Vintage Azucena furniture is elegant and inviting — the esteemed mid-century Milanese manufacturer’s wall lights, armchairs and side tables, which are marked by simple symmetry and thoughtfully contrasting materials, can likely be found in the living rooms of design lovers all over Italy.
Azucena was founded in 1947 by three leading figures of 20th-century Italian architecture: Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Ignazio Gardella and Corrado Corradi Dell’Acqua. The trio initially established Azucena in order to furnish the interiors of buildings they’d designed but found a robust business opportunity in manufacturing individual pieces from those collections for postwar consumers. And as the company founders borrowed the brand name from a conniving character in the Giuseppe Verd opera Il Trovatore, it is appropriate, then, that the furniture for which Azucena is known is practical but exudes a hint of playfulness.
The best of Italian modernism combines cheekiness and bold functionality with provocative and thoughtful design, and Azucena is deeply rooted in that tradition. While its brass-and-walnut mid-century-modern-era dining tables and stackable coffee tables — created by the likes of Dell’Acqua and Vico Magistretti — are exceptionally unobtrusive in small spaces and framed in clean lines, Dominioni designed chunky, enveloping armchairs during the 1970s upholstered in striking red fabric.
Among Azucena's most successful and iconic designs is also Dominioni's most famous piece of furniture: the minimalist Catalina chair. After it debuted at the Milan Triennial in 1957, the Catalina chair, with its generously curving enameled steel frame and plush leather cushion, became an instant sensation. Dominioni’s other enduring designs for Azucena include the Monachella lamp, the ABCD armchair and the versatile Cilindro ottoman.
Italian furniture manufacturer B&B Italia acquired Azucena in 2018 and has reissued a number of designs from the legendary brand’s portfolio, such as the Imbuto lamp, the Catalina armchair and the Cavalletto table.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Azucena lighting, tables, seating and more.
Ignazio Gardella 'LT3' Floor Lamp in Brass and Marble, Azucena, Italy, 1950s
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare floor lamp was designed by Ignazio Gardella and produced by Azucena in Italy in the 1950s. The model, known as the LT3 (often referred to as Alzabile, meaning “liftable” or...
Marble, Brass
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Imbuto Floor Lamp, Azucena, Italy, 1960s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant Luigi Caccia Dominioni Imbutofloor lamp, made by Azucena, Italy, in the 1960s. Enamled aluminium, brass and enameled steel. In good original vintage condition with some si...
Aluminum, Brass
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Floor Lamp "Monachella," Italy 1990s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Naples, IT
Rare mid-century Monachella floor lamp designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Original chrome-plated brass frame and lacquered aluminum lampshade. Perfect vintage condition ...
Metal, Brass
$1,924Sale Price|20% Off
Azucena Imbuto Floor Lamp in Brass, Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italian Mid-Century
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, IT
Azucena Imbuto - Luigi Caccia Dominioni - Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp Azucena Imbuto floor lamp, designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Itali...
Metal, Brass, Iron
Ignazio Gardella “LTE6” Floor Lamp for Azucena, 1954
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ignazio Gardella “LTE6” floor lamp for Azucena, brass, glass, and marble, Italy, 1954. Designed for Azucena in 1950s, this "LTE6" floor lamp recalls the modernist aesthetics and for...
Marble, Brass
Rare LTE 5 Floor Lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LTE 5 floor lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1953. Slender enameled brass floor lamp with sharp conical shade and ...
Brass, Steel, Enamel
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Floor Lamp 'LTE 1', 1947
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Berlin, DE
LTE 1 floor lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Iron base and diffuser in enameled aluminium Manufactured by Azucena Italy --------------------------- Luigi Caccia Domin...
Metal, Aluminum, Iron
Floor Lamp 'Arenzano' / Ignazio Gardella
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant floor lamp, designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1956, consists of a brass stem held by a marble base and three glass elements for lighting. The saucer glass is mouth blown and satin finish. The three curved lampshades give the lamp an almost fleural appearance. Ignazio Gardella was an important Italian architect, a representative of Italian modernism. His creative work includes not only architectural designs, but also lighting and furniture. In 1996, at the Venice Architecture Biennale, he was awarded a Golden Lion...
Marble, Brass
Italian Floor Lamp by Azucena
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian floor lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena model CALICE LTE 1 Enameled metal shade standing on a brass pole and metal base. Newly rewired.
Enamel
Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Floor Lamp, Italy, 1980
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Barcelona, ES
Luigi Caccia Dominioni (1913-2016) Floor lamp Manufactured by Azucena, Italy, 1980. Cast iron, copper-plated metal, brass, pressed glass Measurements 40cmx185hcm 101,6 in x 469,9 ...
Metal, Brass, Iron
Midcentury Monachella lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy 1953
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Rare midcentury Monachella floor lamp designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Original brass structure and lampshade in lacquered aluminum. Early edition. Perfect vintage c...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
"Pallone" Floor Lamp Model LTe10 by Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy, 1950s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in London, GB
"Pallone" standard lamp model Lte 10 by Luigi Caccia DOminioni for Azucena. Green marble base and metal square sectioned stem with opaline glass shade.
Metal
Floor Lamp LT3 by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy, 1950's
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Piacenza, Italy
This floor lamp, known as LT3, was designed by Ignazio Gardella and produced by Azucena (Italy 1950s). The lamp can be either a reading lamp or a taller uplight, depending on the pos...
Marble, Brass
Early “Sasso” Floor Lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy circa 1948
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Rare “Sasso” floor lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy, circa 1948. An exceptional and early example, distinguished by its sculptural brown onyx base. The base is forme...
Onyx, Aluminum, Brass, Chrome
Luigi Caccia Domioni for Azucena "Imbuto" Floor Lamp, Italy 1950s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Naples, IT
The Imbuto Lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena stands out for its unique and minimalist design, featuring a refined steel stem that lends a touch of sophistication and luxury....
Metal, Steel
Monachella table lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy 1950s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Mid-century Monachella table lamp designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena in 1950s. This table version retains the essential character of the original design, translating it i...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Set of 2 Luigi Caccia Dominioni Floorlamps Manufactured by Azucena in 1948
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Very rare Italian lamp set from 1948, the two lamps , model Lte1, were designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni and manufactured by Azucena. The lampshades...
Aluminum, Chrome
20th Century, Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Floor Lamp mod. LTE5 Imbuto
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Turin, Turin
Founded in 1947 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Ignazio Gardella, and Corrado Corradi Dell'Acqua, the Italian brand Azucena has always stood out for its collections that combine formal el...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Azucena Floor Lamp from 1954 Designed by Ignazio Gardella, Italy
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian floor lamp from 1954 was designed by Ignazio Gardella and manufactured by Azucena. It is the model LTE 6 and consists of a brass frame on a marble base and a ribbed glas...
Marble, Brass
Model LTE8 Floor Lamp by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model LTE8 floor lamp by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1950's. Double half sphered holophane glass makes the top of this lamp. The wooden st...
Glass, Reeded Glass, Wood, Rosewood, Sapele Wood
"Calice" Floor Lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy, 1990s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Milan, IT
"Calice" floor lamp model "LTe18" by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Base, stem and upper bowl in polished brass; transparent prismatic glass shade.
Brass
Italian modern marble Floor lamp LTE6 by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, 1980s
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern marble floor lamp LTE6 by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, 1980s Iconic and vintage floor lamp mod. LTE6 with dome diffuser in prismatic glass and black painted metal. Th...
Marble, Steel
Ignazio Gardella Arenzano Floor Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass by Azucena 1970s
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Arenzano floor lamp with a brass stem, a round-shaped base in black marble, and three lampshades in opaline glass. This lamp has an elegant structure in tubular brass, curved and...
Marble, Brass
Luigi Caccia Dominioni "Porcino" Table Lamp for Azucena, 1966
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Luigi Caccia Dominioni "Porcino" table lamp for Azucena, glass and steel, Italy, 1966. The Luigi Caccia Dominioni "Porcino" Table Lamp, designed in 1966 for Azucena, takes its name from the valuable "porcino" mushroom, reflecting the lamp's distinctive rounded shape. Its cylindrical chrome-plated brass base and socket support a spherical frosted glass diffuser with an opening at the base, recalling the mushroom's cap. The frosted glass softens the light for a gentle glow, while the smooth, unworked band at the base enhances its sculptural presence. This design plays with light and shadow, highlighting the lamp's architectural precision. The Porcino lamp...
Glass
$1,803 / item
H 52 in W 8.5 in D 17 in
Ignazio Gardella 'Alzabile' Floor Lamp in Brass & Black Marble & Manganese Shade
By Tato Italia, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Glendale, CA
Ignazio Gardella 'Alzabile' Floor Lamp in Brass & Black Marble & Manganese Shade Ignazio Gardella was one of the leading figures in Italian twentieth-century architecture. A...
Marble, Brass, Metal
Single LTA6 Table Lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single LTA6 Table Lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1966. Early model LTA6 with a very worked-in patina to the blackened steel. The la...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Luigi Caccia Dominioni LS2 Pendant Lamp for Azucena, Italy, 1952
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milan, IT
Luigi Caccia Dominioni LS2 pendant lamp for Azucena, Italy, 1952.
Nickel
$1,564 / item
H 52 in W 8.5 in D 17 in
Ignazio Gardella 'Alzabile' Floor Lamp in Brass, White Marble, and White Shade
By Ignazio Gardella, Tato Italia
Located in Glendale, CA
Ignazio Gardella 'Alzabile' Floor Lamp in Brass, White Marble, and White Shade Ignazio Gardella was one of the leading figures in Italian twentieth-century architecture. A graduate ...
Carrara Marble, Brass, Metal
$1,885 / item
H 52 in W 8.5 in D 17 in
Ignazio Gardella 'Alzabile' Floor Lamp in Brass and Black Marble for Tato Italia
By Tato Italia, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Glendale, CA
Ignazio Gardella 'Alzabile' Floor Lamp in Brass and Black Marble for Tato Italia. Ignazio Gardella was one of the leading figures in Italian twentieth-century architecture. A gradua...
Marble, Metal, Brass
$4,210
H 22.45 in Dm 10.83 in
Midcentury Arenzano table lamp by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy 1956
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic Arenzano table lamp by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena. Original opaline glass lampshade mounted on golden brass structure with beautiful original patina, Italy 1956.
Brass
$3,488 / set
H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 6.7 in
Midcentury Ignazio Gardella wall lamps Mod. Lp5 for Azucena, Italy 1950s
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of Ignazio Gardella wall lamps Mod. Lp5 for Azucena, Original brass structure, black lacquered brass and prismatic pressed glass diffuser desi...
Glass
$6,423
H 22.84 in Dm 17.33 in
Porcino table or floor lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1960s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Porcino table or floor lamp designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni and manufactured by Azucena, 1966. Table lamp with cylindrical, beautifully patinated,...
Metal
Ignazio Gardella for Azucena Wall Lamp "LP7," Italy 1950s
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Naples, IT
Ignazio Gardella per Azucena, applique modello 'LP7', ottone, vetro, Italia, 1955 L'applique, disegnata da Ignazio Gardella, è un pezzo fondamentale dell'opera del designer, che inc...
Brass
$1,885 / item
H 52 in W 8.5 in D 17 in
Ignazio Gardella 'Alzabile' Floor Lamp in Brass and Grey Marble for Tato Italia
By Tato Italia, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Glendale, CA
Ignazio Gardella 'Alzabile' Floor Lamp in Brass and Grey Marble for Tato Italia Ignazio Gardella was one of the leading figures in Italian twentieth-century architecture. A graduate...
Marble, Brass
$5,292Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 38.59 in Dm 5.52 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Italian Brass Glass "Bidonde" Pendant Lamps
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design couple of pendant lamps "Bidone" model designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni (Milan 1913 Milano 2016) and produced by Azucena Milano with white frosted...
Brass
"Imbuto" Vintage Floor Lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Chicago, IL
"Imbuto" Vintage floor lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Wired for American.
Metal, Chrome
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Floor Lamp "Monachella," Italy 1990s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Naples, IT
Rare mid-century Monachella floor lamp designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Original chrome-plated brass frame and lacquered aluminum lampshade. Perfect vintage condition ...
Metal, Brass
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H 48.04 in W 7.09 in D 9.85 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni pair of Monachella floor lamp for Azucena, Italy, 1950s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Pair of floor lamps in brass, cast-iron and painted aluminium, design by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, model “Monachella,” produced by Azucena, 1953. Made with a slender stem in brass and...
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Floor lamp mod. LTE 5 Imbuto, prod. Azucena, 1953
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Rivoli, IT
Iconic lamp of Italian design, Diegnata in 1953 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni and produced by Azucena is the floor lamp mod. LTE also known as "Funnel" because of the shape of its lampsh...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Floor Lamp "Monachella," Italy 1990s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Naples, IT
Rare mid-century Monachella floor lamp designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Original chrome-plated brass frame and lacquered aluminum lampshade. Perfect vintage condition ...
Metal, Brass
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Floor Lamp "Monachella," Italy 1990s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Naples, IT
Rare mid-century Monachella floor lamp designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Original brass frame and lacquered aluminum lampshade. Perfect vintage condition and beautiful ...
Metal, Brass
Luigi Caccia Domioni for Azucena "Imbuto" Floor Lamp, Italy 1950s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Naples, IT
The Imbuto Lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena stands out for its unique and minimalist design, featuring a refined steel stem that lends a touch of sophistication and luxury....
Metal, Steel
Lamp 'LTE 3' Ignazio Gardella for Azucena
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Milano, IT
Floor lamp model 'LTE 3' designed by Ignazio Gardella for a 1950s 1960s Azucena production. Perfectly preserved with original patina, it is an elevating floor lamp with polished bras...
Marble, Brass
Lampada Imbuto, Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena, 1969
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Lampada Luminator, creata da Pietro Chiesa per FontanaArte. Uno straordinario pezzo di illuminazione cattura l'essenza del design italiano, unendo forme classiche ed eleganti a mater...
Metal, Brass
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H 66.93 in Dm 11.82 in
Midcentury italian floor lamp model 'LTE 1 designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury Luigi Caccia Dominioni's floor lamp model 'LTE 1 manufactured by Azucena. Brass structure in original stunning patina. Perfect vintage condition, it comes from an importa...
Aluminum
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H 64.18 in W 13 in D 13 in
Midcentury floor Lamp mod. LTE 8 by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy 1956
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Lte8 floor lamp by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena. Original sphered holophane glass lampshade mounted on lacquered metal structure with a beautiful marble base. Italy 1956. Bibl. Desi...
Marble
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H 67.72 in Dm 19.69 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Italian "Porcino Terra" Floor Lamp for, Azucena, 1960s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design floor lamp adjustable in height model “LTE13 Porcino Terra” designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni and produced by Azucena Milano from 1968. Chromed stee...
Metal