Serra Bookends

$155.00

The Serra bookends evoke the gentle curve of well-worn book pages nestled on a timeworn shelf. Drawing inspiration from Richard Serra's imposing steel sculptures, these pieces command attention through their subtle grace. Crafted from a single piece of stoneware, they fold upon themselves with an air of effortless poise. Their allure lies in their simplicity—captivating whether cradling books or standing alone.

Virginia Sin, the artist behind these creations, works from her studio in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. As a woman of AAAPI heritage, Sin infuses each handmade piece with a sense of purpose and grace.

Sin is guided by a vision of creating "Things you can nest with. Things made slow. With two bare hands. Things worth sharing. Or hoarding. Things that help you find home, wherever you are." This ethos permeates every aspect of her work, from conception to execution. See our collection of her work here

6"w x 6.5"d x 6"h (each)
Sold as a set of 2

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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