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Curved parchment bedside tables by Aldo Tura for Tura Milano

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Extraordinary and very rare pair of curved nightstands designed by Aldo Tura and made by the Tura Milano company of the same name. These two exceptional pieces represent the pinnacle of Italian craftsmanship in the 1960s. Upholstered completely in natural lacquered parchment, with brass details and handles, the nightstands feature a curved design that make them truly unique. The facade of the nightstands achieve a perfect curve with divinely crafted drawers for millimeter precision. The nightstands have an ivory lacquer top that is in mint condition despite their almost 70 years. Complete your decor with the sideboard cabinet belonging to the same series, for a perfect trio in your bedroom. Discover the timeless elegance of this authentic museum duo. Product Name: Curved parchment bedside tables by Aldo Tura for Tura Milano Designer: Aldo Tura Year of Design: 1960s Main Materials: Lacquered natural parchment, brass, ivory lacquer Distinctive Design: Curved facade with millimeter-cut drawers and door Dimensions: 56.5x43xH53cm Comfort: Ample storage capacity Typical Use: Interior decoration, sleeping area Versatility: Suitable for various settings and decor styles Current State of Design: In excellent condition despite almost 70 years old Additional Notes: Also available is the sideboard cabinet belonging to the same series to complete the trio in the bedroom. Aldo Tura was a famous Italian designer and craftsman known for his work in the field of furniture design and art objects. Here is some key information about his life and career: 1. Origins and Education: Aldo Tura was born on April 30, 1909, in Brianza, a region in northern Italy with a long tradition in craftsmanship and furniture making. Although his education was initially related to the school of architecture, he later developed a strong interest in object and furniture design. 2. Career: Aldo Tura began his career as a craftsman, working with wood and other materials to create furniture and art objects. He founded his own company, Tura Milano, which became known for producing high-quality design pieces. 3. Distinctive Style and Design: Aldo Tura's work is often associated with a distinctive style that combines traditional Italian craftsmanship with more modern artistic and design influences. His creations are characterized by flowing lines, organic shapes and the use of fine materials such as leather. 4. Iconic and Recognition: Many of Aldo Tura's creations have become iconic in the design world. For example, the lamp 'Ceci N'est Pas Une Pipe' is one of his best-known pieces. His ability to combine form and function, and his use of parchment to make his pieces, helped solidify his reputation as one of the most influential furniture designers of his time. 5. Legacy: Aldo Tura has left a lasting imprint on the world of furniture design. His works are still highly sought after today by collectors and vintage design enthusiasts. Aldo Tura was a significant figure in the history of Italian design, and his work continues to be appreciated for its beauty and attention to handcrafted detail.

Creator:

Aldo Tura (Manufacturer, Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 20.87 in (53 cm)Width: 22.25 in (56.5 cm)Depth: 16.93 in (43 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 2

Materials and Techniques:

Lacquer,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: LU8395237879202

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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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