Sculpted Dining Chairs, Side Chairs by Jacques Jarrige "Toro"

The Toro chair by Jacques Jarrige is a sculptural seating piece that brings the artist’s signature visual language—an interplay of curve, gesture, and void—into the realm of functional design. Whether used as a dining, desk, or occasional chair, Toro embodies Jarrige’s unique approach to form: a delicate balancing act between volume and absence, structure and movement.

Hand-sculpted in pressed cardboard and finished in a deep black lacquer, the chair is both elegant and tactile. The fluid contours of the seat and backrest flow seamlessly into the asymmetrical legs, creating a unified form that feels at once grounded and in motion. The open spaces carved into the chair are not decorative—they are integral to its composition, allowing light and air to pass through and giving the piece a visual lightness despite its solidity.

Each Toro chair is the result of a meticulous, hands-on fabrication process. Jarrige’s deep engagement with material is evident in the way the lacquer is applied, layer by layer, through an extended process that demands both precision and intuition. The result is a rich, lustrous surface that reveals the care and passion behind the work—transforming the humble materials into something refined and resonant.

Offered in black lacquer, the Toro chair can also be commissioned in custom finishes or colors. Each piece is signed by the artist and reflects his ongoing dialogue between sculpture and design, art and function.