Tura
Italian
Offering an eclectic array of styles ranging from Art Deco and Art Nouveau to modern and postmodern, interior design firm and furniture manufacturer Tura is anything but staid. The Italian company’s creative and innovative pieces, such as chairs, side tables, floor lamps and cabinets, are not only artistic but functional in design and suitable for any decor.
Italian designer Aldo Tura established the company in Lombardy in 1939. Unlike many furniture manufacturers of the time who followed the then-growing trend of mass-produced products, Tura believed that high quality came from slow, meticulous attention to detail achieved by hand. Although it was a laborious process, he preferred intricate and complex designs that others could not replicate. This resulted in a limited number of pieces, which is why vintage Tura furniture is rare and prized by collectors.
Today, the Tura company continues to design and manufacture captivating luxury furniture. Tura’s mid-century modern designs are both elegant and unique, using parchment paper, exotic woods, glass and goatskin. For instance, the semi-circular armchair and pouf set by designer Piero Pinto has a touch of geometric glamor with Alcantara upholstery and a matte parchment finish. Sakura Adachi’s Momiji chaise longue has a sophisticated contemporary design with clean lines. Tura’s striking Oyster table lamp, made with petrol-colored parchment, high-gloss finish and polished nickel embellishments, provides a refined ambiance.
The Brooklyn Museum in New York has Tura pieces in its collections which were shown in the 1950 to 1953 traveling exhibition, “Italy at Work: Her Renaissance in Design Today.” Tura’s furniture continues to be trendy among architects, interior designers and collectors of modern pieces.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of Tura seating, tables, lighting and more.
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Creator: Tura
1950s Aldo Tura Mid-Century Modern Brown Goatskin and Silver Plate Square Carafe
By Tura, Aldo Tura
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A 1950s Mid-Century Modern silver plated and brown Goatskin Thermos Carafe designed by Aldo Tura and manufactured by Tura Creazioni Milano, it's in lovely conditions, brown goatskin ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tura
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 3 Italian 1960s Aldo Tura Goatskin And Brass Barware
By Tura, Aldo Tura
Located in Mexico City, MX
A set of three 1960's wood, brass and green goatskin barware objects: a high pitcher, a mixer with spoon shaker and a ice bucket.
- The rectangular pitcher has glass interior, brass...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tura
Materials
Brass
Giorgio Tura Vintage Cigar Holder with Lid
By Tura
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful cigar case made of red parchment in the 1950s by Giorgio Tura, fine Italian manufacture.
The cigar case is very beautiful and striking in red p...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tura
Materials
Brass
Giorgio Tura Vintage Sideboard in Parchment
By Tura
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful vintage sideboard made by Giorgio Tura in the 70's in parchment, fine Italian craftsmanship.
The sideboard by Giorgio Tura is made entirely of ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tura
Materials
Parchment Paper
Giorgio Tura Vintage Ice Holder
By Tura
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful beverage and ice holder made by Giorgio Tura in the 1950s.
Entirely made of red parchment on the outside, with a wider cylindrical base. The in...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tura
Materials
Parchment Paper
Blue Zen Side Table by Tura Atelier
By Tura
Located in Milan, IT
A versatile and eye-catching accent to a seating area, a bedroom, or an entryway, this elegant side table will enrich any room with its quiet elegance and minimal design. Handcrafted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tura
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Red Goatskin Bar Cart by Aldo Tura
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This 1950s Mid-Century Modern bar cart by Aldo Tura is a stunning example of Italian design, blending luxurious materials with elegant functionality. The cart is crafted from brass a...
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Tura furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Tura furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of parchment paper and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Tura furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Tura were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Porcellane San Marco, Pietro Melandri, and Gino Colombini. Prices for Tura furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $555 and can go as high as $3,235, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $783.