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H. 72.5 × L. 120 × D. 78.5 cm
H. 28 9/16 × W. 47 1/4 × D. 30 15/16 in -
Born in Paris in 1962, Jacques Jarrige grew up in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, immersed in a rich artistic environment. His youth was shaped by a family collection featuring works by Foujita, Derain, and Rodin, as well as regular visits to the Hôtel Drouot auction house with his father.
After beginning his studies in architecture at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, Jarrige became a frequent visitor to local galleries, where he discovered the works of Hans Arp, Max Ernst, Alberto Giacometti, and African tribal art. These influences steered him toward a sculptural approach to the decorative arts. He furthered his training at the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Appliqués et des Métiers d’Art (ENSAAMA), where he chose to focus entirely on design. It was there, in 1986, that he created his first chair, Brooklyn, a rebar and plastic piece that served as a manifesto for his future artistic explorations.
In 1989, he exhibited his work at the Halles aux Vins alongside painter Frédéric Monnet. In 1991, he held his first solo exhibition at the En Attendant les Barbares gallery. The following year, he developed a unique technique for carving large-scale organic forms from MDF blocks, leading to the creation of the Luca desk-table, designed for Frédéric de Luca and featured in his second solo show in 1993.
Starting in 1999, Jarrige collaborated on the interior design of a private residence on Rue du Cherche-Midi, under the direction of Frédéric de Luca. There, he produced numerous unique pieces using precious materials such as mahogany, mother-of-pearl, ivory, and Gabonese ebony. During this period, he also collaborated with major private collectors, including Almine Rech and Bernard Ruiz-Picasso. In 2000, Frédéric de Luca dedicated a new solo exhibition to him at his Rue Visconti gallery, showcasing a collection of wooden lamps, each conceived as a unique work of art.
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Galerie En Attendant les Barbares, Paris;
Collection of Frédéric de Luca, Paris.
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The Luca desk-table stands as a pivotal creation in Jacques Jarrige’s career. Originally commissioned for En Attendant les Barbares gallery’s founder, Frédéric de Luca, this eponymous piece served first as the gallery’s main desk before becoming De Luca’s personal dining table. It paved the way for a series of unique variations commissioned for prestigious interiors, including a twelve-legged version created for Almine Rech and Bernard Ruiz-Picasso.
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Jérôme Godeau, Jacques Jarrige & Marco de Gueltzl, Paris, Hôtel de Ville de Paris, Dec 17, 1997 – Feb 15, 1998, 1997, n. p.
“Barbarians and Bibelots,” The World of Interiors, September 2011, n. p.
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The table shows light signs of wear on the surface consistent with age and use. While restoration is an option, we recommend preserving the original state and patina, which bear witness to the piece's unique history.