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 Imbuto Floor Lamp, Azucena, Italy, 1960s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant Luigi Caccia Dominioni Imbutofloor lamp, made by Azucena, Italy, in the 1960s. Enamled aluminium, brass and enameled steel. In good original vintage condition with some si...
Aluminum, Brass
Luigi Caccia Dominioni "LPS6" Tommi 1956 Brass Glass Ceiling Lights, Italy
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, IT
Luigi Caccia Dominioni “LPS6” TOMMI 1956 brass glass ceiling lights, Italy.
Glass
Hollywood Regency Opaline 1950s 'China' Pendant Lamp, Italy
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Antwerp, BE
1950s 'China' pendant lamp, in style designed of Luigi Caccia Dominioni. Opaline glass diffuser and brass bottom cap and brass top and stem. Excellent original condition.
Brass
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Brass Lamp for Azucena, 1950s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milan, IT
Luigi Caccia Dominioni brass lamp for Azucena, 1950s Gigantic large Italian mid century brass pendant lamp with one large glass ball shade. ...
Brass
"LS1" pendant lamp, Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena, Italy, 1950s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Argelato, BO
Tree "LS1" model pendant chandeliers, in brass and opaline glass, by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena, Italy, 1950s Price is for a single chandelier, 1 still available For more inf...
Brass
Italian pendant lamp, opaline and brass, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian pendant lamp, opaline and brass, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 110 cm; D= 28 cm.
Brass
$2,900 / item
H 33 in Dm 9 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Ceiling Pendant in opaline glass and brass, attributed
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Long Island City, NY
Luigi Caccia Dominioni ceiling pendant, attributed Italy, 1950s. Opaline glass, brass. Takes 1 medium base bulb. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. Overall height adjustable. Ca...
Brass
$2,907
H 39.38 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Azucena Chandelier Luigi Caccia Dominioni Italian 1950 Brass Glass
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, IT
Chandeliers Azucena Luigi Caccia Dominioni 1950 brass and glass.
Glass
$4,400
H 5.75 in Dm 17 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Tommy LSP6 flush mount ceiling ligh, 1960s Brass & Glass
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Long Island City, NY
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena ceiling or wall flush mount light "Tommy". Model LSp6. Patinated nickel plated brass, glass. Two medium base sockets. Complimentary US rewiring up...
Brass
Mid-Century Opaline Ceiling Lamp, Scailmont Belgium Glass Shade, 1950s
By Scailmont
Located in Verviers, BE
Photography fails to capture the simple elegant illumination provided by this lamp. Fitting messing pendant ceiling light with fixing to hold a stylish Belgian Art Deco lampshade. ...
Opaline Glass
$6,211
H 22.84 in Dm 17.33 in
Porcino table or floor lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1960s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Porcino table or floor lamp designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni and manufactured by Azucena, 1966. Table lamp with cylindrical, beautifully patinated,...
Metal
Italian brass and glass pendant by Azucena, Italy 1950
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Rare brass and glass chandelier attributed to Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. The pendant presents the typical brass structure manufactured by Azucena. It comes from a private collec...
Brass
Pendant Lamp with a Opaline Shade, 1930s, Netherlands
By Phillips
Located in Verviers, BE
From the range by the Phillips Company, this center-light on a central chain. The lamp has a fitting on a chromed plate and holds a stepped globular shade of opaline glass. In goo...
Chrome
VDE Germany Pendant Lamp with a Opaline Shade and Chrome Fittings, 1950s
By Phillips Holland
Located in Verviers, BE
From VDE Germany, this centre-light is on a Adjustbel Kabel. 65 cm The lamp has a fitting on a Solid chrome plate and holds a shade of opaline glass. Size Schade: 24 cm Diameter. / ...
Chrome
On Hold|$4,500 / item
H 5.88 in Dm 16.75 in
LSp6 Tommy Wall/Ceiling Lights by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ten LSp6 "Tommy" wall/ceiling lights by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960's. Brass, glass. Wired for U.S. standards. We recommend two...
Brass
Victorian Opaline Glass French Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Bastogne, BE
This vintage French Victorian Style chandelier 20th century. The chandelier is made of brass, opaline glass and clear glass shades and fa...
Bronze
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H 8.27 in W 3.94 in D 24.02 in
LP01 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena 1970s Armchair Brass Lamp
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Brescia, IT
LP01 Armchair Lamp Luigi Caccia Dominioni Azucena, 1979 Brass and brown leather First edition. "Azucena" stamped on the brass Leather in excellent condiction. Perfect working ord...
Metal
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H 8.27 in W 3.94 in D 24.02 in
LP01 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni Azucena 1970s Italian Design Armchair Silver Lamp
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Brescia, IT
LP01 lampada da poltrona Luigi Caccia Dominioni Azucena, 1979 Diffusore cromato verniciato bianco nella parte interna Pelle marrone in perfetto stato di conservazione Perfettamente...
Metal
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H 8.27 in W 3.94 in D 24.02 in
LP01 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena 1970s Armchair Brass Lamp
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Brescia, IT
LP01 lampada da poltrona Luigi Caccia Dominioni Azucena, 1979 Diffusore in ottone verniciato bianco nella parte interna Pelle nera in perfetto stato di conservazione Perfettamente ...
Metal
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H 8.27 in W 3.94 in D 24.02 in
LP01 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena 1970s Armchair Brass Lamp
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Brescia, IT
LP01 lampada da poltrona Luigi Caccia Dominioni Azucena, 1979 Diffusore in ottone verniciato bianco nella parte interna Pelle nera in perfetto stato di conservazione Perfettamente ...
Metal
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H 8.27 in W 3.94 in D 24.02 in
LP01 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni Azucena 1970s Italian Design Armchair Silver Lamp
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Brescia, IT
LP01 lampada da poltrona Luigi Caccia Dominioni Azucena, 1979 Diffusore cromato verniciato bianco nella parte interna Pelle marrone in perfetto stato di conservazione Perfettamente...
Metal
Luigi Caccia Dominioni, 'Porcino' Table Lamp, Azucena, Italy, 1960s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Argelato, BO
Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Porcino table lamp for Azucena, Italy, 1966. Spherical table lamp, the orb is largely executed in frosted glass and the lo...
Brass
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Brass Applique for Azucena
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning wall sconce designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni in the 1950s for the Italian manufacturer Azucena. The wall sconce has a stem made of beautiful, lustrous golden brass, which...
Brass
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H 7.88 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Italian Mid-Century Leather Armchair Lamp by Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1950s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century leather armchair lamp by Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1950s Armchair lamp mod. LP01 with adjustable hemispherical metal diffuser. The lampshade features white i...
Metal
Italian Wall Lights by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous pair of wall lamps designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for the fine Italian manufacture Azucena in the 1950s. The wall lamps have a very shapely and inviting structure in gil...
Brass
Monachella Brass Floor Lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Milano, IT
Brass floor lamp designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, in the 1950s, of fine Italian manufacture. It is part of the Monachello model. The Monachella lamp...
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
Boccia Ceiling Chandelier by Luigi Caccia Dominioni in Glass
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant hanging lamp designed by the great Luigi Caccia Dominioni in the 50's, of fine Italian manufacture. Its refined and innate elegance given by the sobriety of the forms, gives ...
Brass
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H 7.88 in W 23.63 in D 3.94 in
Poltrona Brass and Leather Lamp LP01 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena 70s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Padova, IT
Armchair or bedside lamp LP01 designed by the italian architect Luigi Caccia Dominioni in 1979 for the prestiogious maker Azucena. A leather band adaptable to different padded surfac...
Brass