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 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
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
$21,218
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
$1,817Sale 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
$4,461
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
$2,100
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
$3,304
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
$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
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
$2,336
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
$1,298
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
$895Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.92 in W 47.25 in D 39.38 in
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
$3,470Sale Price|30% Off
H 17.72 in W 63 in D 47.25 in
Vintage Table "Fasce Cromate" by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, circa 1957
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage table "Fasce Cromate" designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, circa 1957. Painted steel, chrome steel, crystal. Excellent conditions. ...
Steel
Sold
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
Luigi Caccia Dominioni T7 Coffee Table for Azucena, Italy, 1955
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milan, IT
Architect Luigi Caccia Dominioni T7 coffee table for Azucena, Italy, 1955.
Marble, Brass