Ellington & French is a delightful home furnishings and gift store in Berkeley, California, near the Claremont Hotel. It is described as a neighborhood gem and a lovely, cute store. The shop features a curated range of merchandise from all corners of the world, including unique antiques, modern classics, fine decor, women’s loungewear, jewelry, and items from brands like Juliska and Rifle Paper Co. It is known for a wonderful, perfect fragrance of fine soaps and candles upon entering. The store offers high-end, lux, and expensive items, from holiday goods and stocking stuffers to pewter picture frames, signed cookbooks, perfume, and velvet journals. It provides a joyful experience, with special events like a holiday champagne sip and shop sale. While some reviews note customer service can be inconsistent, others highlight quick order dispatch and kind touches like handwritten gift notes. It is considered a great business and a neighborhood treasure that keeps customers coming back.
China & Bill were so wonderful today. They helped me find birthday gifts for 3 separate people, loved the curated selection of home decor, toiletries, and other goodies! I loved the wide selection of beautiful pieces!!! And the gift wrapping was great too!
December 2024
My favorite store in the Berkeley/Oakland area brimming with beautiful and unique gifts and useful and lovely items for home and to treat oneself. Nice staff that let you shop quietly without being fussed over which I really appreciate. I usually use up the maximum meter time and Christmas time is magical there.
July 2023
Cute gift shop with women’s loungewear, juliska, rifle paper products and much much more. Located right by the Claremont hotel.
