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Aldo Tura elliptic Italian dining table in brown lacquered goatskin

Description
Elliptically shaped dining table designed by Aldo Tura and produced in Italy in the 1970s. This dining table is a very strong example of his work, simple in form, with a soft curved top affixed to an elliptic pedestal base. The ethereal lacquered goatskin gives a very interesting color play between rich brown tones. The table is in excellent condition, just a tiny dent to the tabletop's edge.

Aldo Tura (1909-1963) was a hands-on designer who experimented greatly with traditional craftsmanship hand applied craft processes and finishes out of his workshop in Milan. He is best known for his tables and lamps, which drew on shapes from the Art Deco and Art Nouveau movements. His designs used interesting materials such as parchment, eggshell and goatskin to be center stage.

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Notes:	http://www.artnet.de/k%C3%BCnstler/aldo-tura/an-oval-table-dining-table-3ECO77txYhgLWE8J5CSF6w2
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	lacquered goat skin, wood
Condition:	Good. very good condition, one small dent
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Hollywood Regency, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	525464