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.
$6,000
H 30.5 in W 75 in D 19.25 in
1970s Milo Baughman Attributed for John Stuart Credenza Dresser in Cream Lacquer
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Large Lacquered Credenza, attributed to Milo Baughman for John Stuart. The piece dates to the 1970s and was produced in the United States. It features off-white creamy lacq...
Steel
$4,950
H 30 in W 80.25 in D 19.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Sideboard / Dresser, Burlwood, Chrome
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Sideboard / Dresser, Burlwood, Chrome Gorgeous mid-century dresser or sideboard designed and produced in the United States, circa 1980s. This piece is made of burlwood with chrome accents and details. Very decorative square patchwork wood...
Chrome
$6,500
H 30.75 in W 75.25 in D 19.25 in
1970s Milo Baughman for John Stuart Credenza Dresser in Cream Lacquer
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Large Credenza, designed by Milo Baughman for John Stuart in the 1970s. The piece is long, having six drawers and a cabinet that opens to offer even more inner storage. All...
Steel, Chrome
$4,950
H 30 in W 80.25 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Dresser / Sideboard, Milo Baughman Style, Chrome, Walnut
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Dresser / Sideboard by Milo Baughman, Chrome, Walnut This fine rosewood style veneer fronts having chrome pulls with chrome framed borders. Each having a fitted i...
Chrome
Postmodern Taupe Brown Lacquer Laminate Credenza With Chrome Base
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Postmodern Taupe Chrome Credenza fuses glossy taupe lacquer with a sleek chrome base for midcentury refined storage with sculptural elegance. Some pitting to the chrome as can be...
Wood
$7,750
H 25.75 in W 63 in D 19.75 in
Glas Italia Modern Gray Glass 6 Drawer Dresser Credenza, Made in Italy
By Glas Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimalist Italian modern six-drawer dresser / credenza designed and manufactured in Italy by Glas Italia. The piece features a sleek architectural form with a wood structure fully c...
Glass, Wood
65 Davis Allen Oak Stainless Credenza
By Davis Allen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Davis Allen joined Skidmore, Owing and Merrill (SOM) in 1950 as a junior architectural designer. In the intervening forty years, and since 1965 with the rank of Associate Partner, Senior Interior Designer, Allen collaborated with three generations of SOM partners. 64" GF Davis Allen...
Stainless Steel
$25,221 / item
H 36 in W 85 in D 15 in
Custom Credenza Made from Stainless Steel Legs and Walnut Drawers
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
The polished stainless steel side panels appear to be pulling apart creating a tension so strong that is seems suspends the body of the walnut credenza. This piece is perfect for a l...
Stainless Steel
$1,750
H 31 in W 82 in D 20 in
"Dang" by Blu Dot 2 Door 2 Drawer Grey Media Stand Console Credenza Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. "Dang" 2 Door 2 Drawer Grey Media Stand Console Credenza by Blu Dot. Item features pe...
Metal
Dang 2 Door 2 Drawer Grey Media Stand Console Credenza by Blu Dot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dang 2 door 2 drawer grey media stand console credenza by Blu Dot. Item features perforated steel door fronts, steel metal base, brass details, original papers...
Metal
Mid century American Modern 10 Drawer Office Credenza Jens Risom Aluminum frame
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Rare American Modern Mid Century Modern long Walnut 10 drawer Executive Office credenza with all solid Aluminum Frame. High end Construction with Metal Drawer glides. Great...
Aluminum, Steel
Post modern light gray gloss lacquer 4 door credenza Cabinet
By Ello Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post modern light grayish/blue Lacquered 4 Door Credenza Cabinet. This 73” wide credenza has storage inside behind 4 door panels with 6 adjustable shelves with all pins inside, has m...
Metal
Mid century American Modern 8 Drawer Office Credenza Jens Risom Aluminum frame
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Rare American Modern Mid Century Modern long Oak 8 drawer Office credenza with all solid Aluminum Frame. High end Construction with Metal Drawer glides. Great design good v...
Aluminum, Steel
Pop art Post modern white Gloss Laminate custom 6 drawer dresser or credenza
By Memphis Milano
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful post modern custom made White gloss laminate 6 drawer dresser or credenza circa 1980. Very clean inside and out almost like new. Look at photos. There is (3) drawers on the...
Laminate, Plywood
Stunning Swedish Mid-Century Modern 12 Drawer Dresser Credenza White Metal Legs
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Swedish Mid-Century Modern 12 drawer dresser credenza white laminate top and metal legs/pulls. Impressive construction and very beautiful modern design. All 12 teak and hard...
Steel
Custom Modern 8 Drawer Dresser in Gray Lacquer style of Paul McCobb
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern Custom Made Style of Paul McCobb 8 drawer dresser. Beautiful dresser Based off the original design of Paul McCobb Planner Group 8 drawer dresser. Custom Made Birch with Brass ...
Brass
