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 Grey with Dark Brown accents; Tasmanian Blackwood base and neck
Shade Colour Off-White, Brown, Dark Brown, Pale Pink
Shade Material Hand-made from vintage fabric, thanks to A Lad'n His Lamps.
Dimensions 88cm (33") tall, 40cm diameter.
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 Excellent condition with no major wear that we can see. A couple small nicks in the ceramic, however these are at the reverse and cannot be seen.
