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
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
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
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 Azucena, Vico Magistretti
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
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
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
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
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
H 28 in W 32 in D 32 in
Vico Magistretti for Artemide Selene Dining Table
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vico Magistretti for Artemide dining table A Mid-Century Modern dining table designed by Vico Magistretti and made by Artemide Milano. R...
Plastic
H 14.97 in W 10.63 in D 11.03 in
Zougei Sculptural Stool Side Table sculpture 12
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: The boy bu the window Sculptural stool or side table by Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chains...
Wood
H 13.78 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Italian Coffee Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
An icon of Italian modernism, this square coffee table was designed by the renowned duo Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by Cassina during the 1960s. Please note that this is the h...
Wood, Smoked Glass
H 12.6 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
"Marcuso" Square Chrome Coffee Table by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta, Italy 1970s
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century “Marcuso” square coffee in chrome plated metal completed by a thick square shaped glass. This stylish table designed by Marco Zanuso and produced by Zanotta in ...
Crystal, Chrome
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Marble side table by Vico Magistretti for Cattelan Italia
By Cattelan Italia, Vico Magistretti
Located in Athens, Attiki
Round glass and marble coffee table by Vico Magistretti for Cattelan, 1980s, Excellent condition Dimensions: height 60 cm including handle, diameter 60
Marble, Metal
H 15.75 in W 37.41 in D 39.38 in
French Square Wooden Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
French; sofa set; living room set; leather cushions; 1960s; armchair; club chair; lounge chair; loveseat; two-seater; footstool; ottoman; coffee table; french design; square; A Fr...
Wood
H 30.32 in Dm 47.25 in
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
H 9.45 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Demetrio 45 Coffee Table by Vico Magistretti, Italian Design, 1966
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in London, England
The Demetrio 45 coffee table, designed by Vico Magistretti for the Italian brand Artemide in 1966, embodies the genius of modern Italian design. Made of white plastic, this piece is ...
Resin
H 18.12 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
DEMETRIO 45 side tables, Vico Magistretti, Artemide
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Neuss, NW
Stackable DEMETRIO 45 side tables by Vico Magistretti for Artemide from the 1960s. High-quality plastic frame in orange. Quality Features: very good workmanship high qualit...
Plastic
H 15.75 in W 55.12 in D 55.12 in
'Fasce Cromate' coffee table by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1960s-70s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage coffee table from the 'Fasce Cromate' series designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni and produced by Azucena from the late 1950s. Presenta il piano in vetro mentre la struttura è ...
Steel
H 13 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Mosaic Marble Coffee, End Table, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Marble and chrome 1960s coffee, end table featuring a mosaic of light-colored marble in green-tinted resin. Modern and sleek chrome base. Very nice quality and perfect condition. Dim...
Marble, Metal, Chrome
H 15.75 in W 37.8 in D 50.4 in
Caori Coffee Table by Vico Magistretti Knoll International Gavina Black 1960s
By Gavina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful Coffee Table by the famous italian Designer Vico Magistretti called ,,Caori“ , manufactured by Gavina in the 1960s. The coffee table is made of lacquered wood. The top is i...
Metal, Stainless Steel
H 25.99 in W 16.93 in D 15.36 in
"Casaccia" Bedside Table MB1 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1962
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare walnut nightstand (MB1 model), designed by the Italian architect Luigi Caccia Dominioni for the Azucena company. Like other works by the famous author, these bedside tables sta...
Walnut
H 18.12 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Montecarlo T12 coffee table by Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua for Azucena, 1960s
By Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua, Azucena
Located in Milano, IT
Double-top coffee table, brass and glass.
Brass
H 17.72 in W 47.25 in D 39.38 in
Low coffee table “Fasce cromate T10” by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena 60s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
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
H 9.85 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Vico Magistretti for Azucena Pair of Stackable Coffee Tables "T8," Italy 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Azucena
Located in Naples, IT
Set of two stackable coffee tables model T8 designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Azucena, Milan, Italy, in 1954. They feature a wooden frame and a walnut top. In very good v...
Wood
H 17.72 in W 47.25 in D 39.38 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena, 1960s Coffee Cocktail Table T10 Fasce Cromate
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Padova, IT
Coffee, cocktail table designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena in 1957. High fashion table produced in Milan with rectangular clear glass top set in an edge of continuous ban...
Steel, Chrome
H 10.24 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Vico Magistretti for Azucena Stackable Tables T8, Italy 1954
By Vico Magistretti, Azucena
Located in Naples, IT
Two stackable coffee tables, Mod. "T8" in wood by Vico Magistretti for Azucena Italia 1954. In excellent condition with slight signs of wear and use for their age.
Wood
H 17.72 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Azucena Pair of Living Room Tables in Glass, Steel and Wood
By Azucena
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful pair of coffee tables for living room made in the 50's of fine Italian manufacture, produced by Azucena. The pair of coffee tables has the structure totally made of wood, ...
Steel
H 17.72 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Steel Coffee Table by L.C. Dominioni for Azucena, 1960s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century steel coffee table by L.C. Dominioni for Azucena, 1960s Chromed steel coffee table with steel structure, black metal leg and transparent glass top. Designed by L...
Metal, Chrome
H 17.92 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Coffee Table Luigi Caccia Dominioni Chromed Enamelled Metal, 1960s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, IT
Coffee table in chromed and enamelled metal, glass.
Metal, Enamel
H 18.12 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Coffee Table Mod. Montecarlo by Corrado Corradi dell'Acqua for Azucena, 1960s
By Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua, Azucena
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of coffee tables Model "Montecarlo" designed by Corrado Corradi dell'Acqua for Azucena in 1960s. Azucena coffee tables have a chromed tubular brass frame and two transparent blu...
Brass
H 16.15 in W 36.62 in D 19.3 in
Ignazio Gardella Mid-Century Modern Italian Coffee Table, 1950
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Coffee table designed by the famous architect Ignazio Gardella for Azucena. The top is in mosaic with alabaster and resin dowels, the base is in painted iron, the feet are adjustable...
Alabaster, Brass, Iron
H 41.34 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Side Tables Corrado Corradi dell'Acqua for Azucena
By Azucena, Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua
Located in Milano, IT
Set designed by Corrado Corradi dell'Acqua for the Azucena factory in 1950. The small tables are part of the T 12 Montecarlo model. The Azucena set consists of an étagère of 4 shelve...
Brass