Get Interviewed: Meet Bonrepos Ceramics Twentynine Palms Artist

Some creatives build businesses. Others build worlds.

And Alexandre de Bonrepos? He’s definitely doing the latter one ceramic vessel at a time from his home studio in Twentynine Palms.

I didn’t discover Alexandre through a gallery or a curated retail space.
I met him while checking into Hotel Wren, a beautifully restored motel turned boutique hotel in 29 Palms (and yes, I am fully obsessed with their hospitality details - Vogue is too).

I was doing a little staycation while work was happening at my place, and when I stepped into the lobby which feels more like a cozy desert living room than a hotel check-in desk. Alexandre happened to be working there. He got me settled with keys and casually suggested I stop by their onsite bodega, Winsong, to grab a welcome drink and a few treats for the stay.

While he made the drink, we started talking. I asked him what brought him to Twentynine Palms and what he did outside of the Wren. When he mentioned ceramics, I immediately asked for his Instagram handle. One quick scroll while my drink infused… and I was officially impressed.

The lines. The textures. The forms that feel both refined and lived-in.
Instantly, I started thinking: How do I get his work into my client projects?
(Stay tuned for that part.)

From Backyard Experiments to a Full Desert Studio

Before the quiet desert mornings and handcrafted lamps, Alexandre was living in Los Angeles making ceramics between odd jobs and flipping home goods to get by. His first setup was a small backyard where he experimented with clay and created early versions of the ceramic lamps he’s now known for.

After the wildfires, he took a spontaneous trip to Landers. Like many of us who end up staying, he felt that unexpected pull of the high desert - the openness, the stillness, the clarity it gives you.

Soon after, he found an apartment in Twentynine Palms, which he converted into a full indoor studio. That’s where Bonrepos Ceramics really took shape.

Follow along at @bonrepos.ceramics for process videos, glazing experiments, and new collections in progress.

Ceramics Made by Hand, at Home, and With Intention

There are a lot of beautiful objects out there, but Bonrepos pieces feel personal. Every lamp, every planter, every candle vessel is made by Alexandre himself start to finish, from his home studio.

You feel that intimacy in the work:

• the desert calm in each curve

• the slow, intentional making

• the “perfectly imperfect” edge that only real craft carries

If you love natural home décor, desert-inspired interiors, or handcrafted objects for your Joshua Tree or 29 Palms home, you’ll understand the appeal immediately.

If you’ve watched his reels, you know exactly what I mean.

What’s Next for Bonrepos Ceramics

He’s currently collaborating with a painter to create custom floral pots - soft and organic with a palette inspired by the high desert. And something many of us are excited for:

Ceramic candle vessels inspired by Duralex glassware but in clay.
Even better!
Once the candle is done, you can reuse the piece as a drinking cup.

You’ll be able to find them at Desert General store in Tin Town Twentynine Palms soon.

Custom commissions are also open. If you’re a designer, builder, or homeowner searching for artisan lighting, planters, or vessels for your space, Alexandre loves community collaboration.

The Name Behind the Brand

“Bonrepos” means well rested in French, also his family name.
And honestly, it fits.
His pieces have that grounded, calm, well-rested energy built right into them.

Who His Work Speaks To

In Alexandre’s own words:

“Anyone with style.”

If you’re drawn to high-quality home goods, desert craftsmanship, neutral palettes, and objects that hold both character and quiet, keep your eye on Bonrepos.

Desert creatives like Alexandre are part of what makes Twentynine Palms and Joshua Tree such special places to live, design, and create. I’m grateful to share his work and maybe even collaborate soon. 😉

Follow his journey on Instagram at @bonrepos.ceramics.

And if you’re looking for custom ceramics for your home project or real estate design in the high desert, let’s chat. I love connecting local makers to meaningful spaces.