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.
Lago Chair Leather Black by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Characterized by the embracing shell and “stiletto” legs, Lagò is enhanced by intense and bright colors that deliberately smooth the entire surface or made it preciously materic by t...
Aluminum
Lago Chair Dark Blue by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Characterized by the embracing shell and “stiletto” legs, Lagò is enhanced by intense and bright colors that deliberately smooth the entire surface or made it preciously materic by the use of a leather upholstery. The Lago chair...
Aluminum
Toy Armchair Black by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Toy armchair by Driade is a sophisticated yet subtly playful armchair designed by the preeminent Philippe Starck. Crafted with molded polypropylen...
PVC
LAGO Chair Dark Beige By Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Characterized by the embracing shell and “stiletto” legs, Lagò is enhanced by intense and bright colors that deliberately smooth the entire surface or made it preciously materic by t...
Aluminum
LORD YO Small Armchair Polypropylene/Aluminum Black by Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
At its beginning, lord yo was simply a polypropylene easychair with an aluminum structure, now it’s an icon. Recognized and recognizable anywhere and by anyone. it took philippe starck to carry out such an extraordinary stunt, built with soft curves and raised back, almost a throne, and slightly bent legs. then to think about covering it, sometimes, with a white slipcover...
Aluminum, Other
Classic Clay Dining Chair Black by Maarten Baas
By Maarten Baas
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The spontaneous and naïve designs of Maarten Baas’ Clay series express artistic vulnerability. Each piece is handmade of industrial clay, covering a steel fr...
Clay
Black Odin Chair by Resident
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Odin Chair by Resident Dimensions: W 60 x D 41 x H 75 cm Materials: Ash Veneer, Cast Aluminium, Upholstered Ply. Weight: 9.3 Kg. About: Founded by Simon James & Scott Bridge...
Aluminum
Tensa Chair, Black by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Tensa chair, black by Ries Dimensions: W40 x D49,5 x H82 cm Materials: Round steel tube, laser cut metal sheet, high density foam, velvet upholstery, aluminum/bronze caps Matte p...
Steel
Gaulinetta Black Chair by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Gaulinetta black chair by Oscar Tusquets Dimensions: D 40 x W 52 x H 83 cm. Materials: Ash wood, upholstery. The Gaulino chair was designed in 1987. BD re-edited it, improving it in...
Ash
Brugola Black Chair by Mingardo
Located in Geneve, CH
Brugola black chair by Mingardo Dimensions: D48x W53 x H75 cm Materials: Varnished iron frame with brass hex screws Also Available in different finishes. Last November, we h...
Brass, Iron
Aro Chair, Black by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Aro chair, black by Ries Dimensions: W60 x D60 x H67,5 cm Materials: Round steel tube, high-density foam, and velvet upholstery Also available: Merlot, dark blue, mika, oceano,...
Steel
Jet Black Zoe Chair by Guglielmo Berchicci
Located in Geneve, CH
Jet Black Zoe Chair by Guglielmo Berchicci Dimensions: D 57 x W 50 x H 84 cm. Seat Height: 44 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 7 kg. Available in different color options. This p...
Other
