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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Scaletta bar by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Dry bar by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Italy, 1972. The dry bar is made of glossy black lacquered wood with two doors, internal shelves covered in laminate, stainless steel ...
Stainless Steel
Mobile di Luigi Caccia Dominioni modello Gonzaga uno due tre Simon International
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Simon International
Located in Ghedi, IT
Il Mobile Gonzaga uno/due/tre, progettato da Luigi Caccia Dominioni per Simon International alla fine degli anni ’80 (1986-1987), rappresenta uno dei vertici della produzione di arre...
Lacquer
$3,358Sale Price|20% Off
Desk in Wood by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Residence Vips
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful wooden desk made by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Residence Vips in the 70's. The desk is made entirely of wood and has hard and minimalist lines. It is composed of 6 smaller ...
Wood
Cabinet by Luigi Cacchia Dominioni, 1961
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautifully crafted cabinet was designed in 1961 by the Italian architect, designer and urban planner Luigi Cacchia Dominioni. Made of walnut with brass edges and black lacquered recessed handles...
Brass
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Italian Walnut Credenza Server
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Italian Walnut Credenza Server This credenza server measures: 51 wide x 19.75 deep x 35.5 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting...
Walnut
Pair of Corner Units by Luigi Caccia Dominioni End of the 50s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Pair of corner units by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, unique pieces realized for the house of painter Sergio Vacchi in Bologna. Structure in lacquered wood, rosewood edges and brass finis...
Brass
Desk Art Deco in Wood, 1930, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco Year: 1930 Material: wood It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. It is an i...
Wood
Shale Low Credenza (84") by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
Both monumental and subtle, the Shale Credenza brings the intricacies of nature’s geology indoors. The wood doors are scored vertically across the grain...
Brass
50° Desk in Wood Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: Italian Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated desk. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and ...
Wood
Walnut Bar Cart by Jack Cartwright for Founders Milo Baughman
By John Kapel, Glenn of California
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century modern bar cart designed by Jack Cartwright. Founders, maker. From the "Patterns" series, model 42190. Beautifully sculpted doors and concealed handles. An understated f...
Wood
$35,985
H 75.2 in W 109.85 in D 20.48 in
Mobile exhibited at the Cantu permanent exhibition, possible Dassi
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Dassi
Located in Lugo, IT
Sideboard from the Permanente Cantu furniture company. Attributed to Vittorio Dassi. Base in green alps marble with a crack. Mirror, glass, wood, and marble. Good condition. Thank you
Marble
Bar by Umberto Asnago for Mobilidea, Italy
By Mobilidea
Located in Miami, FL
Mobilidea Console with Rolling Tambour Blind on Top, Italy Offered for sale is a striking dry bar by Umberto Asnago for Mobilidea of Italy. The bar incorporates Palisander wood with...
Chrome
Shale Low Credenza (96") by Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
Both monumental and subtle, the Shale Credenza brings the intricacies of nature’s geology indoors. The wood doors are scored vertically across the grain...
Brass
Danish Modern Teak Bar Cabinet by Arne Wahl-Iversen for IKEA
By Arne Wahl Iversen, IKEA
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Teak bar designed by Arne Wahl-Iversen for Ikea in the 1960s. 39.5w 18d 44.5h
Mirror, Wood
Shale Low Credenza (72") by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
Both monumental and subtle, the Shale Credenza brings the intricacies of nature’s geology indoors. The wood doors are scored vertically across the grain...
Mirror, Ash
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 44 in W 78 in D 20 in
“Seven” Series Dry Bar by Luigi Saccardo for Gasparello in Italian Walnut, 1970s
By Luigi Saccardo
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1970s “Seven” Dry bar designed by Luigi Saccardo and produced by Italian manufacturer Gasparello in stunning Italian Walnut. Replete with plenty of storage and oozing all of the clas...
Walnut
Cabinet by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
Exceptional cabinet by Paolo Buffa in walnut with mahogany interior and brass detail. Italy circa 1950. Measures: height 133cm, width 26cm, dept...
Hardwood
Bar Cabinet by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s
By Reno Wahl Iversen, Dyrlund
Located in Karlstad, SE
Sophisticated foldable bar cabinet designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo in the 1960s. Crafted in richly grained rosewood, the cabinet features a clever fold-out construction that d...
Brass
Rare Pair of Brass chests of drawers by Luigi Caccia Dominioni
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, IT
An exceptional and rare pair of LARGE chests of drawers from the 1950s designed by renowned architect Luigi Caccia Dominioni, a pivotal figure in Italian modernist design. These ches...
Brass
Luigi Caccia Dominioni rare pair of bedside tables in brass
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, IT
An exceptional and rare pair of 1950s bedside tables designed by the renowned architect Luigi Caccia Dominioni, a pivotal figure in Italian modernist design. These nightstands, craft...
Brass
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Desk, for Azucena, Italy 1979
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Chicago, IL
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Desk, for Azucena, Italy 1979 model SCR7 Features: Architectural design with upper and lower surfaces, cross steel support beam with Two Drawers with lacquered...
Steel
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H 75 in W 120 in D 47 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Italian Credenza Sideboard "MB3" Model 1960s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design sideboard credenza 'MB3' model designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena in lacquered wood and chrome-plated brass details, Italy 1961 Please n...
Brass
Casaccia by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena - 1960s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Rare bedside table or storage unit in walnut designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena in 1962. it will fit perfectly in your bedroom or in the hall of an appartement thanks to ...
Wood
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H 31.5 in W 40.16 in D 31.11 in
Rare midcentury desk designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy 1950
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant and rare wooden desk with oval shape designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni. This desk presents a central drawer and two side doors with internal shelves. It comes from a priva...
Wood
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena "Casaccia" Bedside Table, Italy, 1960
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Naples, IT
Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Casaccia model bedside table with curved walnut plywood frame and movable shelves. Prod. Azucena, Italy, 1962.
Wood
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H 22.64 in W 23.63 in D 18.51 in
Italian modern MB3 bedside tables by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1970s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern MB3 bedside tables by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1970s Bedside tables mod. MB3 rectangular. The structure is in green lacquered wood with a matte finish, on t...
Metal
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H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 18.51 in
Italian modern MB3 chest of drawers by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1970s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern MB3 chest of drawers by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1970s Rectangular chest of drawers mod. MB3. The structure is in green lacquered wood with a matte finish, ...
Metal
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H 31.5 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
Midcentury sideboard by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, for Azucena, Italy 1950
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury wooden sideboard designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy 1950. This elegant sideboard with a crescent shape present three doors, each with two internal shelv...
Wood
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena "Casaccia" Cabinet, Italy, 1960
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Naples, IT
Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Casaccia model coffee table with curved walnut plywood frame and movable shelves. Prod. Azucena, Italy, 1962.
Wood
MB3 credenza by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A sideboard, "MB3" model, manufactured by AZUCENA, 1961. Maple wood veneered wood polished with polyester and chrome-platead brass, with a manufacturer's metal label. The sideboard i...
Metal