Italian furniture brand Driade offers modern designs that are joyful, whimsical and slightly mischievous — words that might be used to describe the tree nymph of Greek mythology for which the company is named. Faye Toogood’s chunky, stout Roly Poly armchair and Fabio Novembre’s enigmatic Nemo chair — in which a backrest assumes the form of a human face — are just two examples of Driade’s eclectic furnishings.
Driade was founded in 1968 by brother and sister Enrico and Antonia Astori, and Adelaide Acerbi Astori, Enrico’s wife. Described by the company as a “factory of art,” Driade was focused solely on bringing distinctive and creative seating, case pieces and decorative objects to market in its early years. The brand sought to mass-produce decor and furniture that could also be seen as provocative works of art.
Driade's initial collaborations included Italian designers such as Enzo Mari, Nanda Vigo, Giotto Stoppino and Rodolfo Bonetto, to name a few. In the 1980s, the brand worked with influential and renowned designers from around the globe. In 1984, Driade partnered with French designer Philippe Starck and debuted his iconic Costes armchair during the same year. Projects with architects and furniture designers such as Ron Arad, Toyo Ito, Borek Sipek, Patricia Urquiola and others followed into the 2000s.
Over more than five decades — the company celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2018 — Driade’s fruitful partnerships have culminated in a vast catalog of chairs, sofas, coffee tables and other furnishings for the home and garden that evoke a unique and diverse blend of cultures.
Driade has also garnered international acclaim, winning the Compasso d’Oro award in 1979 and 2001 for Enzo Mari’s Delfira chair and ebony-finished, chipboard-top table, and again in 2008 for Ron Arad’s MT3 rocking armchair.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage and contemporary Driade tables, cabinets, armchairs and other furniture.
$4,450 / item
H 25.99 in W 33.86 in D 31.11 in
Custom-Made Swivel Armchair in BlackBerry/ Ruby Red Color
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural statement in tone-on-tone green, this custom-made armchair features a smooth matte leather like shell enveloping a plush velvet seat. The silhouette is soft yet structur...
Velvet, Wood, Faux Leather
Balù Met Burgundy Chair By Emilio Nanni
By Trabà
Located in Milan, IT
This chair has an elegant and comfortable allure, thanks to its welcoming and generous silhouette and its sophisticated burgundy hue. Reminiscent of the traditional tub chair, it fea...
Leather, Wood
$6,450 / item
H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 35.44 in
Collectible Contemporary Slinky Armchair - Burgundy Velvet
By Difane
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Ottoman is not included* Slinky collection is a statement piece that redefines the essence of modern living. Bibi Bibi was inspired by an architectural silhouette and fluid, sculpt...
Velvet
$8,255 / item
H 29.53 in W 30.32 in D 39.38 in
Orla Armchair Upholstered in fabric Hope Velvet Ruby Wine
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
ORLA ARMCHAIR An armchair with sculptural, enveloping forms, paying tribute to the fluid and sensual curves of Oscar Niemeyer’s design. A piece that merges comfort with a strong arch...
Fabric
$9,245 / item
H 27.56 in W 35.04 in D 31.5 in
Minimal Accent ArmChair - Upholstered in Burgundy Mohair and Wooden Legs
Located in London, GB
The Pablo Armchair is part of the RIGOR Collection and is conceived as a sculptural upholstered chair with a low, grounded presence. The form is inspired by the curled repose of a re...
Mohair
Cover Burgundy Longue Chair by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Cover Burgundy Longue Chair by MOWEE Dimensions: D83 x W91 x H81 cm (seat height 42 cm). Material: Aluminum and upholstery. Weight: 20 kg. Al...
Aluminum
Aro Chair, Merlot by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Aro Chair, Merlot by Ries Dimensions: W60 x D60 x H67,5 cm Materials: round steel tube, high-density foam, and velvet upholstery Also available: black, dark blue, mika, oceano,...
Steel
$7,589 / item
H 31.5 in W 26.38 in D 29.53 in
Modular Armless Skirted Armchair - Upholstered in Burgundy Linen
Located in London, GB
This skirted armchair is part of the RIGOR Collection and is defined by its compact geometry and restrained detailing. The design is minimal and quietly formal, while the deep seat a...
Linen
Betty Burgundy Armchair by Angeletti Ruzza
By MyHome Collection, Angeletti Ruzza
Located in Milan, IT
Gentle slopes and bold volumes define the enthralling look of this armchair with a wooden frame, ideal for enlivening modern settings with its vibrant burgundy velvet upholstery. Cyl...
Textile
Nature Burgundy Longue Chair by MOWEE
Located in Geneve, CH
Nature Burgundy longue chair by MOWEE Dimensions: D85 x W83 x H81 cm (seat height 42 cm). Material: Aluminum, upholstery and Iroko Wood. Weigh...
Aluminum
Object #MT-V1 Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Table by Zhoujie Zhang
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegantly designed table was created with handmade digital crafts, the same fabrication techniques devised in Zhoujie’s digital laboratory. The work's digital roots lend an arch...
Stainless Steel
Pin 6 Set Polished Flamed Gold Color Stainless Steel Hanger by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Universal hanger, available in many eye-catching colors and different sizes to form color patterns on the walls, can work as hangers or as color, decorations for walls. Welded and in...
Stainless Steel
