Italian Two-Tiered Drinks Cart by Aldo Tura

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A fine Italian bar cart or drinks trolley from the Mid-Century Modern era, designed by Aldo Tura featuring two oval … Read more A fine Italian bar cart or drinks trolley from the Mid-Century Modern era, designed by Aldo Tura featuring two oval trays sheathed in lacquered goatskin (pergamena) with polished brass framing and integrated bottle holders, resting on rolling casters.

Perfect for serving drinks and cocktails - equally functional as a side table or plants tand.

Born in 1909, Aldo Tura was an Italian furniture designer celebrated for his mid-century lamps and tables.
Combining his interest in Art Deco and Art Nouveau with low-slung minimalist design of the 1940s and 50s, he often utilized unusual materials like parchment, egg shell, and goatskin. Tura began manufacturing his signature furniture in the 1930s, focusing on limited production of handcrafted designs produced within the confines of traditional craftsmanship. Turo died 1963, and has earned the moniker "the master of parchment" for his use of the material See less