Multidisciplinary French designer and sculptor Jacques Jarrige has never met a material he didn't like. From wood coffee tables to bronze table lamps and lacquer stools, Jarrige is adept at working with a range of mediums. He has also been known to craft furniture and decor in aluminum and has released a line of wool carpets. According to Valerie Goodman, who represents the artist, Jarrige "has an ongoing dialogue with whatever material he selects."
Jarrige was born in Paris in 1962 and was raised in a family of scientists and art collectors. He grew up in the neighborhood of St. Germain, which is home to several art galleries. Jarrige was particularly enamored with the power and presence of the African sculptures on display in these galleries, and this early fascination led to his enrolling in architecture classes at the National School of Fine Arts in Paris.
However, Jarrige found the program uninspiring and left school in the 1980s to work with his hands to create his own sculptures and other objects. Looking to the works of designers like Alexandre Noll and George Nakashima, Jarrige began to explore the interplay of art and design. Even though he has been quoted as saying "design bores me when it is decorative," his work has high visual appeal. Each piece is thoughtfully shaped by hand, which usually yields organic graceful curves that are pleasing to the eye and bring charm to any interior.
In the 1990s, Jarrige started showing his work in Europe and found an eager audience. During this time, he focused mainly on creating sculptural furniture and decorative objects. In 2010, Valerie Goodman became his representative, and he began showing at the Valerie Goodman Gallery in Manhattan. Jarrige subsequently shifted his focus — he began working in abstract mode and making large-scale sculptures. His work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, Coté Paris and The World of Interiors.
In 2022, Jarrige exhibited at the Venice Biennale and secured a commission to design a piece for the renovated Pfizer Building in Brooklyn. Jarrige also installed a large hammered aluminum Christ sculpture at the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine in New York.
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$15,000
Sculpted Armchair in oak
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
This hand-sculpted armchair in stained oak features a suspended seat in natural saddle leather, offering both comfort and striking visual contrast. In this piece, Jacques Jarrige co...
Oak
Sculpted Lacquered Armchair “Aubrac” by Jacques Jarrige
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
The Aubrac armchair is a sculptural and innovative seating piece by Jacques Jarrige, crafted using a novel technique that replaces traditional MDF with pressed cardboard. This approa...
Aluminum
$15,000 / set
Pair of Armchairs in Lacquer by Jacques Jarrige
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
The Toro Armchair is a sculpted, modern seat by Jacques Jarrige, hand-carved from recycled wood and finished in a luminous white lacquer. Its powerful, compact form is softened by th...
Lacquer
$6,250 / item
Sculpted and Lacquered Armchair by Jacques Jarrige
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
The Toro armchair by Jacques Jarrige is a bold sculptural work that fuses unexpected materials with refined craftsmanship. Each chair is meticulously shaped by layering and gluing sh...
Lacquer, Reclaimed Wood
Pair of Vintage Sculpted Oak Armchairs by Madison Furniture
By Madison Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of vintage modern arm chairs feature unique "box" style sides. The beautiful wood grain and floating angled backrest add to the allure. Smooth edges and plush blue upholstery ensure comfort in any modern interior. Made by Madison Furniture Industries...
Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Belgian Pair of Armchairs Chairs in Leather and Oak
By Frits Schuitema, Schuitema & Zonen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frits Schuitema for Shaker Furniture by Schuitema en Zonen, pair of armchairs model 1130, stained wood, leather, Belgium, 1970s. A beautiful pair o...
Leather, Wood
Leon Jallot Pair of Sculpted Pearwood Armchairs
By Léon Jallot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early Classic French Art Deco pair of armchairs in sculpted pearwood by Leon Jallot. This model was presented by the designer in the office for an art collector at Le Salon d'Automne...
Pearwood
$32,979
H 30.52 in W 51.58 in D 24.22 in
Rare Desk and Armchair by Jacques Adnet, Stitched Leather and Skaï, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
These desk and armchair by Jacques Adnet are quite rare with its marine type handles. Thea are completely covered with a mix of leather and skaï (faux leather) which is saddle-stitch...
Metal, Brass
Guillerme & Chambron 'Fumay' Armchair in Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, armchair model 'Fumay,' oak and fabric, France, 1960s Beautifully shaped armchair in blond oak by French designer duo Jacques Chambron and Ro...
Fabric, Oak
$7,520Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 26 in
Pair of Cowhide Leather Tucroma Armchairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Currently, the most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible pair (2) of Tucroma armchairs in ...
Steel
Black Lacquered Armchair
By Kem Weber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black lacquered armchair in the style of Kem Weber. A 20th-century Art Deco constructivist design. This unmarked piece features a stunning black piano lacquered frame that beautifull...
Hide, Lacquer
Pair of armchairs by Jacques Adnet
By Compagnie Des Arts Français, Jacques Adnet
Located in Uccle, BE
Pair of armchairs with armrests covered in saddle stitched leather by Jacques Adnet, Compagnie des Arts Français. Pair of low armchairs with armrests covered in black saddle stitched...
Brass
$1,400 / set
H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 24.02 in
Mario Marenco for Poltrona Frau Pair of 'Movie' Armchairs in Saddle Leather
By Poltrona Frau, Mario Marenco
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Marenco for Poltrona Frau, pair of armchairs model 'Movie', lacquered metal, leather, Italy, 1984 Italian furniture designer Mario Marenco drew inspiration from cinema seats, ...
Metal
$1,480 / set
H 35 in W 23.25 in D 23.25 in
Classic Pair of Modernist Armchairs by John Van Koert for Drexel
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic pair of modernist armchairs by John Van Koert for Drexe, amazing original condition, solid. Sturdy construction, superior quality, sculpted walnut, extremely comfortable.
Fabric, Walnut
$945 / set
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Chrome Dining Armchairs by David Palterer for Zanotta, Italy, 1987
By Zanotta, David Palterer
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Artistic and stylish pair of side / dining chairs by David Palterer for Zanotta, Italy. The chairs are made in chromed tubular frame that features a floating backrest. The wood is ma...
Chrome
Sculpted Armchair in Solid Oak Wood
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Armchair made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) (Outdoor use OK) Dimensions: H. 82 x 48 x 48 cm (SH 45 cm) Founded by artist Denis Milovanov, SÓHA design studio conceives and produces f...
Oak