Overview
Elegant Model 1844 coffee table designed by Aldo Tura for Tura Milano in the 1960s, featuring a refined natural parchment finish and an inset glass tabletop with a mirrored border.
Its restrained rectangular proportions and warm ivory tones offer a sophisticated example of Italian decorative furniture, where the quality of the materials takes precedence over ornamentation.
Description
The table features a rectangular top supported by four substantial square-section legs, creating a clean, architectural structure.
The tabletop incorporates a central transparent glass panel surrounded by a mirrored border, set within a broad parchment-covered frame.
The glass introduces visual lightness to the otherwise solid construction, while the generous proportions of the surrounding frame emphasize the table's precise geometric composition.
The consistent treatment of the legs and tabletop creates a unified appearance, with no additional decorative elements.
Design & Function
The Model 1844 combines the practicality of a low coffee table with the visual refinement of an occasional display piece.
Its open structure allows light to pass through the central glass panel, while the mirrored detailing introduces subtle reflections that change according to the surrounding environment.
The substantial construction provides a strong architectural presence without overwhelming the interior.
Materials & Aesthetic
The table is covered in natural lacquered parchment, displaying delicate organic markings and tonal variations ranging from warm ivory to pale golden beige.
The material's naturally irregular appearance contrasts with the precise edges of the rectangular structure.
Technical Details
Product: Aldo Tura Mod.1844 Italian Parchment and Mirrored Glass Coffee Table Tura Milano
Designer: Aldo Tura
Manufacturer: Tura Milano, Italy
Period: 1960s
Materials: Natural lacquered parchment, transparent glass, mirrored glass
Dimensions: Length: 100cm | Depth: 55cm | Height: 60cm
Condition: Please note that this item is in good vintage condition. Minor signs of age may be present, which do not affect its functionality. We kindly invite you to take these characteristics into consideration before purchasing.
Collectibility
It is sold with a certificate of authenticity issued by the Aldo Tura Official Archive, of which JF Gallery Design is the current custodian, confirming its attribution and its historical and collectible importance.
Designer & Manufacturer
Aldo Tura (1909–1963) was one of the most distinctive figures in twentieth-century Italian decorative design, celebrated for combining traditional craftsmanship, precious materials, and imaginative sculptural forms.
Working in the Milan area, Tura developed a recognizable aesthetic characterized by lacquered parchment, decorative brass, refined wood veneers, and elaborate artistic compositions.
His creations frequently incorporated references to historical painting, classical decorative arts, and Surrealist imagery, blurring the boundaries between functional objects and works of art.
Unlike the restrained functionalism of much postwar modernism, Tura embraced theatricality, unconventional proportions, and luxurious finishes, creating extraordinary furnishings for sophisticated interiors.
Tura Milano became renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and distinctive interpretation of Italian luxury furniture. Its elaborate bar cabinets, tables, desks, and decorative accessories demonstrate an approach in which artistic imagination and material refinement played equally important roles.
Today, Aldo Tura's historic creations remain highly appreciated by international collectors and interior designers for their unmistakable aesthetic identity and exceptional decorative character.
