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Toro Coffee Table with Open Shelf by Jacques Jarrige, 1998

$17,000
£12,819.69
€14,826.58
CA$23,850.91
A$26,511.77
CHF 13,896.90
MX$323,772.83
NOK 173,494.78
SEK 163,226.22
DKK 110,661.31

About the Item

This vintage Toro coffee table by Jacques Jarrige is a singular work that exemplifies his sculptural approach to functional design. Sensual and expressive, the table features an organically carved silhouette with soft curves, swelling contours, and a central open niche that invites both visual intrigue and practical use. Hand-sculpted from layered MDF, the table is created through a process that echoes traditional sculpture more than carpentry. Jarrige builds up sheets of material before carving into them with tools and intuition, shaping the form until a balance of mass and movement emerges. The resulting surface is alive with subtle transitions—bulging, tightening, and relaxing in an interplay of tension and repose. The table’s low, grounded stance and undulating profile evoke the powerful yet gentle presence of an animal form—a recurring motif in Jarrige’s Toro series, where each piece is imbued with a sense of inner vitality. The open niche at its center functions like a mouth or hollowed torso—adding both utility and a dynamic visual void that activates the surrounding space. This absence becomes as significant as the solid: a moment of pause in a flowing volume. Painted in a matte, monochromatic finish, the surface unifies the form and allows light to trace every sculpted curve and plane. The finish accentuates the handwork, capturing the gestures that shaped it and reinforcing Jarrige’s deep commitment to tactility and material presence. As a unique and signed vintage work, this Toro table holds a special place in the evolution of Jarrige’s practice. It reflects his early experimentation with form, his insistence on handcraft, and his continual blending of function and art. Whether used as a coffee table or viewed as a freestanding sculpture, the piece radiates warmth, rhythm, and timeless originality.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    2004
  • Condition:
    Minor losses. Will be refinished before sale.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: jtw1stDibs: LU8976806006

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