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Furniture Artist Profile:
Amy of Pinkyswifts

Amy is the bold creative mind behind Pinkyswifts — one of the UK’s most exciting furniture artists reinventing vintage design with fearless colour, razor-sharp geometry and unmistakable retro flair. Based in Rushden, Northamptonshire, Amy transforms pre-loved furniture into electrifying statement pieces that instantly lift a room and spark conversation.

Her signature style is confident, vibrant and joyfully modern. Crisp geometric patterns, punchy colour blocking, playful contrasts and mid-century influences define her work, giving each piece that unmistakable Pinkyswifts pop. Whether it’s a retro cabinet, a compact sideboard or a standout storage unit, Amy’s creations bring personality, artistry and attitude to any interior.

Amy’s journey began with a love for making and building. After an evening watching The Repair Shop ignited a desire for more meaningful, hands-on work, she took the leap — completing an HND in cabinet making in 2019. This training equipped her with serious craftsmanship: the ability to build furniture from scratch and, more importantly, breathe new life into vintage pieces with structural repairs, meticulous preparation and flawless hand-painted finishes.

Sustainability is at the heart of Pinkyswifts. Every piece Amy restores helps reduce the 22 million items of furniture thrown away in the UK each year, turning abandoned or overlooked items into high-quality, one-off artworks. When you choose a Pinkyswifts piece, you’re not just buying furniture — you’re investing in creativity, craftsmanship and a more sustainable way of living.

Her first project, a tired mid-century bureau she’d owned for years, became a turning point. As her style evolved and her confidence grew, she refinished it again and transformed it into a stunning cocktail cabinet. It’s proof of her philosophy: well-made furniture deserves many lives — and each one can be more extraordinary than the last.

Today, Pinkyswifts is all about colour, confidence and contemporary retro design. Amy’s pieces are made for people who want interiors with personality—homes filled with joy, individuality and bold artistic energy.

Explore her vibrant, design-led creations and discover why Pinkyswifts is fast becoming a go-to name for unique, sustainable, high-impact furniture.