A drinks cabinet by Aldo Tura, Italy 1960s
A drinks cabinet by Aldo Tura, Italy 1960s
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.
Condition is good overall, with 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.
Dimensions: 128cm high, 70cm diameter
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