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Rare Parchment Table by Aldo Tura for Tura Milano, 1960
$21,959.30
£16,569.74
€18,500
CA$30,606.26
A$33,270.03
CHF 17,436.43
MX$404,924.62
NOK 219,482.99
SEK 206,242.58
DKK 140,921.28
About the Item
Exceptional oval table by Aldo Tura, crafted in Milan around 1960, entirely covered in natural parchment in a light cream hue with a high-gloss mirror finish.
A piece of remarkable sculptural presence, it epitomizes Tura's exploration of parchment as a noble and ever-changing material capable of transforming architectural surfaces into true sensorial experiences.
The top, imposing yet perfectly balanced in its proportions, rests on a fluted cylindrical base that reinterprets the classical column motif through a modernist lens, creating a harmonious dialogue between monumentality and lightness.
The soft, velvety surfaces reflect light in warm, nuanced tones, restoring to the material its most intimate and precious dimension.
This work encapsulates all the distinctive traits of Aldo Tura's poetic vision: the tactile sensuality of parchment, the rigorously proportioned construction, the use of color as an atmospheric element, and the constant tension between craftsmanship and experimentation.
Tura, an unconventional and visionary figure of Milanese design, anticipated with his furniture covered in unusual materials such as parchment, eggshell, velvet, or leather, the refined and cultured decorative trend that would define Italian taste throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
This table, part of the rare production entirely realized in Aldo Tura's own Milanese workshops, represents a perfect synthesis of artisanal mastery and material research-elements that make his works among the most coveted today in the international collectible design market.
The design, at once solemn and poetic, expresses an idea of discreet, intellectual luxury that finds in the natural imperfection of parchment its most authentic form of beauty.
A piece of strong sculptural impact, ideal both as a dining table and as a dramatic centerpiece in contemporary or classical interiors, in harmonious dialogue with light and space.
Excellent condition with only tiny, minor signs of age consistent with vintage character.
Product Name: Rare Parchment Table by Aldo Tura for Tura Milano, 1960
Designer: Aldo Tura
Year of Design: about 1960
Style: Italian Modernism, Sculptural Design
Primary Materials: Natural parchment in light cream color with high-gloss mirror finish
Distinctive Design: Large oval top resting on a fluted cylindrical base that reinterprets the classical column motif in a modernist key; velvety, iridescent surfaces reflecting light in warm, nuanced tones, expressing Aldo Tura's sensual and material poetics
Dimensions: Length 210 cm Width 120 cm Height 73 cm Top thickness 6 cm
Comfort: Broad, well-balanced top with solid structure, suitable for everyday use while maintaining sculptural elegance
Typical Use: Dining table or centerpiece for open-space interiors, ideal for both contemporary and classical settings
Design Icon: A symbol of Aldo Tura's material and decorative experimentation-a visionary Milanese designer who anticipated the refined decorative sensibility of the 1960s and 1970s
Versatility: Perfect for domestic spaces or galleries, engaging naturally with light and other fine materials; can serve either as a main table or as an exhibition piece
Current Condition: Excellent condition with minimal signs of age consistent with time and the handcrafted nature of the material
Additional Notes: Please note that this item is in outstanding vintage condition. Minor traces of age may be present but do not affect its functionality. We kindly ask buyers to consider these characteristics before purchase.
Aldo Tura (1909-1963) was a renowned Italian designer and craftsman celebrated for his contribution to 20th-century design. His career focused primarily on the creation of furniture and decorative objects, and he founded the namesake company Tura Milano, which became famous for producing high-quality pieces of distinctive style.
Tura's production ranged from furniture to smaller objects such as trays and lamps, often featuring precious materials like parchment, leather, and brass. His designs are known for blending classical elegance with modernity and for their exceptional attention to artisanal detail.
The 1960s marked a significant period in his career, and many of his creations from that decade remain highly sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts. His work helped define the essence of Italian furniture design, and his legacy continues to influence the contemporary design world.
- Creator:Aldo Tura (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 28.75 in (73 cm)Width: 82.68 in (210 cm)Depth: 47.25 in (120 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
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- Date of Manufacture:1960
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Conversano, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8395247066202
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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