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
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
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
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
$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
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
$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
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
Eight Lobster Dishes in Green Glass by Josef Frank
Located in København, Copenhagen
Eight lobster dishes in green glass, Josef Frank. Produced by Reijmyre / Gullaskruf. In good condition. Measure: 30 cm long.
Peacock Green Cut-Glass Decanter
Located in New York, NY
Peacock green cut-glass decanter English, circa 1840. Glass, blown and cut. Measures: 13 1/2 in. high. Condition: Perfect, except for minor flakes on the bottom of stopper.
Glass
1985 Rare Postmodern Porcelain & Silver Teapot by Borek Sipek for Driade
By Driade, B. Sipek
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
$1,306Sale 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
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
Vintage Murano Glass Palmette Suspension Light
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A vintage Italian Murano glass flush-mount light fixture, mid-century/Hollywood Regency in style, adapted more recently by adding a column and chain to fit a wider range of ceiling h...
Brass
1950s European Green Glass Candlestick
Located in High Point, NC
Add a touch of vintage charm to your table setting with this exquisite 1950s European green glass candlestick. Crafted with impeccable attention to detail, this piece radiates with a...
Glass
1980s Large Murano Glass Pendant Light, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and rewired - 1x , E26-E27 bulbs - US wiring compatible
Murano Glass
$455Sale Price|30% Off
H 2.17 in W 7.88 in D 6.7 in
Seguso Murano Art Glass Bowl 1960 Green Italian Design
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Seguso Murano art glass bowl 1960 green Italian design.
Murano Glass
Italian Green Glass Vase
By Empoli
Located in Chireno, TX
Italian green glass vase by Empoli, circa 1960.
Blown Glass
$1,495 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 6.5 in
Barnacle Large Cone Clear Pendant Light, Hand Blown Thick Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
This series revels in the material and the way the thick crystal forms and light play with each other. The unique light refractions will animate any surface nearby. Extremely hot mol...
Blown Glass
$531
H 5.08 in Dm 3.55 in
Vintage Green & Orange Glass Vase by František Koudel for Chribska Glass, 1964
By Flavio Poli, Chribska Glassworks, Seguso
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Vintage Mid-Century Murano Glass style dark smoked brown green and vibrant orange glass vase, using the Sommerso (submerged) technique (as favoured by many Murano glass makers). Desi...
Glass, Blown Glass
"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