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
A fabulous ceramic table lamp in a fabulous decor - a rich purple colour with dark accents.
Paired with a hand-made lamp shade made out of vintage fabric in the colours of purple, orange, brown and white, courtesy of our friends at Retrotastik. The pattern can be seen in a couple different ways, as demonstrated in the pictures.
The lamp base is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks or any other flaws to mention.
Please note the lamp shade may have some inconsistencies in the pattern and fabric itself being vintage, however it is free from damage.
This beauty measures a fantastic 72cm (28.5") tall including the shade.
It has been professionally rewired with a new cable to meet Australian electrical standards. Essentially, it's all ready to go!
