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.
Ignazio Gardella 'T5' Adjustable Coffee Table for Azucena, Italy, 1949
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Architect Ignazio Gardella 'T5' adjustable coffee table for Azucena, Italy, 1949. It features a felt top surface and an adjustable base that extends in height for use as either...
Brass, Steel
Vintage Italian Trolley on Wheels T9 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1960
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embark on a journey through mid-century Italian design with the Vintage Trolley on Wheels T9 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, circa the...
Brass
Corrado Corradi dell'Acqua pair of T12 bedside tables for Azucena, Italy 1960s
By Azucena, Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua
Located in Milan, IT
Corrado Corradi dell'Acqua pair of T12 also called Montecarlo bedside tables. Azucena, Italy 1960s.
Brass
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Folding Desk for Villa Mazzotti, Italy 1946
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milan, IT
Architect Luigi Caccia Dominioni Rare oak wood folding desk for Villa Mazzotti, Milan, Italy Luigi Caccia Dominioni used this form of desk design to...
Brass
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Early T6 Two-Tier Cart Table for Azucena 1950s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milan, IT
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Early T6 Two-Tier Side Table for Azucena 1950s
Brass
Vintage Table by Ignazio Gardella, Wood & Brass, Italy, 1970s Design
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Table is an original design item realized in the 1970s by Ignazio Gardella. This table was furniture designed by Ignazio Gardella and manufactured by Azucena. Wooden to...
Brass
Pair of T12 Montecarlo Side Tables by Corradi Dell'Acqua, Circa 1950
By Azucena, Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua
Located in Torino, Piemonte
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
T3 Cavalletto Dining Table by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, 1947
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in New York, NY
The 'T3 Cavalletto' Table by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, circa 1947. This rare and iconic table was designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni in 1947 and produced by Azucena. It f...
Brass
$2,303Sale Price / item|25% Off
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Carrello "T9," Italy 1980s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Naples, IT
Two-shelf trolley Mod. T9 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, The wooden tops are covered in light green fabric and the frame is brass. Precision crafted, the trolley features a p...
Brass
$2,303Sale Price / item|25% Off
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Carrello "T9," Italy 1980s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Naples, IT
Two-shelf trolley Mod. T9 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, The wooden tops are covered in light gray fabric and the frame is chrome-plated metal. Precision crafted, the trolley...
Metal
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Tavolino "T9," Italy 1950s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Naples, IT
Side Table Mod. T9 in wood covered in green fabric and brass with casters designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1950s
Metal
Vico Magistretti Stackable Tables T8 for Azucena, Italy, 1954
By Vico Magistretti, Azucena
Located in Labrit, Landes
Two stackable tables by Vico Magistretti for Azucena, Italy, circa 1954 Provenance from the estate of Italian designer and Architect Renato Magri friend ...
Wood
Corrado Corradi dell'Acqua Large T12 coffee table for Azucena, Italy 1960s
By Azucena, Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua
Located in Milan, IT
Corrado Corradi dell'Acqua large version T12 also called Montecarlo coffee table. Azucena, Italy 1960s.
Brass
Rare Side Table by Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua and Ignazio Gardella for Azucena
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella, Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare side table with marble base by Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua and Ignazio Gardella for Azucena. Made in Milan, circa 1950s. Literature: I. de Gutry, M.P. Maino - Il mobile Italia...
Marble, Brass
Rare Table Cart Model T9 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy, 1960s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milan, IT
Rare side table/cart model T9 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Wood panels covered with original azure felt, brass frame.
Brass
$896Sale Price|20% Off
Coffee table design by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Fasce 1960s collection
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Tavolino da caffè, anni Sessanta, manifattura Italiana. Design di Luigi Caccia Dominioni per Azucena. Il tavolino appartiene alla serie di prodotti 'Fasce'. Gamba in ferro nero, pian...
Metal, Steel
Square Walnut Coffee Table Model "T8" by Vico Magistretti for Azucena, Italy
By Vico Magistretti, Azucena
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1954. These are stackable coffee tables model T8 designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Azucena, Milan (Italy), in 1954. They feature an ebonized beech frame an...
Walnut, Beech
Italian mid-century modern coffee table by Luigi Caccia Dominioni Azucena, 1960
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern coffee table by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1960 Coffee table with chromed steel structure, black metal leg and transparent glass top. Designed by ...
Metal
Luigi Caccia Dominioni "T7" Coffee Table for Azucena, 1955
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Luigi Caccia Dominioni "T7" Coffee Table for Azucena, metal and wood, Italy, 1955 Luigi Caccia Dominioni designed the “T7” table for Azucena in 1950, exemplifying his mastery of pro...
Metal
Coffee table model T12 Montecarl by Corrado Corradi dell'Acqua for Azucena, 1959
By Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua, Azucena
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Coffee table model T12 Montecarl by Corrado Corradi dell'Acqua for Azucena, 1959. Coffee table with 3 shelves and chromed metal structure. On the metal it is possible to see traces r...
Metal
Italian modern Coffee tables Montecarlo by Adalberto Del Lago for Azucena, 1960s
By Azucena, Adalberto Dal Lago
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Coffee tables Montecarlo by Adalberto Del Lago for Azucena, 1960s Pair of coffee tables mod. Montecarlo with double rectangular shelf in thick glass. The structure is ...
Brass
Ignazio Gardella Mid-century Italian Round Dining or Hall Table Brass Legs Wood
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ignazio Gardella (1905-1999) Round Table Round Dining Table Manufactured by Azucena Italy, 1950Varnished metal and polished brass legs, wooden top Measurements 120 cm diameter x 7...
Metal, Brass
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Tavolino "Fascia Specchiata," Italy 2000s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Naples, IT
Iconic and refined table Mod. Fascia Specchiata, designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for the Italian firm Azucena. The table has an oval crystal glass top with a mirrored perimeter ba...
Metal
$6,616 / set
Pair of Azucena brass coffee tables
By Azucena
Located in Milano, IT
Ignazio Gardella/Luigi Caccia Dominioni Pair of brass coffee tables with two cloth-covered shelves. Azucena production, 1955. Bibl.Azucena production catalog
Brass
"Bicolore" Table, Glass Top by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy, 1980s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Milan, IT
"Bicolore" table by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Brown and black lacquered base upporting a large glass top.
Glass, Wood
Set of Table Design Ignazio Gardella for Azucena and Six Danish Chairs, 1960s
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in taranto, IT
Set of table design Ignazio Gardella for Azucena and six Danish chairs, 1960s Splendid original 1960s set consisting of a hexagonal table in rosew...
Wood
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Square Coffee Table "Fasce," Italy 1960s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Naples, IT
Coffee table from the "Fasce" series designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1960. The coffee table has a chrome-plated steel frame, black metal leg and clear glass top. In g...
Metal, Steel
20th Century, Azucena Pair of Coffee Tables, 50s
By Azucena
Located in Torino, Piemonte
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
Side Table T9 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy, 1950s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milan, IT
Side table T9 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy, 1950s.
Metal, Nickel
Ignazio Gardella Height adjustable Table Wood Brass 1950 Italy
By Azucena
Located in Milano, IT
Height Adjustable Table
Brass
$3,068 / item
Table Corrado Corradi Dell'Aqua, 1959
By Azucena, Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua
Located in Berlin, DE
Side / Sofa table made of a chrome-plated brass construction with original glass plates. Dimensions / 53.5 x 53.5cm H.66cm Design / Corrado Corradi Dell'Aqua 1959 Manufacturer / Az...
Brass
Vintage Wood and Brass T3 Cavalletto Table by Caccia Dominioni for Azucena 1950s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This rare and iconic table was designed by Caccia Dominioni in 1947 and produced by Azucena. It features a golden brass folding structure with an elegant and thin wooden table top. I...
Brass
Pair of "Montecarlo" Side Tables by Corrado Corradi dell'Acqua for Azucena
By Azucena, Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two T12 "Montecarlo" sIde tables by Corrado Corradi dell' Acqua for Azucena. Aerial chrome frames supporting two thick glass tops.
Brass
Corrado Corradi Dell''Acqua Set of Two T12 Montecarlo Tables by Azucena 1949
By Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua, Azucena
Located in Cascina, Pisa
A set of two Montecarlo (T12) side tables with a simple and elegant brass structure and tabletops in crystal, they are the perfect companion for any seats, beds, or desks. The brass...
Crystal, Brass
1959 Italian Pair of Console Tables by Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua for Azucena
By Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua, Azucena
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Sleek, minimalist Mid-Century Modern pair of console tables by Corrado Corradi Dellácqua for Azucena in thick crystal and sculpted chrome...
Crystal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Set of Two "Fasce Cromate" Coffee Tables by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Milan, IT
Beautiful "Fasce Cromate" T10 (Chromed Stripes) set by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Squared clear glass top set in an edge of continuous bands in polished chrome-plated brass....
Brass, Chrome
Low small coffee table “Fasce cromate T10” by L.C. Dominioni for Azucena 60s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Padova, IT
Luigi Caccia Dominioni (Milan, December 7, 1913 - Milan, November 13, 2016) was an Italian architect, designer and urban planner. The Caccia Dominioni archive, privately kept, contai...
Metal, Steel
Large Table model Fasce Cromate by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Correggio, IT
Designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, this rare Fasce Cromate table is a masterful example of how architecture can translate into furniture. Its presence in the space is ne...
Steel
Italian modern cart T6 transparent glass tops Luigi Caccia Domini Azucena, 1970s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern cart T6 transparent glass tops Luigi Caccia Domini Azucena, 1970s Cart mod. T6 with round base. It has two round transparent glass tops, with three chromed metal rod s...
Metal