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
Giovanni Gariboldi Pair of Glass and Gilt Wall Mirrors, Italy, circa 1950
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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
Roche Bobois Pair of Leather Lounge Chairs, circa 1970
By Roche Bobois
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Roche Bobois saddle leather chairs, circa, late 1970's. The pair are incredibly stylish French chairs in the manner of Hermes, with wonderful proportions and are covered in...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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
Pair of Spanish Rococo Carved and Gilded Wood Mirrors, circa 1760
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Spanish Rococo Carved and Gilded Wood Mirrors, circa 1760
A wonderful and charming pair of Spanish Rococo period carved and gilded wood wall mirrors. Exquisitely hand-carved...
Category
Antique 1760s Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Italian Art Deco Walnut Lounge Chairs, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
A striking and sleek pair of walnut Art Deco Northern Italian lounge chairs; the highly sculptural shape is further enhanced by the sleek curved walnut arm rests with an open work de...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Etched Rose Gold Glass Wall Mirror, circa 1930
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in New York, NY
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Etched Rose Gold Glass Wall Mirror, circa 1930
A rare and beautiful Italian Art Deco grand-scale wall mirror with a rose gold glass frame, with acanthu...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Cut Glass, Wood
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