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
Bar Cabinet by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s
By Dyrlund, Reno Wahl Iversen
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
Server Bar by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A multifunctional walnut bar cart on casters by Edward Wormley for Dunbar– Model 5433. The cabinet has two cedar shelves which can be adjusted up or down. One drawer above the cabine...
Danish Captains Bar by Reno Wahl Iversen for Dyrlund, 1960s
By Dyrlund, Reno Wahl Iversen
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Exceptional Danish vintage captains bar designed by Reno Wahl Iversen for Dyrlund in the 1960s. Beautifully crafted with an ingenious and highly practical design, the cabinet unfolds...
Formica, Rosewood
Art Deco Extraordinary Bar Cabinet by Pier Luigi Colli, 1930
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Rome, IT
Masterpiece of the famous Italian designer Pier Luigi Colli. The same set is available six chairs and the sideboard with the mirror.
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
Danish Vintage Captains Bar by Reno Wahl Iversen for Dyrlund
By Dyrlund, Reno Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning Danish vintage captains bar by Reno Wahl Iversen for Dyrlund. It was made in Denmark and dates from the 1960’s. This is of amazing quality, it has an incredib...
Brass
$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
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
Walnut Bar Cart by Jack Cartwright for Founders Milo Baughman
By Glenn of California, John Kapel
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
$9,673
H 41.74 in W 51.97 in D 18.12 in
Curious Mid-Century Italian Bar Cabinet Fireplace 1940 ' by Luigi Brusotti
By Luigi Brusotti
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant and unusual chimney-shaped bar cabinet, tessellated in black opaline glass outlined by aceso profiles, the 45-degree closing door opens to a mirror mosaic interior, the t...
Wood
$4,650
H 40.5 in W 53.5 in D 17.5 in
Mid Century Luigi Bardini Illuminated Lucite Bar and Corner Shelving
By Hill Manufacturing, Luigi Bardini
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Fabulous mid century lucite bar and corner shelf by Luigi Bardini for Hill Manufacturing. Tubular chrome foot rail and rear mirrored accent. Drawer for storage as well as bottle and ...
Chrome
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Chests, Italy c1950s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chests by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, disciplined Italian architect-designer. Drawers with integrated pulls carved into the fronts. Sourced in Milan, Italy. Dimensions: 39.5"w x...
Mahogany
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Scaletta Mobile Bar, 1974
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Chicago, IL
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Scaletta mobile bar 1974, recessed wheels for mobility, Doors open concealing multiple storage shelves for glasses, spirts and barwar...
Stainless Steel
Large Dry Bar by Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Milan, IT
Remarkable dry bar cabinet by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Custom-made piece features complete gray thick lacquered surfaces, glass shelves, two large folding doors with decorated panel. The central area covered by the decoration has mirrored back, sliding table and two Stilnovo spot...
Glass, Lacquer