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
Italian Modernist Sculptural Cerused Oak Dry Bar Cabinet, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
Italian Modernist Sculptural Cerused Oak Dry Bar Cabinet, circa 1940
An extraordinary and unique Italian modernist carved cerused oak cabinet that seamlessly unites architectural wo...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Copper
Italian Walnut Carved Settee / Bench with Velvet Seat, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Italian Walnut Carved Settee / Bench with Velvet Seat, circa 1950
An exceptionally rare and elegant Italian mid-century settee or bench defined by its soft, sweeping crescent curvat...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Italian Sculptural Carved Gilt Wood Table / Vanity Mirror, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Italian Sculptural Carved Gilt Wood Table / Vanity Mirror, circa 1950
An exquisite Italian Mid-Century table mirror that seamlessly blends organic texture with refined decorative cr...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Italian Contemporary Brutalist Style Carved Oak Two-Door Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Italian Contemporary Brutalist Style Carved Oak Two-Door Cabinet.
An Artisan Made, Contemporary Brutalist style carved stained oak cabinet. Featuring a striking geometric facade t...
Category
2010s Italian Brutalist Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Italian Rose Gold Glass Wall Mirror, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Italian Rose Gold Glass Wall Mirror, circa 1950
An Italian mid-century rose gold glass mirror framed in a faceted outer border, the piece features a inner ring rendered in a intrica...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Italian Art Deco Ribbed Copper and Brass Vase, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
Italian Art Deco Ribbed Copper and Brass Vase, circa 1930
A striking Italian Art Deco vase defined by its bold, sculptural geometry and rich tactile presence. Hand-formed with a pro...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Vases
Materials
Brass, Copper
Italian Mid-Century Mirror with Scroll Crest, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Mirror with Scroll Crest, circa 1950
A charming Italian mid-century wall mirror with a molded nickel-plated brass frame with rounded corners, the mirror is surmo...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Italian Modernist Writing Desk, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Italian Modernist Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1950
A handsome Italian mid-century writing desk that masterfully blends organic form with architectural precision. Crafted from rich ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Shield-Form Brass Mirror with Shell Crest, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Shield-Form Brass Mirror with Shell Crest, circa 1950
An exceptionally elegant Italian mid-century wall mirror featuring a graceful, tapered shield silhouette. E...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Rose Gold Glass and Walnut Coffee Table, circa 19
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Rose Gold Glass and Walnut Coffee Table, circa 1940
An exquisite Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte designed coffee table defined by its luminous rose gol...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Art Glass, Walnut
Italian 1930's Crystal Table Mirror with Iron Easel
Located in New York, NY
Italian 1930's Crystal Table Mirror with Iron Easel.
A rare and elegant Italian Art Deco tabletop vanity mirror. Featuring a central circular silvered mirror set within a substant...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Table Mirrors
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Italian Neoclassical Walnut Side Table with Carved Satyr Mounts
Located in New York, NY
Italian Neoclassical Walnut Side Table with Carved Satyr Mounts, circa 1800
An exquisite Italian Neoclassical side table crafted from warm, richly grained walnut, showcasing the bal...
Category
Antique Early 1800s Italian Neoclassical Console Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
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