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.
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
$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
$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
$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
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
"Oak Ring Tray” Oak Minimalist Tray by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The oak ring tray is a minimalist style round shaped centerpiece made of treated Oak, manufactured according to traditional methods.
Oak
$473
H 3.94 in W 7.09 in D 4.34 in
Late 19th Century Sardine Serving Dish - Hand Painted Glass and Silver Plated
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique dish for serving sardines. Made of silver-plated metal and glass. The glass has a bright blue color and is beautifully painted with sea / fish motifs. Probable or...
Silver Plate
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
Rina Menardi Handmade Ceramic White Lagoon Trays
By Rina Menardi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian handmade ceramic tray in white by Rina Menardi. Can be ordered in different colors. Priced individually. Made to order. Shipping from Europe not included. Measures: Mini $49...
Ceramic
$293 / item
H 0.79 in Dm 13.78 in
Marble tray, Carrara white Minimalist Tray, Marblelous Ring Tray by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Marblelous Ring Tray is a minimalist style round shaped centerpiece made of treated Carrara marble, manufactured according to traditional methods. Josep Vila Capdevila, head des...
Marble, Carrara Marble
Bronze Tray by Sven Larsson, 1950's
By Sven Larsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bronze Tray by Sven Larsson, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Bronze Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Ystad metall in Sweden Dimensions (W x D x H): 17.5 x 17.5 ...
Bronze
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
Large Salad Serving Bowl Replacement Kingswood by Royal Doulton
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
10" Large salad serving bowl replacement flatware & dinnerware Kingswood by Royal Doulton. Set composed of : 2 large rim soup bowls 9 1/8 in 20€ each 2 salad plates 8 in- 20€ eac...
Ceramic
$2,131 / 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
$2,249 / 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
Taupe Touché C Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Taupe Touché C tray by Mason Editions Dimensions: 36 × 48 × 6.4 cm Materials: Iron and MDF Colours: taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green A light metal rod that rest...
Iron
$395 / set
H 9.75 in W 0.75 in D 0.5 in
Silver Plate Flatware Classic Rim pattern 8 Table Settings plus Serving pcs.
By Oneida
Located in Miami, FL
Silver plated flatware in the Classic Rim pattern with 8 table settings + serving pieces. There are 5 pc. setting of silverware for 8 people (no soup spoons, 40 pcs.), each compris...
Silver Plate