Pair of thermal jugs by Aldo Tura for Macabo, 1950s. This original and iconic pair of thermal jugs features a structure in sturdy Asian bamboo, partly sanded and partly chiseled. Inside there is the thermal component in silver glass with a double cavity (Sir James Dewar vase) and a cork for hermetic closure. The handles are also made from steam-shaped pieces of bamboo. The metal part at the top, which connects to the bamboo, is shaped like a spout to facilitate pouring liquids and corks are inserted into it. The jugs were designed by the 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. Working between the trends of Art Deco and Modernism, Tura created luxury accessories and one-of-a-kind furniture characterized by rich materials, sculptural forms and unique craftsmanship techniques. In the post-war period, while many furniture makers adapted their methods to mass production, Tura continued to devote himself to traditional artisan 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 pushed 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 has earned an international reputation not only for his innovative use of materials, but also for the distinctive style of his work, which often combines modernism and traditional craftsmanship. The Brooklyn Museum in New York hosts several works by Tura, originally exhibited in the traveling exhibition "Italy at Work: Her Renaissance in Design Today". Many of his products are true collector's items, especially creations like our bamboo finished jugs. As already mentioned, Tura never adapted to the industrial process, so his objects are still in limited numbers on the market today. The Macabo company was a point of reference for Italian design of the time. It was known for producing high-quality furniture, home accessories and decorative items. Macabo products stand out for their attention to detail, craftsmanship and the use of fine materials. Aldo Tura and his company, Macabo, were known for the innovative use of materials, including bamboo, chosen for their aesthetic and physical characteristics. The bamboo used by Tura and the Macabo company, mainly sourced from Asia, was often chosen for its versatility and the unique visual effect it could impart to furniture and decorative objects. Bamboo is known for being a resistant and lightweight material with an aesthetic appearance that can vary greatly depending on the workmanship. The use of bamboo has allowed Tura to create unique pieces that combine beauty, functionality and sustainability, contributing to his reputation as an innovator of 20th century Italian design. These jugs have an elegant and functional design, combining luxurious aesthetics with everyday utility.
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