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.
Large Azucena Murano Opalescent Glass Globe Brass Thee-Light Pendant Italy 1950s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
One of two refined three-light pendants by the famous Italian artist and designer Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1950. Large-sized lamp of hand blown opalescent glass and brass. The ...
Brass
"LSP3" glass ceiling/wall lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1960s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Argelato, BO
Mid-century wall/ceiling lamp, model Lsp3, by Luigi Caccia Dominioni. Brass, satin glass. Made by Azucena in the 1950s. Ask us for a shipping quote.
Brass
Murano Opalescent Glass Globe Brass Pendant by Azucena, Italy, 1950s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A refined three-light pendant by the famous Italian artist and designer Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1950. Large-sized lamp of hand blown opalescent glass and brass. The Model LS1 ...
Brass
$1,684Sale Price / item|20% Off
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Wall Lamp for Azucena
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid wall lamp designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni in the 1950s for the Italian manufacturer Azucena. The wall sconce has a beautiful and shiny gilded brass stem, which is attach...
Brass
$760
H 5.12 in Dm 13.19 in
LSP6 Tommy burnished brass & Glass Wall Lamp by L. Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This flush/wall lamp is made from a burnished brass and sandblasted glass shade. It was designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni in 1965 for Azucena. This item belongs to the 1960s product...
Metal, Brass
$2,000
H 6.3 in Dm 16.92 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Flush Mounts Brass Glass Light Lsp6 Tommy Lamps Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Vienna, AT
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Flush Mounts For Azucena, circa 1960 midcentury 1x piece available in identical golden brass patina and glass domes. Glass, Brass Dimensions: 16.92" x 6.3 Ear...
Aluminum, Brass
Modernist 1950s Italian Red Lantern, Milk Glass & Brass
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual midcentury pendant was designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1950s. It features a red crinkle lacquered shade, a white milk glass striped lamp shade and brass hardwa...
Brass, Metal
Murano Glass Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Murano glass pendant light. Measure: Diameter 22 cm. Height fixture 17 cm. Total height 50 cm.
Metal
$1,930
H 23 in Dm 8.5 in
Rare 1950s Venetian Murano Opaline Glass Pendant with Wrought Iron Frame, Italy
Located in Lisse, NL
Practical size Venetian pendant light mouth blown glass in bronzed metal frame. This exquisite 1950s Murano pendant light is a masterclass in Italian craftsmanship, a sculptural com...
Iron
$5,063
H 27.56 in W 7.88 in D 11.82 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Large 'Bidone' Wall Light, model LP10, 1950s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Very rare large size 'Bidone' adjustable wall light, designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni and manufactured by Azucena, 1950s Long opaline glass shade suspended from a brass collar, cu...
Brass
$9,940Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 23.5 in W 15 in D 18.5 in
Rare Pair of Sconces by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of sconces by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Designed and manufactured in Italy circa the 1960s. Large clear glass globes hooked onto blackened aluminum armature. Glob...
Aluminum, Steel
$7,837 / set
H 44.1 in W 11.03 in D 16.54 in
Italian LP 11 Pallone Sconces by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1970s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Renens, CH
Set of two impressive adjustable LP11 “Pallone” sconces by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena originally designed in the late 1950s. The lamps rotate and are height adjustable. Bras...
Metal
Murano Glass Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass pendant light. Diameter: 24 cm. Height fixture: 48 cm. Total height with the chain: 90 cm.
Chrome
$2,105
H 10.63 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Beveled Glass and Brass Italian Pendant Light, Fontana Arte Style, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous pendant in beveled glass and brass. This gorgeous piece was designed in the 1950s and is attributed to Fontana Arte. This marvelous pendant consist in a brass structure t...
Brass, Metal
$4,400
H 5.75 in Dm 17 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Tommy LSP6 flush mount ceiling ligh, 1960s Brass & Glass
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Long Island City, NY
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena ceiling or wall flush mount light "Tommy". Model LSp6. Patinated nickel plated brass, glass. Two medium base sockets. Complimentary US rewiring up...
Brass
XL Model LSP6 'Tommy' Wall Sconce by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
XL Model LSP6 'Tommy' Flush Mount by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Nautical style XL sconce featur...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Azucena Glass Lantern, Italy Circa 1950
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Culver City, CA
Italy Circa 1950 Massive pendant with opaline glass and brass hardware. Designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. 15”dia x 34”h
Brass
Pair Opalescent Glass Pendants by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Italy
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of impressive, refined three-light pendants by the famous Italian artist and designer Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1950. Large-sized spheres of Murano hand blown opalescent ...
Brass
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H 40 in Dm 14 in
Pair Large Opalescent Glass Pendants by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Italy
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of impressive, refined three-light pendants by the famous Italian artist and designer Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1950. Large-sized spheres of Murano hand blown opalescent ...
Brass
Sold
H 13.78 in W 7.88 in D 11.82 in
Italian Midcentury Wall Sconces LP1 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1950s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful wall sconces, Mod. LP1, in original very good vintage and working condition, designed in the 50s by Luigi Caccia Dominioni. Produced by Azucena, Italy. The lamp's bases a...
Brass
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H 36 in Dm 16 in L 36 in
Pair of Large Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Chandeliers by Dominioni, 1960s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern lanterns or chandeliers, by Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1960s. Made of the largest frosted glass globe, for this model, and brass mounts, with some patina: n...
Brass
Luigi Caccia Dominioni LS1 Ceiling Lamp for Azucena, Italy, 1950
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Milan, IT
Large Luigi Caccia Dominioni LS1 ceiling lamp for Azucena.
Brass
1950s Italian Brass and Satin Opaline Glass Pendant by Azucena
By Azucena
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant Italian chandelier / lantern was designed and manufactured by Azucena in the 1950s. It has got a beautiful white blown satin opaline glass lamp shade, the frame is ma...
Brass
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H 11 in W 7.87 in D 9.45 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sconces by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, 1960s
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern wall sconces or lanterns, by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy, 1960s. In their original condition, with metallic mounts painted bronze with some signs ...
Metal
Sold
H 35.44 in Dm 11.82 in
Classic Italian Midcentury Glass and Brass Pendant, Caccia Dominioni for Azucen
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This pendant was produced by Azucena (the lighting and furnishing company established by Luigi Caccia Dominioni and Ignazio Gardella) in Italy, circa 1950s. It is made from a spheric...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Pendant Light Model "Ls1"
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Montclair, NY
Pair of Italian pendant lights model "Ls1" designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Documented in May 1954 Domus magazine no. 294. Handblown glass globe sh...
Metal
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H 51.19 in Dm 15.75 in
Glass and Metal LC10 Boccia Pendant Light by Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1964
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This LC10 also known as "boccia" was designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni in 1964 and produced by Azucena. It is made from a spherical glass shade with anodized metal structure and a r...
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H 39.38 in Dm 11.82 in
Classic Italian Azucena Glass and Brass 1950s Pendant by Luigi Caccia Dominioni
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This elegant pendant is a classic Italian Azucena model. It is made from a brass frame and a spherical sandblasted glass shade. Very good vintage condition.
Brass