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 for Azucena "Catilina" stools, Italy 1970s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Naples, IT
Four Catilina stools with painted steel frame, plywood seat top and polyurethane cushions upholstered and covered in green Claudio Valtorta leather. This iconic seat was designed by ...
Steel
$2,429 / set
Two 'Nonaro' Stools Azucena 70s-80s
By Azucena
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of enameled metal stools designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni in the 1960s to welcome visitors to the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana
Metal
$2,429 / set
Two 'Nonaro' Stools Azucena 70s-80s
By Azucena
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of enameled metal stools designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni in the 1960s to welcome visitors to the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana
Metal
red brown leather cowhide footstools , poufs, 80s
Located in Praha, CZ
Good condition Made in Czech Republic Cleaned
Leather
$1,032
H 29.34 in Dm 16.93 in
Vintage Bar Stool in Solid Walnut Wood and Hand-Forged Hammered Iron, 70s
Located in Roma, IT
a bar stool made in Europe around the 70s, made of solid walnut wood in the rustic style of the Milking Stool but 74.5cm high to be able to comfortably rest your elbows on the counte...
Iron
$9,752
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
$16,276 / set
H 27.56 in W 22.84 in D 18.51 in
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...
Steel
Catilina Armchair by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
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
$7,967Sale 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
$4,737
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.
Fabric
Armchair Luigi Caccia Dominioni 1973 Modell TORO
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Berlin, DE
This exceptional, unique armchair made of faux fur was designed by Milanese architect and designer Luigi Caccia Dominioni (1913-2016). He designed the Armchair Toro in 1973 for Azuce...
Faux Fur
$6,073 / 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...
Brass
$12,146Sale 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
$1,518 / set
H 37.01 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Bar Stools in Thonet Style, Italy 80s, Set of 3
By Thonet
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice set of three benrwood bar stools in Thonet style. They were made in the 80s in Italy
Cane, Bentwood
60s 70s Stool Ottoman Stool Space Age Mid Century Design 60s 70s
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s stool ottoman stool space age mid century design 60s 70s Object: stool Manufacturer: Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1960-1970 ...
Metal
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H 27.56 in W 22.05 in D 18.51 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni per Azucena Sedie"Catilina", Italia 1970s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Naples, IT
Sedia Catilina con struttura in acciaio verniciato, piano di seduta in legno multistrato e cuscini in poliuretano imbottiti e rivestiti in pelle verde Claudio Valtorta. Questa iconic...
Steel
Luigi Caccia Dominioni low back stools, Italy 1960s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Rare low stools by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy ca. 1960. Elegant design with typical Dominioni lines, created out of an oval base and arch shaped backrests. The stools ...
Velvet
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H 25.2 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in
Blue Velvet and Chrome Sofa by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1960s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Antwerp, BE
Luigi Caccia Dominioni sofa, Azucena, Italy, 1960s. royal blue velvet reupholstery The chrome is in a fantastic condition. We have two more 3-seat sofas available. Our in hou...
Chrome