This sculptural coffee or side table by Jacques Jarrige is a study in contrast and refinement. With its fluid, organic silhouette, the piece is finished in a luminous white lacquer on the exterior, while the interior reveals a hand-applied silver leaf that shimmers softly within the carved recesses—inviting light to play across its surfaces and drawing the eye inward.
Jarrige, a contemporary sculptor based in Paris, is known for his intuitive exploration of the relationship between solid and void. This table embodies that dialogue: carved openings and asymmetrical contours create a dynamic tension between mass and space, between presence and absence. The form emerges from a gestural, almost hesitant line—what Jarrige often refers to as “drawing in space”—which gives the piece its sense of movement and life.
The artist’s hand is unmistakably present in the work. Far from being merely decorative, the table pulses with a quiet vitality, as if still in motion. The immaculate finish heightens its sensual appeal, offering a tactile and visual experience that is both elegant and deeply expressive.
More than a functional object, this piece is a small monument to material, gesture, and form—imbued with soul and sculptural grace