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
$139,000
H 72.25 in W 72.25 in D 17.33 in
Paul Evans for Directional Large-Scaled Wall-Mounted 'PE 122' Bar Cabinet in Sculpted Bronze
By Paul Evans
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans, Paul Evans Studio for Directional, largely sized wall-mounted bar cabinet, model 'PE 122' epoxy bronzed resin over laminate, painted wood, United States, 1968 A very ra...
Bronze
Sliding Door Bar Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sliding door two door cabinet from the late 1950s with two shelves. Ribbed textured doors in good vintage condition. Doors slide with ease. Cast iron hairpin legs. Two tone wood fram...
Steel
$9,275
H 38.59 in W 77.17 in D 19.69 in
Italian Design Midcentury Console Table in the Style of Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Console in the style of Paolo Buffa, 1950s. Marble top is supported by four elegant bronze heads of eagles centered by three drawers with brass decoration. Piece of great value. Ava...
Bronze
Tarantino Bar Cabinet
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Tarantino bar cabinet.
Wood
Juliet Bar Cabinet
By Medea 1905
Located in Milan, IT
The bar cabinet is in ribbed wood in canaletto walnut and rests on a high metal base, which gives it harmony and proportion. Two important metal handles are characterized by the new ...
Wood
$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
$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
Bar Cabinet
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
Combining aesthetic balance and functionality, the linear silhouette of this stunning bar cabinet will add bold personality and instant glamour to...
Aluminum
$15,073
H 33.86 in W 24.81 in D 23.23 in
Rising Drink Cabinet, Cocktail Bar, Dry Bar, Folding Bar, Pop Up Cabinet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This English cocktail cabinet is particularly unusual and elegant. Made of honey color golden walnut, from 1910-1920's , it features 4 straight legs and storage compartment on each sides to store bottles and biscuits . Its top section pops up .It features a divided hinged top opening to a rising platform all fitted with complete set of beautiful cut crystal glasses ,a little removable wood tray as well as 3 cut crystal decanters. And inside its top, there is one tray by flap. And when it closes down, it closes very softly by itself automatically thanks to its elaborate inside mechanism. It is a real surprise cabinet as from its exterior ,one can't imagine what is inside but when it opens, it is breathtaking with its rising platform full of beautiful crystal glasses... This metamorphic cabinet...
Crystal
Important Console by Jacques Duval-Brasseur
By Jacques Duval-Brasseur 1
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
One of a kind console with amethyst and agate showing a snake around a tree signed. Ordered in 1985 for a private residence in Paris
Agate, Amethyst, Brass
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