• Etnawood

    A Natural Wood Coffee Table : Etnawood

    The Etnawood is a contemporary coffee table in natural wood.

    The project emerged from the Etnastone collection, an earlier design using lava stone from the eponymous volcano. This time, these modern coffee tables, Etna, have a different skin, wood. Like former projects by Emmanuel Babled, Etna became the pretext to explore diverse prime natural materials while challenging production processes.


    Etnawood tables are shaped by the union of different pieces of wood, based on experimenting with puzzling compositions. The fully handcrafted process allows endless customisation possibilities, from the diversified palette of natural essences, to their model and size. Every Etnawood table is a unique piece, ideal for living rooms.


    This project is another successful collaboration with the Danish cabinetmaker Anders Lunderskov, with the certainty that forests are treated with respect during timber extraction and come with certification of the product’s origin. This wooden piece is produced with natural treatments and finishes.

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  • Contemporary Marble Lighting : Supernova

    An Iconic Marble Lampshade

    Supernova is a contemporary marble lamp made out of a thin layer of Carrara marble and available in three distinct versions. 

    An extremely light marble shade was created, calculated using a complex ‘centre of gravity’ algorithm to give magical balance.

    Thanks to a new generation of sculptors and advanced robotic milling, it has been possible to create such a thin item and achieve this unique ceiling pendant marble lightening, suitable for living rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms for instance.

    It feels natural to use the peculiar quality of the Carrara white marble: Carrara marble is characterised by its smooth and compact nature, ideal for this challenging realisation.

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    Datasheet

    • Supernova #1
    • Supernova #1
    • Supernova #3
    • Supernova #3
    • Supernova #3
    • Supernova#3

  • Contemporary Coffee Table : Quark

    Contemporary Coffee Tables

    The Quark limited edition is a series of contemporary coffee tables, mostly for living room, manufactured in different materials such as marble, glass, bronze and wood.

    this series of low coffee tables blends the exploration of materials with production techniques, to give birth to unique monolithic tables. The series’ name is a reference to a type of elementary particle, a fundamental constituent of matter.

    Quark tables became the pretext to explore prime natural materials from their extraction to their transformation and to challenge each production stage. The knowledge acquired throughout the experience made it possible to develop an inclusive path, conscious of territorial reality and skills, where the project definition came to life through direct contact with the field.

    Each version (see below) explores various finishes, offering different results for each specimen, enhancing the oneness of this production and the infinite identity they can reflect. The variety of the project reflects the diversity of humankind, in its traditions and abilities. For the designer, it is a passionate challenge each time, to combine traditional craft methods with the use of digital tools that are useful in reproducing the perfect grace of the Quark table curves.

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    Quark Coffee Table in Cork

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    Quark Cork

    Quark Coffee Table in Bronze

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    Bronze Samples

    Quark Bronze

    Quark Coffe Table in Copper

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    Quark Copper

    Quark Coffe Table in Marble

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    Marble Samples

    Quark Marble

    Quark Coffe Table in Labradorite

    Quark Labradorite

    Quark Coffee Table in Plexiglass

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    Quark Plexiglass

    Quark Coffee Table in Natural Wood

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    Wood Samples

    Quark Wood

  • Modern Glass and Marble Furniture and Lighting : Osmosi

    Contemporary Marble and Glass Furniture and Lighting

    Osmosi is a series of unique glass and marble vases, furniture and lighting. The project lies on the border between serial production and one-of-a-kind sculptures. Each piece is resolutely functional. By combining new technology with traditional craftsmanship in an entirely innovative way, a virtual fusion is made between marble and hand-blown glass.

    These materials are put together with a precision that is only possible thanks to high-level digital technology.

    Osmosi – Furniture – Dior

    The process begins with making the glass. The hand-blown form is then captured by a 3-D scanner. Through the digitalization of the form, the matching shape is CNC (computer numerical control) milled into the marble, creating two unique pieces that match each other perfectly. They are separate pieces, but each has no meaning without the other. They fit together through gravity alone. Like Cinderella and the glass shoe, there is only one unique piece of glass that can fit into one unique piece of marble. The effect is a perfect symbiosis between materials.

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    Datasheet Osmosi Furniture
    Datasheet Osmosi Lamps

    • Osmosi – Lamp
    • Osmosi – Furniture
    • Osmosi – Lamp
    • Osmosi- Furniture
    • Osmosi – Furniture
    • Osmosi – Furniture
    • Osmosi – Furniture

  • An Exclusive State of the Art Design Piece : Origin

    Contemporary Marble Collectible Design

    Origin is a low table made from white Carrara marble, produced in Italy. Origin is a continuation of Emmanuel Babled’s exploration into producing new interpretations of classical materials and techniques. The heavy stone alludes to a perception of lightness.

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    Curved around the structure itself, the thin marble appears skin-like, tense and tight. This method allows the inside to become the outside, while the outside transforms inwardly. This creates a soft hole, the navel…the origin.

  • Cutting-Edge Marble Coffee Table : Libra

    Contemporary Marble and Wood Coffee Table

    Librastone : a Contemporary Coffee Table in Marble

    Librastone limited-edition low tables rest on a curved base, balancing on one point. Made in Italy in white Carrara marble or brown tobacco stone, Librastone’s point of gravity is manipulated through the use of algorithmic software that allows the tabletop to achieve a perfectly horizontal position. The project is customizable in different materials following the same gravity-based principle.

    This is an example of how Emmanuel Babled combines new technology with traditional craft techniques to obtain unexpected, almost magical design pieces.

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    Datasheet Librastone
    Marble Samples

    • Librastone Marbble
    • Librastone Tobacco Brown
    • Librastone Marbble
    • Librastone Black Marquina

    Librawood : a Modern Coffee Table in Natural Wood 

    Made in Italy, Librawood’s point of gravity is manipulated through the use of algorithmic software that allows the tabletop to achieve a perfectly horizontal position. The project is customizable in different materials following the same gravity-based principle. This is an example of how Emmanuel Babled combines new technology with traditional craft techniques to obtain unexpected, almost magical design pieces.

    Datasheet Librawood
    Wood Samples

    • Librawood Wenge Natural Black Finish
    • Librawood Wenge Natural Black Finish

  • Jaganda, a Luxury Contemporary Seat

    Jaganda is a luxury lounge chair, ideal as a contemporary furniture piece for a the living room for example.

    As an eternal traveller, Babled inspire himself with the sails of the wooden Brazilian’s rafts, introducing Brazilian seascape into high end interiors.

    The wide and asymmetric design of the shell offers various seating positions. Its sculptural curves, resolutely sensual and organic, upholstery can be be bespoke. The original model is in leather, whereas a special edition, developed in exclusivity with Rogers & Goffigon high end fabrics and leathers is available as well.

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    The original version of the Jangada conveys, in a highly unusual way, the effect of a sliding movement and asymmetrical fusion. The perfect chair for the modern villain.

    Jangada a Contemporary seat designed by emmanuel Babled and Upholstered with Rogers and Goffigon
    The exclusive version, developed with Rogers and Goffigon’s fabric. On this picture, with the linen and cotton Skye in Privet colour.
    Emmanuel Babled Jaganda - a Contemporary Chair upholstered with Swowfield Rogers & Goffigon's fabric
    The white version with Rogers & Goffigon linen and wool snowfield fabric.

  • Fine Modern Coffee and Dining Tables in Lava Stone : Etna Collection

    Contemporary Tables Design

    The Etnastone collection (dining, coffee, side tables and gueridon) is named after the Sicilian volcano, a reference to the traditional craftsmanship in lava stone and ceramics found in the town of Caltagirone. This is one more case where Emmanuel Babled testifies to his bond with pure techniques existing only in one place.

    The tables are a union of pieces of lava colored with delicate enameling, with the volcanic texture generating a unique material.

    The design concept of this table consists in the assembly of elements like a puzzle. This particularity together with the fully handcrafted process make for infinite customization possibilities. Produced in collaboration with Made a Mano (Italy).

    Etnastone exists in :

    Dining Table – Datasheet – Colour Palette
    Coffee Table – Datasheet – Colour Palette
    Gueridon – Datasheet – Colour Palette
    Side Table – Datasheet – Colour Palette

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    • Dining Table – Grey – White- yellow
    • Coffee Table – White & Pink
    • Gueridon
    • Gueridons
    • Side Table
    • Coffee Table Pink – Grey & White
    • Coffee Table – White on White
    • Side Table Pink & White

  • Contemporary Wood Cabinet Design : Arcana

    A Modern Natural Wood Cabinet

    The Arcana collection is a tribute to the know-how of high-quality cabinetwork. Inspired by the Wunderkammer concept, the outer surface of the monolithic walnut cabinet has a powerful angular relief pattern. The inside conceals a secret interior in curly maple.

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    The Arcana series investigates the classic furniture model of the cabinet, using ordinary dimensions and conformations, yet introducing an unexpected sculptural dimension. Produced in collaboration with the master cabinetmaker Anders Lunderskov.

  • A Sustainable Contemporary Wood Cabinet : Beverly

    Each cabinet is customizable and numbered.

    Beverly was born out of the collaboration with the Portuguese foundation FRESS – which protects and promotes Portuguese decorative arts and handicrafts within the residency program curated by Passo Ao Futuro.

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    Wood Samples

    Handcrafted from different woods, including brown smoked oak, walnut, zebrano and palisander, this organic chest features a hand-carved unique surface design and suggests a mystery to be solved.

    The Beverly side board has no front or back, no openings or visible handles, no planed surfaces: an invitation to discover and experience its shape. The mystery will eventually be solved, to include a further hidden storage compartment behind two cabinet doors. The two polished copper plates on the side create the illusion of spaciousness, depth and infinity. Four fine legs made of copper give this cabinet a fresh and sleek look. Beverly is available in additional styles, sizes and finishes.

  • A High End Collectible Design Chair : Den Chair

    Den chair, the challenging perception of Marble

    Designed for outdoor and indoor use it combines the warmth of Portuguese rose marble with smooth satin Carrara marble.

    Den Chair – Limited Edition

    Den chair is shaped like a large shell, welcoming the user with an unexpected comfort in contrast with the surface of marble. It offers great spatiality, inspired for multiple seating position.

    This comfort combined with the surprising spinning capability in 360 degrees increases the sensation of lightness and mobility of the overall object.

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  • A Contemporary Lighting : the Digit Light

    Modern Lighting in Ceiling Pendants and Standing Lamps

    Inspired by 1960’s pop culture, the Digit breaks away from the traditional Murano style of chandelier. Each chandelier is composed of 23 spheres made of hand-blown glass.

    These spheres are put together with the level of accuracy possible with computer technology, although the intentional impression is one of randomness.

    Digit Light – Ceiling – Full White

    The spheres barely graze one another, which highlights the singularity, harmony and solidity of the whole. Luminous and reflecting spheres are mixed together. The white spheres diffuse a soft light that is infinitely reflected by the coloured elements, resulting in joyful and celestial illumination, as if the spheres were floating in the air.

    Digit exists in different sizes and in ceiling or standing versions, customizable in several colours. Each edition is limited and numbered.

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    Digit Light Large – Datasheet – Colours
    Digit Light Regular – Datasheet – Colours
    Digit Light Mini – Datasheet – Colours

    • Ceiling Mirrored Skye Blue
    • Ceiling Mirrored Bronze Grey
    • Standing Full White
    • Ceiling – Regular Size- Light Amber
    • Ceiling – Regular Size- Pink
    • Ceiling – Regular Size- Skye blue