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.
Rare Azucena Ignazio Gardella Book Case LB2 Brass Mahogany
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Azucena Ignazio Gardella bookcase LB2 brass mahogany, the shelves have been restored only wax.
Mahogany
Azucena Luigi Caccia Dominioni Chest in Black Lacquered Wood
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Azucena Luigi Caccia Dominioni chest in black lacquered wood.
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Italian Walnut Credenza Server
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Italian Walnut Credenza Server This credenza server measures: 51 wide x 19.75 deep x 35.5 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting...
Walnut
Cabinet by Luigi Cacchia Dominioni, 1961
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautifully crafted cabinet was designed in 1961 by the Italian architect, designer and urban planner Luigi Cacchia Dominioni. Made of walnut with brass edges and black lacquered recessed handles...
Brass
Wunderbrust, Chest of Wonders Leather and Wood Chest-Ottoman
By Matteo Cibic, DOC
Located in Roma, IT
For Operæ – Independent design festival eighth edition, Secondome under the artistic direction of Claudia Pignatale, presents “WUNDERBRUST” a project by Matteo Cibic, crafted by DOC....
Leather, Wood
Antique Chest in Black, Germany
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Antique German open chest/box in black from approximate 1860 presumably for the storage of music notes. Dimensions: 44 cm high, 71 cm wide, 51 cm deep.
Wood, Oak
English Breakfront Server/Credenza
Located in Woodbury, CT
Made for us in England by a cabinetmaker with whom we have been working for over 30 years, this quality break front server/credenza features four drawers over four raised panel doors that conceal cupboards with a bisecting single shelf. Made in mahogany with rich flame mahogany used for...
Mahogany
$123,000
H 65.75 in W 59.85 in D 18.51 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-26-A Aluminium Book Case / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
That is a one-of-a-kind piece. Unique and outstanding, it holds a museum exhibit quality. An artefact for collectors and connoisseurs. A piece without any compromises. Highly valuabl...
Aluminum
Mirrored Cabinet by Ello
By Ello Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern cabinet by Ello in mirrored glass. Beveled layers of glass set on four doors. Adjustable cabinet storage. Please confirm location.
Mirror
Art Deco 5 Shelf Open Book Case
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco 5 Shelf Open Book Case This charming little shelf unit has a gallery to the back of the top shelf and 5 open shelves The shelf is in good condition, it is 7” deep, 18” lo...
Oak
$1,450
H 19.25 in W 33.5 in D 16.75 in
Antique Indonesian Madurese Javanese Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Carved Wood Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A charming antique Indonesian floral hand-carved wooden wedding chest. Hand-crafted in Indonesia in the early 20th century, likely the island of Madura or Java, this distinctive ch...
Wood, Lacquer
Edwardian Mahogany Library Book Trough
Located in Altrincham, GB
Edwardian Mahogany Library Book Trough of deep angled form below a shelf top; raised on ring-turned legs joined by a turned x stretcher - 36.5"w x 16"d x 33"h
Mahogany
Campaign Chest In Camphor Camphor Wood
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb large navy chest oe campaign chest from the beginning of the 20th century in camphor wood English navy chest with its typical fittings of this styl...
Fruitwood
19th Century Large Three Section Open Book Case
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous 19th Century well figured mahogany three section open bookcase of grand proportions, finely hand carved with beautifully rich patination and fine grain. The moulded and s...
Mahogany
Black Lacquer Four Drawer Bachelor Chest
By James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
James Mont mid century modern style black lacquer four drawer bachelor chest.
Walnut
Walnut wood storage chest, italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Important antique chest made of solid walnut wood. It features restrained, balanced lines and a solid structure with great stage presence. The front is punctuated by rectangular pane...
Nutwood
Azucena Ignazio Gardella Book Case LB2 Brass ebonized wood
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Azucena Ignazio Gardella bookcase LB2 brass ebonized wood, the shelves have been restored only wax.
Harewood
Wooden bookshelf designed by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Wall-mounted bookshelf designed by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena. This elegant piece features a lacquered metal structure with brass detailing and lacquered wooden shelves. A refined ...
Metal, Brass
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H 86.62 in W 103.94 in D 5.12 in
Steel, brass and wood bookshelf, model LiB2, Ignazio Gardella, for Azucena.
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Enameled steel, brass and wood bookshelf, model LiB2, designed by Ignazio Gardella, produced by Azucena, 1950's Composed by 4 vertical black-painted metal posts on brass feet and 12...
Brass, Steel
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Desk, for Azucena, Italy 1979
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Chicago, IL
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Desk, for Azucena, Italy 1979 model SCR7 Features: Architectural design with upper and lower surfaces, cross steel support beam with Two Drawers with lacquered...
Steel
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H 86.62 in W 103.94 in D 13.78 in
Bookshelf, model LiB2, designed by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy 1950's
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Enameled steel, brass and wood bookshelf, model LiB2, designed by Ignazio Gardella, produced by Azucena, 1950's Composed by 4 vertical black-painted metal posts on brass feet and 12...
Metal, Brass
Ignazio Gardella bookcase model LiB2 by Azucena, Italy, 1950s
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Enameled steel, wood, and brass bookshelf, model LiB2, designed by Ignazio Gardella, produced by Azucena, 1950. This bookshelf is a piece of great elegance, combining painted metal ...
Brass, Steel
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H 75 in W 120 in D 47 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Italian Credenza Sideboard "MB3" Model 1960s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design sideboard credenza 'MB3' model designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena in lacquered wood and chrome-plated brass details, Italy 1961 Please n...
Brass
Ignazio Gardella Bookcase
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Lib 1 bookcase by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena. Walnut, brass. This versatile design can be used in a stacked configuration if more than one or individually. Wood has been ...
Brass
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena "Casaccia" Bedside Table, Italy, 1960
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Naples, IT
Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Casaccia model bedside table with curved walnut plywood frame and movable shelves. Prod. Azucena, Italy, 1962.
Wood
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H 22.64 in W 23.63 in D 18.51 in
Italian modern MB3 bedside tables by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1970s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern MB3 bedside tables by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1970s Bedside tables mod. MB3 rectangular. The structure is in green lacquered wood with a matte finish, on t...
Metal
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H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 18.51 in
Italian modern MB3 chest of drawers by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1970s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern MB3 chest of drawers by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1970s Rectangular chest of drawers mod. MB3. The structure is in green lacquered wood with a matte finish, ...
Metal
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H 31.5 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
Midcentury sideboard by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, for Azucena, Italy 1950
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury wooden sideboard designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy 1950. This elegant sideboard with a crescent shape present three doors, each with two internal shelv...
Wood