Babou Decorative Objects

Gio Ponti Walnut Wastepaper Basket, 1939, Italy A Gio Ponti designed walnut wastepaper basket made for the Vetrocoke offices, Marghera, Venice, circa 1939. Extremely elegant, feat...

A very fine German Art Deco metal vase produced by WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) under their famous Ikora line. Dating to 1925–1930, this series was heavily influenced by...

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...

Ercole Barovier vase for Ferro Toso Barovier, Italy, 1930's, Murano. The hand-blown spherical body features clear blown glass with oxidized silver leaf decoration and applied black ...

A large Italian onyx baluster form vase with beautiful central design; organic in design displaying the natural beauty of the stone and neutral coloration. Of very heavy weight; appr...

This uniquely beautiful Northern Italian mortar was carved from a solid block of Breccia marble. On each of the sides are four fancifully and intricately carved charming and expressive owls. This is a wonderful example of an everyday object made with beauty in mind, likely made for a noble families house in the North of Italy. Mortars were used in the kitchens or in apothecaries to crush herbs into powder for medicinal purposes. This highly sculptural and unique piece would be suitable today as a magnificent decoration on a table or mantle, or to grace the counter of an open kitchen design...

A Gabriella Crespi very rare large picture frame with alternating bands of brass and chrome, with a 6" x 6" centered picture frame. The triangular frame in the middle creates a fant...

A charming and whimsical pair of Italian hand-carved stone lions. Italy, early 20th century Size: 6" high x 12 1/4" wide x 3 1/2" deep

A 1930s Art Deco pottery vase designed by Giovanni Gariboldi for Richard Ginori. Beautifully ribbed carving and wonderful proportions, Italy, circa 1930 Size: 9 3/4" high x 12" diame...

French Provincial large vintage stoneware pottery oil jug, jar, vessel or vase France, circa 1960 Size: 19" high x 12" diameter x 7" base ...

Large 1970's natural stone onyx egg mounted on a metal stand Size: 9 3/4" high x 5" diameter x 4" base diameter.

A charming Italian 1950's handmade bamboo basket; grand in scale and with a wonderful handle. Store, display and transport your papers or fruits and vegetables in a chic manner! Sui...

A charming Franco Albini designed Italian 1950's handmade bamboo basket. The curved basket with a wonderful decorative handle has perfect proportions. Store and display your magaz...

Carved modernist plaster mask sculptures mounted on painted black metal bases and supported stand. Bali, Indonesia, circa 1970s Size: largest (pict...