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.
Aldo Tura, Milan’s alchemist of goatskin, had a knack for elevating even the humblest household object into a jewel-box sculpture. This mid-century magazine rack, wrapped in his signature lacquered parchment, glows with mottled tones—amber, caramel, tobacco—like a glass of aged cognac held up to the light.
It’s a piece that reads both functional and ornamental: a small-scale sculpture that just happens to hold your art books or Sunday papers. The weight of Italian glamour lives here— restrained yet decadent, design history dressed in leather and brass. Aldo Tura’s work has always stood slightly apart from his mid-century contemporaries: less about clean minimalism, more about material sensuality and the quiet drama of objects that shimmer without shouting. Where history meets your home—this magazine rack proves even storage can be seductive.
Condition: Excelent
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.