Items Similar to Pair of bedside tables in parchment by Aldo Tura for Tura Milano

Pair of Bedside tables in parchment by Aldo Tura for Tura Milano

Curved parchment bedside tables by Aldo Tura for Tura Milano

Curved parchment cabinet by Aldo Tura for Tura Milan 1960

Cassettiera in pergamena di Aldo Tura per Tura Milano

Pair of Bedsides in Ivory Color, from Aldo Tura, Italy 1970s

Aldo Tura brown goatskin parchment brass commode 1960s

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 20

Pair of bedside tables in parchment by Aldo Tura for Tura Milano

About the Item

Discover the sophistication of Italian design with this extraordinary pair of parchment bedside tables, the brainchild of Aldo Tura for the acclaimed Tura Milano company in the late 1960s. Featuring vellum upholstery, authentic goatskin expertly lacquered, these nightstands feature impeccable details in the drawers and brass base. Despite the passage of as many as 60 years, the condition is virtually perfect, a testament to the timeless quality of Tura's design. Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of these unique nightstands. Product Name:Pair of Vintage Nightstands in Parchment by Aldo Tura - 1960s Design Designer: Aldo Tura Year of Design: Late 1960s Style: Elegant vintage Italian design Main Materials: Parchment (goatskin), Brass Distinctive Design: Lacquered vellum coating, refined brass details Typical Dimensions: 70x40xH46cm Comfort: Spacious and restraining Typical Use: Interior decoration, bedroom, design spaces Design Icon: Tura Milan Nightstands by Aldo Tura Versatility: Suitable for a variety of interior design contexts Current State of Design: Practically perfect condition after 60 years Additional Notes: Discover the timeless elegance of Aldo Tura with this extraordinary pair of parchment nightstands, a symbol of refinement and quality craftsmanship Aldo Tura (1909-1963) was a renowned Italian designer and craftsman known for his contributions to the design world of the 20th century. His career focused mainly on the production of furniture and home furnishings, and he founded the eponymous company "Tura Milano," which became famous for creating pieces of high quality and distinctive style. Tura's production ranged from furniture to smaller objects such as trays and lamps, and his works often featured the use of fine materials such as parchment, leather, and brass. His designs are known for their fusion of classic elegance and modernity, with a focus on handcrafted details. The 1960s was a significant period for Aldo Tura, and many of his pieces from that decade are still highly sought after by collectors and vintage design enthusiasts. His work helped define Italian style in furniture design, and his legacy continues to influence the design world.

Creator:

Aldo Tura (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)Width: 27.56 in (70 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 2

Materials and Techniques:

Parchment Paper,Wood

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

1960-1969

Date of Manufacture:

1960

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Conversano, IT

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU8395237137212

View Invoice

Shop All Aldo Tura

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.

Find authentic vintage Aldo Tura furniture today on 1stDibs.