Emmanuel Babled

Early career: From France to Italy

Born in France, Emmanuel Babled always felt a deep connection to the neighboring country of Italy where he would move to persue his studies in art and design. Babled graduated from the industrial design studio at the Istituto Europeo di Design (European Institute of Design) in Milan. Shortly after completing his studies, Babled opened his own studio in the city.

Over the course of the early 2000s, he taught at the Domus Academy and occasionally give some lectures at the Eindhoven Design Academy in the Netherlands where he would relocate his studio in 2010.

An Ethical Approach to Design

As a multidisciplinary designer, Emmanuel Babled distinguishes himself through his ability to seamlessly blend the tradition of craftsmanship techniques and modern Italian design, crafting innovative objects with luxurious materials. He explores the intrinsic properties of these elements to design works that are both functional and aesthetically captivating. 

In this approach, he has worked with a number of high-quality materials in their authentic surroundings : glass in Murano, marble in Carraca, lavastone in Sicily, cork in Portugal and carpet in Nepal. 

Geometric Forms and Technologies

Over recent decades, Emmanuel Babled has developed many unique pieces and limited editions through his studio. He has also consulted on design and art direction for a number of prestigious art manufacturers like Baccarat,  Idée Co. Ltd, Covo, Laurent Perrier, Rosenthal and Venini. These collaborations, coupled with a knowledge of cutting-edge technologies, has led to the creation of several collections of furniture, lighting, glass-tableware and sculptural objects, each pushing the boundaries of traditional design.

His creations reflect a profound contemplation of the balance between organic and geometric forms that are both dynamic and elegant, as well as the ways in which light will interact with textures. Vibrant colors and intriguing patterns integrate in his pieces, bringing a playful and captivating dimension to his work. Emmanuel Babled's works have been exhibited in private and public collections all around the world.