Set of three nesting tables model 764 designed by Aldo Tura and produced in the 1950s.
This rare set represents one of the purest and most sophisticated expressions of Tura’s production in the post-war period, in which the designer developed a highly recognizable language based on the use of treated surfaces and unique material finishes.
The tops are made of goatskin parchment, worked and hand-dyed according to the distinctive technique of the Tura manufacture.
The surface displays an extraordinary chromatic depth, with warm brown tones moving through cloudy effects, irregular shades, and almost painterly variations.
Each table is therefore a unique, unrepeatable piece, where the material becomes the absolute protagonist.
The structures are slender and elegant, characterized by tapered legs and extremely refined proportions, visually lightening the composition and creating a perfect contrast with the richness of the surfaces.
The nesting system allows the tables to be used either separately or as a compact composition, making them extremely versatile.
This model perfectly embodies Aldo Tura’s poetics: a fusion of craftsmanship, material experimentation, and a sophisticated, almost pictorial aesthetic that anticipates decorative sensibilities that remain extremely contemporary even today.
Very good condition, with signs of time consistent with age and use.
The parchment surfaces show light traces of use, small variations, and superficial marks that contribute to creating an authentic and deeply fascinating patina. Structurally solid and perfectly usable.
An extremely elegant and rare set, ideal for refined interiors where it can be used both as a functional element and as a highly impactful decorative object.
Sold with a copy of the original period document and archive authentication.
Product Name: Nesting Tables Model 764 by Aldo Tura for Tura Milano 1950
Designer: Aldo Tura
Year of Design: 1950s
Style: Post-war Italian design, between craftsmanship, material experimentation, and sophisticated elegance
Main Materials: Goatskin parchment worked and hand-dyed, wooden structure
Distinctive Design: Rare set of nesting tables representing one of the purest expressions of Aldo Tura’s production. The parchment tops, treated according to the distinctive Tura technique, display a unique chromatic depth with warm brown tones, cloudy effects, and almost painterly variations. Each element is unrepeatable.
Dimensions: Large Table Length: 50 cm | Width: 30 cm | Height: 41 cm / Medium Table Length: 41 cm | Width: 28 cm | Height: 38 cm / Small Table Length: 32 cm | Width: 26 cm | Height: 35 cm
Comfort: Designed as side tables
Typical Use: Coffee tables or side tables, usable individually or as a nesting composition
Design Icon: An emblematic example of Aldo Tura’s poetics, where craftsmanship and material research merge into a unique and recognizable aesthetic
Versatility: Modular nesting system allowing multiple uses, both as a compact set and as separate elements
Current Design Status: 1950s vintage production, increasingly rare and sought after in the international collectors’ market
Additional Notes: Very good condition, with signs of time consistent with age and use. The parchment surfaces show light traces of use, small variations, and superficial marks that contribute to an authentic and charming patina. Structurally solid and perfectly usable. We invite you to consider these characteristics before purchase.
Aldo Tura (1909–1963) was a renowned Italian designer and craftsman known for his contribution to twentieth-century design. His career focused primarily on the production of furniture and decorative objects, and he founded the company “Tura Milano,” which became famous for the creation of pieces of exceptional quality and distinctive style.
Tura’s production ranged from furniture to smaller objects such as trays and lamps, and his works often feature the use of precious materials such as parchment, leather, and brass. His designs are known for blending classical elegance and modernity, with particular attention to artisanal detail.
The 1960s were a significant period for Aldo Tura, and many of his pieces from that decade are still highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of vintage design. His work helped define Italian style in furniture design, and his legacy continues to influence the world of design today.