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Aldo Tura Rare Writing Desk in Varnished Goatskin Parchment

Name: Aldo Tura Rare Writing Desk in Varnished Goatskin Parchment
Brand: Aldo Tura
Price: 24600 USD

About the Item

Aldo Tura, writing desk, varnished goatskin parchment, veneer, brass, Italy, 1960s This distinctive table is designed by Aldo Tura (1903-1963) and is characterized by a grotesque sized structure that is fully executed in varnished goatskin parchment, resulting in a dappled brown surface. Functionality also plays a role in the design, which can be seen by the large format of the top and by the presence of four drawers, providing storage space for small stationary. The handles are finished in brass, adding a sense of luxury to the whole unit. The rectangular shape of the legs resembles a pedestal, which lifts the top up in a graceful manner. Aldo’s oeuvre is based on confident designs, colorful materials and often the use of goatskin to create stunning surfaces. The shape is very bold and avant-garde, even for Aldo Tura who worked between the idioms of Art Deco and modernism. Tura's trademark is his use of rich materials, sculptural forms and artisanal techniques. In a time where many furniture producers were adjusting their production methods toward mass production, Tura remained committed to exquisite and traditional craftsmanship. Please note that this item is in good, used condition. The varnish contains fissures on several places, including the top and the lower part of the legs. The rims of the drawers also contain wear. Restoration can be done before shipping by our experienced craftspeople in our own in-house restoration atelier. With high attention for the original, they make sure every piece contains its value and is ready for the many years to come. We kindly ask you to contact our design experts for further information about the endless possibilities our restoration and upholstery atelier has to offer. Of course, a locally organized restoration is possible as well.

Creator:

Aldo Tura (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 28.75 in (73 cm)Width: 72.84 in (185 cm)Depth: 36.42 in (92.5 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Brass,Goatskin

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

1960-1969

Date of Manufacture:

1960s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Every item Morentz offers is checked by our team of 30 craftspeople in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or reupholstery requests can be done. Check ‘About the item’ or ask our design specialists for detailed information on the condition.

Seller Location:

Waalwijk, NL

Reference Number:

Seller: 501113191stDibs: LU933139011302

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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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Aldo Tura Rare Writing Desk in Varnished Goatskin Parchment

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