aldo tura - Lamp (907) - Parchment, Resin - Rare Aldo Tura Lantern

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Rare Aldo Tura lantern-style table lamp from the early 1950s, Italy, parchment/resin body with glass panels and brass details, beige Art Deco design, 37 cm high by 22 cm wide by 16 cm deep, 1.5 kg, fully functional with original finish and a small superficial hairline split in the lacquered layer, label number 907 present.

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An elegant and highly distinctive lantern-form table lamp by celebrated Italian designer Aldo Tura (1909–1963).

The lamp showcases Tura’s characteristic experimentation with luxurious and unconventional materials, combining a lacquered parchment/resin body with glass panels and refined brass details. Its architectural lantern silhouette is particularly representative of Tura’s early decorative lighting designs.

The compact proportions and sculptural geometric construction make this an exceptional decorative object as well as a fully functional light.

The underside retains its original TURA manufacturer’s label, with the number 907 visible on the label.

The lamp remains fully functional and retains its original vintage character.

A particularly interesting feature of this example is its authentic period finish, with the surface displaying the subtle variations and patina associated with hand-finished Italian design objects of the period.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire an original Aldo Tura lamp dating from the early 1950s, rather than a later reproduction.

Very good original vintage condition. Fully functional.

The lamp has been carefully preserved and remains in very good overall condition considering its age.

There is one small, shallow hairline split in the upper lacquered/resin finish. The mark appears superficial and limited to the finishing layer rather than representing a structural break in the body.

This minor imperfection is consistent with the natural ageing of the original lacquered finish and is clearly documented in the photographs.

The glass panels are present and intact.

The electrical system is functional.

No restoration has been carried out to the lacquered surface, preserving the originality of the piece.

An elegant and highly distinctive lantern-form table lamp by celebrated Italian designer Aldo Tura (1909–1963).

The lamp showcases Tura’s characteristic experimentation with luxurious and unconventional materials, combining a lacquered parchment/resin body with glass panels and refined brass details. Its architectural lantern silhouette is particularly representative of Tura’s early decorative lighting designs.

The compact proportions and sculptural geometric construction make this an exceptional decorative object as well as a fully functional light.

The underside retains its original TURA manufacturer’s label, with the number 907 visible on the label.

The lamp remains fully functional and retains its original vintage character.

A particularly interesting feature of this example is its authentic period finish, with the surface displaying the subtle variations and patina associated with hand-finished Italian design objects of the period.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire an original Aldo Tura lamp dating from the early 1950s, rather than a later reproduction.

Very good original vintage condition. Fully functional.

The lamp has been carefully preserved and remains in very good overall condition considering its age.

There is one small, shallow hairline split in the upper lacquered/resin finish. The mark appears superficial and limited to the finishing layer rather than representing a structural break in the body.

This minor imperfection is consistent with the natural ageing of the original lacquered finish and is clearly documented in the photographs.

The glass panels are present and intact.

The electrical system is functional.

No restoration has been carried out to the lacquered surface, preserving the originality of the piece.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Rare Aldo Tura Lantern
Number of objects
907
Material
Parchment, Resin
Manufacturer/brand
aldo tura
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Art Deco
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Height
37 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
16 cm
Weight
1500 g
Colour
Beige
Estimated period
1940-1950
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