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.
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
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
Pair of T12 Montecarlo Side Tables by Corradi Dell'Acqua, Circa 1950
By Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua, 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
Corrado Corradi dell'Acqua pair of T12 bedside tables for Azucena, Italy 1960s
By Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua, Azucena
Located in Milan, IT
Corrado Corradi dell'Acqua pair of T12 also called Montecarlo bedside tables. Azucena, Italy 1960s.
Brass
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
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
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
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
$6,627 / 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
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
Pair of "Montecarlo" Side Tables by Corrado Corradi dell'Acqua for Azucena
By Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua, Azucena
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
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
$3,076 / item
Table Corrado Corradi Dell'Aqua, 1959
By Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua, Azucena
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
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
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
$1,597
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 Zanotta, Marco Zanuso
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
$414
H 9.45 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Demetrio 45 Coffee Table by Vico Magistretti, Italian Design, 1966
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
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
1960s Pair of Italian Bedside Tables
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - new glass top
Glass, Wood
$4,733 / set
H 23.23 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Bedside Tables Model 'Casino' by Sven Engström & Gunnar Myrstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Sven Engström & Gunnar Myrstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Sven Engström & Gunnar Myrstrand. Teak veneered. Produced by Tingströms in Sweden, 1960s.
Teak
$24,851
H 29.14 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Very Rare Walnut Working Table / Desk by Ignazio Gardella, Milano - Italy, 1950
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An exceptionally rare and museum-level working table designed by architect Ignazio Gardella in Milan, dating to 1950. This desk stands as a remarkable testament to Gardella’s refined...
Brass
$1,479 / set
H 16.93 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in
Rattan Dal Vera Inspired pair of Side Table or End Table, Italy, 1960s
By Bielecky Brothers, Dal Vera, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Amazing midcentury pair of bamboo, Rattan single drawer end or side table. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1960s. A fantastic item that will be a perfect a...
Rattan
$6,922
H 15.75 in W 37.8 in D 50.4 in
Caori Coffee Table by Vico Magistretti Knoll International Gavina Black 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Gavina
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
Marble side table by Vico Magistretti for Cattelan Italia
By Vico Magistretti, Cattelan Italia
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
Pair of Shagreen Bedside Tables by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Table basse noire Vico Magistretti pour Gavina 1960
By Vico Magistretti
Located in BAUD, FR
Table basse noire Caori par Vico Magistretti pour Gavina, Italie, 1960s Table basse en bois laqué Plateau en acier inoxydable satiné deux tiroirs latéraux fabriquée par Gavina dans l...
Wood
Pair of Vintage Italian Chrome Side Tables
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of vintage chrome side tables with inset wooden tops. These were made in Italy, they date from the 1960-1970’s. They are bea...
Chrome
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H 18.12 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Pair of "Montecarlo" Brass low tables by Corrado dall'Acqua, Azucena, Italy 1949
By Azucena, Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua
Located in Argelato, BO
A rare and splendid pair of "T12" Montecarlo model brass coffee tables, designed by the Italian Architect and Designer Corrado Corradi dall'Acqua for the legendary Azucena company, I...
Brass
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H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena "T9" Side Table, Italy, 1950s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Naples, IT
Italian design coffee table or bar trolley with wheels designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni and manufactured by Azucena with wooden tops covered in dark green fabric and brass frame, I...
Brass
Glass Side Table by Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua for Azucena
By Azucena, Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Occasional table in nickel plated brass and glass by Corrado Corradi dell’Acqua for Azucena. Made in Italy circa 1950s.
Brass, Nickel
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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
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H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena "T9" Side Table, Italy, 1950s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Naples, IT
Italian design coffee table or bar trolley with wheels designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni and manufactured by Azucena with wooden tops covered in...
Brass
2-Tier Side Table by Corrado Corradi Dell 'Acqua & Ignazio Gardella for Azucena
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena, Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua
Located in New York, NY
White marble base, oxidized brass & stained wood. Produced by Azucena in very small numbers. Published: R. Aloi, L'arredamento moderno, quinta serie, 1952, fig. 354. Provenance: Priv...
Marble, Brass
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H 17.52 in W 16.34 in D 16.34 in
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
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H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Side Tables Model T9 in wood and brass by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, 1950s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milan, IT
The T9 side table was designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena originally in 1955. The perfect match of the wooden double shelves with the brass structure make this rare pair ...
Metal, Brass
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
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H 10.24 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of four Coffee Tables model "T8" by Vico Magistretti for Azucena, 1950s
By Azucena, Vico Magistretti
Located in Milano, IT
Stackable coffee tables model T8 designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Azucena, Milan (Italy), 1950. The structure is in solid ebonized wood and the top is in plywood. The fe...
Wood
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H 24.02 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Side Tables Model T9 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1950s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, IT
Luigi Caccia Dominioni trolleys models T9 for Azucena, 1950. Beautiful pair of food trolleys; brass, wood covered with red velvet. The set is in good condition. The brass has slight scratches due to age and use. The set consists of 2 trolleys. The set of trolleys...
Brass
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H 10.24 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
12 Coffee Tables model "T8" by Vico Magistretti for Azucena, Italy, 1954
By Vico Magistretti, Azucena
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
These are stackable coffee tables model T8 designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Azucena, Milan (Italy), 1954. The structure is in solid ebonized wood and the top is in plyw...
Plywood, Wood