Pair of Ello Beveled Wall Mirrors

$2,400per set

About the Item

Pair of beveled 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 glass panels mounted on a hardwood frame edged in flat black, On the backside each has an integral wedge cut horizontal bracket for mounting onto a corresponding wall mounted bracket. Price is for the pair.

Creator:
O.B. Solie (Designer),Ello Furniture (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Hollywood Regency (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Mirror,Beveled
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
Late 1970s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Very clean. Faint traces of oxidation to silvering along edges of mirrored panels.
Seller Location:
Hanover, MA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU886625250142
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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.