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.
$303 / item
Root Small Blue Vase in Glass by Driade
By Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
I designed these vases thinking about the flowers in their original Habitat in mind. What can be a better “container” than their own roots, the means by which nourishment and water gets to the petals and leaves?” The root vases...
Glass
Celine I Vase in White Porcelain with Glass Detail by Borek Sipek for Driade
By Driade, B. Sipek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four well managed “weddings” between different colors and materials: glass and porcelain, glass white and red. The union is sealed and divorce is not expected. Borek Sipek (1949-2016). Studied interior design at the school for Arts & Crafts in Prague from 1964-1968. He went to Germany to study architecture at the Kunsthochschule in Hamburg. He also studied aesthetics and philosophy. In 1983, he moved to the Netherlands and set up the design office that provided a base for his subsequent explorations of oriental and occidental arts and crafts. His fateful encounter with Driade resulted in furniture and objects. The ideas eventually found their way into the Eidos, Malastrana and Follies Collections. Sipek's systematic revisitations of traditional Craft techniques and materials have won several prestigious awards including, the Croix Chevalier Dans L'ordre Des Arts Et Des Lettres from the French Government in 1991. In 1993, he won the Prins Bernard Fons Prize for architecture and arts. Sipek has an international reputation as an imaginative and versatile artist. He was appointed Prague castle architect by Czech president, Vaclav Havel. He worked from 1992-1996 on architectural detailing and other features of Joze...
Glass
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...
Ceramic
$347 / item
Root Medium Blue Vase in Glass by Driade
By Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
I designed these vases thinking about the flowers in their original habitat in mind. What can be a better “container” than their own roots, the means by which nourishment and water gets to the petals and leaves?” The root vases...
Glass
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...
Ceramic
$1,310Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Large Silver Plated Candlestick Designed by Borek Sipek for Driade
By B. Sipek
Located in London, GB
Silver plated candlestick, decorated with seven candleholders and a removable central area. The conical shaped base is decorated with holes. Hallmark to the base. Circa 1989, Prague. Biography. Boris...
Silver Plate
Labuan Small Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classical form inspired by faraway places, magically projected in the contemporary world by the new colours. It draws inspiration from faraway places, halfway between fantasy an...
Blown Glass
Deco Medium Vase in Ox Blood Red Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi
By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Historic vase designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in opalino glass characterized by round horizontal ribs. The model is proposed in three shades of colour and in three sizes. Rhythm"...
Glass
Handmade Ceramic Vase #800 in White Glaze with White Cotton Fringe Detail
By Karen Gayle Tinney
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Vase #800 by Karen Gayle Tinney Hand formed stoneware with white glaze. White cotton braided details. Inside is glazed, the vessel will hold water. 13”H x 5”W Karen Gayle Tinney i...
Ceramic, Cotton
$4,598 / item
H 13.59 in Dm 3.94 in
Venini Bolle Tall Glass Vase in Grey and Blue-Green by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in grey and blue-green designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Dimensions: 10 cm diameter...
Art Glass
$2,464 / item
H 8.27 in Dm 5.12 in
Venini Medium Bolle Glass Vase in White and Green by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in white and green designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room...
Art Glass
Handmade 21st Century Tall Dubos Vase in Prussian Blue by Elyse Graham
By Elyse Graham
Located in Springfield, OR
The striking and playful Dubos vase is handmade by artist Elyse Graham in her Los Angeles studio. This collection of vessels is inspired by our incredible and diverse microbiome. The...
Resin, Plaster
Medium Drops Lucido Vase in Murano Glass by Renzo Stellon
By Salviati, Renzo Stellon
Located in Venezia, IT
Hand-formed and hot finished blown glass vase made with the rigadin technique.
Glass
Labuan Small Glass Vase in Red by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classical form inspired by faraway places, magically projected in the contemporary world by the new colours. It draws inspiration from faraway places, halfway between fantasy an...
Blown Glass
Labuan Small Glass Vase in Orange by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classical form inspired by faraway places, magically projected in the contemporary world by the new colours. It draws inspiration from faraway places, halfway between fantasy an...
Blown Glass
Deco Medium Vase in Black Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi
By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Historic vase designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in opalino glass characterized by round horizontal ribs. The model is proposed in three shades of colour and in three sizes. Rhythm"...
Glass
Matte Black Vase by Daniele Giannetti
Located in Geneve, CH
Matte Black vase by Daniele Giannetti Dimensions: Ø 17 x H 15 cm. Materials: Glazed terracotta. All pieces are made in terracotta from Montelupo...
Terracotta
"Peary I" Vase by Bořek Šípek for Driade, Italy 1990
By Driade, B. Sipek
Located in Piacenza, Italy
"Peary I" Vase by Bořek Šípek for Driade A striking blown glass vase from the Peary I collection, designed by Bořek Šípek for Driade. The piece features a fantastical, organic form:...
Glass, Blown Glass
Borek Sipek Uranium Glass Postmodern Vase Neon Green Signed & Dated 1998
By Driade, B. Sipek
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare uranium glass delicate vase by Borek Sipek Signed & dated 1989, for Ajeto Glass factory.
Blown Glass
Sold
H 16 in W 19 in D 5 in
Ajeto Glass Vase by Borek Sipek for Driade Gold Plated Metal 1989 Czechoslovakia
By Driade, B. Sipek
Located in San Diego, CA
Colorless, transparent cobalt non-lead glasses, metallic gold; blown with hot applications, hand forged and gilded metal, adhered. Tall blown vessel consisting of two equal conical ...
Metal, Gold Leaf
Driade Vase Wells III By Borek Sipek Italy 1990s
By Driade, B. Sipek
Located in Milano, IT
Driade Wells III By Borek Sipek colorless glass vase. Designer's signature under the base.
Glass
Driade Samos Ceramic Bowl Centerpiece by Enzo Mari in STOCK
By Driade
Located in New York, NY
Driade 'Samos' Ceramic Bowl Centerpiece by Enzo Mari This beautiful ceramic bowl by the grandfather of design, Enzo Mari, is decorated yet functional and would look stunning on any ...
Ceramic
Sold
H 63 in W 36.2 in D 9.8 in
Hanahana Polished Stainless Steel Flower Stand by Kazuyo Kamada for Driade
By Driade, Kazuyo Kamada
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The simplicity and freshness, which is typical of Kazuyo Sejima's work, are both present in this piece. A slender tree whose branches rise to heaven like...
Mirror
"Amelia" Glass Vase by Borek Sipek for Driade, 1990
By Driade, B. Sipek
Located in Milano, Lombardia
"Amelia" glass vase from the "Follies" collection, designed by Borek Sipek for Driade in 1990. Exquisite transparent and cobalt blue blown gl...
Blown Glass
