Aldo Tura - Ice bucket - Brass, Vellum

This ice bucket represents an excellent example of mid-20th-century Italian artistic craftsmanship, a period in which design merged with high-level cabinetry and the processing of precious materials. Produced by the historic Milanese manufactory Tura, founded by Aldo Tura, this object perfectly embodies the sophisticated and cultured aesthetics of Italian design of the era. The structure is characterized by an elegant cylindrical form, entirely clad in parchment, a precious finish obtained through the tanning of goatskin, known for its natural texture, unique grain, and its ability to reflect light with warm, enveloping tones. The graphic contrast between the cream-colored parchment and the shine of the gilded brass, used for the upper rim, the movable handle, and the joints, gives the piece a striking stage presence, making it not only a practical bar accessory but a true piece of furniture. The mark “Creazione Tura Italy” imprinting the solid wood base is not merely a provenance seal, but a real guarantee of authenticity that attests to its superior quality, the obsessive attention to construction details, and the longevity typical of objects intended to endure over time."