1950s Tura Aldo for Macabo Pair of Italian Thermal Jugs in Bamboo and Metal

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This original and iconic pair of thermal jugs features a frame made of sturdy Asian bamboo, partly sanded and partly chisel-cut. Inside is the thermal component made of silvered glass with a double cavity (Sir James Dewar vase) and a cork for airtight closure. The handles are also made from steam-shaped bamboo pieces. The metal part at the top, which connects to the bamboo, is molded in the shape of a beak to facilitate the pouring of liquids, and corks are grafted onto it.
The jugs were designed by Italian designer, furniture maker, and interior decorator Aldo Tura (1909-1963) and produced between 1950 and 1955 by the Macabo company, which he founded in 1939 in Cusano Milanino, Lombardy, Italy. Working between the trends of Art Deco and modernism, Tura created luxury accessories and unique furniture characterized by rich materials, sculptural forms, and exclusive craftsmanship techniques.
In the postwar years, while many furniture manufacturers were adapting their methods to mass production, Tura continued to engage in traditional craft methods. He preferred complex forms and labor-intensive processes that could never be replicated on a large scale. His mix of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles with modern minimalist design transcended the boundaries of traditional craftsmanship. In his designs, he used a wide range of unusual materials such as goatskin, bamboo, eggshells, parchment, and wood veneers, employing his most beloved colors: yellow, red, and green.
Tura gained an international reputation not only for his innovative use of materials but also for the distinctive style of his work, which often combined modernism and traditional craftsmanship. The Brooklyn Museum in New York houses several of Tura's works, which were originally displayed in the traveling exhibition “Italy at Work: Her Renaissance in Design Today.” Many of his products are true collector's items, particularly creations such as our bamboo-finished pitchers. As mentioned, Tura never adapted to the industrial process, resulting in his objects still being in limited numbers on the market today.
The Macabo firm, founded by Aldo Tura, was a landmark in Italian design of the period. The company was known for producing high-quality furniture, home accessories, and decorative objects. Macabo products were distinguished by attention to detail, craftsmanship, and the use of fine materials. Aldo Tura and his firm, Macabo, were known for their innovative use of materials, including bamboo, chosen for their distinctive aesthetic and physical properties. The bamboo used by Tura and the Macabo firm, sourced primarily from Asia, was often selected for its versatility and the unique visual effect it could impart to furniture and decorative objects. Bamboo is known to be a durable and lightweight material with an aesthetic appearance that can vary greatly depending on the processing. The use of bamboo allowed Tura to create unique pieces that combined beauty, functionality, and sustainability, contributing to his reputation as an innovator in 20th-century Italian design.
Our jugs have an elegant and functional design, combining luxurious aesthetics with everyday utility. The jugs are in good condition. Measurements: width 20 cm, depth 15 cm, height 35 cm. For all our shipments, we use special packaging materials (wooden crates, styrofoam, etc.) for maximum protection and safety of the items. See less