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.
Welcome Centerpiece/ Lamp by Fabio Novembre for Driade
By Fabio Novembre, Driade
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
Fine French Art Deco Centerpiece by Luc Lanel for Christofle
By Christofle, Luc Lanel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Luc Lanel (1893–1965) for Christofle — A fine French Art Deco round hammered silver-plated centerpiece / fruit bowl. Hallmarked Christofle.
Silver Plate
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
Diamond Form Centerpiece by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Carved diamond form rock crystal centerpiece. Created by Phoenix Gallery.
Rock Crystal
$6,500
H 4.5 in Dm 8.5 in
Art Nouveau Silver Plated Centerpiece Bowl By J. Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Nouveau austrian polished silver plated centerpiece bowl By Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte By: Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte Material: silver, silverplate, metal Techn...
Silver, Silver Plate, Metal
$2,100
H 3 in W 10 in D 7.5 in
Austrian Painted Ceramic Centerpiece by Vally Wieselthier for Wiener Werkstätte
By Vally Wieselthier, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Vienna Secession austrian painted ceramic centerpiece by Vally Wieselthier for Wiener Werkstätte By: Vally Wieselthier, Wiener Werkstätte Material: ceramic, paint...
Ceramic, Paint
$419Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.7 in W 14.57 in D 13 in
Yellow Earthenware Serving Centerpiece by Antonia Campi for Laveno, Italy
By Antonia Campi, S.C.I. Laveno
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 Crystal Centerpieces by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Group of three finely carved diamond form rock crystal centerpieces with gem stone decorations, created by Phoenix. Custom size upon request.
Rock Crystal
Murano Glass Centerpiece by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt, Italy, 1970s
By VeArt, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Milan, IT
Murano glass centerpiece by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt. Thick transparent glass and simple round shapes.
Murano Glass
$1,282
H 1.38 in Dm 14.57 in
Sculptural Ceramic Centerpiece by Cosimo Budetta for Fornace degli Angeli, 1970s
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A striking sculptural centerpiece/plate in glazed ceramic by Cosimo Budetta for the iconic Fornace degli Angeli, Italy, 1970s. This exceptional piece captivates with its stunning col...
Ceramic
Versilia Centerpiece by Editions Milano
By Editions Milano
Located in Milan, IT
Versilia Centerpiece is the latest addition to Editions Milano's homonymous collection of vases. Crafted by combining vertical lines of white Arabescato and black Marquinia marbles l...
Marble
Rock Centerpieces by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
A pair of finely carved stacked multifaceted rock crystal centerpiece with diamond form polish brass decorations. Custom size upon request. Created by Phoenix.
Rock Crystal
Steel Centerpiece by Pino Tovaglia for Alessi, Italy, 1970s
By Alessi, Pino Tovaglia
Located in Milan, IT
Steel centerpiece by Pino Tovaglia for Alessi. Minimal piece featuring a pure geometry. Marked on verso.
Steel