Ella Jenkins: Textile Artist & Upholsterer

“Furniture with a story. Designed to be admired, used and treasured.”

Rural Lincolnshire based Textile Artist & Upholsterer Ella Jenkins

Ella is exhibiting at our Escape the Ordinary Exhibition at Stamford Arts Centre Gallery: 27 October – 7 November 2026

Rural Lincolnshire based Textile Artist & Upholsterer Ella Jenkins

“Furniture with a story. Designed to be admired, used and treasured.“

I believe the best furniture has already been made.

Why replace something beautifully crafted when it simply needs a new chapter?

Every piece of antique and vintage furniture carries a history, and rather than hiding it, I celebrate its character. Combining traditional upholstery techniques with imaginative textile design, I create contemporary heirloom pieces with a story of their own.

Working from my rural Lincolnshire studio, I transform beautiful antique and vintage furniture through colour, pattern, texture and carefully chosen fabrics. Some pieces whisper elegance, others make more of a statement, but each one is designed to be unique, tactile and full of personality.

My work brings together craftsmanship and creativity — from exquisite fabrics and unexpected combinations to hand embroidery, appliqué and decorative details when the design calls for them. Inspired by nature, heritage and a belief that beautiful things should be part of everyday life, I create pieces that invite conversation, spark memories and become treasured parts of the home.

After all, furniture is not created simply to be admired from a distance.

Furniture with a story. Designed to be admired, used and treasured.

Contact Ella
website: ellajenkinsdesigns.co.uk
Facebook: Ella Jenkins Upholstery / Instagram: ellajenkinsupholstery

all images © Ella Jenkins

Ella has exhibited with us at several venues including Stamford Arts Centre, Carre Gallery Sleaford, Rutland Garden Centre and Aslackby Village Christmas Fair.