Driade Furniture
Italian
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.
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Creator: Driade
Dealer: DUPLEX
Large Gear Bowl in Matte Blue by Phillippe Bestenheider for Driade
By Driade, Philippe Bestenheider
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Phillippe Bestenheider puts his name to a collection of fine, elegant vases for Driade. A tall vase, a medium vase, and a centrepiece with sophi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Driade Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Italic Lace Rectangular Placemat in White by Galante & Lancman for Driade
By Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The city of Siena in 1440 birthed the original lace items that provided the inspiration for a range of table accessories. Back then they were made with a crochet hook, now they are made using photogravure. They give a modern twist to an ancient version a memory and style soundly based in the traditions of this part of Italy. This gave rise to “Italic Lace”, a collection of refined placemats and coasters, designed for those who love to dress the table with elegance that is never casual. The finishes include shiny brass, glossy black, red and classical white.
In 2003, designer, Maurizio Galante, teamed up with trend forecast analyst and designer Tal Lancman, to form Interware. Their crossover vision transverses the different design disciplines, from fashion to furniture, interiors, architecture and gardening. As the duo moves freely between disciplines, they revisit domains equipped with new understandings, insights and observations. The process results in a multi-faceted concept, with a subtle balance between the pragmatic and the irrational. Interware’s philosophy proposes a series of objects/companions; expressive, amusing, and thought-provoking designs, bestowing owners with their friendly presence. The team works on all elements of design and production, from trend research, to marketing, including definition of brand image, strategy, communication, packaging, and presentation. Clients and collaborations include American Express, Baccarat, Boffi Italia, Baleri, Chopard, Driade, Elipson, Felissimo Japan, Itochu Japan, Nokia, Nymphenburg, Pommery, Tai Ping...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Driade Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italic Lace Petal Placemat in White by Galante & Lancman for Driade
By Driade, Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The city of Siena in 1440 birthed the original lace items that provided the inspiration for a range of table accessories. Back then they were made with a crochet hook...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Driade Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italic Lace White Finish Coaster ‘Set of Four’ by Galante & Lancman for Driade
By Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The city of Siena in 1440 birthed the original lace items that provided the inspiration for a range of table accessories. Back then they were made with a crochet hook, now they are made using photogravure. They give a modern twist to an ancient version a memory and style soundly based in the traditions of this part of Italy. This gave rise to “Italic Lace”, a collection of refined placemats and coasters, designed for those who love to dress the table with elegance that is never casual. The finishes include shiny brass, glossy black, red and classical white.
In 2003, designer, Maurizio Galante, teamed up with trend forecast analyst and designer Tal Lancman, to form Interware. Their crossover vision transverses the different design disciplines, from fashion to furniture, interiors, architecture and gardening. As the duo moves freely between disciplines, they revisit domains equipped with new understandings, insights and observations. The process results in a multi-faceted concept, with a subtle balance between the pragmatic and the irrational. Interware’s philosophy proposes a series of objects/companions; expressive, amusing, and thought-provoking designs, bestowing owners with their friendly presence. The team works on all elements of design and production, from trend research, to marketing, including definition of brand image, strategy, communication, packaging, and presentation. Clients and collaborations include American Express, Baccarat, Boffi Italia, Baleri, Chopard, Driade, Elipson, Felissimo Japan, Itochu Japan, Nokia, Nymphenburg, Pommery, Tai Ping...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Driade Furniture
Materials
Brass
Balance 1 Candleholder in White Carrara Marble, Oak and Brass by Neri & Hu
By Neri & Hu, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Balance candleholder collection features pieces in Carrara marble, oak and brass.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Driade Furniture
Materials
Marble
Italic Lace Black Finish Petal Coaster Set of Four, Galante & Lancman for Driad
By Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"The city of Siena in 1440 birthed the original lace items that provided the inspiration for a range of table accessories. Back then they were made with a crochet hook, now they are made using photogravure. They give a modern twist to an ancient version a memory and style soundly based in the traditions of this part of Italy. This gave rise to “Italic Lace”, a collection of refined placemats and coasters, designed for those who love to dress the table with elegance that is never casual. The finishes include shiny brass, glossy black, red and classical white.
In 2003, designer, Maurizio Galante, teamed up with trend forecast analyst and designer Tal Lancman, to form Interware. Their crossover vision transverses the different design disciplines, from fashion to furniture, interiors, architecture and gardening. As the duo moves freely between disciplines, they revisit domains equipped with new understandings, insights and observations. The process results in a multi-faceted concept, with a subtle balance between the pragmatic and the irrational. Interware’s philosophy proposes a series of objects/companions; expressive, amusing, and thought-provoking designs, bestowing owners with their friendly presence. The team works on all elements of design and production, from trend research, to marketing, including definition of brand image, strategy, communication, packaging, and presentation. Clients and collaborations include American Express, Baccarat, Boffi Italia, Baleri, Chopard, Driade, Elipson, Felissimo Japan, Itochu Japan, Nokia, Nymphenburg, Pommery, Tai Ping...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Driade Furniture
Materials
Brass
Medium Gear Vase in Matte Black by Phillippe Bestenheider for Driade
By Driade, Philippe Bestenheider
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Phillippe Bestenheider puts his name to a collection of fine, elegant vases for Driade. A tall vase, a medium vase, and a centrepiece with sophi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Driade Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Italic Lace Rectangular Placemat in Black by Galante & Lancman for Driade
By Driade, Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The city of Siena in 1440 birthed the original lace items that provided the inspiration for a range of table accessories. Back then they were made with a crochet hook, now they are m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Driade Furniture
Materials
Brass
Frammenti Large Box in Aluminium with Mirror Finish by Borromeo De Silva
By Driade, Borromeo De Silva
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Frammenti is the name of the new collection designed by Borromea de Silva Studio for Driade. Each piece in the collection is a different boxes with fragmented outlines. Like a three ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Driade Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Italic Lace Round Placemat in Red by Galante & Lancman for Driade
By Driade, Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The city of Siena in 1440 birthed the original lace items that provided the inspiration for a range of table accessories. Back then they were made with a crochet hook, now they are made using photogravure. They give a modern twist to an ancient version a memory and style soundly based in the traditions of this part of Italy. This gave rise to “Italic Lace”, a collection of refined placemats and coasters, designed for those who love to dress the table with elegance that is never casual. The finishes include shiny brass, glossy black, red and classical white.
In 2003, designer, Maurizio Galante, teamed up with trend forecast analyst and designer Tal Lancman, to form Interware. Their crossover vision transverses the different design disciplines, from fashion to furniture, interiors, architecture and gardening. As the duo moves freely between disciplines, they revisit domains equipped with new understandings, insights and observations. The process results in a multi-faceted concept, with a subtle balance between the pragmatic and the irrational. Interware’s philosophy proposes a series of objects/companions; expressive, amusing, and thought-provoking designs, bestowing owners with their friendly presence. The team works on all elements of design and production, from trend research, to marketing, including definition of brand image, strategy, communication, packaging, and presentation. Clients and collaborations include American Express, Baccarat, Boffi Italia, Baleri, Chopard, Driade, Elipson, Felissimo Japan, Itochu Japan, Nokia, Nymphenburg, Pommery, Tai Ping...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Driade Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italic Lace Petal Placemat in Red by Galante & Lancman for Driade
By Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The city of Siena in 1440 birthed the original lace items that provided the inspiration for a range of table accessories. Back then they were made with a crochet hook, now they are m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Driade Furniture
Materials
Brass
Adelaide III Large White Vase by Xie Dong for Driade
By Driade, Xie Dong
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As she experimented with different materials, and due to a special technique, Xie Dong has mandaged to ruffle, and almost pleat, ceramics. She's a true artist, able to translate a de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Driade Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Greeky Large Sand Color Centrepiece by Analogia Project for Driade
By Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With ironic sophistication, the Greeky collection offers a modern interpretation of ancient Greek pottery that, by tradition, narrates the epic gestures of gods and heroes. Decorations are harmoniously converted into patterns that wrap around each item, enhancing their curved and harmonious shapes. The collection includes three classical elements, two vases and a large centrepiece bowl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Driade Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Matthew Boulton III Stand with Removable Trays in Stainless Steel
By Driade, Giuseppe Chigotti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Giuseppe Chigiotti designed for Driade, Matthew Boulton III, an extravagant and elegant stand with four removable trays and a small central vase.
Giuseppe Chigiott is an architec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Driade Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italic Lace Rectangular Placemat in Red by Galante & Lancman for Driade
By Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"The city of Siena in 1440 birthed the original lace items that provided the inspiration for a range of table accessories. Back then they were made with a crochet hook, now they are ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Driade Furniture
Materials
Brass
Medium Gear Vase in Matte White by Phillippe Bestenheider for Driade
By Philippe Bestenheider, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Phillippe Bestenheider puts his name to a collection of fine, elegant vases for Driade. A tall vase, a medium vase, and a centerpiece with sophi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Driade Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Adelaide II Large White Vase by Xie Dong for Driade
By Driade, Xie Dong
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As she experimented with different materials, and due to a special technique, Xie Dong has mandaged to ruffle, and almost pleat, ceramics. She's a true artist, able to translate a de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Driade Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Medium Gear Vase in Matte Blue by Phillippe Bestenheider for Driade
By Philippe Bestenheider, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Phillippe Bestenheider puts his name to a collection of fine, elegant vases for Driade. A tall vase, a medium vase, and a centrepiece with sophi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Driade Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Tall Gear Vase in Matte Blue by Phillippe Bestenheider for Driade
By Philippe Bestenheider, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Phillippe Bestenheider puts his name to a collection of fine, elegant vases for Driade. A tall vase, a medium vase, and a centerpiece with sophisticated matte white, black, blue, and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Driade Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Round Fourdrops Table with Black Glass Top, Oscar & Gabriele Buratti for Driade
By Oscar e Gabriele Buratti, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The relationship between the vertical support the drop-section leg from which the project takes its name and the horizontal top with tapered edges and round corners forms an occasion...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Driade Furniture
Materials
Glass
"Ercole e Afrodite Composition 4" Black or White Modular Box System by Driadelab
By Driadelab, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Ercole e Afrodite Composition 4" is a modular combinable box system on a base made of poplar chipboard, reinforced by an inserted tubular steel, with bleached oak or grey painted oa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Driade Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Front Design Driade "Twist" Rug in Tencel and Wool, 2017
By Driade, Front Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by the Front Design duo and manufactured by Driade, this rug is ironic about its own essence: Wool. Like a ball of wool, with irregular edges and interwoven threads to defin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Driade Furniture
Materials
Wool
Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Driade "Lirica" Armchair in Wood, 2017
By Driade, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba and manufactured by Driade, the "Lirica" armchair has a wooden structure with elastic belting and
padding in polyurethane foams with different d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Driade Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Driade furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Driade furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Driade furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 87 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 603 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Driade were created in the modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Paola Navone, Gervasoni, and Cappellini. Prices for Driade furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $70 and can go as high as $36,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,325.