Overview
Extraordinary bar cabinet designed by Giorgio Tura in collaboration with Nucci Valsecchi for Aldo Tura Milano, made in Italy in 1970. A piece of exceptional scenographic presence, entirely covered in natural goatskin parchment with geometric decorations in brown-tinted parchment.
Description
This bar cabinet reflects the refined and highly decorative language that characterizes the most iconic production of the Aldo Tura manufacture.
The cabinet features a compact architectural structure with two large front doors concealing a surprising and sophisticated interior. On the exterior, the natural parchment surface reveals warm amber shades, organic veining, and an extremely elegant chromatic depth.
The front is framed by brown-tinted parchment bands arranged according to a rigorous geometric design, while the center of the doors features the zodiac sign of Libra, also executed in brown-tinted parchment. This detail makes the piece particularly rare and distinctive, giving it strong decorative and collectible value.
Design & Function
The interior is conceived as a true luxury bar cabinet. The doors, also covered internally in leather, open to reveal an illuminated compartment with mirrored panels and glass shelves, designed to amplify the light and create a refined play of reflections.
The lower section is organized with storage compartments and drawers, conceived to hold bottles, glasses, and bar accessories. The overall effect is extremely scenographic, especially when the internal lighting is switched on, transforming the cabinet into a striking focal point within the room.
Materials & Aesthetic
This example perfectly represents Tura’s aesthetic research, based on the masterful use of parchment, the artisanal quality of the finishes, and a sophisticated taste suspended between modernism, decorative luxury, and material experimentation.
The collaboration between Giorgio Tura and Nucci Valsecchi fits fully within this vision, giving life to a piece of strong personality: elegant, theatrical, and immediately recognizable.
The parchment preserves a beautiful chromatic appearance and a luminous surface, with natural variations and small imperfections compatible with the nature of goatskin and with the period of the piece.
Technical Details
Product: Giorgio Tura and Nucci Valsecchi Italian Goatskin Parchment Bar Cabinet for Aldo Tura Milano 1970 - Model 2047
Designer: Giorgio Tura in collaboration with Nucci Valsecchi
Manufacturer: Aldo Tura Milano
Period: 1970
Materials: Natural goatskin parchment; brown-tinted parchment; mirrored panels; glass shelves; drawers; internal lighting
Dimensions: Height: 140cm | Length: 130cm | Depth: 45cm
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: Illuminated bar cabinet with mirrored interior, glass shelves, storage compartments, and drawers for bottles, glasses, and bar accessories
Collectibility
The cabinet is sold with an authentication certificate issued by the Aldo Tura Archive, confirming its historical and collectible importance.
At the moment, it appears to be the only example on the market, particularly rare both for the presence of the Libra zodiac decoration and for the richness of its internal configuration, complete with lighting, mirrors, glass shelves, and drawers.
A piece of the highest level, ideal for collectors, interior designers, and prestigious interiors.
Designer & Manufacturer
Giorgio Tura and Nucci Valsecchi’s collaboration for Aldo Tura Milano produced pieces of great personality, combining refined decoration, precious materials, and strong architectural presence.
Aldo Tura Milano is renowned for its exceptional work with parchment and luxurious materials, creating highly recognizable furniture pieces where craftsmanship, decorative refinement, and material experimentation merge into a distinctive Italian design language.