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.
Tokyo Pop Chaise Longue by Tokujin Yoshioka for Driade, 2002
By Driade, Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Greding, DE
Large organically shaped Tokyo Pop lounger designed by Tokujin Yoshioka for Driade in the early 2000s. The large lounger is made of off-white plastic.
Plastic
$7,506 / item
WIREFLOW Chaise longue by Michel Rojkind for Driade
By Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We designed the Wireflow chaise longue creating a soft and flexible shell, evoking simple and fluid lines with particular emphasis on ergonomics an...
Leather, Fabric
Wireflow Chaise Lounge by Michel Rojkind for Driade, Ergonomic Leather
By Driade, Michel Rojkind
Located in Asti, Piemonte
We designed the Wireflow chaise longue by creating a soft and flexible shell, evoking simple, fluid lines with a focus on ergonomics and comfort. The metal frame’s design intentional...
Leather
$6,100
H 29 in W 72 in D 24 in
Paul Tuttle 'Chariot' Leather Chaise Lounge Chair for Strassle International
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Tuttle 'Chariot' chaise lounge, c.1972 Leather, chrome-plated steel, lacquered steel. Manufactured by Strassle International, USA / Switzerland. With additional Carmel Sheepsk...
Chrome
$1,215 / item
H 29.7 in W 33.8 in D 30.7 in
"Tokyo-Pop" White or Black Monobloc Armchair Designed by T. Yoshioka for Driade
By Driade, Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tokyo-Pop" is a white or black anthracite polyethylene monobloc iconic armchair, designed by Tokujin Yoshioka and manufactured by Driade. White version only is available in quick s...
Plastic
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Chaise Longue
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia, chaise longue, chrome-plated metal, textured multicolored fabric, Italy, 1970s This exquisite lounge chair, designed by Giovanni Offredi for th...
Chrome, Metal
$5,900Sale Price|31% Off
H 28.25 in W 71 in D 24 in
'Chariot' Leather Chaise Lounge by Paul Tuttle for Strassle International c 1972
By Paul Tuttle, Strässle International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique 'Chariot' chaise lounge by Paul Tuttle for Strassle International, circa 1972 Switzerland. Constructed from chrome plated tubular steel...
Steel, Chrome
$5,250
H 33 in W 22 in D 63 in
Charlotte Perriand for LeCorbusier LC4 Chaise Lounge by Cassina in Black Leather
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Dallas, TX
Le Corbusier held that furniture should be “extensions of our limbs and adapted to human functions.” The LC4 Chaise Longue (1928) embodies this notion with a “floating” frame that mo...
Steel
$7,200
H 30.31 in W 61 in D 25.98 in
Antonio Citterio Leather Chaise Lounge Or Sofa Baisity by for B&B Italy
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Vienna, AT
Leather chaise lounge Baisity by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italy, 1982. Elegant chaise lounge featuring a leather upholstered steel-frame and backrest, a black leather cushion and a leather mattress...
Steel, Aluminum
Post-Modern Chaise Longue By Weiman
By Milo Baughman, Weiman, Thayer Coggin, Directional
Located in Houston, TX
Post-Modern Chaise Longue By Weiman. This stunning postmodern chaise made by Weiman and was inspired by the designs of cloud series. Great size that could be used as a sofa, chaise ...
Bouclé, Wood
Leather BoConcept Chaise Longue
By BoConcept
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage BoConcept chaise lounge with relax function. In natural black leather, chrome steel base/legs. Label: BoConcept. Very good vintage condition.
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Tufted Leather Reclining Chaise Lounge
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome British Colonial style chaise lounge with tufted leather upholstery featuring an adjustable reclining back, brass tacks and turned legs with brass casters. H: 35 W: 70 D: 2...
Brass
Terminal 1 Chaise Lounge by Jean-Marie Massaud for B&B Italia
Located in Las Vegas, NE
Designed by Jean-Marie Massaud, the Terminal 1 is a striking sculptural seating piece that seamlessly combines the functions of an armchair and chaise lounge. Introduced by B&B Itali...
Leather
$351 / item
H 15.7 in W 15.7 in D 14.9 in
"Tokyo-Pop" White or Black Monobloc Low Table or Stool by T. Yoshioka for Driade
By Driade, Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tokyo-Pop" is a white or black anthracite polyethylene monobloc iconic low table or stool, designed by Tokujin Yoshioka and manufactured by Driade. White version only is available i...
Plastic
$1,944 / item
H 30.9 in W 29.1 in D 61.8 in
"Tokyo-Pop" White or Black Monobloc Daybed Designed by T. Yoshioka for Driade
By Driade, Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tokyo-Pop" is a white or black anthracite polyethylene monobloc iconic daybed, designed by Tokujin Yoshioka and manufactured by Driade. White version ...
Plastic
Prosim Sni Chaise Longue by Borek Sipek for Driade
By B. Sipek, Driade
Located in Miami, FL
The Czech architect, designer and artist Borek Sipek's Postmodernist lounge, with its striking curves in black leather and rich upholstery, juxtaposed with sculpted cherrywood, exemp...
Steel