated Wine Cooler
Illuminated Wine Cooler
The Drink Light
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Electric Party Fridge
Electric Party Fridge
Silver Service Without Attitude
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Electric Styrofoam Appliances
Electric Styrofoam Appliances
The Little Fat Fridge from Promise Design
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Home Pub
Home Pub
Draft Beer from Your Fridge
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Urban Dwellings for Animals
Urban Dwellings for Animals
Tortoise Hibernation Fridges
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Eco-Friendly Mobile Coolers
Eco-Friendly Mobile Coolers
Solar-Powered Fridges on Camels
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Makeup Fridges
Makeup Fridges
IDOCI Cosmetic Coolers
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Cubby Refrigerators for Shared Spaces
Cubby Refrigerators for Shared Spaces
The Electrolux Flatshare Refrigerator
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Multi-Gadget Kitchen Appliances
Multi-Gadget Kitchen Appliances
Whirlpool Plug-and-Play Fridge With iPod Dock
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No More Boring Fridges
No More Boring Fridges
Smeg Union Jack Refrigerator
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Fridge-Free Living
Fridge-Free Living
The iGreen Kitchen
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Cruzin Cooler
Cruzin Cooler
Ride Your Beer to the Next Party
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Diamond Refrigerator by Gorenje
Diamond Refrigerator by Gorenje
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DIY Eco-Coolers
DIY Eco-Coolers
Tree Stump Cooler
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Apple-Licensed Appliances
Apple-Licensed Appliances
Gorenje Fridge
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Retro Appliances Revive the '50s
Retro Appliances Revive the '50s
The Big Chill Fridge
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Solar-Powered Fridges
Solar-Powered Fridges
Emily Cummins Develops Portable Cooler for Developing Countries
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Fridges for Caffeine Addicts
Fridges for Caffeine Addicts
Zanussi's Fridge Has a Built-in Espresso Maker
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Drink Chilling Computer Gadgets
Drink Chilling Computer Gadgets
USB Beverage Cup Cooler Can Also Warm Your Jo
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Sub-Zero Refrigerators
Sub-Zero Refrigerators
NASA Air Filteration Technology
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The Smart Table
The Smart Table
Dining Table + Pop Up Refrigerator
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USB Water Cooler
USB Water Cooler
Keep Your Bawls Cool
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Mini Star Wars Fridges
Mini Star Wars Fridges
R2D2 Cooler
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Eco Self-Chilling Coolers
Eco Self-Chilling Coolers
The E-Bag
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$4,000 Purse Coolers
$4,000 Purse Coolers
Veuve Clicquot Globalight
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USB Beer Can Cooler
USB Beer Can Cooler
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Intelligent Refrigerators
Intelligent Refrigerators
Touch Screen Fridge With RFID Tag Reader
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Beer Fridge With Door Tap
Beer Fridge With Door Tap
Asko Home Pub
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Glittering Coolers
Glittering Coolers
Bright Red Swarovski Coated LG Fridges
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Drawer Fridge
Drawer Fridge
Norcool Scandinavian Designs
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DIY Chalkboard Fridges
DIY Chalkboard Fridges
Food Diaries & Drawing Boards for Kids Allows Smooth Running Kitchens
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Refrigerator-Aquariums
Refrigerator-Aquariums
Local River Grows Fish and Vegetables
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All in One Furniture
All in One Furniture
The Unit Has A Kitchen, Table, Fridge & Bathtub
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Brewski Catapults
Brewski Catapults
The Beer Launching Fridge Throws You Beer Straight to Your Couch
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