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.
Philippe Starck Chair Armchair Chair Driade Aleph Model Jack Lang Set of 4
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These chairs are true Iconic armchairs dining chairs designed by Philippe Starck 1987 for Italian manufacture Driade Aleph. The Model name is named after the french politician Jack Lang...
Aluminum
Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 10
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Philippe Starck “Costes” dining chairs for Driade, leather, plywood and steel, Italy, 1984, Set of 10. There are objects universally recognized as icons. Costes easy chair that, in ...
Leather, Plywood
$1,280Sale Price / set|20% Off
Christophe Pillet “Meridiana” Transparent Dining Chairs for Dríade - Set of Four
By Driade
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four Meridiana transparent and chrome leg dining chairs designed by Christophe Pillet in 2004 for Dríade. The moulded plastic seats ta...
Chrome
Paire de chaises Costes par Philippe Starck pour Driade
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Rouen, FR
Paire de chaises “Costes” dessinées par Philippe Starck en 1984 pour le célèbre café Costes à Paris, puis éditées par Driade. Ce modèle devenu iconique incarne le tournant du design...
Oak
Enzo Mari for Driade Mid Century Italian Steel Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Enzo Mari, Driade
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Enzo Mari for Driade Mid Century Italian Steel Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 18 wide x 21 deep x 34.5 inches high, with a s...
Steel
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Philippe Starck "Objet Perdu" Style Chair
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Miami, FL
Chromed steel tubular frame chair with original upholstered seat. In the style of Philippe Starck.
Steel
Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 12
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Philippe Starck “Costes” dining chairs for Driade, leather, plywood and steel, Italy, 1984, Set of 12. There are objects universally recognized as icons. Costes easy chair that, in ...
Leather, Plywood
$1,281Sale Price / item|20% Off
Soiree Chair with Stitch Detail in Red by Oscar and Gabriele Buratti for Driade
By Oscar e Gabriele Buratti, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The theme of the classic, soft, fabric-covered, padded chair made of a single material is interpreted here in an exceptionally elegant, accurately finished design. Whether dressed in...
Metal
$1,281Sale Price / item|20% Off
Soiree Chair with Stitch Detail in Black by Oscar & Gabriele Buratti for Driade
By Oscar e Gabriele Buratti, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The theme of the classic, soft, fabric-covered, padded chair made of a single material is interpreted here in an exceptionally elegant, accurately finished design. Whether dressed in...
Metal
Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 8
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Philippe Starck “Costes” dining chairs for Driade, leather, plywood and steel, Italy, 1984, Set of 8. There are objects universally recognized as icons. Costes easy chair that, in 1...
Leather, Plywood
Giotto Stoppino Set of Six White Alessia Chairs by Driade 1970s Italy
By Driade, Giotto Stoppino
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Set of six Alessia chairs with legs in tubular chromed metal and seats in white ABS, designed by Giotto Stoppino and manufactured by Driade in the 1970s. (Manufacturer's brand visi...
Metal
Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 2
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Philippe Starck “Costes” dining chairs for Driade, leather, plywood and steel, Italy, 1984, Set of 2. There are objects universally recognized as icons. Costes easy chair that, in 1...
Leather, Plywood
$3,610Sale Price / set|19% Off
Set of 6 Armless Grey Fabric Dining Chairs Grey Steel Rod Structure by Driade
By Driade
Located in Chicago, IL
This Sof Sof chair has harmonious lines that convey the essential elegance of the design by Enzo Mari. Made by Driade in 1972 and redone in 2015, Sof Sof is a ...
Steel
Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chair for Driade, 1984
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Philippe Starck “Costes” dining chairs for Driade, leather, plywood and steel, Italy, 1984 There are objects universally recognized as icons. Costes easy chair that, in 1984, marked...
Leather, Plywood
$5,227Sale Price / set|40% Off
Set of Six Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1981
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Lisboa, PT
The “Costes” chair was used by Philippe Starck in 1981 to furnish the famous Café Costes in Paris, characterized by the use of models that were extremely functional, resistant and made of simple materials. Starck used a tripod shape...
Metal
Set of Three Flo Chairs and Dining Table by Patricia Urquiola for Driade
By Patricia Urquiola, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Spanish-born, Milan-based architect and designer Patricia Urquiola’s design for the Flo line for Driade relies on steel structures covered in cane, giving the pieces a durability and...
Steel
$1,281Sale Price / item|20% Off
Soiree Chair with Stitch Detail in Charcoal, Oscar & Gabriele Buratti for Driade
By Driade, Oscar e Gabriele Buratti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The theme of the classic, soft, fabric-covered, padded chair made of a single material is interpreted here in an exceptionally elegant, accurately finished design. Whether dressed in...
Metal
$2,232Sale Price / item|20% Off
"Lou Eat" Leather Dining Chair Designed by Philippe Starck for Driade
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Lou Eat" is a dining chair, designed by Philippe Starck with Dai Sugasawa and manufactured by Driade, with a compact high density polyurethane structure reinforced by a metal insert. Leather cover. Indoor use only. DIMENSIONS: D. 23.2", W. 22.8", H. 31.8", Seat H. 17.7" Philippe Starck said about "Lou Eat": “Lou Eat is not a chair, it's an animal-like sculpture that could eat you.” "Lou Eat" and "Lou Think", along with "Lou Read...
Metal
Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 6
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Philippe Starck “Costes” dining chairs for Driade, leather, plywood and steel, Italy, 1984, Set of 6. There are objects universally recognized as icons. Costes easy chair that, in 1...
Leather, Plywood
Set of Four Philippe Starck Chairs, France, 1990s
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Set of four sleek and elegant "Tango" side chairs designed by Philippe Starck for Driade. The seat and back are molded plywood, stained black. The legs are chromed metal. Stamped und...
Metal
Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 4
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Philippe Starck “Costes” dining chairs for Driade, leather, plywood and steel, Italy, 1984, Set of 4. There are objects universally recognized as icons. Costes easy chair that, in 1...
Leather, Plywood
$2,910 / set
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
Set of Two Philippe Starck Caffee Costes Chair for ALEPH Driade 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Čelinac, BA
Philippe Starck Caffee Costes Armchairs for ALEPH Driade 1980s
Metal
$17,400 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.71 in D 23.63 in
Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 12
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Philippe Starck “Costes” dining chairs for Driade, leather, plywood and steel, Italy, 1984, Set of 12. There are objects universally recognized as icons. Costes easy chair that, in ...
Leather, Plywood
$3,200 / set
H 29 in W 20 in D 18.5 in
6 Kartell Italy Mademoiselle Chairs by Philippe Starck Black Fabric Lucite
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Set of 6 Mademoiselle dining or armchairs in the original black cotton upholstery and with transparent Lucite frames. Designed by Philippe Starck and made in Italy by Kartel...
Fabric, Foam, Lucite
$2,900 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.71 in D 23.63 in
Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 2
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Philippe Starck “Costes” dining chairs for Driade, leather, plywood and steel, Italy, 1984, Set of 2. There are objects universally recognized as icons. Costes easy chair that, in 1...
Leather, Plywood
$1,096Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
Philippe Starck Costes Chairs for Driade 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Čelinac, BA
Philippe Starck Costes chair for Driade 1980s
Plywood
Philippe Starck Mickville chair for Driade - Italy, 1985
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in London, GB
A design of deceptive simplicity, Starck’s Mickville chair plays a deft trick. A rotating segment in the tubular back enables movement in one leg, thus allowing the circular seat to ...
Lacquer
$4,000 / set
H 34.5 in W 13.75 in D 16.5 in
Philippe Starck Aleph Ubik Sarapis Counter Stools for Driade
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of 2 Driade steel Serapis stools designed Philippe Starck for his design firm Aleph Ubik. These are in very good overall condition with some minor paint loss on the foot rests,...
Steel
$11,600 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.71 in D 23.63 in
Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 8
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Philippe Starck “Costes” dining chairs for Driade, leather, plywood and steel, Italy, 1984, Set of 8. There are objects universally recognized as icons. Costes easy chair that, in 1...
Leather, Plywood
$360Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.25 in W 16 in D 22 in
Philippe Starck Olly Tango Chair for Aleph Ubik, 1980s
By Philippe Starck, Aleph Ubik
Located in Miami, FL
Bent bentwood Olly Tango chair on chrome legs by Philippe Starck for Aleph Ubik.
Metal
$200Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.75 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
Philippe Starck Dr. No Cream Dining Chair for Kartell
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Miami, FL
Cream Dr. No chair with aluminum legs by Philippe Starck and produced by Kartell, Italy.
Aluminum
$4,226Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.6 in W 36.6 in D 31.5 in
"Elisa" Outdoor Armchair Designed by Enzo Mari for Driade
By Driade, Enzo Mari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Elisa" is an outdoor armchair, designed by Enzo Mari and manufactured by Driade, featuring a structure made of steel with protective cataphoresis treatment, finished in black-brown ...
Steel
Philippe Starck Costes Chair For DRIADE 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Čelinac, BA
Costes Chair By Philippe STARCK For Driade 1980s
Metal
vintage chairs Philippe Starck Olly Tango
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage chairs Philippe Starck Olly Tango Lot of vintage chairs designed by Philippe Starck for Driade Aleph, Italy. Chrome frame with armres...
Chrome
WrightWright" chairs by Nanda Vigo for Driade 1972
By Driade, Nanda Vigo
Located in Conversano, IT
Stunning and iconic set of 6 Wright Wright chairs designed by Nanda Vigo and produced by Driade in 1972. The chairs are made of square chrome steel in very good overall condition and...
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 38.59 in W 18.51 in D 21.66 in
Philippe Starck for Aleph Driade Ed Archer leather Dining Chairs set of 8
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Rare set of 8 Philippe Starck Aleph Driade Leather Chairs - Ed Archer This version has the bound leather underneath and is known for its better quality in...
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
"Von Vogelsang" chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Conversano, IT
Stunning set of 6 postmodern Von Vogelsang chairs designed by Philippe Starck in 1985 and manufactured by Driade. They are made of tubular steel and perforated steel sheet painted gr...
Steel
King Costes Vintage Dining Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Great matching set of Vintage King Costes chairs. Designed by Philippe Starck for driade. Frame of mahogany, base of black lacquered steel. Seat of black leather.
Steel
Sold
H 37.01 in W 25.99 in D 25.2 in
Suite of 8 Driade “Lord Yo” Outdoor Dining Chairs with White Cotton Covers
By Driade
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is one of the most handsome, refined suites of outdoor/indoor dining chairs you could hope to find an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it being a most spectacular, beautifully-presented 8-piece suite of Driade “Lord Yo...
Cotton
Set of 4 Placide of Wood Dining Chairs by Philippe Starck, 1989
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 very rare model 'placide of wood' dining chairs designed by renowned designed Philippe Starck for Driade. Incredibly beautifully shaped leg...
Cherry, Pearwood
Set of 6 ‘Vela’ Chairs Designed by Enzo Mari for Driade, 1980
By Driade, Enzo Mari
Located in Athens, Attiki
A set of 6 ‘Vela’ chairs designed by Enzo Mari for Driade, 1980. A masterpiece of formal elegance and constructive perfection. Structure in light beech wo...
Wood, Bentwood
Philippe Starck Sculptural Dining Chairs for Driade, circa 1980s
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four sculptural "Costa" Model Dining Chairs, designed by Philippe Starck for Driade, Italy, circa 1980s. These chairs are being refinished and reupholstered and can be complet...
Metal
Sold
H 31.5 in W 18 in D 21 in
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four 1980s "Costes" dining-chairs designed by Philippe Starck and made in Italy by Driade. The feature cherry barrel plywood shells with black...
Metal
Sold
H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 20.48 in
Set of Four 1980s 'Costes' Dining-Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, Italy
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of four beautiful elegant and timeless design plywood arm chairs with three-legged frame and black leather seat designed by Philippe Starck in ...
Metal
Sold
H 47.2 in W 14.2 in D 15.7 in
Set of 4 Italian High Back Pine Chairs by Lella & Massimo Vignelli, 1974
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Driade
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of 4 Italian modern high back pine chairs by Lella & Massimo Vignelli, for Driade, 1974. Honorable mentions in smilar style include Roland Wilhelmsson, Pierre Chapo, and ...
Pine