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"Toro" Coffee Table with Matte finish

Creator: Jacques Jarrige
Offered by: Valerie Goodman Gallery

Description
The Toro coffee table by Jacques Jarrige is a sculptural work that doubles as a functional centerpiece. With its flowing contours, swelling legs, and rounded edges, the piece feels as if it were in motion—animated by an internal rhythm and poised somewhere between balance and play.

Hand-carved and finished in matte black lacquer the table embodies Jarrige’s signature approach to form: intuitive, tactile, and deeply rooted in gesture. The organic curves of the tabletop echo natural shapes—like a smoothed river stone or the broad back of an animal at rest—while the legs bulge and contract with muscular energy, giving the piece a sense of grounded lightness.

Though abstract in its design, Toro suggests the presence of something alive—an anthropomorphic or zoomorphic form that invites touch and interaction. The name itself, meaning “bull” in Spanish, hints at both the table’s strength and its gentle dynamism. There is tension and release in its proportions; no line is static, and no angle feels abrupt. It’s a table that speaks in curves—soft, assured, and deliberate.

Despite its expressive form, Toro is perfectly functional. Its low, generous surface offers ample space for living room use while maintaining a visual lightness that prevents it from overwhelming a space. The glossy lacquered finish enhances the sculptural silhouette and reflects ambient light, drawing attention to the subtle transitions of surface and shadow.

Also available in white or glossy black lacquer, the table can be commissioned in custom finishes to suit a range of interiors. Whether placed in a contemporary, minimalist room or a more eclectic setting, Toro brings a quiet vitality and timeless elegance that are unmistakably Jacques Jarrige.

More Information

Customization Options:	dimensions and finish
Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	New
Materials:	Composite wood and lacquer
Condition:	New.
Creation Date:	2020
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Contemporary, Collectible Design
Dealer Reference #:	JJ-CT4Bm
Incollect Reference #:	370363