Rare and refined round low table designed by Aldo Tura and produced in Italy during the 1950s, a period of full expressive maturity for the Milanese designer and a fundamental phase in the definition of his most iconic language. The piece exemplifies Tura’s poetic vision, rooted in a radical exploration of materials and an almost pictorial approach to surface treatment.
The circular top is covered in hand-dyed leather, treated according to the celebrated technique developed by Aldo Tura, which makes each example unique and unrepeatable. The chromatic palette, deep and layered, ranges between intense tones of ruby red, burgundy, and warm browns, creating a marble-like effect of great visual impact. The surface appears alive and vibrant, crossed by irregular tonal variations that interact with light and convey an almost tactile perception of the material.
This type of craftsmanship, far removed from any form of industrial standardization, is one of the most recognizable and sought-after elements of Aldo Tura’s production and testifies to his pioneering role in overcoming the boundaries between design, decorative arts, and artistic experimentation.
The top rests on three slender, tapered legs in dark wood, which lend elegance and lightness to the overall composition. The tripod structure, in addition to ensuring stability, enhances the sculptural character of the table and reinforces its formal balance. Objects such as this are considered authentic testimonies of an unrepeatable season in twentieth-century Italian design.
The condition is excellent, with signs of age consistent with the period and the nature of the materials, attesting to its authenticity and enhancing its original patina.
Not a simple furnishing object, but a true work of authorial design, emblematic of Aldo Tura’s vision.
Product Name: Low Aldo Tura Parchment table, 1950
Designer: Aldo Tura
Year of Design: 1950s
Style: Post-war Italian design, modernism with strong material experimentation and an authorial decorative approach
Main Materials: Circular top covered in hand-dyed leather; structure and three tapered legs in dark wood
Distinctive Design: Leather surface treated using Aldo Tura’s celebrated technique, characterized by deep, layered chromatic tones in ruby red, burgundy, and warm browns, with a unique and unrepeatable marble-like effect; tripod structure emphasizing the sculptural character and formal balance
Dimensions: Height: 38cm | Diameter: 45cm
Typical Use: Coffee table or center table, ideal as a focal element in residential interiors or representative spaces
Design Icon: Emblematic expression of Aldo Tura’s poetic vision and of the most experimental phase of Italian design in the 1950s
Versatility: Suitable for both modern interiors and more classic or collector-oriented contexts
Current Status of the Design: Out of production; historic and highly collectible example, attributable to the designer’s phase of full expressive maturity
Additional Notes: Please note that this item is in excellent 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.
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.