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.
$2,795 / item
Millepiedi Bench Black Stained Ash by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Millepiedi was inspired by the archetypal 3 legged milking stool, a simple minimalistic object yet intriguing and useful. The repetition emphasises, in a playful way, the beauty of t...
Ash
$1,723Sale Price|20% Off
Ipercubo 200 by Jonathan de Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi for Driade
By Driade, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Wien, AT
"Ipercubo 200" Chair by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D'Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi for Driade – A Distinctive 1970s Italian Design. This chair features a unique central cut that enhances its s...
Fabric, Foam
$1,420 / item
LAGO Chair Greysh Beige By Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Characterized by the embracing shell and “stiletto” legs, Lagò is enhanced by intense and bright colors that deliberately smooth the entire surface or made it preciously materic by t...
Aluminum
French Design Classic Pratfall Lounge Chairs by P. Starck for Driade, Set of Two
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Renens, CH
A set of lounge chairs by French designer Philippe Starck, designed during the mid-1980s for Driade. The armchairs have a very distinctive sharp and clean look, but are still relativ...
Metal
In stock Sissi Stackable Chair Red Polypropylene By Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Due to the delicacy of the finish it is not recommended to stack the armchairs.The company reserves the right not to accept any complaints. The Sissi Stackable Armchair by Driade ...
Fiberglass
$380 / item
Toy Armchair White by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Toy Armchair by Driade is a sophisticated yet subtly playful armchair designed by the preeminent Philippe Starck. Crafted with molded polypropylene...
PVC
$1,420 / item
Lago Chair Black by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Characterized by the embracing shell and “stiletto” legs, Lagò is enhanced by intense and bright colors that deliberately smooth the entire surface or made it preciously materic by the use of a leather upholstery. The Lago chair...
Aluminum
$380 / item
Toy Armchair Light Grey By Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Toy Armchair by Driade is a sophisticated yet subtly playful armchair designed by the preeminent Philippe Starck. Crafted with molded polypropylene...
PVC
$1,420 / item
Lago Chair Saffron by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Characterized by the embracing shell and “stiletto” legs, Lagò is enhanced by intense and bright colors that deliberately smooth the entire surface or made it preciously materic by the use of a leather upholstery. The Lago chair...
Aluminum
$1,395 / item
Roly Poly Sofa Red Brick By Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Considered a classic of contemporary design, this sofa was designed by Faye Toogood, becoming an instant hit with the modern furniture realm. Perfect for those looking to make a statement in their interior or exterior spaces, the Roly Poly Sofa...
Plastic
$380 / item
Toy Armchair Black by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Toy armchair by Driade is a sophisticated yet subtly playful armchair designed by the preeminent Philippe Starck. Crafted with molded polypropylen...
PVC
In stock Sissi Stackable Chair Pink Polypropylene By Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Due to the delicacy of the finish it is not recommended to stack the armchairs.The company reserves the right not to accept any complaints. The Sissi Stackable Armchair by Driade ...
Plastic
$1,395 / item
Roly Poly Sofa Peat by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Considered a classic of contemporary design, this sofa was designed by Faye Toogood, becoming an instant hit with the modern furniture realm. Perfect for those looking to make a statement in their interior or exterior spaces, the Roly Poly Sofa...
Plastic
$2,295 / item
Lago Chair Leather Black by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Characterized by the embracing shell and “stiletto” legs, Lagò is enhanced by intense and bright colors that deliberately smooth the entire surface or made it preciously materic by t...
Aluminum
$380 / item
Toy Armchair Carnation By Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Toy Armchair by Driade is a sophisticated yet subtly playful armchair designed by the preeminent Philippe Starck. Crafted with molded polypropylen...
PVC
$1,420 / item
Lago Chair Orange by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Characterized by the embracing shell and “stiletto” legs, Lagò is enhanced by intense and bright colors that deliberately smooth the entire surface or made it preciously materic by the use of a leather upholstery. The Lago chair...
Aluminum
$5,280 / item
Italic Armchair Blue and Black by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Italic, or cursive, is a typeface that was created to imitate handwriting. The Italic definition is a tribute to Aldo Manuzio, the man who in 1500 democratized culture by inventing t...
Velvet
$1,420 / item
LAGO Chair Green By Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Characterized by the embracing shell and “stiletto” legs, Lagò is enhanced by intense and bright colors that deliberately smooth the entire surface or made it preciously materic by the use of a leather upholstery. The Lago chair...
Aluminum
$1,420 / item
Lago Chair White by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Characterized by the embracing shell and “stiletto” legs, Lagò is enhanced by intense and bright colors that deliberately smooth the entire surface or made it preciously materic by the use of a leather upholstery. The Lago chair...
Aluminum
$2,295 / item
LAGO Chair Leather Brown By Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Characterized by the embracing shell and “stiletto” legs, Lagò is enhanced by intense and bright colors that deliberately smooth the entire surface or made it preciously materic by t...
Aluminum
$2,295 / item
LAGO Chair Leather White By Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Characterized by the embracing shell and “stiletto” legs, Lagò is enhanced by intense and bright colors that deliberately smooth the entire surface or made it preciously materic by the use of a leather upholstery. The Lago chair...
Aluminum
In stock Sissi Stackable Chair Dark Grey Polypropylene by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Due to the delicacy of the finish it is not recommended to stack the armchairs.The company reserves the right not to accept any complaints. The Sissi Stackable Armchair by Driade ...
Plastic
$1,395 / item
Roly Poly Sofa Charcoal by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Considered a classic of contemporary design, this sofa was designed by Faye Toogood, becoming an instant hit with the modern furniture realm. Perfect for those looking to make a statement in their interior or exterior spaces, the Roly Poly Sofa...
Plastic
2000s Philippe Starck Driade Aleph Royalton Lounge Chair & Ottoman White Leather
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Royalton chair and ottoman, originally designed by Philippe Starck in 1988. These particular pieces were produced by Driade in Italy in the 2000s. The chair features curved...
Steel, Aluminum
In Stock PIP-e Chair Polypropylene Face Powder by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designer Philippe Starck – 2021 A contemporary riff on the classic “rail” chair, the PIP-e distills seat, back and arms into a single flowing grid of horizontal ribs. The result is a...
Polystyrene
In Stock PIP-e Chair Polypropylene Dark Gray by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designer Philippe Starck – 2021 A contemporary riff on the classic “rail” chair, the PIP-e distills seat, back and arms into a single flowing grid of horizontal ribs. The result is a...
Polystyrene
$5,280 / item
Italic Armchair Grey, Brown and Black by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Italic, or cursive, is a typeface that was created to imitate handwriting. The Italic definition is a tribute to Aldo Manuzio, the man who in 1500 democratized culture by inventing t...
Velvet
$2,795 / item
Millepiedi Bench White Stained Ash by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Millepiedi was inspired by the archetypal 3 legged milking stool, a simple minimalistic object yet intriguing and useful. The repetition emphasises, in a playful way, the beauty of t...
Ash
$5,280 / item
Italic Armchair Red, Green, Brown and Blue by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Italic, or cursive, is a typeface that was created to imitate handwriting. The Italic definition is a tribute to Aldo Manuzio, the man who in 1500 democratized culture by inventing t...
Velvet
$1,420 / item
LAGO Chair Burgundy By Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Characterized by the embracing shell and “stiletto” legs, Lagò is enhanced by intense and bright colors that deliberately smooth the entire surface or made it preciously materic by the use of a leather upholstery. The Lago chair...
Aluminum
$1,420 / item
Lago Chair Light Grey by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Characterized by the embracing shell and “stiletto” legs, Lagò is enhanced by intense and bright colors that deliberately smooth the entire surface or made it preciously materic by t...
Aluminum
$2,295 / item
LAGO Chair Leather Dark Beige By Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Characterized by the embracing shell and “stiletto” legs, Lagò is enhanced by intense and bright colors that deliberately smooth the entire surface or made it preciously materic by t...
Aluminum
$1,420 / item
LAGO Chair Dark Beige By Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Characterized by the embracing shell and “stiletto” legs, Lagò is enhanced by intense and bright colors that deliberately smooth the entire surface or made it preciously materic by t...
Aluminum
$1,420 / item
Lago Chair Dark Blue by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Characterized by the embracing shell and “stiletto” legs, Lagò is enhanced by intense and bright colors that deliberately smooth the entire surface or made it preciously materic by the use of a leather upholstery. The Lago chair...
Aluminum
Borek Sipek, a set of 8 chairs mod. Jansky for Driade, 1989
By Driade, B. Sipek
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Rare set of eight Jansky chairs, designed by Borek Sipek for Driade. A solid construction made of steel and wood. The steel construction is in a dark purple. Brass finishes. Labeled ...
Brass, Iron