Valladolid, ES
Details
- Dimensions
- 35.43ʺW × 35.43ʺD × 57.48ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Beige
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
- Description
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“Gable” Gaming Table and Chairs Set, Aldo Tura, Walnut and goatskin (parchment), 1950 – Italy
Impressive set consisting of a … more “Gable” Gaming Table and Chairs Set, Aldo Tura, Walnut and goatskin (parchment), 1950 – Italy
Impressive set consisting of a game table and four chairs, signed under the tabletop by the iconic designer Aldo Tura. This set stands out for its unique design and exceptional materials. The table and chairs are made of walnut wood and lacquered goatskin, all pieces decorated with illustrations of Neapolitan cards. The chair seats are upholstered with an original fabric in an elegant studded green that complements the goatskin mat.
The three-legged table, with silk-screened illustrations of the Italian deck of cards, is a true work of art, ideal for both demanding collectors and those looking for a different and creative piece. The high back of the chairs, with its stepped shape and original pointed finials, is decorated with the same playing cards printed on both the front and the back, giving it a unique character.
This set is not only perfect for board games, but can also be used as a dining or work table, adding a touch of class and sophistication to any space. The dyed and varnished goatskin is of absolutely exquisite quality and functions almost as the signature of Tura's work, making this set a unique opportunity for design lovers.
A piece that reflects the creativity and authorship of Aldo Tura, a designer who always remained faithful to his devotion to craftsmanship and luxurious materials. This set is a rare gem of Italian design, coveted by collectors and lovers of the Mid-century style. Don't miss the opportunity to acquire this unique piece!
More about Aldo Tura…
Aldo Tura (1909 – 1963) is one of the most enigmatic and polarizing figures to emerge in Italian design; 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.
The designer went through different phases of his career in terms of aesthetics, influences and finishes, making his life's work exciting and diverse. Despite these phases, he maintained 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. It later expanded into bar furniture such as rolling carts, cabinets and complementary bar accessories such as ice buckets and cocktail shakers. The eccentric, shiny and luxurious surface of lacquered goatskin was a constant, along with eggshell, parchment and leather.
By the 1950s, Tura had already begun using hand-painted figured panels on the surfaces of cabinets, serving utensils (such as decanters), and a few other pieces. He even reproduced famous works by artists such as Monet and Bruegel the Elder and art from the Middle Ages, sometimes inserting the paintings in the form of sets into oversized book-shaped cabinets. Its characteristic color range was deep, dark brown tones.
Tura was different from most of his Italian contemporaries, but he had 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 sought-after collector's item.
The Tura brand continues to operate in Brianza, promoting the Italian craftsmanship and eclectic materials embraced by its namesake designer.
Model: Gable (game-table)
Signature: Tura Milano Italy
Style: Mid-Century
Materials: Walnut wood and lacquered goatskin
Period: 1950s
Country of origin: Italy
Good condition based on age and use.
Total dimensions of the table: 75 x 90 x 90 cm.
Envelope dimensions: 3 x 90 x 90 cm.
Total dimensions of the chair: 146 x 46 x 44 cm.
Distance from seat to floor: 44 cm.
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