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 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
$4,623
H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
"San Siro" Cloth Settee by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy, 1960s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milan, IT
San Siro settee model P16 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Felt cover; extremely comfortable seating featuring feather cushions with removable covers.
Fabric
$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
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Sofa, circa 1960, Italy
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Luigi Caccia Dominioni sofa, L4 "Chesa Laria" model, Azucena Edition circa 1960, Italy.` Model created in 1959, small production. Sculptural walnut wo...
Metal
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
$11,859Sale 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
$8,060Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 34.65 in D 33.86 in
Fuchsia Vintage Armchairs by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid set of 2 fabric armchairs designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for the prestigious manufacture Azucena Italia. The vintage armchairs are 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 armchairs come from the Rome home of Luigi Caccia Dominioni. The colored armchairs are ideal for furnishing eccentric and colorful living rooms.
Aluminum
$9,471
H 30.32 in W 81.11 in D 33.86 in
San Siro 3 seaters sofa by Luigi Caccia Dominioni in water green velvet
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Monaco, MC
Stunning San Siro sofa designed by Luigi "Caccia" Domioni in 1967 for Azucena. 3 Seaters, L 206 x P 86 x H 77/40cm New upholstery in water green velvet. More information upon r...
Velvet
Large Leather Farnese Sofa by Luigi Caccia Dominioni
By Dino Gavina, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This classical modern sofa Farnese was designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Ultramobile/ Ultrarazionale/ Dino Gavina. It dates from the 1990s. It is a timeless design. This high q...
Leather
$10,431
H 37.01 in W 80.71 in D 37.41 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Sofa "Chesa Laria," Italy 1960s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Naples, IT
Raro modello di una ridotta produzione di divano 3 posti disegnato da Luigi Caccia Dominioni, modello L4 "Chesa Laria" per la famosa Ditta Italiana Azucena 1960 circa, Italia.` Strut...
Fabric, Wood
$8,298 / 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
$27,264 / set
H 27.56 in W 20.48 in D 18.12 in
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
$12,500
H 35.44 in W 29.14 in D 23.63 in
Catilina Lounge by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena- Available now
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and essential, the Catilina “large” chair designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni was presented in 1957 at the XI Triennale in Milan and is considered a milestone in Italian desig...
Iron
Sold
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