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
$4,500 / set
Pair of Ello Mirrored Double Door Chests
By O.B. Solie, Ello Furniture
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of mirrored cabinets or oversized nightstands by O.B. Solie for Ello Furniture Manufacturing Corp. clad on four sides in beveled blue/grey smoked mirror and trimmed in brass and...
Brass
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
$2,520Sale Price|40% Off
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
$2,200
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
Vintage Hollywood Regency Mirrored Credenza Display Cabinets by Ello - a Pair
By Ello Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Mirrored Credenza Display Cabinets by Ello - a Pair. Listing includes (2) cabinets with lighted interiors, m...
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Brass & Brushed Steel Herringbone Credenza or Cabinet by Ello
By Ello Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning five door cabinet made by Ello circa 1970's. This hard to find model features brushed brass and brushed steel fronts in a herringbone / chevron design. The top is mirror a...
Brass, Steel
Post modern vintage travertine & brass 3 drawer cabinet by Ello Furniture, 1980s
By Ello Furniture
Located in Hastings, GB
Polished travertine-clad cabinet by Ello Furniture, 1980s. This 3 drawer cabinet has brass tab handles, shiny gold metal sides and shiny gold metal plinth base. Metal has a small amo...
Travertine, Metal, Brass
Ello Floating Nightstands with Travertine Fronts and Tops, a Pair, Rare
By Ello Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
It’s rare to find a pair of custom-made nightstands by Chicago-based ELLO. These vintage rare pieces have been in the original home they were custom ordered for. What makes these rar...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Mirror & Chrome Tall Cabinet with Chest of Drawers by Ello
By Ello Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A versatile Hollywood glam tall mirrored cabinet produced by Ello Furniture circa 1970's. It features stacked mirror doors in art deco form, chro...
Chrome
Vintage post modern travertine & brass cabinet by Ello Furniture, USA 1980s
By Ello Furniture
Located in Hastings, GB
Polished travertine-clad cabinet by Ello Furniture, 1980s. This 3 door cabinet has brass tab handles and brushed gold metal sides and brushed gold metal plinth base. Metal has a smal...
Travertine, Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Early Knoll Walnut 2-Door Credenza
By Florence Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Diminutive credenza from the early 1950s. Walnut top is new veneer replacing worn Formica. Leather pulls a signature Florence Knoll design mark. Two sliding doors open to reveal two ...
Steel
$4,975
H 37 in W 20.27 in D 17.81 in
Pair of Solid Carved Brutalist French Nightstands with Solomonic Columns
Located in Miami, FL
19th century pair of solid carved Brutalist French nightstands with Solomonic columns it has one drawer and one compartment Marble covered.
Marble
Bar Cabinet Carmen by Comité De Proyectos
Located in Geneve, CH
Bar cabinet Carmen by Comité De Proyectos Dimensions: large: W 45 x D 90 x H 110 cm Materials: Huanacaxaxtle Wood, Sisal Fiber, Steel, Wicker, Mirror, Leather. We are an interior a...
Steel
$5,800 / set
H 29.5 in W 75.5 in D 21 in
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
$3,471
H 48.43 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
Black Brutalist Bar Cabinet, Two Doors, Three Drawers, Belgium, 1970s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Hilversum, NL
This striking black Brutalist bar cabinet, crafted in Belgium in the 1970s, is a stunning example of minimalist design. Made from black lacquered oak, the sideboard features two door...
Oak
$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 Ello Furniture, Milo Baughman
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
$4,700
H 33 in W 53 in D 22 in
Borge Mogensen Cabinet Credenza with Sliding Doors Scandinavian Modern Oak Teak
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Chicago, IL
Borge Mogensen chest of drawers. Oak and Teak. Measures: 33"H x 53"W x 22"D Two sliding doors The interior on one side has three removable treys, the other side contains two shel...
Steel
$3,275 / set
H 25.79 in W 18.9 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Carved Spanish Nightstands with Solomonic Legs and Crest
Located in Miami, FL
20th century pair of solid carved Spanish nightstands with Solomonic columns and carved crest under the drawers in oak wood. It has one carved drawer and Solomonic T.form stretcher.
Walnut
Chinese Two Door Side Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
This two-door side cabinet has a classic, square-corner design with clean lines and minimal decoration. The small cabinet is crafted of elm with traditional joinery methods, faced wi...
Elm
$1,941
H 27.96 in W 28.75 in D 14.57 in
1950s Midcentury Regency Italian Wood, Brass and Mirror Dry Bar Cabinet Cart
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Vittorio Dassi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet cart characterized by its original Asian themed painted front wood pull-out tilt door with interior part in mirror glass, standing on its antique brass wheels...
Brass
$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
$7,500Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 30 in W 36 in D 16 in
Pair of 1960's Hollywood Regency Duquette Style Gold Leaf & Eglomise Cabinets
By Tony Duquette, Lane Furniture
Located in Hanover, MA
BG WINTER SALE Amazing and rare pair of vintage early 1960's cabinets from from an outrageously over-the-top period Hollywood Regency decorated home outside of Boston; think Zsa Zsa...
Art Glass, Giltwood
Mid-Century Free Standing Wall Unit by Ello
By Ello Furniture
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century two bay freestanding wall unit by Ello. This piece has two bays that can be combined together or separated into two units. Made from warm rich wood with chrome metal acce...
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 22.5 in W 36.25 in D 17 in
Contemporary Modern Pair of Ello Chevron Mirrored Wall Mounted Cabinets
By Ello Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A contemporary modern pair of Ello chevron mirrored wall mounted cabinets. A stunning set of floating wall cabinets from Ello furniture. This pair of wall...
Metal
Ello Lacquered Glass and Chrome Nightstands
By Ello Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
Ello Lacquered glass and chrome nightstands. Burnt Orange lacquered glass with shiny chrome, sides, trim, and handles. One of the nightstands has drawers and the other has doors.
Chrome
Sold
H 52 in W 40 in D 21 in
Mid-Century Ello Dresser Chest of Drawers in Brass and Black Mirrror, c. 1970s
By Ello Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular post modern black and brass dresser / credenza / cabinet with glass faced front and top with heavy brass sides. Steel drawer glides. Double cabinet doors. Manufactured by Ello Furniture, circa 1970s. This black glass and brass has a great glow and rich hues. This is one of the coolest Ello pieces we've seen. This piece works really well with mid-century, hollywood regency, post modern and contemporary. We currently have this Ello cabinet paired with rich caramel leather Michel Ducaroy Marsala chairs...
Brass
Ello Black Glass Top Sideboard/Cabinet with Chrome Trim
By Ello Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Ello 1970s black glass cabinet with chrome trim. Black glass top and front with chrome hardware and side. Opens to reveal a single shelf compartment.
Chrome
Pair of Ello Brass & Bronze Mirrored Nightstands by O. B. Solie
By Ello Furniture, O.B. Solie
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of 1980s bedside cabinets manufactured by Ello Furniture Manufacturing Co. and designed by O. B. Solie as part of Ello's Regency Imperial collection. Double door cabinets are ...
Brass
Mauve Glass Cabinet by Ello International
By Ello Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful mauve hued glass and brushed brass cabinet by Ello International. Featuring deep bronze pulls and brushed brass sides and recessed plinth base. Shelf pins included (pictu...
Brass
Sold
H 50.25 in W 36.25 in D 20.5 in
Ello Stacked Storage Cabinets / Dresser / Chest of Drawers, Bronze Mirror, Brass
By Ello Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Ello bronze mirrored cabinets with brass detail and pulls. One piece stacks on the other for convenience in moving. Beautiful set with four doors that reve...
Brass
Ello Mid Century Walnut and Smoked Glass Free Standing Wall Unit
By Ello Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ello mid century walnut and smoked glass free standing wall unit This wall unit measures: 32 wide x 16 deep x 74 inches high ?All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call...
Glass, Walnut
Ello Mid Century Walnut Free Standing Wall Unit
By Ello Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ello mid century walnut free standing wall unit This wall unit measures: 32 wide x 16 deep x 74 inches high ?All pieces of furniture can ...
Chrome
Sold
H 30 in W 75.5 in L 30 in
Ello Storage Cabinet, Credenza, Dresser in Tessellated Green Marble and Brass
By Ello Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Ello six-drawer, two-door cabinet. Brass panel sides, trim and pulls with tessellated green and black marble-top and drawer fronts. No dents or scratches in the brass, not scratches ...
Marble, Brass
Hollywood Regency Cabinets by Ello
By Ello Furniture
Located in Rochester, NY
1970's silver gray glass and mirrored brass two door chests by Ello Furniture. Very good quality heavyweight construction. Beautiful. Look at all pictures and read condition report i...
Brass, Chrome