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VINTAGE 20thC ITALIAN ILLUMINATING BAR CABINET BY ALDO TURA c.1960
A striking and highly decorative cabinet by Aldo Tura, Italy, dating to the 1960s, exemplifying the maker’s distinctive and inventive approach to surface and material. The cylindrical form is raised on ebonised wood legs and crowned with a removable pierced brass gallery tray, giving the piece a refined yet sculptural presence.
The body is constructed from a wood carcass and finished in lacquered wood veneer, likely walnut or a similar timber, sealed beneath a rich, high-gloss tinted lacquer. This treatment gives the surface a deep, lustrous quality with a warm, amber tone that shifts subtly under light.
The central pictorial panel is a decoupage or transfer print applied beneath the lacquer. This technique, occasionally employed by Tura on more unusual or bespoke pieces, allows for intricate figural decoration with a distinctive, slightly softened appearance under the lacquered surface.
Further details include brass mounts and trim, complementing the brass gallery to the top, and providing a cohesive contrast to the darker body and ebonised legs.
Reference Number: B12270
A striking and highly decorative cabinet by Aldo Tura, Italy, dating to the 1960s, exemplifying the maker’s distinctive and inventive approach to surface and material. The cylindrical form is raised on ebonised wood legs and crowned with a removable pierced brass gallery tray, giving the piece a refined yet sculptural presence.
The body is constructed from a wood carcass and finished in lacquered wood veneer, likely walnut or a similar timber, sealed beneath a rich, high-gloss tinted lacquer. This treatment gives the surface a deep, lustrous quality with a warm, amber tone that shifts subtly under light.
The central pictorial panel is a decoupage or transfer print applied beneath the lacquer. This technique, occasionally employed by Tura on more unusual or bespoke pieces, allows for intricate figural decoration with a distinctive, slightly softened appearance under the lacquered surface.
Further details include brass mounts and trim, complementing the brass gallery to the top, and providing a cohesive contrast to the darker body and ebonised legs.
Reference Number: B12270
CONDITION
In Good Overall Condition - Minor surface wear consistent with age and use, including light marks and small imperfections to the lacquer and brass elements. Please refer to the photographs.
SIZE
Height: 128 cm // 50.39 inches
Diameter: 70 cm // 27.56 inches