Majestic Aldo Tura bar cabinet, an extraordinary testament to his most mature and recognizable research, in which material, light, and reflection are orchestrated with an almost architectural rigor.
The piece is entirely clad in natural parchment, an iconic and distinctive material of Tura’s production, chosen not as a simple surface covering but as a true structural element of the design. The surface displays its characteristic warm and vibrant tonality, with subtle tonal variations and natural markings that lend visual depth and absolute uniqueness to each individual panel.
The structure is conceived as a monumental display case: the smoked glass doors and shelves interact with mirrored back panels, generating a sophisticated play of refractions and visual multiplications that amplify the internal space and enhance the objects on display. The original integrated internal lighting is not merely functional but becomes an integral part of the design language, transforming the cabinet into a luminous and scenographic presence—almost museological—capable of animating the space even when closed.
The top, also clad in parchment, is resolved with a clean design and perfectly calibrated proportions, lending the entire composition a sense of balance and monumental solidity.
Every construction detail—from the joints to the discreet hardware, and the precise housing of the shelves—reflects the exceptionally high level of craftsmanship that characterizes Aldo Tura’s works and their place within the elite panorama of Italian design of the second half of the twentieth century.
Conceived as a bar cabinet or representative piece, this work transcends function to assert itself as a sculptural and collectible object, a pure expression of Aldo Tura’s intellectual luxury: a design that does not chase fashion, but builds a timeless language, now as then sought after by collectors, architects, and international museums.
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SILVER Seller in Bari, Italy
