"Quadro" dining table by Giampaolo Babetto for Pastoe, The Netherlands, 2000

Designed by Italian artist and designer Giampaolo Babetto for the Dutch manufacturer Pastoe, the “Quadro” table embodies minimalist precision and architectural clarity. Executed in lacquered wood with a perfectly proportioned rectangular top and sharply defined legs, the piece reflects Babetto’s background in goldsmithing—where geometry, proportion and light are treated with equal importance. The table’s visual purity and balanced construction make it both sculptural and serene, aligning with Pastoe’s enduring ethos of functional refinement. About the designer. Giampaolo Babetto (b. 1947, Padua, Italy) is an internationally renowned artist and designer known for his precise, geometric language. Originally trained as a goldsmith, Babetto applies the same meticulous sense of proportion and craftsmanship to furniture and architecture. His collaborations with Pastoe and other European design houses bridge Italian formalism with Dutch restraint, resulting in timeless, contemplative works. Condition. In very good condition, with minimal signs of use consistent with age. Dimensions H 74, 5 X W 160 X D 90 cm. Stock nr 01201025DT.