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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Italian Red Goatskin Parchment Pepper Mill by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Fabulous 1970’s large red goatskin parchment pepper mill by Italian designer Aldo Tura. Constructed of wood covered with red dye goatskin and clear lacquer to protect it. In beaut...
Brass
Aldo Tura Goatskin Parchment & Brass Butler Crumber Crumb 3-Piece Set Italian
By Aldo Tura
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is an unusual crumber set by Aldo Tura of Italy. Typical of his use of materials, the three components are a mix of goatskin and brass. The goatskin on the covered handles and b...
Brass
$992 / item
Fine And Rare Aldo Tura Cocktail Bar Set
By Aldo Tura
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exceptional 4 piece bar set in lacquered goatskin by Aldo Tura. Set features 3 ice buckets and 1 pepper mill.brass finial and glass insulated liner.
Brass
Aldo Tura Cruet Set in Gilt Brass, Cut Crystal and Lacquered Goatskin Parchment
By Aldo Tura
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer for sale a rare cruet set designed by Aldo Tura during the Mid-20 Century Modern period, a piece that will not go unnoticed on your table settings for special...
Crystal, Brass
$960Sale Price / set|20% Off
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.
Walnut
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...
Brass
Red Ice Bucket in Goatskin and Brass by Aldo Tura, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Rome, IT
Ice bucket by the Italian designer Aldo Tura (original label still attached - Tura Creazioni) in red goatskin and brass details, 1960s.
Metal, Brass
1950s Aldo Tura Green Serving Tray Lacquered Goatskin Milan
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Aldo Tura Green Serving Tray Lacquered Goatskin 22.25 w x 13 d x 2 Original vintage condition unrestored Refer to all images for details.
Brass
Aldo Tura Green Goatskin Chrome Box
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant cigar box in lacquered goatskin. This box was executed, circa 1960 in light green parchment with chrome parts. Very good vintage condition. Along with artists like Piero Forn...
Goatskin
$962 / set
H 11.03 in W 9.06 in D 6.3 in
Aldo Tura Decorative Bar Set in Carved Wood and Brass, Macabo, Italy 1950s
By Macabo, Aldo Tura
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful bar set in carved wood and brass. This lovely set was designed by Aldo Tura and produced by Macabo in Milano, Italy during the 1950s. The set consist of a pitcher, 6 glass...
Metal, Brass
Aldo Tura Square Goatskin Fruit Bowl
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Rare Fruit Bowl or Ashtray in chocolate brown goatskin with a metal inlay, from Aldo Tura, Milano, Italy 1978.
Goatskin
Aldo Tura Brown Goatskin Round Bar Cart Removable Tray, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Fine bar or serving cart by Aldo Tura Milan, Italy 1960s in very good vintage condition. The wooden frame is covered with brown colored goatskin, varnished in clear acrylic lacquer a...
Brass
$757Sale Price|30% Off
H 9.85 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Set Aldo Tura Box Pitcher Red Color Brass and Goatskin Mid-Century Modern 1950s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Set Aldo Tura box pitcher red color brass and goatskin Mid-Century Modern, 1950s. Measures: Box ice height cm 13, width cm 16.5, depth cm 16.5. Pitch...
Brass
$975
H 2.25 in W 23.25 in D 11.25 in
Aldo Tura Serving Bar Tray -- Red Goatskin & Brass -- Mid Century Italian
By Aldo Tura
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is an impressively large and striking mid-century tray by Italian designer Aldo Tura. Because of the scale of this piece, it could be used for myriad purposes, from entertaining...
Brass
$421 / set
H 10.24 in Dm 4.73 in
Mid Century Modern Cocktail Shaker and Ice Bucket - Aldo Tura for Macabo
By Macabo, Aldo Tura
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A nice set of vintage bar items, an ice bucket and a cocktail shaker. Made by the Italian manufacturer Macabo, designed by Aldo Tura. Made of gold-colored metal. Hollywood Regency st...
Metal
5 Piece Aldo Tura Barware Set in Pearl White, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Cork, IE
UK & EUROPE CUSTOMERS: PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A CUSTOMIZED SHIPPING QUOTE! Please see our store for more Aldo Tura barware and bar carts! Add a touch of La Dolce Vita to your h...
Brass
$850
H 11.13 in W 7.75 in D 6.5 in
Aldo Tura Ice Bucket -- Red Goatskin & Brass Square -- Mid Century Italian
By Aldo Tura
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a very attractive mid-century ice bucket by Italian designer Aldo Tura. This model is in a beautiful red parchment with brass accents. Although the metal is brass, it has almost more of a warm silver tone--only pointing this out for accuracy--the pictures show the color fairly accurately. The glass liner is intact. There are some scratches to the parchment (the deepest is shown in a photo) and the brass has some roughness and minor pitting--mostly on the lid. None of these imperfections take away from the overall presentation of this unique piece. The ice bucket measures just over 11" high with the handle raised and 8.5" to the top of the lid's pull. At its widest, it measures 7.75". The goatskin cube...
Brass
$1,864 / set
H 11 in Dm 5 in
Great Pair of Antique 19th Century Bronze Candlesticks with Phoenix Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Practical size, antique fine bronze candleholders with original and removable bobeches. If you are looking for excellent condition antiques to create the perfect atmosphere then thi...
Bronze
1970s Astonishing Rectangular Tray in Straw. Made in Italy
By Aldo Tura
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Astonishing rectangular tray in straw with a beautiful design. Handmade. Made in Italy. It's in very good condition. Dimension: 15,74 x 9,84 x 1,57 H inches (without handles) 1...
Straw
Red Lacquered Goatskin Tray by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in London, London
Tray By Aldo Tura Red Lacquered goatskin Brass handles 1960s Italy This striking tray, designed by renowned Italian designer Aldo Tura, epitomizes the luxurious and distinctive...
Brass
Aldo Tura Goatskin and Chrome Placemat or Charger, 6 Pieces
By Aldo Tura
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian designer Aldo Tura, Milano, designed this lacquered goatskin and chromed metal placemat or plate charger set in the 1970s. The pieces boast a beautiful square wooden base des...
Metal, Chrome
Ice bucket by Aldo Tura, Italy 60s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Kiel, SH
High decorative ice bucket set in very good condition. It's marked with the original paper-sticker on the bottom.
Leather, Acrylic
Sold
H 7.08 in W 12.99 in D 8.66 in
1960s Astonishing Tray in Bamboo By Aldo Tura for Macabo. Made in Italy
By Aldo Tura
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing tray in bamboo by Aldo Tura for Macabo. Made in Italy. It's in excellent condition and is signed at the bottom. Dimension: 12,99" x 8,66" x 7, 08 H inches cm 33 x c...
Bamboo
Sold
H 7.08 in W 13.77 in D 6.29 in
1960s Astonishing Tray in Bamboo by Aldo Tura for Macabo, Made in Italy
By Aldo Tura
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing tray in bamboo by Aldo Tura for Macabo. Made in Italy. It's in excellent condition and is signed at the bottom. Dimension: 13,77" x 6,29" x 7, 08 H inches cm 35...
Bamboo
Signed Aldo Tura Red Lacquered Goatskin Bar Cocktail Set, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Rome, IT
Wonderful bar set of Aldo Tura in lacquered goatskin. Signed with its original label on the bottom. This set was executed, circa 1960 in a red parchment. Along with artists like P...
Metal
Sold
H 13.38 in W 4.38 in D 6.75 in
Aldo Tura Goatskin Pitcher, Italian, Mid-Century Modern, Purple and Gold Leaf
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an Aldo Tura Goatskin pitcher, Italian Mid-Century Modern, purple and gold Leaf. Made in Italy, circa 1950s. Wood covered in goatskin finished with purple c...
Brass
Aldo Tura Red Goatskin Pepper Mill, 1970s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful red colored goatskin Aldo Tura Pepper Mill made in the 1970.
Brass
Aldo Tura Pitcher, Italy
By Aldo Tura, Macabo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An Italian carafe in lacquered emerald green goatskin with brass details by Aldo Tura for Macabo, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late ...
Brass
Hollywood Regency Nut Bowl by Aldo Tura in Tobacco Goatskin and Brass
By Aldo Tura
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare nut bowl designed by Aldo Tura circa 1950s, in goatskin wrapped with brass accents, with its original label excellent condition.Beautiful a great addition to any Hollywood Regen...
Brass
Aldo Tura Ice Bucket
By Aldo Tura
Located in Roma, Lazio
Ice Bucket Aldo Tura, in parchment vitrified.
Brass