Aldo tura side table in red-dyed lacquered goatskin parchment, italy ca 1950

Elegant small tripod coffee or side table in red-dyed and lacquered goatskin parchment, created by the italian designer aldo tura circa 1950. Beautiful original condition, note a scratch on one of the legs (see image, red arrow). Aldo tura (1909-1963) is an italian designer renowned for his unique creations in furniture and decorative objects, marked by the innovative use of lacquered goatskin. A master of italian artisanal luxury, he was active from the 1940s to the 1960s, he embodied artisanal refinement and post-war italian glamour. The iconic use of goatskin: tura is distinguished by his bold use of goatskin, which he dyes in deep shades (burgundy, emerald green, tobacco brown) before lacquering it. This laborious process gives his creations a luxurious texture and a glossy finish. Present on rolling bars, lamps or tables, his works combine sensuality of materials and influences mixing art deco and modernism. A luxury craftsman: each piece by aldo tura reflects meticulous craftsmanship: careful finishing, bronze details and noble materials. Intended for an elitist clientele, his creations reflect a sophisticated lifestyle and a search for unique decorative objects, far from standardized industrial production. In dialogue with his contemporaries: tura's works find echoes in those of carlo mollino, who shares his taste for sculptural forms, and gio ponti, master of italian design marrying modernity and tradition. Tura's experimentation with rare materials also recalls piero fornasetti, known for his bold decorative creations. Legacy of a visionary: despite a discreet notoriety, aldo tura's creations, rare and sought-after, are today prized by collectors. They bear witness to a period when italian design shone with its audacity, exceptional craftsmanship and innovative aesthetic approach.