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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$45,000
Sculpted Bar Cabinet
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
This rare vintage bar cabinet, titled Carnac, is an early and significant work by Jacques Jarrige, created in 2000 at the beginning of his acclaimed Carnac series. It already reveals...
Gold Leaf
"Waves" Console, Sculpture, Cabinet by Jacques Jarrige
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
Waves is a unique hybrid work by Jacques Jarrige—at once console, cabinet, and sculpture. Here, Jarrige merges functionality with poetic gesture, using the visual vocabulary of his a...
Wood
Chunky Midcentury Post Modern Media Table or Console Table in Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A versatile & stylish table that can be used anywhere in the home. Early 80's & most likely Scandinavian. It features all oak finishes with large single drawer. Very well cared for, ...
Oak
Brutalist bar cabinet cabinet 1960s Danish
Located in Lemmer, NL
Brutalist bar cabinet cabinet 1960s Danish period 1960s design unknown Denmark condition good minor signs of wear size 108 x 69.5 x 36 (h x w x d) details oak; item numb...
Oak
$3,500
H 51.19 in W 43.31 in D 13.39 in
1930s Art Deco Entry Cabinet Console Table with Mirror in Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s Art Deco entry cabinet console table with mirror in walnut. Measures cm: H 130, W 110, D 34.
Walnut
$1,900
H 11 in W 76 in D 12 in
Italian Hollywood Regency Hanging Wall Cabinet or Console Table after James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A chic looking hanging cabinet that can be used in any room of the house. Very reminiscent of James Mont designs. It features a patinated wood case with metal ornamental fronts and t...
Metal
$9,870 / item
H 23.75 in W 76 in D 20.75 in
GAULTIER MEDIA CREDENZA - Modern Geometric Cabinet in White Lacquer
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
GAULTIER MEDIA CREDENZA - Modern Geometric Cabinet in White Lacquer The Gaultier Media Credenza is a stylish and functional piece of furniture designed...
Lacquer
Tarantino Bar Cabinet
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Tarantino bar cabinet.
Wood
James de Wulf Concrete Media Console
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
For sophisticated audiophiles, pro gamers, and gear heads: the James de Wulf concrete media console. Seamless concrete console holds two levels ...
Concrete, Steel
Pivot Solid Wood Cabinet Designed by Raw Edges
By Raw Edges
Located in New York, NY
Pivot is a solid wood cabinet which is built on tall legs and features two drawers. The innovative aspect of this cabinet is the fact that the drawe...
Oak
$27,180 / item
H 80.71 in W 31.5 in D 20.08 in
Amazon Cabinet, by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano Collection
By Marco Zanini, Memphis Group, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Amazon Cabinet in reconstituted veneer and lacquered wood, was originally designed in 1985 by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano. Marco Zanini was born in Trento in 1954. He gradu...
Wood
Caleido Lacquered Bar Cabinet
By Cafedesart
Located in Milan, IT
Defined by seductive curves underlining its contemporary elegance, this stylish bar cabinet stands out for the gray-stone lacquer decorating the doo...
Wood
Thea Bar Cabinet
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
The internal organization of the space, the open and slender design of the base, and the strong architectural silhouette of this bar cabinet evokes sleek midcentury aesthetic, elevat...
Bronze
Bluemoon Bronze Bar Cabinet
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
Contemporary aesthetic and traditional craftsmanship merge to create this refined bar cabinet. The matte gray metal base has an architectural feel with its two semi-circular legs connected by a straight bar. The square wood top features an eye-catching bronze color with ornate, mandala-inspired engravings, and has two doors with gray metal handles that open to reveal an elegant storage space with a mirrored back. Part of the Bluemoon collection, this bar cabinet will be a striking focal point at large parties or dinners with friends...
Metal
Drop-Leaf Sculpted Secretaire by Jacques Jarrige, 2006
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular sculpted cabinet or desk by Jacques Jarrige. This unique drop-leaf desk is silver leafed inside and has three small drawers plus a large one on top. Equipped with a rec...
Wood