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.
Ello Credenza in Gunmetal Stainless & Smoked Mirror with Pair Wall Mirrors
By Ello Furniture
Located in Hanover, MA
Rock Star 1970's mirrored credenza floating chest of drawers designed by O. B. Solie for Ello as part of his ultra luxury 'Moods' collection...
Stainless Steel
Wall Hanging Knoll Credenza in Walnut
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Oakland, CA
Wall hanging credenza designed by Florence Knoll and produced from 1947 to 1973, this is a 1960s piece. Walnut top, sides and doors with black leather pulls. The interior is a lacque...
Leather, Walnut, Paint
Vintage Ello Glass and Chrome Mirrored Credenza Cabinet
By Ello Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage Ello mirrored credenza. This wonderful cabinet features a stunning mirrored glass exterior with chrome accenting. The frontside of the cabinet features 4 push to open magne...
Chrome
$2,812Sale Price|25% Off
H 30 in W 84 in D 18.5 in
Post modern taupe lacquer chrome 12 drawer dresser credenza by Ello
By Ello Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post modern taupe lacquer laminate and chrome 12 drawer dresser credenza. In style of Milo Baughman Style made by Ello circa 1980. Has 12 drawers with chrome handles. All drawers sli...
Chrome
$3,250
H 30 in W 76 in D 21 in
Ello Post Modern Mid century layered Glass Mirror 6 door Credenza C. 1980
By Milo Baughman, Ello Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ello Post Modern Mid century layered Glass Mirror 6 door Credenza or sideboard C. 1980s. Long low Glass staggered Mirror door Credenza with 6 cabinet d...
Chrome
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 64 in D 21 in
Ello Post Modern Mid century layered Glass Mirror 5 door Credenza C. 1980s
By Ello Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ello Post Modern Mid century layered Glass Mirror 5 door Credenza or sideboard C. 1980s. Long low Glass staggered Mirror door Credenza with 5 cab...
Chrome
$4,700
H 29.75 in W 51.5 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Mirror and Chrome Four Door Cabinet or Credenza
By Ello Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek minimalist cabinet by Ello Furniture circa 1970's. It features mirror polished chrome sides, mirrored doors, mirrored top, and tons of storage. Clean and ready to use.
Chrome
Ello Herringbone Travertine & Chrome Credenza
By Ello Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
Ello Petite Herringbone design Travertine & Chrome Credenza. dual interior cabinets with adjustable shelf.
Travertine, Chrome
Custom Made Long Credenza with Mirrored Tabletop
Located in New York, NY
This custom-built long credenza provides makes for elegant storage and display in a living or retail space. With 12 wood drawers finished in a crisp white paint and accented with br...
Metal, Brass
Vintage Mirror Credenza
Located in Hellerup, DK
Wonderful vintage French "Ventian Style" 1950s mirror glass credenza, with cut clear and tinted mirror glass on the top, front and sides. Handpainted floral decorations on a wrought ...
Wrought Iron
$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
$2,800 / set
H 29.75 in W 72.5 in D 20.75 in
Vintage Ello Brass & Beveled Mirror 4 Door Hollywood Regency Credenza Sideboard
By Ello Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An Ello Furniture brass and beveled mirrors credenza. This is a spectacular piece with a bold Hollywood Regency style from Ello Furniture, designed by O.B. Solie. This amazing piece ...
Brass
Delphine Mirrored Credenza
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Reflectology. Minimalist forms meet Maximalist glamour. Antiqued mirror with a polished brass base. Two double-door compartments open to reveal a bright robin's egg blue interior fitted with two adjustable shelves. Quatrefoil handles and escutcheons add a decorative flourish to the simple form. Use our reflective Delphine credenza...
Brass
Cityscape Style Brass & Chrome Wall Mirror by Ello
By Ello Furniture
Located in Stamford, CT
In the late 20th century, particularly during the 1970s, Mid-Century Modern design evolved by retaining the core principles of modernism while incorporating a fresh sense of fashion ...
Brass, Chrome
Sold
H 45 in W 21 in D 0.75 in
Ello Mid-Century Modern Brass Finish Framed Tall Beveled Wall Mirror, 1970s
By Ello Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern brass finish framed tall beveled wall mirror By Ello USA, Circa 1970s Measures: 21"W x 0.75"D x 45"H. Very good original vintage condition.
Brass
Sold
H 45 in W 21 in D 0.75 in
Ello Mid-Century Modern Chrome Finish Framed Tall Beveled Wall Mirror, 1970s
By Ello Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern chrome finish framed tall beveled wall mirror By Ello USA, Circa 1970s Measures: 21"W x 0.75"D x 45"H. Good original vintage condition.
Chrome
Ello 1980s Arched Brass Framed Mirror Mid Century
By Ello Furniture, Curtis Jeré
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This impressive brass framed mirror has a thick brass frame and is made with wonderful quality, heavy and in great condition. This mirror shows the influence of 1980s artists such...
Brass
Ello Brass Framed Wall Mirror
By Ello Furniture, O.B. Solie
Located in Hanover, MA
Stylish polished brass clad wall mirror designed by O. B. Solie for Ello Furniture for their Regency Imperial collection, circa 1985.
Brass
Pair of Ello Paneled Square Wall Mirrors
By Ello Furniture, O.B. Solie
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of beveled near square paneled wall mirrors by O. B. Solie for Ello Furniture Manufacturing Co. circa late 1970's early 1980's each consisting of five vertical beveled mirrored ...
Mirror