There’s nothing I like better than a pretty, midcentury toilet. This 1959 Ellis model from Eljer has wonderful lines, and came in 7 “decorator colors” including this great shade of pistachio green that is heading in a straight line toward avocado.
The text says that the toilet, along with coordinating bathtub and wallhung sink on chrome legs, were designed by the Dave Chapman firm. Chapman was a well-known industrial designer and seems to have had a long career with Montgomery Ward, in particular. See his IDSA bio here. Eljer has existed since 1904 and along with Crane, is today part of the American Standard brand. I keep an eye on Eljer’s product line … As far as retro renovation choices, they have one wall-hung sink (Murray II) and several simple toilets (with some of my favorite names: Titan…Diplomat…Patroit!) worth a look.
50s bathroom — a great Eljer ad to go with our theme today 
A “planter top” toilet tank lid from Eljer 
A gorgeous vintage toilet for your retro renovation bathroom 
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Thanks for this article.
GREAT toilet!
I noticed that toilet named “Patriot” years ago, and I’ve always giggled to myself about it. But I didn’t know about the Diplomat or the Titan until now…what a lineup!
Did anyone else notice that there isn’t toilet paper next to the toilet but instead a towel at toilet paper level…
I really like this toilet, but thought that was kinda funny
My favorite element: the sleek, unique bolt cap covers !! My parents still have one in service—- since 1961.
pretty sure this is ours, too – also from 1961!