Overview
Exceptionally rare Model 1984 writing desk designed by Giorgio Tura in collaboration with Nucci Valsecchi for Tura Milano in the 1970s, entirely covered in tobacco-brown and natural goatskin parchment.
Distinguished by its imposing architectural proportions and sophisticated two-tone composition, this remarkable desk represents an elegant expression of Italian decorative modernism and the exceptional craftsmanship associated with Tura Milano.
Description
The Model 1984 desk features a substantial rectangular tabletop supported by two broad vertical panels, creating a strong architectural silhouette.
The generously proportioned writing surface is characterized by two parallel bands of natural parchment that extend across the tabletop and continue vertically along the supporting sides, establishing a continuous decorative composition.
Beneath the top, four discreet drawers are integrated into the front apron, each featuring a circular brass keyhole escutcheon. Their understated design preserves the clean horizontal profile of the desk while providing practical storage.
The spacious opening between the two supporting panels offers ample legroom, making the piece suitable for use as an executive or writing desk.
Design & Function
The design combines the visual solidity of a monolithic structure with a remarkably simple construction.
Rather than relying on conventional legs, the two substantial side panels establish the desk's architectural character, while the uninterrupted tabletop emphasizes its horizontal proportions.
The integrated drawers provide convenient storage for documents and writing accessories without introducing unnecessary decorative elements.
Its generous working surface and commanding presence make it particularly appropriate for a private study, executive office, or sophisticated residential interior.
Materials & Aesthetic
The desk is entirely finished in lacquered goatskin parchment, combining deep tobacco-brown surfaces with contrasting bands of natural parchment.
The darker areas display distinctive organic markings and tonal variations, ranging from rich chocolate to warmer amber shades. The lighter sections introduce an elegant graphic contrast, emphasizing the geometry of the piece.
The polished lacquer enhances the depth and natural irregularities of the parchment, giving the surfaces a characteristic richness that changes subtly according to the surrounding light.
Small brass details provide a restrained metallic accent without distracting from the overall composition.
Technical Details
Product: Giorgio Tura & Nucci Valsecchi Model 1984 Parchment Desk, Tura Milano, 1970
Designer: Giorgio Tura in collaboration with Nucci Valsecchi
Manufacturer: Tura Milano, Italy
Period: 1970s
Materials: Tobacco-brown lacquered goatskin parchment, natural goatskin parchment, brass details
Dimensions: Length: 185cm | Depth: 90cm | Height: 72cm
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.
Please note: A small localized area of lacquer delamination is present on the down left-hand side of the desk, as documented in the accompanying photographs.
The desk can be purchased in its current condition, preserving its original vintage patina.
Alternatively, upon request only, the affected side can be entrusted to the skilled artisans of the original manufacturing company, who can professionally restore the lacquered parchment finish to a like-new appearance.
Please note that this restoration service requires a minimum waiting period of 60 days and will be arranged exclusively at the buyer's request.
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
Giorgio Tura and Nucci Valsecchi contributed to the development of Tura Milano's distinctive decorative furniture during the 1970s.
Nucci Valsecchi, originally one of the company's most prominent Milanese retailers, began designing for Tura in the early 1970s, developing a recognizable aesthetic characterized by sophisticated geometric compositions and contrasting materials.
Tura Milano was renowned for its specialist craftsmanship and innovative application of lacquered parchment, producing furniture that combined traditional artisanal techniques with an unmistakable sense of Italian luxury.
The Model 1984 reflects this particularly refined period of the company's production, when decorative experimentation and architectural simplicity were brought together in highly distinctive furnishings.
