Aldo Tura Furniture
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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Creator: Aldo Tura
Vintage Aldo Tura Swan Goatskin Wood and Brass Lamp, 1950s, Italy
By Aldo Tura
Located in Vis, NL
Vintage Aldo Tura goatskin, wood and brass lamp.
1950s Made in Italy.
This piece is in good vintage condition with porous grains on the brass ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Furniture
Materials
Brass
1940 Aldo Tura Goat Skin and Brass Tobacco Container
By Aldo Tura
Located in Weesp, NL
Goat skin and brass Aldo Tura 1940 tobacco container.
Rare 1940s tobacco container shaped as a pipe. The container has one compartment to store tobacco and another one to keep and...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Beech Floor Lamp by Aldo Tura, Italy 1950s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Roma, IT
Beech floor lamp is an original design lamp realized by Aldo Tura in the 1950s
A unique carved wooden floor lamp with parchment lampshade. The lamp has a wooden shelf with ashtray...
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1950s Italian Vintage Aldo Tura Furniture
Materials
Metal
aldo tura bottle carrier
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
something for people who own everything. a piece you not have yet....a tray to carry your bottles and glasses around.
Category
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Aldo Tura Furniture
Materials
Metal
Aldo Tura, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Carafe, Brass, Red Lacquered Goatskin
By Aldo Tura
Located in Manhasset, NY
Aldo Tura, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Carafe or Decanter, Brass, Red Lacquered Goatskin
This Aldo Tura carafe is a stunning example of Italian Mid-Century Modern design from the 19...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Furniture
Materials
Brass
Aldo Tura Light Brown Goatskin Bar Cart
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Gorgeous Aldo Tura Hollywood Regency style bar or serving cart by Aldo Tura, Milano, Italy, 1965. Brown lacquered goatskin with two glass tops and a serving tray with brass handles. ...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Aldo Tura Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Parchment and Brass Pipe Shaped Box by Aldo Tura for Macabo, Italy, 1950s
By Macabo, Aldo Tura
Located in Milan, IT
Pipe shaped box by Aldo Tura for Macabo.
Parchment covered piece with brass and ash wood details
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Aldo Tura Furniture
Materials
Brass
Aldo Tura Carafe, Tray and Glasses Set for Macabo, 50s
By Macabo, Aldo Tura
Located in Catania, CT
Original vintage condition with evident trace of age and use. Labeled.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Tura Furniture
Materials
Wood
Butler by Aldo Tura "Quiet Butler" Container for Collecting Crumbs in Brass
By Aldo Tura
Located in Bastogne, BE
Stylish rare butler from Italian designer Aldo Tura.
The handle and top of the lid are made of goat skin.
Unique Butler or "silent butler" made of Brass and Goat Skin. Containe...
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1960s Italian Vintage Aldo Tura Furniture
Materials
Brass
Red Aldo Tura Bar Accessory Set: Ice Cooler, Bottle Opener and Cigar Box
By Aldo Tura
Located in Cork, IE
This eclectic trio of Aldo Tura bar accessories consisting of an ice cooler, a large bottle opener and a decorative box oozes with Italian Mid-Century Modern charm.
In typical Aldo ...
Category
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Aldo Tura Furniture
Materials
Goatskin
Rare Aldo Tura White Goatskin Dry Bar/Cabinet
By Aldo Tura
Located in Brussels, BE
Cabinet Bar By Aldo Tura In White Goatskin, Very Unusual in This Color. Perfect and original condition, with key...
Italy Circa 1960.
Dimentions: 40 X 80 X 154cm
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Furniture
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
Aldo Tura Geometric Design Bar Cart
By Aldo Tura
Located in North Miami, FL
An original vintage Aldo Tura bar cart in dark brown lacquered goatskin and gold plated metal. Very geometric design and is a classic Italian Mid-century modern look. Signed underneath.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bar cabinet by Aldo Tura, Milan (1909 -1963)
By Aldo Tura
Located in Walkertshofen, BY
Bar cabinet, Aldo Tura, Milan (1909 - 1963), 1960s.
Low cabinet with a drawer on a cross base. One-door body with the front representation of a bookcase. This model was made by him ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Aldo Tura Furniture
Materials
Wood
20th Century Brass Umbrella Stand Covered in Lacquered Goatskin by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 20th century brass umbrella stand covered in lacquered goatskin by italian designer Aldo Tura
By: Aldo Tura
Material: brass, copper, goatskin, paint, parchment paper, zinc, met...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper, Zinc, Metal
1960s Goatskin and Brass Dish with Lid by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in London, London
Covered dish
Goatskin body
Brass lid
By Aldo Tura
Wooden dish
1960s Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Tura Furniture
Materials
Brass
Elegant Red Squared Goatskin Planter by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant red squared goatskin planter with a brass border and four wheels by Aldo Tura, 1968.
Category
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Aldo Tura Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Aldo Tura Large Lacquered Goatskin In Brown & Red, 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This a wonderful example of Italian Aldo Tura Large Lacquered Goatskin In Brown & Red, 1960s.
This tray has a Silver metal gallery on each side.
This serving tray is 22" by 14".
Cond...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Furniture
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
Aldo Tura, "Bougeoirs", 1960
By Aldo Tura
Located in Paris, FR
Aldo Tura
'Bougeoirs', A pair of candlesticks, c. 1960
Execution: brass and carmine lacquered parchment
Signed: Tura
Measure: H : 11 cm (4.3")
Overall Very good condition
A p...
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1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Furniture
Materials
Brass
Aldo Tura Goatskin Mirror Bar Cabinet Italy 1950s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Aachen, NW
This rare bar cabinet made from goatskin was designed by Aldo Tura in the 50s and produced in Italy.
The bar cabinet features a mirrored inside life with lights. The doors having...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Aldo Tura Furniture
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
Aldo Tura, Pipe Shaped Parchment Tobacco Box, Macabo Italy 1950s
By Macabo, Aldo Tura
Located in Firenze, IT
Pipe shaped parchment and brass tobacco box designed by Aldo Tura
Macabo Italy 1950s
The box has two compartments, one for storing tobacco and anoth...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Furniture
Materials
Brass
Aldo Tura Bowls and Thermos Bottle Italian Made for Cusano
By Aldo Tura
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Aldo Tura bowl and thermos bottle
Bowl dimensions: 16 H cm 20 D cm
Bottle dimension : 32 H cm 16 D cm.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
1970s Aldo Tura Design Ice Bucket by Macabo, Italy
By Aldo Tura
Located in Biella, IT
Aldo Tura design years 1960 ice bucket by Macabo Italy production
the material is galvanic metal silver color and is in original and perfect condition...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Aldo Tura Racks 1970's
By Aldo Tura
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Aldo Tura Valet de chambre, from the 1970s in perfect original condition. original label.
dimensions : 44cm X 31cm X113cm.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Furniture
Materials
Brass
Red Goatskin Bar Cart by Aldo Tura, Circa 1960
By Aldo Tura
Located in North Miami, FL
This exceptional Italian bar cart by Aldo Tura in swoon-worthy mottled red goatskin and warmly patina-ed brass features two removable serving trays. Wheels are in good condition and ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Furniture
Materials
Brass
Parchment Console by Aldo Tura for Tura Milano
By Aldo Tura
Located in Conversano, IT
Superb consolle entirely covered in tobacco colored parchment goatskin made and designed by Aldo Tura in Milan in the 1960s.
The object is in perfect condition as shown in the photo...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Aldo Tura Furniture
Materials
Goatskin
Aldo Tura Bowl Italian Made 1950s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Aldo Tura hand crafted bowl.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian Aldo Tura for Macabo Cusano Hand Carved Basket and Thermos Bottle 1950s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Aldo Tura for Macabo Cusano Milanino Milano hand carved walnut wood basket and thermos bottle 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Furniture
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Italian Carved Wood Flask By Aldo Tura For Macabo c.1960
By Macabo, Aldo Tura
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An Aldo Tura wood flask crafted for Macabo, Cusano Milanino, made in Italy around the 1960s. This exquisite piece reflects the distinctive style of Aldo Tura...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Tura Furniture
Materials
Metal
Aldo Tura Sliver Plated Wine Server with Goatskin Handle
By Aldo Tura
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sliver plated wine server with goatskin handle designed by Aldo Tura
A wonderful elegant way to serve champagne or wine!
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Furniture
Materials
Goatskin
Table Lamp by Aldo Tura "ceci n'est pas une pipe"
By Aldo Tura
Located in Brussels, BE
This table lamp was designed in by Aldo Tura and was produced in Milan, circa 1960. It is made from brown lacquered with the handle and cage in gilt brass. The lampshade is made from...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Furniture
Materials
Metal
Aldo Tura Modernist Three-Arm Candelabrum
By Aldo Tura
Located in New York, NY
An Aldo Tura Modernist three-arm candelabrum.
Patinated brass arms with wooden base covered in lacquered parchment.
Category
1960s European Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Furniture
Materials
Brass
Aldo Tura Modernist Three-Arm Candelabra
By Aldo Tura
Located in New York, NY
An Aldo Tura Modernist three arm candelabra. Patinated brass arms with wooden base covered in laquered parchment. The maker label is located on the u...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Furniture
Materials
Brass
Thermos Design - Aldo Tura - 1950 - ottone - pelle di capra
By Aldo Tura
Located in Milano, MI
Thermos Design di Aldo Tura, produzione Macabo Cusano Milanino del 1950 in Ottone e Pelle di Capra
Produzione: Italia
Periodo: 1950
Materiale: Ottone, Pelle di Capra
Condizione P...
Category
20th Century Italian Aldo Tura Furniture
Materials
Iron
Aldo Tura furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Aldo Tura furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of animal skin and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Aldo Tura furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Aldo Tura were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, and Piero Fornasetti. Prices for Aldo Tura furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $202 and can go as high as $45,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,393.