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
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
Mid-century Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Original Italian coffee table from the 1970s. Circular hammered brass base, 2 cm thick embossed green Murano blown glass top. A unique and valuable piece.
Brass
Swedish Mid-Century Expandable Adjustable Height Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
MCM Swedish table in Teak, 1960s. This clever coffee table converts to a game/dining table with an easy-to-use expandable function. Leaves can be pulled out both at coffee table and ...
Teak
Ignazio Gardella style dinning table
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Faux leather brass and wood round dinning table in the style of Ignazio Gardella
Brass
$10,712
H 30.32 in Dm 47.25 in
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
$11,900
H 22.75 in Dm 20 in
Rare Side Table by Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua and Ignazio Gardella for Azucena
By Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua, Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
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
Baker Furniture Queen Anne Burled Walnut Coffee Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Queen Anne style coffee table By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1980s Burled walnut, with brass accents. Measures: 30.75" W x 27.38" D x 20.5" H. Excellent ...
Brass
$1,600
H 24 in W 16 in D 16 in
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
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
H 17 in W 23.25 in D 65 in
Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesens Mobelfabrik Danish Teak Surfboard Coffee Table
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher, Grete Jalk
Located in Chattanooga, TN
We are pleased to present this super rare Ole Wanscher Danish teak surfboard coffee table. Designed by Wanscher for Poul Jeppesens Mobelfabrik in Denmark. You may have seen the simil...
Teak
$11,183
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 82.68 in
Vintage Table by Ignazio Gardella, Wood & Brass, Italy, 1970s Design
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
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
$19,800
H 32 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Mid-20th Century Executive Desk by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Large desk, designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena in the 1960s. The desk stands on brass legs that are set back under the drawer elements, giving it an elegant, floating cha...
Brass
$2,330
H 30.71 in W 47.25 in D 33.08 in
Taperd Dining Table by Ignazio Gardella for Olivetti, Italy, 1950s
By Ignazio Gardella, Olivetti
Located in Milan, IT
Rare table designed by Ignazio Gardella for Olivetti refectory in Ivrea. Tapered wood top with formica cover on metal base with adjustable feet.
Metal
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
Rare Table mod. T5 by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, 50s
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Rivoli, IT
Raro tavolino mod. T5 realizzato dal genio creativo di Ignazio Gardella, prodotto da Azucena negli anni '50. La particolarità di questo medio è la possibilità di regolare l'altezza d...
Steel
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H 19.69 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
Ignazio Gardella 'T5' Adjustable Cocktail Table for Azucena, Italy, 1949
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Milan, IT
Rare architect Ignazio Gardella 'T5' adjustable cocktail table for Azucena, Italy, 1949. Felt top surface and an adjustable base that ext...
Steel, Nickel
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H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Ignazio Gardella 'T5' Adjustable Cocktail Table for Azucena, Italy, 1949
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Architect Ignazio Gardella 'T5' adjustable cocktail table for Azucena, Italy 1949. The table has a removable tray top concealing a f...
Brass, Steel