Founded in 1953 by Czechoslovakian migrants Dagmar and Miloslav Kratochvil, Ellis Ceramics is a cornerstone of mid-century Australian pottery.
Arriving in Melbourne in 1951, the Kratochvils initially established a small studio in their Abbotsford backyard. As their modernist designs gained commercial traction (securing large orders from major department stores like Myer and Grace Bros) the operation expanded to a dedicated factory at 86 Nicholson Street, Abbotsford.
At its peak in the 1960s, the studio employed over 15 staff members, including art students from RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) and international ceramicists, before closing in 1972.
Read more about Ellis Ceramics here.
THIS LISTING
Base Colour Lime Green, with a Brown drip-glaze finish
Shade Colour Green, Yellow
Shade Material Hand-made in-house from vintage fabric, thanks to Retro Duo. Note the pattern can be displayed in different ways, as per the images.
Dimensions 94cm (37"), tall including the shade.
Wiring Professionally rewired to meet Australian electrical standards, with a switch on the cable. Cable colour is white.
Bulb Fits a standard B22 bayonet light bulb.
Condition Great condition with no major wear that we can see. Note there is a small crack near the base at the reverse, which upon inspection is surface level only and doesn't go right through the ceramic. As per the image.
