A 30‑Year Friendship as a Creative Foundation
Some collaborations don’t happen because they’re planned — they grow from a long shared history.Lonneke and Ellen have known each other for more than thirty years. During that time, they’ve laughed together, created together, discovered together, and above all: shared their love for beautiful objects with character. That friendship is the heart of E&L Vintage — a collaboration that feels like coming home.
You can find our shared contact page here.
Vintage & Creativity — Two Worlds That Strengthen Each Other
Ellen brings her passion for 1950s and 1960s vintage: the atmosphere, the shapes, the stories hidden inside old objects. She is also a goldsmith, with a background in craftsmanship and material work, and a creative spirit that refuses to be limited — from jewelry to tattoos.
Lonneke contributes her own creative strength, with a strong focus on jewelry, color, and materials, and a broad perspective on everything related to handwork and design.
Together, something special emerges: Vintage with character + creativity with craftsmanship = E&L Vintage.
What This Means for Customers
E&L Vintage is not a shop, not a brand, not a merger — it is a project‑based collaboration where two styles meet and strengthen each other.
For customers, this means:
- unique combinations of vintage and handmade pieces
- special creations that exist only within this collaboration
- projects with a retro atmosphere you won’t find anywhere else
- a blend of craftsmanship, materials, color, and nostalgia
It’s exactly this overlap that makes E&L Vintage so compelling.
How the Collaboration Works
E&L Vintage is a project‑based collaboration. That means:
- they both continue to run their own independent work
- they join forces for specific projects
- they appear together at retro festivals, where their love for vintage and retro comes to life
- Atelier Lonneke becomes a place where these collaborations take shape
On the website, E&L Vintage has its own dedicated space and a recognizable logo in the header, so visitors immediately see that this collaboration has its own identity.ekers meteen zien dat dit een samenwerking is met een eigen sfeer en verhaal.
The Atmosphere of E&L Vintage
Think of the warmth of the 1950s and 1960s. Think of materials with a past. Think of creativity that brings old forms back to life.
Sometimes something small emerges. Sometimes something big. Always something with character.
Our First Project Special
A ring made from a (silver‑plated) teaspoon — crafted especially for you. You choose the spoon yourself, and the ring is then made entirely to your size. You can find the full description here: ring made from a teaspoon