Azucena Chairs

Italian

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.

Creator: Azucena

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Set of Six Catilina Chairs in Steel and Fabric Azucena

$16,010 / set

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Set of Six Catilina Chairs in Steel and Fabric Azucena

By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Set of six Catilina chairs with frame in painted steel, seat top in multi-layered wood, and upholstery-shaped polyurethane cushions covered with red fabric. This iconic seat was designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, and produced by Azucena since 1958. Luigi Caccia Dominioni firstly presents this seat at the XI Triennale in Milan in 1957 and from this moment Catilina became one of Luigi Caccia Dominioni’s classics. Caccia Dominioni created a new chair and also defined how to sit in it. Catilina is not designed for relaxation and letting go but for thoughtfulness and elegance. You could almost be transported back to ancient Rome ensconced in the seat of the Roman senator, Lucio Sergio Catilina, after whom the chair is named. In turn, the chair harks back to medieval thrones...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Azucena Chairs

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Steel

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Set of Ten Catilina Chairs with Leather Cushions Azucena

$27,480 / set

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Set of Ten Catilina Chairs with Leather Cushions Azucena

By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Set of ten Catilina chairs with frame in painted steel, seat in black lacquered multi-layered wood, and polyurethane cushions covered with leather. This...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Azucena Chairs

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Steel

Italian mid-century P4 Catilina chairs Luigi Caccia Dominioni Azucena, 1960s

$9,558 / set

Italian mid-century P4 Catilina chairs Luigi Caccia Dominioni Azucena, 1960s

By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern P4 Catilina chairs by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1960s Set of four tub chairs model P4 Catilina in metal and wood. The frame is made of steel rod....

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Azucena Chairs

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Metal

Single Chiavarina Mod. S1 chair by Azucena, Italy, 1950s

$1,433

Single Chiavarina Mod. S1 chair by Azucena, Italy, 1950s

By Azucena

Located in Milan, IT

Rare single Chiavarina Mod. S1 chair by Azucena, Italy, 1950s Reference: Azucena Catalogue.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Azucena Chairs

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Wicker, Wood

Set of Table Design Ignazio Gardella for Azucena and Six Danish Chairs, 1960s

$5,018 / set

Set of Table Design Ignazio Gardella for Azucena and Six Danish Chairs, 1960s

By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella

Located in taranto, IT

Set of table design Ignazio Gardella for Azucena and six Danish chairs, 1960s Splendid original 1960s set consisting of a hexagonal table in rosew...

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1960s Vintage Azucena Chairs

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Wood

Gruppo di dodici Sedie 'Nonaro' di Luigi Caccia Dominioni per Azucena anni 70-80

$13,142 / set

Gruppo di dodici Sedie 'Nonaro' di Luigi Caccia Dominioni per Azucena anni 70-80

By Azucena

Located in Milano, IT

Importante gruppo di dodici sedie in metallo smaltato e richiudibili modello 'Nonaro' di cui due capotavola con braccioli. Progettate negli anni '60 da Luigi Caccia Dominioni per acc...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Azucena Chairs

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Metal

Set of Six Baby Pink "Shell" Chairs, 1960s

$3,000 / set

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in

Set of Six Baby Pink "Shell" Chairs, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Six beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of Furniture Industry in the 1960s. They are after full renovation upholstery and carpentry....

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Azucena Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Catilina Armchair by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena

$7,800

H 35.44 in W 29.14 in D 23.63 in

Catilina Armchair by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena

By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"Large" Catilina Lounge Chair with leather upholstered seat by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Designed and presented in 1957 at the XI Triennale in Milan. Literature: Gramigna,...

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2010s Italian Azucena Chairs

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Iron

1960s Set of Six Spanish Wood & Leather Chairs

$4,659 / set

H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in

1960s Set of Six Spanish Wood & Leather Chairs

Located in Marbella, ES

1960s set of six Spanish wood and leather chairs.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Azucena Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Chiavarina Chairs, 1960s, Set of 6

$5,376 / set

H 51.97 in W 24.81 in D 19.69 in

Chiavarina Chairs, 1960s, Set of 6

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Montelabbate, PU

6 Highbacked chairs by Paolo Buffa 1950s.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Azucena Chairs

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Velvet, Cherry

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Fasce Cromate Sofa, Model P11, Azucena, Italy, 1960s

$9,661

H 28.75 in W 86.62 in D 34.65 in

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Fasce Cromate Sofa, Model P11, Azucena, Italy, 1960s

By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An original Luigi Caccia Dominioni Fasce Cromate (or Chromate) Sofa, model P11, manufactured by Azucena in Italy, in the 1960s. Chrome-plated steel, ne...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Azucena Chairs

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Chrome

Set of 6 Danish Side Chairs & Armchairs, 1960s

$2,988 / set

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in

Set of 6 Danish Side Chairs & Armchairs, 1960s

Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR

Set of 6 Danish Side Chairs & Armchairs, 1960s Vintage Design Set of four chairs and two Danish design armchairs 1960’. The mulching is completely redone in our workshops by ...

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20th Century French Azucena Chairs

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Straw, Wood

Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s

$1,380 / set

H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 26.78 in

Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s

By Vittorio Nobili

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A nice pair of old, authentic Medea chairs by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s. The price shown is for a single chair. Signs of use and wear and some minor losses...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Azucena Chairs

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Metal

20th Century Luigi Caccia Dominioni Pair of Poufs mod. Cilindro for Azucena, 60s

$5,973 / set

H 16.93 in Dm 14.97 in

20th Century Luigi Caccia Dominioni Pair of Poufs mod. Cilindro for Azucena, 60s

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...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Azucena Chairs

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Brass

"San Siro" Cloth Settee by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy, 1960s

$4,659

H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in

"San Siro" Cloth Settee by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy, 1960s

By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Located in Milan, IT

San Siro settee model P16 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Felt cover; extremely comfortable seating featuring feather cushions with removable covers.

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1960s Italian Vintage Azucena Chairs

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Fabric

D_Ca3l "Large Catilina Low" Armchair by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena

$6,500

H 25.25 in W 29.5 in D 25 in

D_Ca3l "Large Catilina Low" Armchair by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena

By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Located in Skokie, IL

Luigi Caccia Dominioni model D_CA3L "large Catilina low" armchair for Azucena, Italy, 1958 / 2000s Additional Information: Materials: Enameled steel, velvet upholstery Dimension...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Azucena Chairs

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Steel

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Fasce Cromate Sofa, New Mohair, Italy, 1960s

$9,661

H 29.53 in W 83.08 in D 34.65 in

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Fasce Cromate Sofa, New Mohair, Italy, 1960s

By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An original Luigi Caccia Dominioni Fasce Cromate (or Chromate) Sofa, model P11, manufactured by Azucena in Italy, in the 1960s. Chrome-plated steel. Newly upholstered in drak brown...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Azucena Chairs

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Chrome

Armchairs by Luigi Caccia Dominioni circa 1975

On Hold|~~$8,960~~

H 27.56 in W 26.78 in D 26.38 in

Armchairs by Luigi Caccia Dominioni circa 1975

By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Located in Berlin, DE

The renowned Italian architect, designer and urban planner Luigi Caccia Dominioni (1913–2016) designed this beautifully shaped armchair for Azucena. Known as the “P22” model, the arm...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Azucena Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Previously Available Items

Luigi Caccia Dominioni per Azucena Sedia "Catilina", Italia 1970s

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H 27.56 in W 22.05 in D 18.51 in

Luigi Caccia Dominioni per Azucena Sedia "Catilina", Italia 1970s

By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena

Located in Naples, IT

Sedia Mod. Catilina con struttura in acciaio verniciato, seduta in legno multistrato laccato nero e cuscinO in poliuretano rivestiti in tessuto verde. Questa iconica seduta è stata d...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Azucena Chairs

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Metal

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Catilina Chair for Azucena, Italy, 1958

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H 27.96 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Catilina Chair for Azucena, Italy, 1958

By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena

Located in Milan, IT

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Catilina chair for Azucena, Italy, 1958 This model probably 1970s-1980s Seat covered in green felt.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Azucena Chairs

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Metal

Luigi Caccia Dominioni "Catilina" Chairs for Azucena, 1958, Set of 4

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H 27.56 in W 22.84 in D 18.51 in

Luigi Caccia Dominioni "Catilina" Chairs for Azucena, 1958, Set of 4

By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Luigi Caccia Dominioni "Catilina" Chairs for Azucena, 1958, set of 4 Catilina is not designed for relaxation and letting go but for thoughtfulness and elegance. It is essentially ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Azucena Chairs

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of 4 Armchairs by Luigi Caccia Dominoni, 1970s

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H 37.41 in W 24.81 in D 24.41 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of 4 Armchairs by Luigi Caccia Dominoni, 1970s

By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Located in Prato, IT

Mid-Century Modern Italian set of 4 armchairs by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena with their original polyester velvet fabric, 1970s The upholstery is in good vintage conditions. ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Azucena Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of 6 Armchairs by Caccia Dominioni for Azucena

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H 37.41 in W 24.81 in D 24.41 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of 6 Armchairs by Caccia Dominioni for Azucena

By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Located in Prato, IT

Mid-Century Modern Italian set of 6 armchairs by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena with their original polyester velvet fabric. 1970s The upholstery is in good vintage conditions. ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Azucena Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Catalina Chairs

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H 27.96 in W 22.84 in D 15.75 in

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Catalina Chairs

By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena

Located in London, GB

Luigi Caccia Dominioni was a Milanese architect considered to be a leading pioneer in the field of industrial design. Graduating from Milan’s renowned polytechnic, he made a name for himself in the design world through collaborating with Pier and Giacomo Castiglioni, developing a series of cutting edge radios. In 1947 he cofounded Azucena along with Ignazio Gardella, the Catalina chair...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Azucena Chairs

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Steel

Azucena chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Azucena chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Azucena chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 4 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original chairs by Azucena were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Mario Sabot, Figli Di Sanguineti, and Pozzi & Verga. Prices for Azucena chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,314 and can go as high as $13,908, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,528.