Overview
Elegant sideboard designed by Giorgio Tura for Tura Milano, made in Italy in 1970. A piece of great formal refinement, entirely covered in natural parchment / goatskin, with a lower and terminal side detail in brass laminate, reflecting the sophisticated material language that characterizes the most iconic production of Tura.
Description
The sideboard features a rigorous structure defined by a sequence of smooth doors without applied handles, emphasizing the continuity of the surface and the natural beauty of the parchment.
The goatskin reveals warm amber tones, organic veining, and subtle chromatic variations, creating an exceptionally luminous and precious visual effect. The glossy finish enhances the depth of the material and gives the piece an elegant and sophisticated presence.
The design is essential and architectural, yet strongly decorative thanks to the quality of the materials. The combination of pure lines and luxurious surfaces creates a balanced composition that remains both refined and highly distinctive.
Design & Function
The brass laminate base introduces a luminous and refined note, visually underlining the horizontal volume of the cabinet and creating an elegant contrast with the warm tones of the natural parchment.
The interior is organized with storage compartments and glass shelves, providing excellent functionality while maintaining an exceptionally clean exterior appearance.
The long and linear composition makes this sideboard ideal for an important living room, dining room, study, or executive interior, where it can become the focal point of the space.
Materials & Aesthetic
This example perfectly represents the aesthetic vision of Giorgio Tura and Tura Milano, founded on the masterful use of parchment, the pursuit of precious surfaces, and a sophisticated taste suspended between Italian modernism and decorative luxury.
The purity of the lines, combined with the richness of the goatskin parchment and the brass detail, gives the piece a strong collectible appeal and a timeless elegance.
The parchment retains beautiful chromatic depth and a luminous surface, with natural variations, subtle traces, and small imperfections consistent with the nature of the material and its period. The brass laminate detail shows normal signs of use.
Technical Details
Product: Giorgio Tura Mid Century Italian Goatskin Parchment and Brass Sideboard for Tura Milano 1970 - Model 1893/4P
Designer: Giorgio Tura
Manufacturer: Tura Milano
Period: 1970
Materials: Natural goatskin parchment; brass laminate; glass shelves
Dimensions: Height: 81cm | Length: 212cm | Depth: 50cm
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.
Functionality: Sideboard with storage compartments and internal glass shelves suitable for living, dining, study, and executive interiors
Collectibility
A highly refined and collectible example of Giorgio Tura’s production, combining architectural purity, luxurious materials, and exceptional craftsmanship. Its elegant proportions, natural parchment surfaces, and brass detailing make it a significant representative of Italian decorative luxury from the 1970s.
Designer & Manufacturer
Giorgio Tura developed a distinctive design language based on the use of precious materials, refined craftsmanship, and elegant architectural forms. His work for Tura Milano remains among the most recognizable expressions of Italian luxury furniture of the post-war period.
Tura Milano became internationally renowned for its innovative use of parchment and other luxurious materials, creating furniture pieces distinguished by their material richness, decorative sophistication, and exceptional artisanal quality.