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Sculpted Oak Console Table by Jacques Jarrige

Creator: Jacques Jarrige
Offered by: Valerie Goodman Gallery

Description
The Nazca Console is a sculptural work of functional art by Jacques Jarrige, carved from solid oak with the artist’s signature blend of raw immediacy and refined elegance. With its angular, faceted top resting on three asymmetrically placed legs, the piece appears both grounded and in motion—imbued with a quiet sense of energy and transformation.

Rather than relying on symmetry or traditional proportions, Jarrige sculpts the wood intuitively, allowing the form to emerge through a tactile, almost improvisational process. The console’s surface is marked by shifting planes and angled edges that catch and reflect light in unexpected ways. These angular cuts create a rhythm of flatness and tilt, generating a subtle but undeniable sense of movement—as if the piece were unfolding, or leaning into space.

The three-legged structure furthers this dynamic quality. Instead of a rigid or predictable footprint, the legs are positioned to support the top while enhancing its visual tension and asymmetry. The result is a form that feels at once stable and animated, echoing the artist’s continual interest in balance, gesture, and the interaction between solid form and negative space.

Named Nazca, the console nods to the mysterious geoglyphs of ancient Peru—lines inscribed into the earth with an unknown purpose but undeniable presence. Like those markings, this piece reveals its meaning through form, rhythm, and material, inviting contemplation and tactile engagement.

Whether placed in an entryway, gallery, or as a sculptural anchor in a living space, the Nazca Console brings a strong yet nuanced presence. It reflects Jarrige’s ongoing commitment to making objects that do more than function—they inhabit space with clarity, spirit, and a deeply human touch.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	New
Materials:	Oak
Condition:	New.
Creation Date:	2017
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Contemporary, Collectible Design
Book References:	http://www.valeriegoodmangallery.com
Article References:	Elle Decor, September 2017, AD December 2017, Cote Paris February 2018
Dealer Reference #:	jjaco
Incollect Reference #:	222117