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.
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...
Chrome
$7,622Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 80.71 in D 33.86 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Daybed, "Chesa Laria" sofa, Azucena, Italy 50s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Argelato, BO
Luigi CACCIA DOMINIONI 1913-2016 Daybed mod. L4 called "Chesa Laria" - circa 1959 Walnut structure upholstered in white fabric Azucena Edition Bibliography: Adalberto Dal Lago, Arre...
Metal
$11,596Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 84.26 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Fuchsia Sofa by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous fabric sofa designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for the fine manufacturer Azucena Italia. The vintage sofa is made of brown, fuchsia and purple striped fabric, which creates a very colorful geometric effect. The lines are very hard and geometric, wonderfully eccentric. The frame is made of anodized aluminum, shiny silver, which connects to the spectacularly beautiful square, hollowed out feet. The cushions also act as square armrests, very colorful. The sofa comes from the Rome home of Luigi Caccia Dominioni. The colored sofa are ideal for furnishing eccentric and colorful living rooms.
Metal
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Sofa, circa 1960, Italy
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Luigi Caccia Dominioni sofa, L4 "Chesa Laria" model, Azucena Edition circa 1960, Italy.` Model created in 1959, small production. Sculptural walnut wo...
Metal
$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...
Steel
$10,800
H 26.78 in W 82.68 in D 44.49 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena 'Toro' Sofa in Dark Forest Green Upholstery
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 'Toro' sofa, model ‘P20B', fabric, metal, Italy, 1979 This sofa model 'P20B Toro' is designed by Luigi Caccio Dominioni in Milan and produced by ...
Metal
$7,901Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 34.65 in D 33.86 in
Fuchsia Vintage Armchairs by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid set of 2 fabric armchairs designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for the prestigious manufacture Azucena Italia. The vintage armchairs are made of brown, fuchsia and purple striped fabric, which creates a very colorful geometric effect. The lines are very hard and geometric, wonderfully eccentric. The frame is made of anodized aluminum, shiny silver, which connects to the spectacularly beautiful square, hollowed out feet. The cushions also act as square armrests, very colorful. The armchairs come from the Rome home of Luigi Caccia Dominioni. The colored armchairs are ideal for furnishing eccentric and colorful living rooms.
Aluminum
$10,225
H 37.01 in W 80.71 in D 37.41 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Sofa "Chesa Laria," Italy 1960s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Naples, IT
Raro modello di una ridotta produzione di divano 3 posti disegnato da Luigi Caccia Dominioni, modello L4 "Chesa Laria" per la famosa Ditta Italiana Azucena 1960 circa, Italia.` Strut...
Fabric, Wood
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,...
Iron
$13,915
H 27.56 in W 30.32 in D 27.96 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni ‘Midinette’ armchair for Azucena, Italy 1969
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Luigi Caccia Dominioni ‘Midinette’ armchair for Azucena, Italy 1969. Sculptural design composed of a high-gloss lacquered cylindrical plywood frame and two circular leather cushions,...
Leather, Plywood
$4,554
H 35.44 in W 77.96 in D 33.86 in
Italian mid-century modern sofa ABCD Luigi Caccia Dominioni Azucena, 1960s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern sofa ABCD Luigi Caccia Dominioni Azucena, 1960s Couch model ABCD padded and covered in pink fabric with curved armrests. Under the armrests and on the side...
Fabric, Wood
Large Leather Farnese Sofa by Luigi Caccia Dominioni
By Dino Gavina, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This classical modern sofa Farnese was designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Ultramobile/ Ultrarazionale/ Dino Gavina. It dates from the 1990s. It is a timeless design. This high q...
Leather
$9,295 / set
H 27.56 in W 22.64 in D 18.9 in
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....
Metal
Sold
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...
Chrome