Rare Postmodern 80s Mirrored King Platform Chrome Bed by O.B. Solie for ELLO

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Rare Postmodern 80s Mirrored King Platform Chrome Bed by O.B. Solie for ELLO

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Stunning, and very rare sleek postmodern elegant designer chrome and mirrored King platform bed by O.B. Solie for ELLO furniture. Ello is a very famous company from the 80s that created very limited edition cult mirrored furniture, and it is now very rare to find. Image 5 here shows an ad of another O.B. Solie for Ello bed of this same period. Cult classic bed. Images 6+7 show how you may wish to add lighting below the bed, as other designers have done with this bed. The headboard is rectangular, with slightly beveled edges to protect for any sharp edges. The foot board is rounded, as seen in the images. The design is spectacular, and timeless yet postmodern. Original 1980s piece! Good Vintage Condition, kept very clean, from the 1980s. Shines beautifully. Some small scratches to be expected for its age, but much less than would be expected. No dents. The mattress that fits in this bed frame is a King Mattress, 76" x 80" (193cm x 203.2cm). Mattress not included. **This item is located in the Madison, WI USA warehouse, and we will allow for shipping within the USA as well as internationally The king-size platform is edged in a thick band of polished chrome and rests on a recessed chrome base, giving it a floating effect. The mirrored headboard is incredibly sleek and beautifully made. This beautiful, minimalist design without end tables, allows for customizable lighting on either side of the bed and the platform bed appears as a sculpture in the room. Some designers have also decided to light the bed underneath, as shown in image 5 here-- to create a glowing effect. This bed is truly a jaw dropper. Additional images here to show how you may wish to add lighting below the bed, as other designers have done with this bed. Also, the original Ello catalogue images included, of beds of this series. Overall Dimensions: 82.5” Length 78.5” Width 32” Height 14.25” Platform height without mattress Approx. weight: 150-200 lbs.

Creator:
O.B. Solie (Designer),Ello Furniture (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 78.5 in (199.39 cm)Depth: 82.5 in (209.55 cm)
Style:
Post-Modern (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Aluminum,Chrome,Glass,Mirror,Plywood
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1980-1989
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1980
Condition:
Minor fading. Very beautiful condition! Some small scratches, less than to be expected for its vintage age. Very well kept original 1980s vintage piece. Less than normal wear.
Seller Location:
Basel, CH
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU7344231691702

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Ello Furniture

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.

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