This coffee table by Aldo Tura represents his transition to the aesthetics of the 1970s. In fact, the table is a rigorous and minimalist square block. The empty space between the top and the base creates a “negative space”. This architectural detail makes the heavy upper section appear to “float” above the base, lightening the visual weight of the piece. The most distinctive element of this table and of Aldo Tura’s work in general is the finish. Tura was famous for covering his furniture in thin layers of goatskin (commonly called parchment in furniture design). The “clouded” or marbled texture visible beneath the glossy surface is the natural grain of the leather. Tura often dyed the leather in rich shades. This specific golden mustard or “tobacco” yellow is one of his most iconic colour palettes. The leather is sealed under a thick layer of high-gloss transparent varnish (historically a polyester resin), which gives it that glass-like depth and shine. Aldo Tura’s furniture is appreciated because it bridges the gap between art and utility: each piece is unique thanks to the natural variations in the leather.
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SILVER Seller in Bari, Italy
