Frances has built her career in interior design over the past decade. Her studio, Akha spans residential design and collectible furniture, with pieces placed and sold through leading galleries.

Over time, she felt drawn to create something more personal: a collection shaped by instinct and grounded in the details she returns to again and again. Frances Jean grew from that desire. It brings the clarity of her collectible work into refined, made-to-order pieces for everyday living -quietly sculptural, and genuinely comfortable.

Working closely between studio and workshop, Frances Jean owns the process from sketch to stitch. Each piece is handcrafted locally in London using solid frames, natural and recycled fabrics where possible, and finishes chosen to age beautifully.

Originally from Cape Town, Frances continues to work between design and making with a simple intention: to create furniture that is lived with, cared for, and kept - where every detail exists to serve lasting comfort and enduring design.