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
Driade Rocks II Set of 6 White Wine Glasses by Vittorio Locatelli
By Driade, Vittorio Locatelli
Located in Asti, Piemonte
Driade Rocks II Set of 6 White Wine Glasses The decanter features a pointed spout, the bottles are amphora-shaped, and there is also a glass standing proudly on a long stem. Clear bl...
Blown Glass
Borek Sipek Design Driade "Euridice" Transparent Glass Bowl
By B. Sipek, Driade
Located in Brescia, IT
"Euridice" Borek Sipek by Driade Kosmo, 2010 Transparent glass bowl Perfect condition.
Blown Glass
$824Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.97 in Dm 8.08 in
Minimal Venini Round Blu Bowl Glass Murano 1984 Signed Italian Design
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal Venini round blu bowl glass Murano 1984 signed Italian Design.
Murano Glass
$1,305Sale 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
Bořek Šípek “Luigi” Chandelier for Driade, Italy, 1989
By B. Sipek, Driade
Located in Dronten, NL
A spectacular and highly sculptural “Luigi” chandelier designed by Bořek Šípek for Driade, showcasing the designer’s unmistakable blend of Venetian glassmaking traditions, playful or...
Brass
Italian Murano Glass and Brass Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Murano glass and brass pendant light. Diameter 34 cm. Height fixture 40 cm. Total height included with the chain 120 cm. Four ...
Brass
$119Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.53 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
Set of 4 Vintage Luminarc Roemer Wine Glasses France
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage set of 4 Luminarc Roemer wine glasses, small glasses with a green ribbed base. They hold just under 150ml, marked "France" on the bottom, 197...
Glass
Set of 8 Gilt Crystal Wine Glasses
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 wine glasses with gilt ornament edge and crystal stem / Made in Germany circa 1980s Measures: diameter 3.5 inches / height 5.5 inches. 1 Set available in stock in Los Ange...
Crystal
$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
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
Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
This is a substantial and gorgeous Italian Murano iridescent art glass bowl with fluted design, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Art glass hue ...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage Steuben Art Glass Oval Folded Bowl
By Steuben Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage art glass bowl. By Steuben. In a folded oval shape. Simply a great piece of Steuben glass! Date: circa 1980s Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Steuben Marks: With an etched Steuben...
Art Glass
$384Sale Price|20% 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
$4,800
H 59.06 in Dm 15.75 in
Italian Brass Murano Lattimo Glass Pendant by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Vigonza, Padua
An elegant and highly refined Italian pendant light designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, dating from the 1950s. The lamp perfectly embodies the understated sophistication...
Brass
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
"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