Black Lacquer Oval Drape Back Dining Chairs, Pietro Costantini for Ello Set of 6

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Black Lacquer Oval Drape Back Dining Chairs, Pietro Costantini for Ello Set of 6

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Incredible set of six black lacquer dining chairs with an oval drape back design by Pietro Costantini for Ello. There are four side chairs and two captain’s or armed chairs. They are in wonderful condition. There were age related nicks and dings to the lacquer which we have repaired. They retain their original upholstery which is in fabulous condition. Please see photos, circa 1980s-1990s. When I saw this gorgeous set of dining chairs my heart skipped a beat! I had to have them to offer to you. They were designed by Pietro Costantini for Ello and each chair is marked. There are four side chairs and two armed host chairs. Comprised of a black lacquered wood frame with oval backs that have an incredible drape pattern in their center. The legs are slender and give the whole look such elegance. The seats are in their original black and grey contemporary upholstery fabric which has a rather animal or snakeskin feel. If you are looking for glamour for your dining room…you have found it. Costantini Pietro began almost 100 years ago in 1922. A great family passion for wood resulted in the beginning of a dream with a small workshop which grew by the beginning of the 1950s into an industry with a wide range of seating and tables destined for distributors and international importers. Their success was built on their belief in Italian quality being about accuracy and details, experience and excellence, skilled craftsmen and control. By the 1980s the brand Costantini Pietro was entrenched and considered synonymous with luxury lifestyle, sophisticated modernity, and furniture to stand the test of time by interpreting the elegant and evolved taste of an international audience. They are still in operation today. Ello furniture was founded in Chicago by Lothar Molton in 1956, a few years after fleeing Nazi Germany with his family. In 1968 he moved the company to Rockford, Illinois and in 2010 it closed its doors. Ello’s motto was Contemporary Furniture of Distinction combined with Function plus Spectacular Glamour. Ello’s motto and Costantini Pietro’s belief perfectly describes these wonderful chairs! You must make them yours. Armed chair size: Height 42.25 inches Width 23.5 inches Depth 22 inches Seat height 18.5 inches Arm height 27 inches Inside seat width 20 inches Inside seat depth 18 inches Inside back height 24.25 inches Weight 17.4 pounds each Side chair size: Height 42.25 inches Width 21 inches Depth 22 inches Seat height 18.5 inches Inside seat depth 17.5 inches Inside back height 24.25 inches Weight 15.7 pounds each Crated size: Height 53.5 inches Width 86 inches Depth 33 inches Weight 270 pounds.

Creator:
Ello Furniture (Retailer),Pietro Costantini (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 42.25 in (107.32 cm)Width: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Length: 42.25 in (107.32 cm)Seat Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 6
Style:
Hollywood Regency (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Lacquer,Wood
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
Late 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1980s-1990s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. They are in wonderful condition. There were age related nicks and dings to the lacquer which we have repaired. They retain their original upholstery which is in fabulous condition. Please see photos.
Seller Location:
Topeka, KS
Reference Number:
Seller: 414-SEA-2741stDibs: LU1873318198931

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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.

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