Thermos in Gray Parchment and Brass by Aldo Tura, 1960s

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About This Piece

Vintage Design

An elegant thermos by Aldo Tura, Milan, 1960s, crafted from fine gray parchment with gold-plated brass trim. The slender, tapered object sits on a round brass base decorated with a subtle etching along the perimeter, echoing the upper edge where the flared neck rests.
The body is covered in parchment with ash and black hues, arranged irregularly to create a textured, sophisticated effect, typical of Tura's work. The long neck with pouring spout and the clean, geometric brass handle lend a sophisticated, sculptural look, combining functionality and aesthetics.
The interior, lined with insulating material, is designed to keep drinks at the optimal temperature. This model fully expresses Aldo Tura's signature style: a combination of luxury, craftsmanship, and innovative materials, made even rarer by the distinctive gray parchment color, less common than the brown or green versions.
A functional yet decorative object, it represents a testament to high-end Italian design from the 1960s, ideal for collectors and for spaces furnished with iconic pieces of the period.

Product Name: Gray parchment and brass thermos by Aldo Tura, 1960
Designer: Aldo Tura
Year of Design: 1960s
Style: Elegant and sculptural luxury Italian design with tapered lines
Main Materials: Gray parchment, gold-plated brass, internal insulation
Distinctive Design: Slender, tapered body, brass base and top rim with decorative engravings, long, narrow pouring spout, geometric brass handle, parchment lining with ash and black hues for a textured effect
Dimensions: Height 42cm | Circumference 10cm
Comfort: Easy to hold and pour thanks to the ergonomic handle and elongated spout; Internal insulation to maintain the temperature of beverages
Typical Use: Serving hot or cold beverages in high-end domestic settings or luxury hospitality settings
Design Icon: Interpretation of Aldo Tura's signature style, combining fine materials, craftsmanship, and aesthetic innovation
Versatility: Can be used both as a functional thermos and as a decorative display object
Current Design Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of use consistent with its age
Additional Notes: Please note that this item is in excellent vintage condition. Minor signs of aging may be present, but these do not affect its functionality. Please consider these features before purchasing.

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Creator	Aldo Tura
Manufacturer	Tura Milano
Design Period	1960 to 1969
Production Period	1960 to 1969
Country of Manufacture	Italy
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Mid-Century
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use
Product Code	BAD-2336603
Materials	Brass, Parchment
Color	Gold, grey
Height	42 cm 16.5 inch
Diameter	3.9 inch
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Italy
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.
Returns	Returns accepted within two days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Details

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You will receive a tracking number to monitor the status of your shipment.
Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

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About the Creator

Aldo Tura

Born in 1909, Italian designer-maker Aldo Tura established his furniture production house in Lombardy in 1939. Working between the idioms of Art Deco and modernism, Tura created singular, high-end furniture and accessories that were typified by rich materials, sculptural forms, and high-end, artisanal techniques. Tura’s work has become highly collectible, especially examples with exotic finishes— like eggshell, goatskin, and parchment—in intense palettes of red, green, and yellow.

Tura was one of the most unique design talents of the Italian midcentury. In the postwar years, as many furniture producers were adjusting their production methods toward mass production, Tura remained committed to slow, traditional hand craftsmanship. He favored intricate, complex forms and labor-intensive processes that could never by replicated in a large-scale factory system. As a result, the number of works by Tura available on the vintage market remains limited.

Today, Tura’s company continues to produce high-end, deco-esque furniture in Lombardy, but much information about Tura himself has been lost to history. The Brooklyn Museum in New York owns a handful of Tura designs that were originally exhibited in the 1950-53 traveling exhibition Italy at Work: Her Renaissance in Design Today.