To join the centenarian club is a remarkable feat in itself, but to live for over a century and leave a lasting impact on the world of Italian mid-century modern furniture design — just as pioneering industrial designer and architect Luigi Caccia Dominioni had — is extraordinary. His vintage table lamps, coffee tables, chairs and other furnishings are demonstrative of exemplary technique, theory and quality workmanship — all characteristics of the Milanese designer’s signature style.
Caccia Dominioni graduated from Milan’s oldest university, the Polytechnic University of Milan, in 1936. A leading center for design innovation during the first half of the 20th century, the institution’s alumni includes notable Italian architects and designers such as Gio Ponti, Vittoriano Vigano and brothers Livio and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. In 1937, the Castiglioni brothers and Caccia Dominioni opened a multi-award winning studio together and presented groundbreaking designs for radios in Bakelite shells at the 1940 Milan Triennial.
The Second World War forced Caccia Dominioni to pause his professional ambitions in order to serve in the Italian military, and the postwar years saw much of his most esteemed designs take shape. In 1947, alongside Ignazio Gardella and Corrado Corradi Dell’Acqua, Caccia Dominioni founded the furniture manufacturing company Azucena, where he designed iconic pieces such as the Catalina chair and a range of lighting that includes the Lp10 wall light, the Lsp3 wall light and the Lsp6 flush mount light.
Like a fine Italian wine, Caccia Dominioni got even better with time. He collaborated with the likes of Olivari and Lualdi well into his 80s, debuting legendary pieces such as the C.d.o. chair and the Super door. And while many of his celebrated architectural works materialized during the 1950s and 1960s — such as the Teatro Filodrammatici and the Galleria Strasburgo — one of Caccia Dominioni’s best known structures, the fountain in Milan’s Piazza San Babila, was built near the end of 20th century when the designer was 83 years old.
Caccia Dominioni was a winner of the Compasso d’Oro, one of the oldest and most prestigious awards in the design industry. When he died at 103 in 2016, he left behind an exceptional legacy of furniture design and architectural innovations.
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Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Sedia "Catilina," Italy 1970s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Naples, IT
Chair Mod. Catilina with painted steel frame, black lacquered plywood seat and polyurethane cushion covered in green fabric. This iconic seat was designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni i...
Metal
Italian mid-century P4 Catilina chairs Luigi Caccia Dominioni Azucena, 1960s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern P4 Catilina chairs by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1960s Set of four tub chairs model P4 Catilina in metal and wood. The frame is made of steel rod....
Metal
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Set of Ten Catilina Chairs with Leather Cushions Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Set of ten Catilina chairs with frame in painted steel, seat in black lacquered multi-layered wood, and polyurethane cushions covered with leather. This...
Steel
Catilina Chairs Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1957, set of 6
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Catilina chairs Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena in 1957. Set of six. Presented for the first time at the XI Triennale di Milano, the Catilina chair has become one of the most icon...
Metal
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Set of Six Catilina Chairs in Steel and Fabric Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Set of six Catilina chairs with frame in painted steel, seat top in multi-layered wood, and upholstery-shaped polyurethane cushions covered with red fabric. This iconic seat was designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, and produced by Azucena since 1958. Luigi Caccia Dominioni firstly presents this seat at the XI Triennale in Milan in 1957 and from this moment Catilina became one of Luigi Caccia Dominioni’s classics. Caccia Dominioni created a new chair and also defined how to sit in it. Catilina is not designed for relaxation and letting go but for thoughtfulness and elegance. You could almost be transported back to ancient Rome ensconced in the seat of the Roman senator, Lucio Sergio Catilina, after whom the chair is named. In turn, the chair harks back to medieval thrones...
Steel
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Azucena chairs made in Italy 1959
By Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Extremely rare minimalist side chairs model T12, designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Azucena, Italy 1959. Acquired from old stock directly from Azucen...
Steel
Mid-Century Pair of Armchairs by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1960s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern pair of armchairs by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Chrome and Boucle Fabric, 1960s New upholstery.
Chrome
Armchair Luigi Caccia Dominioni 1973 Modell TORO
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Berlin, DE
This exceptional, unique armchair made of faux fur was designed by Milanese architect and designer Luigi Caccia Dominioni (1913-2016). He designed the Armchair Toro in 1973 for Azuce...
Faux Fur
Catilina Armchair by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Large" Catilina Lounge Chair with leather upholstered seat by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Designed and presented in 1957 at the XI Triennale in Milan. Literature: Gramigna,...
Iron
$6,500
H 25.25 in W 29.5 in D 25 in
D_Ca3l "Large Catilina Low" Armchair by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Skokie, IL
Luigi Caccia Dominioni model D_CA3L "large Catilina low" armchair for Azucena, Italy, 1958 / 2000s Additional Information: Materials: Enameled steel, velvet upholstery Dimension...
Steel
$9,524
H 28.75 in W 86.62 in D 34.65 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Fasce Cromate Sofa, Model P11, Azucena, Italy, 1960s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Luigi Caccia Dominioni Fasce Cromate (or Chromate) Sofa, model P11, manufactured by Azucena in Italy, in the 1960s. Chrome-plated steel, ne...
Chrome
$5,901 / set
H 16.93 in Dm 14.97 in
20th Century Luigi Caccia Dominioni Pair of Poufs mod. Cilindro for Azucena, 60s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Turin, Turin
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
$7,742Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 80.71 in D 33.86 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Daybed, "Chesa Laria" sofa, Azucena, Italy 50s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Argelato, BO
Luigi CACCIA DOMINIONI 1913-2016 Daybed mod. L4 called "Chesa Laria" - circa 1959 Walnut structure upholstered in white fabric Azucena Edition Bibliography: Adalberto Dal Lago, Arre...
Metal
$8,261 / set
H 27.56 in W 37.41 in D 35.44 in
Lounge chairs in peach pink velvet by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1960s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in amstelveen, NL
Rare pair of sculptural lounge chairs in peach pink cotton velvet by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1960s. These iconic armchairs embody Dominioni’s signature aesthetic: architectur...
Chrome
Armchairs by Luigi Caccia Dominioni circa 1975
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Berlin, DE
The renowned Italian architect, designer and urban planner Luigi Caccia Dominioni (1913–2016) designed this beautifully shaped armchair for Azucena. Known as the “P22” model, the arm...
Leather, Wood
$11,802Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 84.26 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Fuchsia Sofa by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous fabric sofa designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for the fine manufacturer Azucena Italia. The vintage sofa is made of brown, fuchsia and purple striped fabric, which creates a very colorful geometric effect. The lines are very hard and geometric, wonderfully eccentric. The frame is made of anodized aluminum, shiny silver, which connects to the spectacularly beautiful square, hollowed out feet. The cushions also act as square armrests, very colorful. The sofa comes from the Rome home of Luigi Caccia Dominioni. The colored sofa are ideal for furnishing eccentric and colorful living rooms.
Metal
Single Chiavarina Mod. S1 chair by Azucena, Italy, 1950s
By Azucena
Located in Milan, IT
Rare single Chiavarina Mod. S1 chair by Azucena, Italy, 1950s Reference: Azucena Catalogue.
Wicker, Wood
$9,524
H 29.53 in W 83.08 in D 34.65 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Fasce Cromate Sofa, New Mohair, Italy, 1960s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Luigi Caccia Dominioni Fasce Cromate (or Chromate) Sofa, model P11, manufactured by Azucena in Italy, in the 1960s. Chrome-plated steel. Newly upholstered in drak brown...
Chrome
$10,000
H 30.71 in W 85.04 in D 36.62 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni P11 “Fasce Cromate” Sofa for Azucena, 1963
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Luigi Caccia Dominioni P11 "Fasce Cromate” sofa, for Azucena, cognac leather, Italy, 1963. The Luigi Caccia Dominioni "Fasce Cromate" sofa, model P11, is a pinnacle of Italian desig...
Leather
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H 39.77 in W 17.33 in D 21.26 in
Sei Sedie 'Nonaro' di Luigi Caccia Dominioni per Azucena Anni 80
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, IT
Gruppo di 6 sedie, metallo smaltato con cuscini in espanso con rivestimento in tessuto. Buone condizioni.
Metal
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H 27.56 in W 22.84 in D 18.51 in
Set of Six Catilina Chairs by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena, 1958, Italy
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Argelato, BO
Luigi Caccia Dominioni, set of 6 chairs, mod. "Catinina" designed for Azucena, Italy 1958. Luigi Caccia Dominioni firstly presents this seat at the XI Triennale in Milan in 1957 a...
Steel
Pair of Rattan Armchairs by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, c.1960s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern rattan armchairs by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, circa 1960s.
Rattan
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H 31.11 in W 28.35 in D 18.12 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Vintage Folding Chairs for Vips Residence Milano
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, IT
Nice set composed by 4 folding chairs designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for the italian manufacture Vips Residence Milano in the 60's. The structure of...
Steel
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Catilina Chair for Azucena, Italy, 1958
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Milan, IT
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Catilina chair for Azucena, Italy, 1958 This model probably 1970s-1980s Seat covered in green felt.
Metal
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H 27.56 in W 22.84 in D 18.51 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni "Catilina" Chairs for Azucena, 1958, Set of 6
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Luigi Caccia Dominioni "Catilina" chairs for Azucena, 1958, set of 6. Rare set of 6 "Catilina" dining chairs designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni in 1958 and manufactured by Azucena...
Iron
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H 27.56 in W 22.84 in D 18.51 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni "Catilina" Chairs for Azucena, 1958, Set of 4
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Luigi Caccia Dominioni "Catilina" Chairs for Azucena, 1958, set of 4 Catilina is not designed for relaxation and letting go but for thoughtfulness and elegance. It is essentially ...
Steel
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H 37.41 in W 24.81 in D 24.41 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of 4 Armchairs by Luigi Caccia Dominoni, 1970s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian set of 4 armchairs by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena with their original polyester velvet fabric, 1970s The upholstery is in good vintage conditions. ...
Velvet, Wood
Catilina Chairs by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Rare set of 6 Catilina chairs designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena in 1957. Black lacquered metal and original fabric. First presented at Tr...
Metal
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H 37.41 in W 24.81 in D 24.41 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of 6 Armchairs by Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian set of 6 armchairs by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena with their original polyester velvet fabric. 1970s The upholstery is in good vintage conditions. ...
Velvet, Wood
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Catalina Chairs
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in London, GB
Luigi Caccia Dominioni was a Milanese architect considered to be a leading pioneer in the field of industrial design. Graduating from Milan’s renowned polytechnic, he made a name for himself in the design world through collaborating with Pier and Giacomo Castiglioni, developing a series of cutting edge radios. In 1947 he cofounded Azucena along with Ignazio Gardella, the Catalina chair...
Steel
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Set of Four "Catalina" Chairs
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Chicago, IL
Early "Catalina" chair by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy designed in 1950.
Steel