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Mid-Century Modern Red Coral Goatskin and Brass Ice Bucket by Aldo Tura, 1950s

About the Item

A perfect condition goatskin and brass ice bucket designed and manufactured in Italy by Aldo Tura. The 1950s was a significant period for Mid-Century Modern design, known for its clean lines, organic forms, and innovative use of materials. One notable example from this era is the Mid-Century Modern Red Coral Goatskin and Brass Ice Bucket by Aldo Tura, an Italian designer renowned for his luxurious and sophisticated creations. This ice bucket embodies the quintessential Mid-Century Modern aesthetic, combining elegant design with a blend of natural and high-quality materials. The exterior of the ice bucket is covered in red coral goatskin, a distinctive and richly textured Material. The use of goatskin and the brass details not only adds a touch of luxury but also provides a unique visual and tactile experience. The brass accents on the ice bucket further enhance its Mid-Century Modern appeal. Brass was a favoured Material during this era due to its warm and lustrous qualities. It was often used to add a sense of refinement and sophistication to furniture and decor items. The shape of the ice bucket is typically sleek and streamlined, reflecting the Minimalist design philosophy of the time. The overall design strikes a balance between functionality and artistic expression, making it both a practical and visually appealing object. Aldo Tura was known for his meticulous craftsmanship, and his pieces were highly sought after by discerning collectors. The attention to detail and the combination of unique materials is the Tura's design philosophy. It represents a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern sensibilities, making it a timeless and iconic piece of Mid-Century Modern design.

Creator:

Aldo Tura (Designer),Tura (Manufacturer)

Dimensions:

Height: 10.24 in (26 cm)Width: 6.3 in (16 cm)Depth: 5.12 in (13 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Brass,Goatskin,Hand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

Mid-20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1950

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Aci Castello, IT

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU2394334247932

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Aldo Tura

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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