Antonia Astori has masterfully designed modern furniture for the ages. As a cofounder of Italian furniture brand Driade, Astori has created dining tables, desks, serveware and elegant, visually striking modular storage pieces to make the most of space in a given room.
Born in Milan, Astori graduated from the Athenaeum of Lausanne in 1966, with a focus in Industrial and Visual Design. She cofounded Driade in 1968, along with her brother Enrico and sister-in-law Adelaide Acerbi.
Oikos, Astori’s earliest and — one of her most notable — collections for Driade, brought rich geometry by way of modular storage solutions inspired by architecture to interiors everywhere in 1972. Demand has remained strong for pieces from the Oikos collection, even into the 21st century.
In addition to working as a designer within her company, Astori also serves as project coordinator — overseeing the development and progress of new Driade product lines. She has also worked on Driade’s visual identity and branding. Over the course of her long history at the company, Astori has had the pleasure of partnering with many notable architects and designers.
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. 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. Astori continues to work as project manager and designer for the firm.
Find vintage Antonia Astori tables, lighting and storage pieces on 1stDibs.
Antonia Astori for Cidue, Set of 4 "Cidonio" Swivel Chairs, Italy, 1970s
By Cidue, Antonia Astori
Located in Naples, IT
Designed by Antonia Astori for the renowned Italian manufacturer CiDue in the 1970s, the chairs in the Cidonio series are a perfect example of the futurism and comfort of the Italian...
Metal
$3,301Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 Swivel Chairs model "Cidonio" by Antonio Astori for Chide, 1970s
By Cidue, Antonia Astori
Located in Roma, IT
Cidonio swivel chair in white leather by Antonia Astori for Cidue, realized in 1970s. Structure in chromed metal. Very good condition.
Metal
$2,579Sale Price|10% Off
Late 20th Century Italian Yellow Leather Accent Swivel Chair by Antonia Astori
By Cidue, Antonia Astori
Located in Milano, IT
Yellow Vintage Latex Armchairs 70's/80's - Mid Century Modern Timeless Vintage Italian "Cidonio" Space Age swivel chair, designed by Antonia Astori for furniture brand Cidue. Prese...
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
$360Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 30.71 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Set of 4 Chairs by Pillini Furniture, 1970s
Located in Manzano, IT
Enhance your dining or living space with this stunning set of 4 chairs by Pillini Furniture, designed in the 1970s. Featuring a sophisticated blend of sleek lines and timeless elegan...
Leather, Wood
$6,648 / item
H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Leather Boucle, Handmade Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Caju swivel lounge chair embodies the perfect balance between organic design and sophisticated elegance. Inspired by the natural curves of a cashew, its enveloping silhouette and premium upholstery make it a standout piece of unparalleled comfort in contemporary interiors. A favorite swivel lounge chair among designers, Caju seamlessly combines artistry and design, becoming a timeless addition to any living space. Designed by Rute Martins, Greenapple's Creative Director. The Caju Armchair...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$5,502 / set
H 31.11 in W 18.9 in D 25.2 in
Set of 6 Chairs Model B33 by Marcel Breuer, 1970s, Leather and Chrome
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 6 Chairs Model B33 by Marcel Breuer
Metal
$7,107 / set
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Set of 5 Tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Renens, CH
The Tulip chair, designed by Eero Saarinen in 1956 for Knoll International, is a key piece of mid-century modern design. Saarinen aimed to create a chair that removed the clutter of ...
Steel
$4,355 / set
H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 16.54 in
Set of six chairs in red leather, Cidue, Italy, circa 1970
By Cidue
Located in Paris, FR
Series of six chairs with slightly curved backs, entirely upholstered in thick burgundy-red saddle-stitched leather on a steel frame. CIDUE label on the back of the chairs. Italian w...
Steel
$2,975 / set
H 36.23 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
H.W. Klein for Bramin Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs, Denmark 1970s
By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein
Located in Almelo, NL
H.W. Klein for Bramin leather Swivel lounge chairs, Denmark 1970s This vintage leather swivel lounge chair, designed by H.W. Klein for Bramin in Denmark during the 1970s, is a beaut...
Leather, Wood
$14,901 / set
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 20.87 in
Sapporo Dining chairs By Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, 1970s, set of 8
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 8 wooden and brown leather chairs by Mario Marenco. Model: Sapporo. Seat Height: 47 cm. Wear due to time and age FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Leather, Wood
Pair of Mid Century Swivel Barrel Lounge Chairs, 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern swivel barrel chairs designed and manufactured in the United States, circa 1960s. This inviting pair captures the playful curves and relaxed sophistication that ma...
Fabric
$4,731
H 35.83 in W 28.75 in D 23.63 in
A 20th Century Grey Leather 'Swan' Swivel Armchair by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in London, GB
Denmark, circa 1970 A mid-century ‘Swan’ chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, the curved swivel seat upholstered in patinated grey leather and supported on a cast aluminium four...
Aluminum
Midcentury Swivel Chairs, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
-made of metal, fabric, leather - made in Germany - good original condition.
Metal
$2,345 / set
H 32.68 in W 15.35 in D 20.87 in
Set of 4 Italian Postmodern Space Age Model 101 Spaghetti Chairs, 1970s
By Giandomenico Belotti
Located in Hamburg, DE
Four postmodern Spaghetti chairs from the Italian manufacturer alias according to a draft by Giandomenico Belotti from the late 1970s. A timeless classic of Italian design. The fili...
Metal
$6,800 / set
H 29.5 in W 31.5 in D 35.5 in
Set of Two '2' Swiveling Tub / Barrell Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Deland, FL
Equal parts comfort and style this remarkable set of tub chairs is epitome of American Modern Design. Complete with the original retro burnt orange tweed upholstery these fascinating chairs are even more than meets the eye. Both chairs swivel 360 degrees with frictionless bearings and even recline adding to the versatility and comfort of these vintage masterpieces...
Fabric