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.
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
Cabinet by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
Exceptional cabinet by Paolo Buffa in walnut with mahogany interior and brass detail. Italy circa 1950. Measures: height 133cm, width 26cm, dept...
Hardwood
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
Italian Art Deco Sideboard by Pier Luigi Colli, 1930s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant sideboard in ash and mahogany with magnificent legs that come out from the base. The same furniture is available the table, eight chairs, and the unique cabinet bar. Wanting ...
Ash, Mahogany
Rosewood Display Cabinet by Skovby
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rich rosewood cabinet with glass doors and shelves by Skovby. Please confirm location.
Rosewood
Scaletta bar by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Dry bar by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Italy, 1972. The dry bar is made of glossy black lacquered wood with two doors, internal shelves covered in laminate, stainless steel ...
Stainless Steel
George Nakashima Walnut Sideboard, 1961
By George Nakashima
Located in Dallas, TX
A walnut sideboard 60" in width, straight edge top, wood doors, sub sap streak top and sides, 4 drawers on left and shelves on right. Documentation included.
Walnut
Maison Leleu, Four-Door Cabinet, France, 1961
By Maison Leleu
Located in New York, NY
This cabinet was specifically designed for the living room of Mr. Frilet, one of Leleu’s most important clients. This cabinet is recorded in Maison Leleu’s Livre des Cre´ations under: 5457 Grand Meuble - Salon de Mr Frilet in 1961. It is also mentioned in the document: Statement Lacquer Cabinets 03 -28-1962 Sm res, dated March 28...
Gold Leaf
Teak Cabinet by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made by G Plan for their 'Sierra' line, this vintage teak cabinet comes with 1 drawer and 2 door cabinet storage. Teak wood grain throughout with accenting dark teak handles. British...
Teak
$3,362Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 21.66 in
Desk in Wood by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Residence Vips
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful wooden desk made by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Residence Vips in the 70's. The desk is made entirely of wood and has hard and minimalist lines. It is composed of 6 smaller ...
Wood
Vintage Cabinet by Stanley
By Stanley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage cabinet by Stanley features two large doors that open to reveal spacious storage compartments, and three drawers. Please confirm item loc...
Wood
$17,103 / item
H 66.93 in W 35.04 in D 17.33 in
Ghidini 1961 Zuan Large Cabinet in Wood by Paolo Rizzatto
By Paolo Rizzatto, Ghidini 1961
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Elegant cabinet with essential lines of Japanese flavour. The slender structure in essence is opposed by four slim legs in gilded metal. Zuan is recognizable by the detail of the sup...
Wood
$18,850 / item
H 28.94 in W 70.87 in D 19.69 in
Ghidini 1961 Frame Dining Cabinet in Bolivar Wood by Stefano Giovannoni
By Ghidini 1961, Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Stefano Giovannoni designs frame for Ghidini 1961, a new collection composed of sofas, armchairs, dining and coffee tables, bookshelves and cabinets. Everything starts from a simple ...
Wood
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
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena "Casaccia" Cabinet, Italy, 1960
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Naples, IT
Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Casaccia model coffee table with curved walnut plywood frame and movable shelves. Prod. Azucena, Italy, 1962.
Wood
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H 72.84 in W 37.41 in D 16.93 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Display Case in Smoked Glass and Steel
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning display case by Luigi Caccia Dominiuoni for the Azucena manufactory from 1960. The beautiful display case was made of Fine gray smoked glass and chromed steel. The display...
Steel
Cabinet Luigi Caccia Dominioni Tanganika Walnut Veneer Metal, 1960s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Milano, IT
Cabinet with swing door and drawer. Tanganika walnut veneer, metal profiles.
Metal
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H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 18.51 in
Cabinet Luigi Caccia Dominioni Tanganika Walnut Veneer Metal 1960s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Milano, IT
Cabinet with swing door and drawer. Tanganika walnut veneer, metal profiles.
Metal
Large Dry Bar by Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Milan, IT
Remarkable dry bar cabinet by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Custom-made piece features complete gray thick lacquered surfaces, glass shelves, two large folding doors with decorated panel. The central area covered by the decoration has mirrored back, sliding table and two Stilnovo spot...
Glass, Lacquer