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
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Featured Pieces
Pair of Italian Walnut Art Deco Stools, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Art Deco walnut stools with robust angular legs, wide banded apron and square tops. Newly re-upholstered with Maharam cream colored textured cotton fabric.
Italy, c...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Stools
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Ezio Longhi Pair of 'Mitzi' Walnut Lounge Chairs for Elam, circa 1958
By Ezio Longhi, Elam
Located in New York, NY
An elegant pair of rare ‘Mitzi’ walnut lounge chairs, designed by Ezio Longhi, for Elam in 1958. The ‘Mitzi’ model reflects the era’s shift towards organic forms. The frame is craf...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Italian Wood Stools, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
A pair of fine and elegant Italian maple stools with cabriole legs. The rectangular seats newly upholstered with a Maharam textured cream colored cotton.
Italy, circa 1940's
Size: 18...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Stools
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Pair of Italian Walnut Armchairs, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian 1940's walnut arm chairs; highly sculptural with wood panel backs and brass mounts. The solid wood frame with strong, sculptural lines. The side-supports lend both...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Giovanni Gariboldi Pair of Glass and Gilt Wall Mirrors, Italy, circa 1950's
By Giovanni Gariboldi
Located in New York, NY
A sleek and stunning Giovanni Gariboldi designed pair of Italian modernist wall mirrors, the rectangular mirror plate with brass shaped semi-circle motif on the crest and base. The w...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Gio Ponti Att. for Prod. Dassi Walnut Wall Mirror, circa 1950
By Gio Ponti, Mobilificio Dassi
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti (1891-1979), Att. for Production Dassi walnut wall mirror, circa 1950.
Of very simple form, the wooden frame is sober and elegant The lines are clean and the proportions ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
Guglielmo Ulrich Att. Carved Walnut Wall Mirror, Italy, circa 1940
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in New York, NY
Guglielmo Ulrich Att. Carved Walnut Wall Mirror, Italy, circa 1940
A highly unique and elegant grand scale Italian polished walnut shaped mirror attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich. The ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Fontana Arte Circular Glass Wall Mirror, circa 1955
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
A rare and highly unique circular glass wall mirror executed by Fontana Arte, Italy, circa 1955. This exquisite and impressive circular wall mirror with cut smoked glass blades radia...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
ISA Bergamo Pair of Wing Back Lounge Chairs, circa 1950
By ISA Bergamo
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti for ISA Bergamo Pair of Lounge Chairs, circa 1950
A very elegant pair of Gio Ponti designed high back modernist wing lounge chairs; their highly sculptural shape is timeles...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Paolo Buffa Dry-Bar Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and rare Paolo Buffa, Italy, circa 1950 mahogany cabinet with molded front panel, rectangular top and dentil carved moldings. (A pair available; the other a drop-down ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Paolo Buffa Drop-Down Desk, circa 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
A rare and exquisite mahogany cabinet with molded front panel, rectangular top and dentil carved moldings. (Pair available, the other a dry-bar cabinet).
The drop-down secretary wi...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Paolo Buffa Pair of Cabinets, Dry-Bar Cabinet and Secretary, circa 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and rare pair of Paolo Buffa, Italy, circa 1950 mahogany cabinets with molded front panels, rectangular top and dentil carved moldings. One, a dry-bar cabinet and the...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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