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.
Gemma Zig-Zagged White-Gray Wooden Cupboard
By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
A refined synthesis between lightweight origami artworks and pure Euclidean geometry, this cupboard distills a personality that is at once rigorous and daring. Crafted of MDF, the ma...
Wood
Gemma Zig-Zagged White-Gray Wooden Cupboard
By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
A refined synthesis between lightweight origami artworks and pure Euclidean geometry, this cupboard distills a personality that is at once rigorous and daring. Crafted of MDF, the ma...
Wood
$2,965 / item
H 66.93 in W 31.5 in D 11.42 in
Perf Stripe Bar Cabinet with Steel Top by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Perf collection is decorated with a new, striking finish: innovative liquid paint technology has made it possible to reproduce the pattern of an iconic Diesel jacquard fabric on ...
Steel
$8,967 / item
H 27.56 in W 51.19 in D 17.72 in
Simbolo Stripes Sideboard in Powder-Coated Aluminum by altreforme
Located in Geneve, CH
Simbolo Stripes Sideboard in Powder-Coated Aluminum by altreforme Dimensions: D 45 x W 130 x H 70 cm. Materials: Powder-coated aluminum. A sideboard that can be lean against to the ...
Aluminum, Other
$9,696 / item
H 59.06 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Simbolo Stripes Bookshelf in Powder-Coated Aluminum by altreforme
Located in Geneve, CH
Simbolo Stripes Bookshelf in Powder-Coated Aluminum by altreforme Dimensions: D 45 x W 50 x H 150 cm. Materials: Powder-coated aluminum. A shelving system characterized by classical...
Aluminum, Other
Contemporary Kiki Cabinet in Aluminum by Altreforme
By Elena Cutolo
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Chest of drawers or modular wardrobe, tribute to Kiki de Montparnasse and to her beauty in black and white. Pricing excludes VAT.
Aluminum
$2,666 / item
H 55.12 in W 23.63 in D 16.54 in
Storage unit - Sideboard - Storage cabinet Minotti Italia Timpano - White
Located in Varedo, MB
Brand: Minotti Italy Model: Timpano Designer: Claudio Lovadina Type: Storage cabinet / Sideboard The Timpano storage cabinet, produced by Minotti Italia and designed by Claudio Lova...
Metal
Fram Cabinet in Lacquered MDF by Hermhaus
Located in Geneve, CH
Fram Cabinet in Lacquer Finish MDF by Hermhaus Dimensions: D 90 x W 40 x H 150 cm Materials: MDF with lacquer finish Fram is a design that makes interior volumes visible within a di...
Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF)
Tapparelle Medium Cabinet, Black by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Tapparelle medium cabinet, black by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H.115 D.42 W.42 cm Materials: Container with legs and “tapparella” sliding shutter in solid oak. ...
Oak
Lines Black Inlay Cabinet, Handcrafted by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your home with House of Jaipur's exquisite black-and-white inlay cabinet—a stunning addition that seamlessly combines timeless craftsmanship with modern sophistication. Adorned with intricate geometric stripe patterns, this cabinet showcases the artistry of traditional bone inlay, honoring the ancient craft of decorated furniture. Finished with sleek brass-finished metal legs, it exudes contemporary charm while retaining a classic allure. How It’s Made: Handcrafted with meticulous care, each piece is a true masterpiece created through a traditional inlay process. It features over 2,000 small pieces of bone, carefully shaped into leaf or custom patterns. Each piece is precisely adhered to the surface to form the intricate design, followed by the application of color to enhance its beauty. Handcrafted in India by the artisans of House of Jaipur. For added safety during transit, we pack the legs and knobs separately to ensure your cabinet arrives in pristine condition. Indulge in luxury and elevate your space with our bone inlay cabinet...
Bone, Wood
Ziqqurat Cabinet M White & Black Stripes by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
What could the design of a storage cabinet be like today? This is the question DriadeLab, Driade’s observatory on contemporary lifestyles, asked itself when it started to research into this project. The result was Ziqqurat:a cabinet made up of different boxes that can be piled up to create everchanging forms. This system, constructive in all respects, can be used to create arrangements of three different sizes depending on the space available.The project’s source of inspiration, ancient sumerian...
Laminate, Lacquer
Ziqqurat Cabinet L White Black Stripes by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
What could the design of a storage cabinet be like today? This is the question DriadeLab, Driade’s observatory on contemporary lifestyles, asked itself when it started to research into this project. The result was Ziqqurat:a cabinet made up of different boxes that can be piled up to create everchanging forms. This system, constructive in all respects, can be used to create arrangements of three different sizes depending on the space available.The project’s source of inspiration, ancient sumerian...
Laminate, Lacquer
Ziqqurat Cabinet L White Black Red Stripes by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
What could the design of a storage cabinet be like today? This is the question DriadeLab, Driade’s observatory on contemporary lifestyles, asked itself when it started to research into this project. The result was Ziqqurat:a cabinet made up of different boxes that can be piled up to create everchanging forms. This system, constructive in all respects, can be used to create arrangements of three different sizes depending on the space available.The project’s source of inspiration, ancient sumerian...
Laminate, Lacquer
Ziqqurat Cabinet M White & Red Stripes by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
What could the design of a storage cabinet be like today? This is the question DriadeLab, Driade’s observatory on contemporary lifestyles, asked itself when it started to research in...
Laminate, Lacquer
Ziqqurat Cabinet XL White Black Red Stripes by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
What could the design of a storage cabinet be like today? This is the question DriadeLab, Driade’s observatory on contemporary lifestyles, asked itself when it started to research into this project. The result was Ziqqurat:a cabinet made up of different boxes that can be piled up to create everchanging forms. This system, constructive in all respects, can be used to create arrangements of three different sizes depending on the space available.The project’s source of inspiration, ancient sumerian...
Laminate, Lacquer
Ziqqurat Vertical Cabinet S Black and White Striped Pattern by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
What could the design of a storage cabinet be like today? This is the question DriadeLab, Driade’s observatory on contemporary lifestyles, asked itself when it started to research in...
Laminate, Lacquer
