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Driade Lounge Chairs

Italian

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.

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Philippe Starck Black Chair Armchair Driade Aleph Model Pratfall
Philippe Starck Black Chair Armchair Driade Aleph Model Pratfall

Philippe Starck Black Chair Armchair Driade Aleph Model Pratfall

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Armchair model Pratfall by Philippe Starck for Italian manufacture Driade Aleph. Black leather and black lacquered plywood shell on black steel tube. Th...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Driade Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Beautiful Wicker Lounge Chairs by Miki Astori for Driade, 1990
Beautiful Wicker Lounge Chairs by Miki Astori for Driade, 1990

Beautiful Wicker Lounge Chairs by Miki Astori for Driade, 1990

By Driade, Miki Astori

Located in Berlin, DE

Two “King Tubby” Armchairs by Miki Astori for Driade, 1990ies Designer: Miki Astori Manufacturer: Driade Model: King Tubby Material: Wicker (woven) with metal frame Color: Natural w...

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1990s Italian Driade Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker

1980's Philippe Starck "Pratfall" Leather Easy Chairs
1980's Philippe Starck "Pratfall" Leather Easy Chairs

1980's Philippe Starck "Pratfall" Leather Easy Chairs

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of first edition "Partfall" armchairs created by Philippe Starck in 1983 and produced by Driade, a renowned Italian furniture manufacturer. Designed for a space conducive to med...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Driade Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Leather Lounge Chair 'Lou Read' by Philippe Starck for Driade
Leather Lounge Chair 'Lou Read' by Philippe Starck for Driade

Leather Lounge Chair 'Lou Read' by Philippe Starck for Driade

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in Hellouw, NL

Leather lounge chair 'Lou Read' for Driade. This iconic armchair is designed by Philippe Starck and Eugenio Quitllet. This model is designed for the Monceau H...

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2010s French Modern Driade Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Toyo Ito For Driade "Suki" Chair
Toyo Ito For Driade "Suki" Chair

Toyo Ito For Driade "Suki" Chair

$7,800Sale Price|20% Off

Toyo Ito For Driade "Suki" Chair

By Driade, Toyo Ito

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A sculptural beauty this chair, designed by the architect Toyo Ito, for Driade in 1987 is made of stain finished steel. In good condition with some age wear a...

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20th Century Italian Driade Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

2000s Philippe Starck Driade Aleph Royalton Lounge Chair & Ottoman White Leather
2000s Philippe Starck Driade Aleph Royalton Lounge Chair & Ottoman White Leather

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...

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Driade Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

1988 Pair of Philippe Starck for Driade Royalton Arm Chairs
1988 Pair of Philippe Starck for Driade Royalton Arm Chairs

1988 Pair of Philippe Starck for Driade Royalton Arm Chairs

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Royalton Armchairs, designed by Philippe Starck, and produced by Driade shortly after the design's introduction in 1988. In the late 1980s, Starck was approached by...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Driade Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Handcrafted Italian Lounge Chair by Driade in Wood, Rope & Leather, Italy, 1990s
Handcrafted Italian Lounge Chair by Driade in Wood, Rope & Leather, Italy, 1990s

Handcrafted Italian Lounge Chair by Driade in Wood, Rope & Leather, Italy, 1990s

By Driade

Located in DE KWAKEL, NL

This distinctive lounge chair, produced by Driade in the 1990s, beautifully merges craftsmanship and contemporary form. The sculpted wooden frame supports an enveloping backrest wove...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Driade Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Rope, Wood

Pair of Roly Poly Armchairs in Pink with Cushions by Faye Toogood
Pair of Roly Poly Armchairs in Pink with Cushions by Faye Toogood

Pair of Roly Poly Armchairs in Pink with Cushions by Faye Toogood

By Driade, Faye Toogood

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Faye Toogood’s signature Roly-Poly furniture, known for its bold, comforting curves, takes on a new life in her latest partnership with Italian design brand Driade. This updated coll...

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2010s Italian Modern Driade Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Philippe Starck Black Chair Armchair Driade Aleph Model Pratfall
Philippe Starck Black Chair Armchair Driade Aleph Model Pratfall

Philippe Starck Black Chair Armchair Driade Aleph Model Pratfall

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Armchair model Pratfall by Philippe Starck for Italian manufacture Driade Aleph. Black leather and black lacquered plywood shell on black steel tube. Th...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Driade Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Cocky Armchair by Driade Lab for Driade
Cocky Armchair by Driade Lab for Driade

Cocky Armchair by Driade Lab for Driade

$4,464Sale Price / item|20% Off

Cocky Armchair by Driade Lab for Driade

By Driadelab, Driade

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A new armchair with special features that allow for interactions of use that make it unique. In pure Driade style and true to the brand's typical eclecticism, the Cocky armchair is a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Driade Lounge Chairs

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French Design Classic Pratfall Lounge Chairs by P. Starck for Driade, Set of Two
French Design Classic Pratfall Lounge Chairs by P. Starck for Driade, Set of Two

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...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Driade Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in London, GB

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By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Driade

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Armchair and footrest Due Cavalli by De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi for Driade, 1970s A set of an armchair and a footstool model Due Cavalli, padded and upholstered in red fab...

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'Sancarlo' Leather Lounge Armchair by Achille Castiglioni for Driade, circa 1982

'Sancarlo' Leather Lounge Armchair by Achille Castiglioni for Driade, circa 1982

By Achille Castiglioni, Driade

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Franco Fraschini Brown Leather Chair for Driade, Italy, 1965
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Franco Fraschini Brown Leather Chair for Driade, Italy, 1965

By Driade

Located in Vienna, AT

Rare Franco Fraschini brown leather chair for Driade, Italy, 1965. Stylish geometrical leather chair on a shiny chrome with casters to move the ch...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Driade Lounge Chairs

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Space Age Sedia MT3 Rocking Chair by Ron Arad for Driade Italy, Red
Space Age Sedia MT3 Rocking Chair by Ron Arad for Driade Italy, Red

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

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By Driade, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi

Located in Milano, IT

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Driade lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Driade lounge chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Driade lounge chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 9 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lounge chairs by Driade were created in the modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lounge chairs by Giorgetti S.p.A., Minotti, and Toshiyuki Kita. Prices for Driade lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,280 and can go as high as $9,961, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,391.