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.
Wireflow Chaise Lounge by Michel Rojkind for Driade, Ergonomic Leather
By Michel Rojkind, Driade
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
Chaise Lounge by Preview, 1970
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Chaise Lounge Chair by Preview, 1970. Channel tufted original upholstery which as shown in pictures has some tears at the seams in the back. Measures 66" long, 31" wide, 27" tall 1...
Upholstery
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 I...
Leather
$5,900
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
$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
Milo Baughman Black Leather Fred Chaise Lounge Chair for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Milo Baughman “Fred” chaise lounge chair for Thayer Coggin in black leather on a brushed stainless steel base. This was one of Milo Baughman’s initial desi...
Steel
$6,800
H 29.93 in W 60.63 in D 28.35 in
Citterio "Sity" Chaise Lounge for B&B Italia in Black Leather on Black Leather
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Strikingly chic and elegant chaise lounge by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. One of the most desirable and rare pieces of the Sity range from 1986. Thi...
Steel
$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
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
Italian Chrome + Leather Chaise Lounge by Guido Faleschini, 1970s
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Chicago, IL
A sculptural Italian chaise lounge designed by Guido Faleschini in the 1970s. The adjustable, fluid form is anchored by a polished chrome-plated steel frame that arcs in a continuous...
Chrome
$10,500 / item
H 32.75 in W 56 in D 40.5 in
CraftAssociates Chaises, Contour Mid Century Modern Chaise Lounge, Fur, Leather
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Chaises, Contour Mid Century Modern Chaise Lounge, Fur, Leather Craft Associates® Furniture is proud each piece is made in the US....
Wrought Iron
$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
$4,006Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 24.02 in W 64.18 in D 25.99 in
Modern Leather Panama Chaise Lounge with Ergonomic Comfort
Located in New York, NY
The Panama Chaise Lounge is designed to bring the relaxed vibe of the designer’s native Panama into your home. Inspired by the tropical breezes and serene landscapes, this chaise off...
Metal
Concrete Drillium Chaise Lounge by OPIARY
By Robert Remer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, planters, and sculpture. Through the ethos of biophilia, our work reflects the shifting, yet timeless relationship between humans and nature. This handcrafted chaise is clean, sensuous, and weather-defiant. The modern form references the organic shapes of bones and has pockets for nurturing live plants. DETAILS Indoor/outdoor use and extremely weather-resistant. Includes a three-piece outdoor cushion set in Sunbrella (in a color of your choice) FINISHES Available in earth, white, light grey, grey, dark grey, and black GFRC Pricing varies based on finish. Please message before purchasing. Price listed is for our standard light grey option. Pictured here in our dark grey cement option. All Opiary pieces are handcrafted and made-to-order, and dimensions/finishes are approximations. Clients are welcome to visit our Brooklyn studio during the fabrication of pieces. MODIFICATIONS Client can source cushion fabric of their choice. Live or silk plants...
Cement
Leather Chaise Lounge
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chaise lounge chair with tufted leather upholstery. Attractive wave shape design with wood legs. Please confirm location
Leather
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