Apollonie Céramique Pincée Bookends

$198.00

Introduce a touch of sculptural artistry to your library with Lorraine Grouvel's handcrafted stoneware bookends. The set features two arched forms in matte white, each a study in textural contrast.

Grouvel's distinctive "Pincée" technique adorns the outer surfaces - a rugged, pinched texture that evokes weathered cliffsides. This raw exterior plays against the smooth, curved inner faces, creating a compelling visual dialogue.

Minimalist yet expressive, these pieces command attention whether cradling books or standing alone. Their organic silhouettes and handcrafted nuances bring a touch of the artist's studio to your shelf or tabletop, elevating the simple act of organizing books into a celebration of form and texture.

Grouvel, the Franco-Canadian ceramist behind Apollonie Céramique, began her journey with clay in 2014. Now based in Paris, she crafts stoneware and porcelain creations that embody a universe of sobering fragility and honest expression. Her work invites contemplation of the relationship between object and space, bringing a touch of Parisian atelier sensibility to each piece. We are the only stockist of these lyrical pieces in the US. See our entire collection here

Each piece is unique in size and shape
Stoneware and porcelain
Hand wash
Made in Paris, France

These carefully chosen and crafted pieces represent a considered mix of the esoteric and the highly pragmatic. Many of these simple things reflect the hand of the artisan or the quiet genius of the inventor. They are useful in ways that are difficult to quantify but, if pressed, we would say they make life a little more efficient and a lot more beautiful.

We are lifelong bibliophiles. Shelves filled with books line our studio walls and more are stacked on every surface. We admire their design, scrutinize their typography, fetishize their paper and analyze their binding. We read them for research, for inspiration, for the sheer pleasure of exploring new worlds of thought and experience.

We have curated a selection of books to offer our audience, based on our interests and yours. Most of our books are limited editions or out of print, they are seldom available in the US, and not available on Amazon. 

The fact that we have now launched our own imprint seems an inevitable extension. Wms&Co. books are created in collaboration with the interesting characters, visionaries and designers we encounter. Subject matter varies wildly but is always infused with the spirit of creativity and a respect for good design.

All books are final sale: non-refundable and non-exchangable. 

 

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