ALDO TURA, coffee/side table in red lacquered goatskin parchment, Italy ca 1950

Elegant little tripod coffee or occasional table in red-tinted goatskin parchment and lacquer, created by the Italian designer Aldo Tura around 1950.
Nice original condition, note a scratch on one of the legs (see image, red arrow).

Aldo Tura (1909-1963) was an Italian designer renowned for his unique creations in furniture and decorative objects, marked by the innovative use of lacquered goatskin, in the style of shagreen. A master of Italian handcrafted luxury, he was active from the 1940s to the 1960s, embodying artisanal refinement and post-war Italian glamour.

The iconic use of goatskin:
Tura stands out for his bold use of goatskin, which he dyes in deep hues (burgundy, emerald green, tobacco brown) before lacquering. This painstaking process gives his creations a luxurious texture and a glossy finish. Featured on rolling bars, lamps or tables, his works combine sensual materials and influences blending Art Deco and modernism.

A craftsman of luxury:
Each of Aldo Tura's pieces reflects a meticulous craftsmanship: meticulous finishes, bronze details and noble materials. Aimed at an elitist clientele, his creations reflect a sophisticated lifestyle and a search for unique decorative objects, far removed from standardised industrial production.

In dialogue with his contemporaries:
Tura's work finds echoes in that of Carlo Mollino, who shares his taste for sculptural forms, and Gio Ponti, a master of Italian design that combines modernity and tradition. Tura's experimentation with rare materials is also reminiscent of Piero Fornasetti, known for his bold decorative creations.

The legacy of a visionary:
Despite his low profile, Aldo Tura's rare and sought-after creations are highly prized by collectors today. They bear witness to a period when Italian design shone out for its boldness, exceptional craftsmanship and innovative aesthetic approach. Tura remains a key figure in twentieth-century design.

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