Bronze Table Lamp by Jacques JARRIGE "Nazca"

Both functional and sculptural, the Nazca table lamp by Jacques Jarrige is a luminous bronze object that carries the immediacy of the artist’s hand. With its angular, cut facets and raw, tactile presence, the lamp reads as both a source of light and a small, freestanding sculpture—imbued with motion, tension, and quiet strength.

The form was first sculpted by Jarrige in pine wood, hand-carved with a series of rhythmic, geometric planes. These gestures—instinctive and energetic—were then preserved through the sand casting process, which captures even the subtlest markings in the bronze. The resulting surface bears traces of that original act of carving, allowing the viewer to see and feel the connection to the artist’s process. Each facet catches light differently, producing a dynamic play of reflections and shadows that shifts with the environment.

Standing at 8.6 inches tall, the bronze base is compact but weighty, anchoring the piece with a grounded presence. The profile is asymmetrical and animated, and while the shape is abstract, it evokes a sense of organic architecture—suggesting a landscape, a totem, or an ancient artifact reimagined in modern form.

Fitted with an Edison socket and wired for a 75W bulb, the lamp is ready to illuminate a desk, bedside, or intimate corner with warmth and sculptural refinement. The current version is shown in a dark patina, but custom orders can be made with a natural finish, allowing the bronze’s golden tones to emerge and evolve with time.

Part of Jarrige’s Nazca series, this lamp exemplifies his unique ability to blend fine art with design, gesture with utility. Whether lit or unlit, it brings presence and atmosphere—transforming light into an extension of form and feeling.