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Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

One of the most enigmatic and polarizing figures to emerge in Italian design, Aldo Tura is an outlier in the world of mid-century furniture. The designer’s glamorous bar carts, coffee tables, cabinets and more resist categorization and draw inspiration from Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Baroque, Surrealist and modernist styles.

Tura moved through distinct phases in his career in terms of aesthetics, influences and finishes, rendering his life’s work exciting and diverse. Despite these phases, he held a singular devotion to one material: lacquered goatskin. Tura established a furniture production house in 1939 in Lombardy, and some of his early work focused on tables, decorative lamps and more. He later expanded to bar furnishings like rolling carts, cabinets and complementary barware accessories like ice buckets and cocktail shakers. The eccentric, gleaming and luxe surface of lacquered goatskin was a constant, along with eggshell, parchment and leather.

By the 1950s, Tura had begun to use hand-painted figural panels on the surface of cabinets, serveware (such as carafes) and other pieces. He even replicated famous works by artists like Monet and Bruegel the Elder and art from the Middle Ages, sometimes playfully embedding the paintings on cabinets shaped like oversize books. Even though he had a favored color palette of rich chocolate browns and deep emeralds, his style remained consistently hard to define.

Tura was unlike most of his Italian contemporaries but held a similar reverence for the nation’s traditional craftsmanship and artisanal techniques. He never followed the growing trend of mass-produced, industrial furniture and stuck to creating small, meticulously handcrafted collections. This principled choice means that today, a Tura piece is a rare and highly coveted collectible. The Tura firm continues to operate in Brianza, promoting Italian craftsmanship and the eclectic materials embraced by their namesake designer.

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Creator: Aldo Tura
Aldo Tura Carved Walnut Wood & Brass Bowl for Macabo, Italy, c.1970
By Macabo, Aldo Tura
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Aldo Tura Carved Walnut Wood & Brass Bowl for Macabo, Italy, c.1970. This piece is signed with the makers mark to the bottom.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Brass

Aldo Tura Green Goatskin Chrome Box
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant cigar box in lacquered goatskin. This box was executed, circa 1960 in light green parchment with chrome parts. Very good vintage condition. Along with artists like Piero Forn...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Goatskin

20th Century Italian Carved Wood Tray By Aldo Tura For Macabo c.1960
By Macabo, Aldo Tura
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An Aldo Tura wood tray crafted for Macabo, Cusano Milanino, made in Italy around the 1960s. This exquisite piece reflects the distinctive style of Aldo Tura, a renowned Italian desig...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Wood

1950s Aldo Tura Mid-Century Modern Goatskin and Brass Pipe Shaped Tobacco Box
By Aldo Tura
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A Goatskin and Brass tobacco box designed by Aldo Tura and manufactured by Macabo in the Fifties, it's in lovely vintage condition with brass in original patina. This exquisite tobac...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Brass

Aldo Tura Midcentury Goatskin and Brass Thermos Decanter for Macabo, Italy 1950s
By Aldo Tura, Macabo
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning vitrified goatskin thermos decanter with gilt brass trim. Aldo Tura designed this wonderful item in Milan, Italy, during the 1950s for a Macabo production. The piece shows ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Aldo Tura design Colored Goatskin Pyramid Sculpture
By Aldo Tura
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Large decorative pyramid wrapped in greenish blue dyed goatskin then covered in a glossy lacquer. Brass accents. Labeled with Aldo Tura tag.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Goatskin, Wood

Rare & Important Vintage Aldo Tura Goatskin Vide Poche/ Bowl
By Aldo Tura
Located in East Hampton, NY
This lovely goatskin clad square vide-poche/ bowl by Aldo Tura retains its original label to verso. Gold toned metal dish is removeable for cleaning. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Metal

Rare Goatskin Picture Frame by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in East Hampton, NY
This all original large scale picture frame by Aldo Tura, with stand holds a 5x7 photo. It is a creamy aged goatskin and golden metal trim. It retains label to verso. THIS ITEM IS...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Goatskin, Glass

Pair of Aldo Tura Vintage Goatskin Bowls/ Vide-Poches
By Aldo Tura
Located in East Hampton, NY
This lovely pair of rich brown goatskin clad small bowls in two geometric designs by Aldo Tura, Italy. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR EAST HAMPTON, NY SHOWROOM. Square...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Metal

Aldo Tura Pair of 20th Century '1960s' Italian Standing Floor Ashtrays
By Aldo Tura
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of 20th century (1960s) Italian standing floor ashtrays in goatskin and metal brass details made by Aldo Tura. They are modeled as a King and a Queen. Both have small doors to...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass

Original Italian Aldo Tura Goatskin Jewelry Chest circa 1950's
By Aldo Tura
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A fabulous vintage Aldo Tura Goatskin Jewelry Chest. The quality is impeccable. The beautiful goatskin with 6 drawers in fine wood and 5 have the original green velvet to lay your je...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Brass

Italian Handmade Maple Leaf Shaped Centerpiece, Aldo Tura for Macabo, 1950s
By Macabo, Aldo Tura
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury handmade birchwood maple leaf-shaped centrepiece. This beautiful piece is signed by Macabo on the back and it was probably designed by Aldo Tura in the 1950s in ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Wood, Birch

1960s Aldo Tura Sculptural Wood Bowl Stainless Steel Nutcracker Macabo ITALY
By Aldo Tura, Macabo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Aldo Tura Sculptural Wood Bowl with Stainless Steel Nutcracker Macabo ITALY Nutcracker tool included. Bowl has a center stem with hook to place nutcracker. 8.5H x 6.63 in diam...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Stainless Steel

Black Parchment Thermos with Hieroglyphics by Aldo Tura for Macabo, Italy
By Aldo Tura, Macabo
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Cusano Milanino, near Milan, Italy, in 1960s. This thermos is made in painted parchment, brass, beech and glass. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Ice Bucket by Aldo Tura, circa 1960, Italy
By Aldo Tura
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Ice Bucket by Aldo Tura, circa 1960, Italy.
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1960s Italian Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Wood

Vintage Turned Beech and Parchment Thermos / Jug by Aldo Tura for Macabo, Italy
By Macabo, Aldo Tura
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. It is made in turned beech, parchment, brass and silvered glass. This jug is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be cons...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Brass

Aldo Tura, Pipe Shaped Parchment Tobacco Box, Macabo Italy 1950s
By Macabo, Aldo Tura
Located in Firenze, IT
Pipe shaped parchment and brass tobacco box designed by Aldo Tura Macabo Italy 1950s The box has two compartments, one for storing tobacco and anoth...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Brass

Huge Aldo Tura Square Goatskin Ice Bucket
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Aldo Tura brown parchment square ice bucket or decorate box. This particular ice bucket was executed in the 1970s and is in excellent vinta...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Chrome

Aldo Tura Bowl Italian Made 1950s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Aldo Tura hand crafted bowl.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Wood

Italian Shaker by Aldo Tura, 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian shaker by Aldo Tura, 1960s. Dimensions: H=23 cm; W= 9 cm; D= 11 cm.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate

Aldo Tura Bowls and Thermos Bottle Italian Made for Cusano
By Aldo Tura
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Aldo Tura bowl and thermos bottle Bowl dimensions: 16 H cm 20 D cm Bottle dimension : 32 H cm 16 D cm.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Aluminum

Sensational Pair of Green and Red Aldo Tura Cap lifter Italy 1960
By Aldo Tura
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful pair of coloured coat skin covered cap lifters. Signed “Italy”. Made 1960/1970 in Italy. They remain in excellent condition !
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Brass

Aldo Tura for Macabo Cusano Carved Bowl
By Aldo Tura, Macabo
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Aldo Tura for Macabo walnut basket centrepiece hand carved wood and brass, Italy, 1950s.   
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Wood

20Th Century, Amazing, Mid-Century Modern Aldo Tura box in decorated parchment.
By Aldo Tura
Located in Catania, IT
Amazing Rectangular box decorated with an architectural whim, made by the Italian designer Aldo Tura. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Good conditions overall, original patina. Our main goal is customer satisfaction, so the packaging and shipping of this item will be done with the utmost care. This Item is the ideal object to create a perfect moment...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Boxwood, Parchment Paper

Squared Box in Green Goatskin and Brass Attributed to Aldo Tura, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Rome, IT
Squared box in green goatskin with brass details attributed to the Italian designer Aldo Tura. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass

Silver Plated Brass Mid-Century Modern Candleholders by Aldo Tura for Macabo
By Aldo Tura, Macabo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Pair of silver plated brass candle holders designed by Aldo Tura for Macabo in the late 1940s. Manufacture's mark impressed on the base. Visible oxidation patina of the plating. As y...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate, Brass

Tura Aldo Italian Designer Thermos in Bamboo
By Aldo Tura
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Eleg...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Metal

Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Pyramid Ice Bucket or Wine Cooler Sculpture
By Aldo Tura
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exceptional example of an uncommon Aldo Tura design, this pyramid form wine cooler or ice bucket comprises a lacquered goatskin parchment body with a lacquered mahogany underside,...
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20th Century Italian Modern Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Plastic, Mahogany, Goatskin

Aldo Tura for Macabo Walnut Bowl Basket Centrepiece Wood and Brass, Italy, 1950s
By Aldo Tura, Macabo
Located in Rome, IT
Aldo Tura for Macabo walnut basket centrepiece hand carved wood and brass, Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Goatskin Clothes Valet W Mirror by Aldo Tura Italy
By Aldo Tura
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare clothes valet by Aldo Tura in Goatskin and brass with a double sided mirror. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Signed an...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Brass

Aldo Tura Goat Skin, Brass and Wood Italian Pipe Shaped Tobacco Box, 1940s
By Macabo, Aldo Tura
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury tobacco box in goatskin, brass and wood with the shape of a pipe. This fantastic item was designed by Aldo Tura in Cusano Milanino Italy for Macabo during the 1940...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Brass

Aldo Tura, "Bougeoirs", 1960
By Aldo Tura
Located in Paris, FR
Aldo Tura 'Bougeoirs', A pair of candlesticks, c. 1960 Execution: brass and carmine lacquered parchment Signed: Tura Measure: H : 11 cm (4.3") Overall Very good condition A p...
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1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Brass

Vintage Sculpture Flower Holder in Wood and Brass by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful sculpture flower holder designed by Aldo Tura in the 50's, of fine Italian manufacture. The flower holder is made entirely of fine wood and durable, has an oval shape as i...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Brass

Italian Aldo Tura Timber Desk Lamp with Pen Holder, 1950s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Beautiful Italian Aldo Tura dark timber desk lamp with pen holder 1950s. Fully functional.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Wood

Wood Box Bowl by Aldo Tura for Macabo Italy 1950s Art Deco
By Macabo, Aldo Tura
Located in Rome, IT
Decorative wooden box with metal handle in the shape of acorns by the Italian designer Aldo Tura for Macabo Cusano Milanino. Made in Italy, circa 1950. On the bottom the original s...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Metal

1940s Brass Covered Dish Lacquered Goatskin Aldo Tura for Macabo ITALY
By Macabo, Aldo Tura
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s covered dish in lacquered goatskin, parchment and brass. Aldo Tura made in Italy by Macabo Cusano 2.75 x 6.75 Original vintage condition, unrestored finish with patina present....
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Brass

1940s Aldo Tura for Macabo Carafe Pitcher Lacquered Goatskin and Brass Italy
By Macabo, Aldo Tura
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Aldo Tura made in Italy by Macabo circa 1940s Goatskin Parchment and Brass lovely vintage CARAFE Pitcher ITALY Carafe with original matching lid exquisi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Brass

Rooster Aldo Tura Ice Box Pitcher Midcentury Italian Design Multicolor, 1950s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rooster Aldo Tura ice box pitcher midcentury Italian design multicolor, 1950s Measures: Box height cm.17, diameter cm.18, teaspoon height cm.28, pit...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Brass

Aldo Tura Box Ice Goatsking Brown Italian Mid-Century Modern Design 1950s Cube
By Aldo Tura
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Aldo Tura box ice goatsking brown Italian Mid-Century Modern design 1950s cube.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Metal

Aldo Tura Sculpture, Red, Cream, Geometric, Lacquered Goatskin, Signed
By Aldo Tura
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Tura geometric sculpture, lacquered goatskin, red, cream, signed. Small to medium scale two-piece wood table sculpture covered in lacquered goatskin ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Goatskin

Midcentury Pitcher Aldo Tura with Square Section Decorations Parts Goat Skin
By Aldo Tura
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury termos Aldo Tura with square section decorations parts goat skin, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Brass

Aldo Tura Modernist Three-Arm Candelabrum
By Aldo Tura
Located in New York, NY
An Aldo Tura Modernist three-arm candelabrum. Patinated brass arms with wooden base covered in lacquered parchment.
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1960s European Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Brass

Aldo Tura Modernist Three-Arm Candelabra
By Aldo Tura
Located in New York, NY
An Aldo Tura modernist three-arm candelabra. Patinated brass arms with wooden base covered in lacquered parchment.
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Brass

Elephant Table Lamp Hand Carved Wood and Copper Aldo Tura for Macabo Italy 1950s
By Aldo Tura, Macabo
Located in Rome, IT
Not many Aldo Tura pieces can be compared to this unique table lamp, hand carved from a single piece of wood. Aldo Tura lamps were done in small editions and the detail and level of ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Copper

Italy 1940s Aldo Tura Goat Skin, Brass and Wood Tobacco Container, Pipe Shape
By Macabo, Aldo Tura
Located in Roma, IT
Tobacco container by Aldo Tura, Italy 1940s in goatskin, brass and wood. The container has two compartments, one for storing tobacco and another for storing and lighting the games. D...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Brass

1950s Aldo Tura by Macabo Midcentury Italy Goatskin Carafe with Label
By Aldo Tura
Located in Brescia, IT
Carafe by Aldo Tura, Italy, 1950s. Ivory goatskin and metal details.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Goatskin

1950s Wooden Monk Lamp by Aldo Tura Signed Macabo Italy Midcentury
By Aldo Tura, Macabo
Located in Rome, IT
Not many Aldo Tura pieces can be compared to this unique lamp, hand-carved from a single piece of wood. Aldo Tura lamps were done in small editions and the detail and level of sophis...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Metal

Wood Orphan Child Lantern Table Lamp by Aldo Tura for Macabo, Italy, 1950s
By Aldo Tura, Macabo
Located in Rome, IT
This particular and sophisticated lamp made by Aldo Tura is most likely a unique prototype lamp. Aldo Tura lamps were done in small editions, thus the d...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Brass

Aldo Tura Green Goatskin Candle Holder Milan Italy
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munster, NRW
An Aldo Tura table lamp in the shape of a lantern. The lantern has been lovingly crafted from lacquered goatskin - brass & wood. Normal signs of use. The lantern is in very good...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Brass

Aldo TURA Milan Italy Mute Servant Lidded Vessel 60s Mid Century Object
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munster, NRW
An Aldo Tura Milan Italy Mute Servant Lidded Vessel from the 60s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Brass

Fish Bottle Dispenser Hand Carved Wood & Metal Aldo Tura for Macabo Italy 1950s
By Aldo Tura, Macabo
Located in Rome, IT
1950s fish shaped bottle dispenser in hand-carved wood featuring metal details by the Italian designer Aldo Tura for Macabo.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Tura Decorative Objects

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Metal

Aldo Tura decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Aldo Tura decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Aldo Tura decorative objects, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Aldo Tura were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Rosenthal Netter, Alvino Bagni, and Fornasetti. Prices for Aldo Tura decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $280 and can go as high as $9,950, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $754.

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