About Babou
We are devoted to showcasing beautiful objects; the unique, the exceptional and the unexpected. Based in New York City, we work with architects, interior designers and private clients around the globe. Babou features European furniture, art and objects from the 17th century through the 1970’s with an emphasis on classic and iconic Italian and French modernist design. You'll find works by the finest 20th century makers and masters, as well as pieces which simply exhibit timelessness, great form and exquisite craftsmanship. Our founder, Catherine McCarthy has been sour...Read More
Established in 20151stDibs seller since 2015
Featured Pieces
Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi Set of Four 'Sapporo' Dining Chairs, circa 1970
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in New York, NY
The highly acclaimed and superbly crafted 'Sapporo' dining chairs, designed by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, Italy, circa 1970. These chairs are made from Italian walnut with a stun...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi Set of Six 'Sapporo' Dining Chairs, circa 1970
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in New York, NY
The highly acclaimed and superbly crafted 'Sapporo' dining chairs, designed by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, Italy, circa 1970. These chairs are made from Italian walnut with a stun...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Italian Lapis Lazuli and Brass Box, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
A stunning lapis lazuli lidded box with hinge and brass surround; the inner box lined in midnight blue velvet. A lovely decorative piece for any table, desk or vanity. A wonderful ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Brass
Akira Yamada, Burning Red Vessel no. 6 (猩々緋彩器 no. 6), 2024
Located in New York, NY
Akira Yamada, Burning Red Vessel no. 6 (猩々緋彩器 no. 6), 2024
KYOTO, B. 1959
Akira Yamada’s career as a ceramic artist spans over three decades. He was mentored under his father Hikaru...
Category
2010s Japanese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Akira Yamada, Burning Red Vessel no. 3 (猩々緋彩器 no. 3), 2024
Located in New York, NY
Akira Yamada, Burning Red Vessel no. 3 (猩々緋彩器 no. 3), 2024
KYOTO, B. 1959
Akira Yamada’s career as a ceramic artist spans three decades. He mentored under his father Hikaru Yamada, t...
Category
2010s Japanese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Qing Dynasty Foo Dog Lions, China circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Pair of charming polychrome ceramic Foo Dog / Lions in the Qing Style. Fantastic detail and a beautiful color combination of ochre, green, brown and blue. Foo dogs are symbolic, pro...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Art Deco Metal and Glass Lantern, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
An Italian metal and opaline glass Italian Art Deco period lantern with brass decorative accents atop each square side panel. The square body is supported by a set of four square st...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Cut Glass and Nickel Rectangular Chandelier, circa 1930
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Scarpa for Venini highly unique rectangular shaped Art Deco chandelier, circa 1930's. A minimalist nickel-plated structure with a row of eight thick ribbed hand-cut glass eleme...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Italian Art Deco Brass and Glass Table Lamp, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Art Deco table lamp; the urn form in brass with thick glass surround above the circular base. With original switch. Newly re-wired for the US market.
Emits a beautiful ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gio Ponti Att. Carved Walnut Wall Mirror, Italy, circa 1930
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
A very fine hand-carved walnut framed mirror attributed to Gio Ponti, circa 1930. The thick beveled glass plate echoes the shape of the walnut frame, with decorative stepped carving...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Luigi Fontana Brass Toilette Mirror, Fontana Arte, circa 1940
By Luigi Fontana, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
A brass shaped toilette mirror designed by Luigi Fontana for Fontana Arte, circa 1940. With a charming shape and decoration to the crest, with brass feet used for table support and ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Table Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Italian Modernist Brass Shaped Wall Mirror, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
A fine Italian modernist brass shaped wall mirror, with wonderful patina to the brass, original mirror plate and wood backing.
Italy, circa 1950
Size: 23 3/4" high x 17 1/2" wide @ ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
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