In its sleek credenzas, chic mirrored cabinets and sculptural dining tables, vintage Ello furniture encapsulates the glitz and glamour of the Hollywood Regency style.
Ello founder Lothar H. Molton (1926-2012) took his family and fled Nazi-occupied Germany and established his furniture company in Chicago, Illinois, in 1956 as a garage operation. In 1968, the company moved to the renowned furniture town of Rockford, where many of the country's most well-known producers once set up manufacturing operations. Over the next four decades, Ello enjoyed great success as a producer of furniture and an importer, growing into a 150,000-square-foot warehouse and a 200,000-square-foot manufacturing plant.
Though more often featuring an integration of flashy brass accents and materials such as travertine versus the dark woods and clean lines associated with mid-century modern design, Ello furniture was known in its heyday for being as practical as it was stylish. The company's motto was "Contemporary Furniture of Distinction," and their designs were highly functional with just the right amount of flair for the modern home.
In 1976, the Fort Lauderdale News and Sun-Sentinel described an Ello modular wall unit as "a rare combination of function plus spectacular glamour." Ello also collaborated with well-known designers of the era, like O.B. Solie. During the 1970s, Solie worked with mirrored glass, bronze, oak and more to design a range of tallboys, chests, sideboards and other pieces that boasted gilt brass escutcheons and brushed chrome drawer pulls.
In its prime, Ello held annual inventory clearance sales that attracted hundreds of customers. People lined up around the warehouse, sometimes camping out days in advance. Sales started to become more frequent, and in 2010, Ello closed its doors. In 2011, they auctioned off the rest of their merchandise.
Today vintage Ello furniture continues to enjoy popularity for its bold but practical designs.
On 1stDibs, find Ello case pieces, tables and bedroom furniture.
Bronze Mirrored Bar Cabinet by Ello
By Ello Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A two-part mirrored cabinet on chest, perfect for a bar. Two mirrored doors above three mirrored drawers with modern inset brass campaign handles, on a brass base with brass sides. G...
Brass
1980s Rounded Brass Ello 9 Drawer Mirrored Front Dresser
By Ello Furniture
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning 9 drawer Ello dresser with matching mirror I also have a matching bed nightstands and tallboy if interested please feel free to email me with any questions or additional pic...
Brass
1970's Brass and Mirror Three Door Cabinet by Ello
By Ello Furniture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This 1970s postmodern bronze and polished metal mirror cabinet by Ello features three-panel mirror doors and a big interior storage space. The metal has some dings and a small amount of pitting, but the piece's wear (consistent with age) does not take away from the fabulous design. The cabinet has been modified to have sockets in the side cabinet for easy access and cord management; the photos are shown above. Ello Furniture was founded in Chicago by Lothar Molton in 1956. Ello’s motto was Contemporary Furniture of...
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Mirror and Brass Sideboard/Credenza by Ello
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Mirror and Brass Sideboard/Credenza by Ello Elevate your living space with a Mid Century Modern mirror and brass four-door sideboard/credenza by Ello, a stunning ...
Bronze
Ello Mirrored Bachelor Chest
By Ello Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Ello bachelor chest with stainless steel sides mirrored top and sides. One adjustable shelf. 36.5" x 18" deep x 28" tall.
Mirror
Mirrored Cabinet by Ello
By Ello Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern cabinet by Ello in mirrored glass. Beveled layers of glass set on four doors. Adjustable cabinet storage. Please confirm location.
Mirror
Ello Cabinet 1970s Mirrored Cabinet
By Ello Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Three-door Ello cabinet, USA, 1970s, mirrored and bevelled layers on each door and top, steel sides and pulls. Left side has two doors and drawer, right side one door with shelf. Int...
Mirror
Mid-Century Modern Mirrored Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern credenza features ample room behind its four cabinet doors. A mirrored front and top makes this a unique addition...
Brass
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 18 in D 72 in
Post Modern Floral smoked mirror glass 4 door credenza with mirror brass
By Ello Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post Modern Floral smoked mirror glass 4 door credenza with mirror brass by Ello. Great Post Modern mirror sideboard with 4 Doors adjustable shelves and (1) drawer. The front doors h...
Brass
Ello Brass & Bronze Mirror Tall Boy (x 2)
By O.B. Solie, Ello Furniture
Located in Hanover, MA
We have a pair available. See our separate listing ref: LU886626203852. Brass and bronzed mirror tall boy or bar cabinet designed by O. B. Solie fo...
Brass
