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Apollonie Céramique Pincée Bookend Set

Apollonie Céramique Pincée Bookend Set - Main image
$162.5 $325 In stock

Category: The Desktop

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.

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 glazed, curved inner faces, creating a compelling visual dialogue.

Lorraine 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.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Natalie ★★★★★

I’ve had these on my shelf for a week and keep catching myself glancing at them even when they’re just standing empty between books. The handcrafted pinched curves feel almost sculptural up close, and each one sits slightly differently, which I actually love. They’ve made my plain bookcase finally f

Emma ★★★★★

The weight of these is perfect—they hold even my thickest art books upright without wobbling. The organic, hand-pinched shape makes them feel more like small sculptures than functional shelf props, and they look great even when I’m not using them.

Henry ★★★★★

The hand-pinched edges catch the light differently every time I glance over, and the organic curves make them feel more like small sculptures than bookends. They hold a stack of hardcovers steady without looking bulky, which is exactly the balance I wanted for my shelf.