Smeg is an Italian home appliance manufacturer. They manufacture one of the most recognisable fridges available,[1] that have been described as timeless icons of style and innovation.[2]
History
Founded in 1948[3] by Vittorio Bertazzoni as an enamelling and metalworking company, the company preserves the memory of its original purpose and location (Guastalla, Reggio Emilia) in the name acronymised as Smeg, Smalterie Metallurgiche Emiliane Guastalla ("Emilian Metallurgical Enamelling Works Guastalla").[4]
During the 1950s, the company’s metalworking background was accompanied by the production of its first cooking appliances. In 1955, the company presented "Elizabeth", one of the first gas stoves[5]