Azucena Stools

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

Mid-Century Modern Stools by Azucena, Enameled Metal, Italy, 1970s

$2,377 / set

Mid-Century Modern Stools by Azucena, Enameled Metal, Italy, 1970s

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Azucena Stools

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Metal

Red lacquered wood and rush stools, 1970s mid-century modern

$925

H 19 in W 22 in D 16.5 in

Red lacquered wood and rush stools, 1970s mid-century modern

Located in San Francisco, US

This charming French stool from the 1970s showcases the era’s dedication to functional beauty through its rich burgundy wood frame and hand-woven rush seat. The warm reddish-brown wo...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Azucena Stools

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Rush, Wood, Lacquer

Mid-Century Vintage Swivel Bar Stools 1970s

$1,120Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 42 in W 17 in D 17 in

Mid-Century Vintage Swivel Bar Stools 1970s

Located in Baltimore, MD

A beautiful set of four mid-century modern bar stools circa 1970s. Each with a high back, padded backrest and swivel padded seats made of vinyl upholstery in a dark brown color. The ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Azucena Stools

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Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern, Studio Made Rustic Wood Farmhouse Stools, 1970s

$1,950 / set

H 14.5 in Dm 12.5 in

Mid-Century Modern, Studio Made Rustic Wood Farmhouse Stools, 1970s

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid-Century Modern, Studio Made Rustic Wood Farmhouse Stools or Side Tables, 1970s. Pair of Stools. Organic form wooden stools from the 20th Century. American studio made, solid wood. These pieces can also work as low profile side tables...

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1970s American Vintage Azucena Stools

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sled-Base Counter Stools, 1970s

$2,499 / set

H 33 in W 20 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sled-Base Counter Stools, 1970s

By Milo Baughman

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-century modern chrome counter stools manufactured in the United States, circa 1970s. Defined by their sleek sled-base chrome frames and clean...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Azucena Stools

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Chrome

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Leather Bar Stool

$832

H 27.56 in Dm 11.82 in

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Leather Bar Stool

Located in Naples, IT

Sgabello alto da bar di manifattura italiana anni ’70. Struttura in acciaio, seduta imbottita rivestita in similpelle marrone.Ha un’estetica industriale ma sofisticata, che gioca mol...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Azucena Stools

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Chrome

Set of 3 Mid-Century Italian Square Bar Stools, 1970s, Italy

$2,853 / set

H 27.56 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in

Set of 3 Mid-Century Italian Square Bar Stools, 1970s, Italy

Located in Roma, IT

Set of 3 Mid-Century Italian Square Bar Stools, in original very good condition. Steel And Velvet.

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1970s Italian Vintage Azucena Stools

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Steel

Four Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools with Black Leather Seats, 1970s

$2,674 / set

H 31.89 in W 15.36 in D 12.8 in

Four Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools with Black Leather Seats, 1970s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant set of four Mid-Century Modern bar stools. Striking Dutch design from the 1970s. Four chrome and black lacquered metal frames with four re-upholstered premium bl...

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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Azucena Stools

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Stool, Italy, 1960s

$1,212

H 17.33 in W 25.2 in D 14.97 in

Mid-Century Modern Stool, Italy, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Stool, Italy, 1960s

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Azucena Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swivel Bar Stools, Circa 1970s

$800 / set

H 39 in W 20 in D 18 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swivel Bar Stools, Circa 1970s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A stunning pair of vintage mid-century modern bar stools, likely by designers such as John Yellen or Chet Beardsley. These pieces embody the sleek elegance of the era, featuring comf...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Azucena Stools

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Leather, Walnut

Set of 4 Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools, 1970s

$4,993

H 18.12 in W 19.69 in D 17.13 in

Set of 4 Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools, 1970s

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern stools, Italy, 1970s Elegant and versatile set of four Italian stools from the 1970s, featuring a refined mid-century modern design. Each stool is charact...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Azucena Stools

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Wood

1970s Mid-Century Modern Tulip Stools by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

$2,377 / set

H 17.72 in Dm 15.75 in

1970s Mid-Century Modern Tulip Stools by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen

Located in LYON, FR

“Tulip” stools by Eero Saarinen, Knoll edition. Pair of vintage “Tulip” stools from the 1970s by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. One stool is stamped “K” ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Azucena Stools

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Waterfall Stools or Benches, 1970s, a Pair

$2,120Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 16.5 in W 19.25 in D 18.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Waterfall Stools or Benches, 1970s, a Pair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of newly upholstered waterfall stools with natural linen and poly blend high end fabric. Stools are original from the 1970s and the off white fabric has a bit of sheen.

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Azucena Stools

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Fabric, Wood

Previously Available Items

Due Sgabelli 'Nonaro' Azucena anni 70-80

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H 24.81 in W 17.92 in D 17.13 in

Due Sgabelli 'Nonaro' Azucena anni 70-80

By Azucena

Located in Milano, IT

Coppia di sgabelli in metallo smaltato, progettati da Luigi Caccia Dominioni negli anni '60 per accogliere i visitatori della Pinacoteca Ambrosiana

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Azucena Stools

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Metal

Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Catilina" chairs, Italy 1970s

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H 27.56 in W 22.05 in D 18.51 in

Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Catilina" chairs, Italy 1970s

By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Located in Naples, IT

Catilina chair with painted steel frame, plywood seat top and polyurethane cushions upholstered and covered in green Claudio Valtorta leather. This iconic seat was designed by Luigi ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Azucena Stools

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Steel

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

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H 37.01 in W 22.05 in D 18.51 in

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

By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena

Located in Naples, IT

Quattro sgabelli Catilina con struttura in acciaio verniciato, piano di seduta in legno multistrato e cuscini in poliuretano imbottiti e rivestiti in pelle verde Claudio Valtorta. Qu...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Azucena Stools

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Steel

Luigi Caccia Dominioni low back stools, Italy 1960s

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H 22.45 in W 28.75 in D 23.63 in

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 ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Azucena Stools

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Velvet

Blue Velvet and Chrome Sofa by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1960s

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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...

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Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Azucena Stools

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Chrome

Azucena stools for sale on 1stDibs.

Azucena stools are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of leather and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Azucena stools, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original stools by Azucena were created in the modern style in italy during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider stools by Rossana Orlandi, Federica Biasi, and Paolo Rizzatto. Prices for Azucena stools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,180 and can go as high as $3,180, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,180.