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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Sculpted Cabinet Credenza by Jacques Jarrige
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
This lacquered cabinet by Jacques Jarrige features sculpted sliding doors adorned with a low-relief composition that evokes the gentle, rhythmic meandering of a river. The carved sur...
Wood
$10,360 / item
H 20 in W 84 in D 20 in
Modern 'Credenza Three' Cabinet by Last Workshop in Natural Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
"Credenza Three" by Last Workshop. Made-to-order in Chicago, IL. A sturdy yet elegant credenza featuring a matching case and door combination with a steel base. The tear-drop steel ...
Steel
Sculpted Two-Toned Brasilia Walnut Credenza by Broyhill
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Dallas, TX
Two-toned Broyhill Brasilia Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut credenza/sideboard. It features white lacquered exterior with a gorgeous dark stained walnut wood front, with sculpted ...
Wood
$1,421Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.89 in W 38.98 in D 15.75 in
Cabinet Credenza Sideboard with Sliding Door by Ico Parisi for MiM, Italy 1960s
By MIM Roma
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning small sideboard with sliding doors in wood and aluminum designed by Ico Parisi and produced by MiM Roma in Italy during the 1960s. The sideboard is signed inside. In amazin...
Metal, Aluminum
Rosewood Tambour Door Credenza by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Denton, TX
Rare Danish modern rosewood tambour door credenza with center dovetailed drawer section and adjustable shelf on each side.
Mahogany, Oak, Rosewood
$4,495
H 32 in W 72 in D 19 in
Charles Pfister for Baker Primavera Art Deco Sideboard Credenza or Bar Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company, Charles Pfister
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and gorgeous modern Art Deco sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Charles Pfister for Baker Furniture USA, 1980s Primavera (white mahogany) wood, with parquetry inl...
Brass
$2,653Sale Price|20% Off
H 44.1 in W 66.15 in D 19.3 in
French Sideboard Credenza Provincial Pine Buffet Cabinet, Mid-19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
19th mid-century French cabinet buffet. Three doors and three drawers Massive pine. The very long life of this piece of furniture led it to undergo a restoration that has restored al...
Pine
$26,500
H 39 in W 89.75 in D 21 in
Maison Jansen Louis XVI Style Sideboard, Cabinet, Credenza, Bronze, Marble Top
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A French Louis XVI Style Sideboard in Maison Jansen Fashion. This stunning bronze mounted credenza, sideboard sports a fine Breche marble top and bronze trim throughout. The case hav...
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Office Credenza by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This uniquely sized vintage credenza offers a stylish combination of cabinet and drawer storage. Low profile height makes this perfect for use in an office or business environment, w...
Wood
$4,590Sale Price|25% Off
H 38.5 in W 122 in D 23 in
Antique c 1900 Hand Carved Neoclassical Italian Credenza Bar Cabinet
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on READ MORE below. Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of an Antique c 1900 hand carved Neoclassical Italian c...
Stone, Marble
$9,800 / item
H 32 in W 84 in D 21 in
Modern Wood 'Credenza Three' Cabinet by Last Workshop in Bleached Ash
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
"Credenza Three" by Last Workshop. Made-to-order in Chicago, IL. A sturdy yet elegant credenza featuring a matching case and door combination with a steel base. The tear-drop ste...
Steel
Dean Credenza by VOLK
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As shown: Solid ash with ash veneer. Sliding doors with hand-painted linen panels. Oil and wax finish. Dimensions: 30" H x 60" W x 20" D. Custom sizing available. Offered in a ...
Linen, Ash
Small Howard Credenza by Volk
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As shown: Solid walnut with sliding doors in walnut veneer. Inset wenge door pulls. Oil and wax finish. Dimensions: 27" H x 40" W x 18" D. Custom sizing and configurations avail...
Walnut, Wenge