Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Magazine Rack
Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Magazine Rack
Not every magazine rack makes you pause mid-page-turn. This one does.
This is Aldo Tura’s specialty: elevating the everyday into the extraordinary. This mid-century magazine rack is wrapped in his signature lacquered parchment, achieving a surface that looks less like leather and more like polished stone. The mottled tones of a beautiful spectrum of browns, gives the piece a depth. It functions perfectly, of course, but it’s really a small-scale sculpture, designed to hold your art books with Italian glamour. Tura always favored material sensuality over the stark minimalism of his peers. He gave us quiet drama through unparalleled material luxury.
Condition: Excellent
Key Features & Benefits
• Designed by Aldo Tura, Italy, mid-20th century
• Wrapped in lacquered goatskin parchment, rich tonal depth
• Brass structure with aged patina, gleaming accents
• Compact yet sculptural—functional décor for modern living
• Perfect balance of mid-century modern rigor and Italian opulence
• Collectible design object with enduring provenance
Because your space deserves better than basic.
Black & Gold Condition Guide
✨ We believe every piece tells a story — here’s how we describe the chapters they’ve lived so far:
Mint / Like New Practically time-traveled. Looks as though it’s never been used. Crisp, clean, and flawless.
Excellent Well-preserved with only the most minor signs of age (think a faint scratch or two, visible only if you squint). Structurally sound and show-stopping.
Very Good Loved and cared for. Some small signs of wear — maybe light surface marks, gentle fading, or a touch of patina — but nothing that distracts from its beauty or function.
Good Has earned its character. Noticeable wear such as scratches, discoloration, or finish loss, all consistent with age and use. Still fully functional and fabulous.
Well-Loved / As-Is This one has stories to tell. Expect visible flaws or wear (chips, cracks, missing parts), but still worthy for display, repurposing, or as a collector’s gem.
