Beautiful bar cabinet created in 2020 by Jacques Leo and presented exclusively by JF Gallery.
The cabinet is made of marine-grade plywood veneered with precious vintage wood species in various tones—Rosewood, Walnut, Maple, Burl, Mahogany—which together form a complex linear marquetry design depicting a classical subject characteristic of the artist, who personally executed the entire piece.
The cabinet features a central glass shelf and is completely lined inside with jacquard silk fabric, with an embroidered signature inside the drawer and a wax seal on the back.
The piece is further enhanced by details in 24K pure gold leaf integrated into the decorative patterns, as well as brass elements such as the legs and knobs.
The object was created as a unique piece and represents the first example of the artist’s furniture production, as indicated by the inscription “Furniture N°1” inside the drawer.
Upon request and commission, it is possible to create variants in dimensions and subjects, always conceived as unique pieces and entirely handmade over hundreds of hours.
Product Name: Bar Cabinet by Jacques Leo for JF Gallery
Designer: Jacques Leo
Year of Design: 2020
Style: Classic-contemporary with artisanal and decorative references
Main Materials: Marine-grade veneered plywood with vintage wood species (Rosewood, Walnut, Maple, Burl, Mahogany); glass; jacquard silk; brass details; 24K pure gold leaf
Distinctive Design: Linear marquetry design depicting one of the artist’s typical subjects, embroidered signature inside the drawer and wax seal on the back. Unique structure characterized by vintage decorative elements and gilded details, enriched by a central glass shelf and an interior lined with jacquard silk.
Dimensions: Height 92.5 cm | Width 50 cm | Depth 30 cm
Comfort: Designed to ensure elegance and functionality within a sophisticated setting. The glass shelf and internal layout are conceived to facilitate the arrangement of objects and beverages.
Typical Use: Designer bar cabinet for exclusive interiors, ideal as both a decorative and functional element.
Design Icon: A unique example of artisanal mastery and exclusive design, symbolizing the beginning of Jacques Leo’s furniture production.
Versatility: Available upon request in customized dimensions and subjects, always maintaining its nature as a unique, fully handmade piece.
Current Design Condition: Unique piece, first edition of the artist’s “Furniture” collection.
Additional Notes: Created over hundreds of hours of work, the piece is a tribute to artistic design tradition, with the possibility of exclusive customization. The inscription “Furniture N°1” inside the drawer testifies to the uniqueness of the work.
Jacques Leo is a young emerging Italian artist who has dedicated his life to the world of art since early childhood. He began his artistic journey at the age of three, repeatedly drawing the same subject, gradually enriching it with meaningful details that reflect the discoveries typical of that age. Thanks to the influential presence of his father, this material was collected, photographed, and archived, creating a coherent and linear record of the artist’s creative development.
Throughout his evolution, the figurative element has always remained present in his work, gradually gaining form and vitality through continuous study and personal growth. Philosophy, chemistry, geometry, alchemy, symbolism, and esotericism constitute the complex body of knowledge that clearly emerges from Jacques’s works.
Strongly fascinated by shamanic culture, this theme is the subject encountered in this piece. Observing Jacques’s shamanic figurative subjects, one is immediately enveloped by a sense of ascetic mysticism, capable of transporting the viewer into the complex journey undertaken by the mind during the meditative act.
Another fundamental element in the artist’s practice is the Mandala. In Buddhist and Hindu traditions, the term Mandala represents the configuration of space around a “center” or “circle,” expressing in various forms the ancient notion of totality. Mandalas can therefore be defined as geometric representations of varying complexity, intended to involve the entire Universe in the ritual act of prayer.
The presence, within the artist’s works, of materials such as hemp, earth, gold, and textiles strongly characterizes Jacques as an artist who not only possesses deep knowledge of different cultures, but also demonstrates the ability to work directly with matter, transforming it and integrating it seamlessly into both figurative and non-figurative subjects.
Jacques Leo is an artist who has studied extensively, both spiritually and materially. Painting, sculpture, tailoring, woodworking, marble carving, and metalworking are just some of the disciplines with which the artist shows great familiarity. Always ready to experiment with new materials derived from Mother Nature, his goal is to elevate both his material and philosophical knowledge to ever higher levels.