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.
Luigi Caccia Dominioni 'T3 Cavalletto' Walnut Dining Table
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
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
$21,201
H 29.14 in W 70.87 in D 51.97 in
Midcentury Cavalletto table by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Cavalletto table by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Original golden brass structure with wooden top. Italy 1950s The architect drew inspiration f...
Brass
$1,819Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 47.25 in
Vintage Sideboard Model "Mb3" for Azucena by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, 1961
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Sideboard Model "MB3" for Azucena was realized by Luigi Caccia Dominioni in Italy in 1961. Opaque-painted wood and chrome-plated brass.
Glass, Wood
Vintage Dining Table , Italy 1950s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Dining Table, Italy, 1950s Unusually shaped vintage dining table from the 1950s is pure Italian midcentury design style, designed to comfortably seat six people, the table f...
Iron
$4,466
H 28.35 in W 82.68 in D 55.12 in
Large "Nonaro" Oval Dining Table by Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Milan, IT
"Nonaro" dining table by Luigi Caccia Dominioni ofr Azucena. A large dark green lacquered oval top is supported by a burnished steel folding trestle.
Metal
$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
$2,103
H 23.63 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
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
$3,308
H 30.71 in W 55.12 in D 51.19 in
"Fasce Specchiate" Glass Oval Dining Table by Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1970
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Milan, IT
"Fasce Specchiate" (Mirrored Stripes) dining table or desk by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Two freely movable steel C elements, support a large oval glass top with mirrored ...
Steel
Fine French 1950s Table by Henri Lancel
By Henri Lancel, Atelier Primavera au Printemps
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Mid-Century black lacquered metal base table with a blue formica top. Designed by Henri Lancel, manufactured by Atelier d'art Primavera for Printemps.
Metal
$2,339
H 30.32 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
"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
Luigi Caccia Dominioni SCR7 desk Azucena Italy 1979
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This rare SCR7 writing desk, designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni and manufactured by Azucena in 1979, is an exceptional example of mid-century Italian design. Its striking form and th...
Chrome
$1,299
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
$3,600 / set
H 13.78 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
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
Ignazio Gardella for Azucena Rosewood Extending Table, 1950s
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Parma, IT
Dimensions: open L 180 x D 90 x H 74 - closed L 90 cm Ignazio Gardella table for Azucena 1950s. Painted metal foot with brass feet and rosewood top, extendable with sliding syste...
Metal, Brass
Walnut and Brass Dining Table by Luiggi Caccia Dominion for Azucena
By Azucena
Located in Montreal, QC
Oval walnut and brass dining table designed by architect Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena . Signed on the base: Azucena. In 1947 Caccia Dominioni started Azucena with fellow archit...
Walnut
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
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Round Table for Azucena, Italy, 1970s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in London, GB
Luigi Caccia Dominioni was a Milanese architect and a leading pioneer in industrial design. He made this round table for his own company (Azucena) in 1970 and it typifies the brand’s...
Iron
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H 27.56 in W 51.19 in D 47.25 in
Ignazio Gardella T4 Extendable Dining Table for Azucena, Italy, 1950s
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Milan, IT
Ignazio Gardella Rare T4 extendable dining table manufactured by Azucena, Italy, 1950s The dining table seats 8 to 14 People The Tabletop comes in 3 sections with two side sections s...
Brass, Metal
Ignazio Gardella 'T2' Circular Dining Table for Azucena, Italy, 1950s
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Milan, IT
Ignazio Gardella 'T2' circular dining table for Azucena, Italy, 1950s.
Metal, Brass
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H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni SCR7 “Sciabola Piccola” Working Desk for Azucena, 1978
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Luigi Caccia Dominioni SCR7 “Sciabola Piccola” working desk for Azucena, 1978. This mahogany desk is a perfect example of the possibilities created by the translation of two finit...
Iron
Ignazio Gardella Mid-Century Modern Italian Oval Table, 1950
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Oval table designed by the famous architect Ignazio Gardella for Azucena. The top is covered in formica with rubber edge, the base is in painted iron, the feet are adjustable in height and some finishes are in brass. As shown in the photo, the upper part has retractable bars...
Brass, Iron
Ignazio Gardella Model T2 Dining Table
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Ignazio Gardella co-founded Azucena in 1947. Azucena is a well-established Italian brand known for their understated designs. We love the look of the brass base with the beautiful re...
Brass
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H 31.89 in Dm 37.41 in
Ignazio Gardella Italian Wood Brass Mid-Century Modern Table for Azucena, 1950s
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Very famous, rare and amazing Italian Ignazio Gardella table or coffee and cocktail table produced by Azucena with top in dark veneered wood inlay and glossy varnish, amazing brass s...
Brass
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H 31.89 in Dm 37.41 in
Ignazio Gardella Italian Wood Brass Mid-Century Modern Table for Azucena, 1950s
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Very famous, rare and amazing Italian Ignazio Gardella table or coffee and cocktail table produced by Azucena with top in dark veneered wood inlay and glossy varnish, amazing brass s...
Brass
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H 31.89 in Dm 37.41 in
1950s Ignazio Gardella Italian Mahogany Midcentury Modern Table for Azucena
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Very famous, rare and amazing Italian Ignazio Gardella table or coffee and cocktail table produced by Azucena with top in mahogany veneered wood inlay and amazing brass structure wit...
Brass