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.
Rug designed by Linde Brukhardt for Driade, Italy 2014
By Linde Burkhardt, Driade
Located in Firenze, FI
The La Fontaine rug, designed by Linde Burkhardt for Driade, is made of pure wool, is handmade, and measures 300 cm × 200 cm. The surface is covered with a myriad of small, irregular...
Wool
Original Woolen Rug Designed by Verner Panton for Desso, Holland 1970s
By Desso, Verner Panton
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an original vintage rug design by Verner Panton for Desso in the mid 1970s. The rug is part of the Romatica collect...
Wool
$7,700
W 60.24 in L 93.71 in
Vintage Hand-Knotted Rug, model "Orion" designed by Ottavio Missoni for Missoni
By Ottavio Missoni, Missoni
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a breathtaking postmodern rug designed by Ottavio Missoni for Missoni. Model "Orion" is an iconic piece designed as a patc...
Wool
Rug, design by Ottavio MISSONI for SAPORITI. Italy, 70s
By Ottavio Missoni, Saporiti
Located in Torino, IT
Carpet, design by Ottavio MISSONI for SAPORITI. ORIGIN Italy PERIOD 70s/80s DESIGNER Octavius MISSONI MARK Saporiti MATERIALS Fabrics DIMENSIONS 240 x 240 cm CONDITIONS Perfet...
Fabric
Vintage Italian Design Rug by Lyda Levi, Milan 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Lyda Levi (1922-2011) was a leading figure of the post World War II Milanese design movement. In 1946 she collaborated in organising the prestigious 8th edition of Milan’s Triennale ...
Wool
$10,239 / item
W 137.8 in L 100.4 in
Patricia Urquiola Rigadino Large Wool Rug by Cassina, Italian Design
By Patricia Urquiola, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Rigadino Large Rug Manufactured by Cassina NONCONFORMIST ELEGANCE With Rigadino, Patricia Urquiola designs a contribution of nonconformist elegance inspired by h...
Wool
$17,554 / item
W 98.43 in L 118.12 in
Linde Burkhardt European Rug Etruscan Design Hand Knotted Pink Grey
By Linde Burkhardt, Boralevi Firenze
Located in Firenze, IT
Handmade rug in Nepal based on a design by Linde Burkhardt. This rug is part of the collection "Dalle Gioie degli Etruschi" made exclusively for the Boralevi Gallery in Florence. Thi...
Wool, Silk
Scarlet Twill Rug by Draga & Aurel for Baxter, Italy
By Baxter, Draga & Aurel
Located in Boston, MA
Made in Italy. Completely hand-knotted rug, carried out with one of the finest wools in the world, hand-dyed with the so-called “pot-dyeing” technique; it deals with an art that car...
Wool
Rug designed by Pierre Balmain for Van Neder Carpets, 1980s
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Brussels, BE
Rug designed by Pierre Balmain for Van Neder Carpets, 1980s
Fabric
Gobi Wool Rug by Della Robbia, Hand-Tufted, Geometric Design, Italy
By Della Robbia
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully crafted, a 100% wool rug with geometric design by Della Robbia. “Gobi” Hand tufted in 100% New Zealand pure wool with cotton backing. Single ply yarn cut & loop pile t...
Wool
1990s Geometric Woolen Rug by Ottavio Missoni, Italian Design
By Ottavio Missoni
Located in Milano, IT
1990s "Square" woolen rug, a masterclass in textile design by the iconic Ottavio Missoni. Made in Italy during a brilliant era of bold design, this piece perfectly encapsulates the M...
Wool
Italian Vintage Rug Mat by G.T. Design
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
S/28 - One of the first rug mats by G.T. Design, dating back to the late 1980s. Now in liquidation (its true cost of many years ago) because I'm closing activities.
Wool, Cotton
$41,439 / item
W 157.49 in L 118.12 in
Sahara 400 Rug by Illulian, Wool and Silk, Post-Modern Design, Italy
Located in Geneve, CH
SAHARA 400 rug by Illulian Dimensions: D400 x H300 cm Materials: Wool 50%, Silk 50% Variations available and prices may vary according to materials and sizes. Illulian, histor...
Wool, Silk
Sold
W 118.1 in L 118.1 in
"Yaschilan" Handmade Tufted 100% Pure Virgin Wool Rug by V. Locatelli, Driade
By Driade, Vittorio Locatelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Yaschilan" is a handmade tufted 100% pure virgin wool square rug, designed by Vittorio Locatelli and manufactured by Driade. Special sizes: price and ...
Wool