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.
Luigi i Murano Glass Suspension Pendant Light by Borek Sipek for Driade, Italy
By B. Sipek, Driade
Located in Lisse, NL
Large in size and stunning design, bouquet of flowers and six light chandelier. This entirely hand-crafted chandelier is another one of our recent statement-piece-finds. This rare a...
Brass
1985 Rare Postmodern Porcelain & Silver Teapot by Borek Sipek for Driade
By B. Sipek, Driade
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and very rare very collectible porcelain and silver teapot coffee carafe designed by Borek Sipek for Driade excellent condition beautiful patina never used.
Silver
Borek Sipek Design Driade "Euridice" Transparent Glass Bowl
By Driade, B. Sipek
Located in Brescia, IT
"Euridice" Borek Sipek by Driade Kosmo, 2010 Transparent glass bowl Perfect condition.
Blown Glass
Alessandra Tableware Silver by Driade, Borek Sipek
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The imaginative, extravagant and fantastic Borek Sipek invites us to visit a world similar to the circus and italian opera buffa: The characters are all there, from the decanters wit...
Glass
Isotta Glass Colorless & Various Colors By Driade, Borek Sipek
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sipek glassware collection is a work of art, each glass is different; each one is characterized by a personal decoration and a personal colour;each one has its decoration and colour ...
Blown Glass
$259Sale Price / item|20% Off
Welcome Centerpiece/ Lamp by Fabio Novembre for Driade
By Driade, Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Welcome is a design object that adapts to the setting and the lifestyle of its occupants, conceived for different purposes: it is a portable and rechargeable lamp...
Plastic
$8,070 / item
Pino Glass Colorless & Green by Driade, Borek Sipek
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sipek glassware collection is a work of art, each glass is different; each one is characterized by a personal decoration and a personal colour;each one has its decoration and colour ...
Blown Glass
Orfeo Glass Colorless & Various Colors 36hcm By Driade, Borek Sipek
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sipek glassware collection is a work of art, each glass is different; each one is characterized by a personal decoration and a personal colour;each one has its decoration and colour ...
Glass
$645 / item
Adelaide Serving Plate White by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A table set in white Bone China porcelain designed by the artist and designer Xie Dong who has revisited, in a poetic way, the workmanship of trad...
Ceramic
Olga Glass Colorless & Various Colors by Driade, Borek Sipek
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sipek glassware collection is a work of art, each glass is different; each one is characterized by a personal decoration and a personal colour;each one has its decoration and colour ...
Blown Glass
1990s Borek Sipek Blown Glass Water Jug
By Driade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare Borek Sipek designed blown glass Vichy water jug for Driade. Add some glam to your bar or table.
Blown Glass
$385 / item
Nuuk I Vase by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Collection of vases and bowls characterized by a colorless body and a corrugated base; for a choppy waters effect. elegant project by Laudani & Romanelli studio. Measure: 6hcm.
Glass
$200 / item
Adelaide Tray White 24.5cm By Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A table set in white Bone China porcelain designed by the artist and designer Xie Dong who has revisited, in a poetic way, the workmanship of traditio...
Ceramic
Prounier Glass Colorless & Various Colors by Driade, Borek Sipek
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sipek glassware collection is a work of art, each glass is different; each one is characterized by a personal decoration and a personal colour;each one has its decoration and colour ...
Blown Glass
$785 / item
Nuuk VII Vase 45hcm By Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Collection of vases and bowls characterized by a colorless body and a corrugated base; for a choppy waters effect. elegant project by Laudani & Romanelli studio.
Glass
$1,285 / item
Vinteuil Tableware by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The imaginative, extravagant and fantastic Borek Sipek invites us to visit a world similar to the circus and italian opera buffa: The characters are all there, from the decanters wit...
Glass
Tristano Glass Colorless & Green 33hcm By Driade, Borek Sipek
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sipek glassware collection is a work of art, each glass is different; each one is characterized by a personal decoration and a personal colour;each one has its decoration and colour ...
Blown Glass
Paolo Tableware Colorless & Red By Driade, Borek Sipek
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sipek glassware collection is a work of art, each glass is different; each one is characterized by a personal decoration and a personal colour;each one has its decoration and colour ...
Blown Glass
$1,040 / item
Vichy Tableware by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The imaginative, extravagant and fantastic Borek Sipek invites us to visit a world similar to the circus and italian opera buffa: The characters are all ...
Glass
$875 / item
Vigny Tableware 33.5hcm By Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The imaginative, extravagant and fantastic Borek Sipek invites us to visit a world similar to the circus and italian opera buffa: The characters are all ...
Glass
Fornasetti Porcelain Musical Tableware, 5 Pcs.
By Fornasetti
Located in Astoria, NY
Collection of Five Fornasetti Porcelain Musical Instrument Tableware Pieces, comprising: (2) two "Instrumenti Musicali", plate and small dish, marked "Fornasetti Milano / Made in Ita...
Porcelain
Postmodern White Glazed Porcelain Glove Mold by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. This mold is made in glazed porcelain. It was inspired by those ones designed by Gio Ponti for Ginori. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight t...
Porcelain
Murano Glass Pendant Light, Italy, 1970s
By De Majo
Located in Praha, CZ
This authentic Murano glass pendant light was produced in Italy during the 1970s and represents the refined elegance of mid-century Italian lighting design. The hand-crafted glass sh...
Metal
$1,309Sale 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
$397Sale Price|38% Off
H 6.7 in W 14.57 in D 13 in
Yellow Earthenware Serving Centerpiece by Antonia Campi for Laveno, Italy
By S.C.I. Laveno, Antonia Campi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1965. This centerpiece bowl is made in yellow lacquered earthenware with bossed decorations. This is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but...
Earthenware
Rock Centerpiece by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Finely carved stacked multifaceted rock crystal centerpiece with diamond form polish brass decorations. Custom size upon request. Created by Phoenix.
Rock Crystal
$2,118 / set
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Limoges 34 Pieces Tableware in Very Fine Porcelain by GOA
Located in Paris, FR
Limoges porcelain tableware by GOA. Very white fine porcelain decorated with small roses and basket weave motif with a gold rim. Dinner plates (25 cm) - 12x Soup plates (25 cm) - 9x...
Porcelain
1980s Large Murano Glass Pendant Light, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and rewired - 1x , E26-E27 bulbs - US wiring compatible
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Pendant Light, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass ceiling lamp with yellow decoration. Measures: Diameter 29 cm. Height 100 cm.
Glass, Murano Glass
Octopus Glass by Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
This octopus glass can be combined with the octopus pitcher to make a striking statement on any dining table, whether in a contemporary or classic decor....
Glass
$2,236 / set
H 9.45 in W 0.79 in D 0.79 in
84-Piece Set Silver-plated Tableware - Christofle - Art Deco
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful set of silver plated tableware, complete for 12 persons, made by the French brand Christofle. The set dates from circa 1930 and is nicely designed in Art Deco style. The...
Silver Plate
1980s Postmodern Porcelain Mug by Kato Kogei for Fujimori
By Kato Kogei
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1980s Alpha-3 Mug designed by Kato Kogei for the Fujimori Collection. Made in Japan, this Memphis M mug is part of the Omega set.
Porcelain
Sold
H 0.95 in Dm 9.85 in
Antonia Astori & Ron Gilad, Model Snow White, 8 and 1 Plates, Driade, circa 2007
By Driade, Ron Gilad, Antonia Astori
Located in Uppsala, SE
Set of 9 plates (8 dining plates and 1 serving plate) designed by Antonia Astori, with decorations in form of a girl in a red dress by Ron Gilad, from ...
Porcelain
Mimi Sugar Bowl in Glass with Satined Steel Spoon by Kazuyo Kamada for Driade
By Driade, Kazuyo Kamada
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"These sugar bowl and sugar spoon designed by Kazuyo Komoda convey the intimate passion oriental people have for the small things of everyday life. Kazuyo Lomoda was born in Tokyo...
Blown Glass
Sold
H 9.45 in Dm 1.19 in
"Alix" Borek Sipek by Driade, 1980s Design Silver Postmodern Cutlery Flatware
By Driade, B. Sipek
Located in Brescia, IT
"Alix" Borek Sipek by Driade Follie 1980s Silver Metal 1x8 piece Rare set, perfect condition Measures: dinner knife 24 cm dinner fork 24 cm dinner spoon 24.5 cm dessert spoon 21.5 cm dessert forks 19.5 cm coffee spoon 15.5 cm fruit / cheese knife 9 cm fruit /cheese fork...
Silver Plate
"Amelia" Glass Vase by Borek Sipek for Driade, 1990
By B. Sipek, Driade
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