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Parchment Bar Table by Aldo Tura for Tura Milano

About the Item

Discover our extraordinary parchment coffee table, an authentic 1960s design masterpiece created by acclaimed Lombard artisan and artist Aldo Tura. This coffee table stands out for its impressive design, whose sliding top reveals a fully mirrored bar compartment, perfect for your entertainment needs. The beauty of this item lies in the combination of scrolls of two different dyes: natural and tobacco-colored. This fusion of colors gives the coffee table an exceptional aesthetic impact. Moreover, when fully opened to access the bar compartment, its length extends to 240 cm, offering versatility and functionality. This coffee table is in excellent condition, with the exception of a small 4 cm corner, as highlighted in the photographs, which can be easily restored if desired. Its size makes it ideal for fitting into any space and adding a touch of elegance to your living room. Discover the art of design with Aldo Tura's parchment coffee table and transform your room into a unique and sophisticated space. Product Name: Parchment Bar Table by Aldo Tura for Tura Milano Designer: Aldo Tura Year of Design: 1960s Style: Luxury design Main Materials: Parchment (natural and tobacco-colored), glass Distinctive Design: The combination of scrolls of two different dyes, the sliding top with mirrored bar compartment, and the ability to extend the length to 240cm when open. Typical Dimensions: 80x140xH38cm Comfort: Extremely functional with a hidden bar compartment. Suitable for entertainment. Typical Usage: Perfect as a side table for entertainment and as a design furniture item. Design Icon: Aldo Tura's parchment coffee table is an icon of 1960s design, renowned for its beauty and functionality. Versatility: This coffee table fits a variety of environments and offers versatility with its expandable design. Current State of Design: In excellent condition, with the exception of a small 4-cm corner that can be easily restored (as highlighted in the photographs). Additional Notes: This coffee table is a testament to the craftsmanship of Aldo Tura and will add a touch of elegance and style to your room. Aldo Tura was a famous Italian designer and craftsman known for his work in the field of furniture design and art objects. Here is some key information about his life and career: 1. Origins and Education: Aldo Tura was born on April 30, 1909, in Brianza, a region in northern Italy with a long tradition in craftsmanship and furniture making. Although his education was initially related to the school of architecture, he later developed a strong interest in object and furniture design. 2. Career: Aldo Tura began his career as a craftsman, working with wood and other materials to create furniture and art objects. He founded his own company, Tura Milano, which became known for producing high-quality design pieces. 3. Distinctive Style and Design: Aldo Tura's work is often associated with a distinctive style that combines traditional Italian craftsmanship with more modern artistic and design influences. His creations are characterized by flowing lines, organic shapes and the use of fine materials such as leather. 4. Iconic and Recognition: Many of Aldo Tura's creations have become iconic in the design world. For example, the lamp 'Ceci N'est Pas Une Pipe' is one of his best-known pieces. His ability to combine form and function, and his use of parchment to make his pieces, helped solidify his reputation as one of the most influential furniture designers of his time. 5. Legacy: Aldo Tura has left a lasting imprint on the world of furniture design. His works are still highly sought after today by collectors and vintage design enthusiasts. Aldo Tura was a significant figure in the history of Italian design, and his work continues to be appreciated for its beauty and attention to handcrafted detail.

Creator:

Aldo Tura (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)Width: 55.12 in (140 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Parchment Paper,Wood

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

1960-1969

Date of Manufacture:

1960

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.

Seller Location:

Conversano, IT

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU8395236812972

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One of the most enigmatic and polarizing figures to emerge in Italian design, Aldo Tura is an outlier in the world of mid-century furniture. The designer’s glamorous bar carts, coffee tables, cabinets and more resist categorization and draw inspiration from Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Baroque, Surrealist and modernist styles.

Tura moved through distinct phases in his career in terms of aesthetics, influences and finishes, rendering his life’s work exciting and diverse. Despite these phases, he held a singular devotion to one material: lacquered goatskin. Tura established a furniture production house in 1939 in Lombardy, and some of his early work focused on tables, decorative lamps and more. He later expanded to bar furnishings like rolling carts, cabinets and complementary barware accessories like ice buckets and cocktail shakers. The eccentric, gleaming and luxe surface of lacquered goatskin was a constant, along with eggshell, parchment and leather.

By the 1950s, Tura had begun to use hand-painted figural panels on the surface of cabinets, serveware (such as carafes) and other pieces. He even replicated famous works by artists like Monet and Bruegel the Elder and art from the Middle Ages, sometimes playfully embedding the paintings on cabinets shaped like oversize books. Even though he had a favored color palette of rich chocolate browns and deep emeralds, his style remained consistently hard to define.

Tura was unlike most of his Italian contemporaries but held a similar reverence for the nation’s traditional craftsmanship and artisanal techniques. He never followed the growing trend of mass-produced, industrial furniture and stuck to creating small, meticulously handcrafted collections. This principled choice means that today, a Tura piece is a rare and highly coveted collectible. The Tura firm continues to operate in Brianza, promoting Italian craftsmanship and the eclectic materials embraced by their namesake designer.

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