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.
Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Driade "Lirico" Three-Seat Sectional Sofa
By Driade, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The "Lirico" three-seater sectional sofa is designed by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba and manufactured by Driade. "Lirico has a stainless steel structure with elastic webbing in the seat ...
Stainless Steel
Ludovica +Roberto Palomba Driade "Rever" Three-Seat Sectional Sofa
By Driade, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rever is the product of the Driade collection designed for young people by Ludovica +Roberto Palomba. The sofa is made in a wooden frame with elastic belting and padding in polyurethane foams with different densities with a removable cover in fabric or fixed in leather. Rever features plump, generous curves and proportions. The original way the armrests are fitted a fundamental feature of this sofa – is paired with special attention to detail: the slightly padded edge looks as if it comes from a fashion house because it is inspired by the lapel of jackets and the flap of pockets. It is perceived as a shape which, thanks to the softly rounded forms of the padding, can be put together to create dynamic and extremely comfortable modular arrangements. Rever is an extremely versatile sofa. The large day beds...
Wood
Danish Three Piece Sectional "Dane" by Sofa Company
By COR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful contemporary seat-scape modules 'Dane' by Sofa Company, Denmark, designed and produced in 2020 with 'Danny Dusty Blue' upholstery. The set consists of two corner modules an...
Upholstery
$6,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28 in W 130 in D 28 in
Outstanding Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 5 Seat Sectional Sofa Walnut Table
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Milo Baughman walnut platform 5 seat L-shaped sofa sectional. This very unusual set consist of 2 walnut platform base tables with 5 movable seat components. This set ca...
Upholstery, Walnut
Peter Hvidt "Minerva" Three Piece Sectional Sofa in Teak
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Peter Hvidt + Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Manufacturer: France + Søn Era: 1958 Materials: Teak, Wool Measurements: Three Seat Sofa: 75″ wide x 30″” deep x 32.5″ t...
Wool, Teak
$16,944
H 29.53 in W 149.61 in D 37.41 in
De Sede DS-19 black leather 4-seater 'Pagoda' Sectional Sofa, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede DS1-19, Pagoda, De Sede Switserland, 1970s Rare De Sede Pagoda four-seater sofa in newly upholstered black leather. The design is characterized by pointy edges that are noti...
Leather
Fellini Italian Leather Sectional Sofa with 3 Reclining Seats
Located in New York, NY
Fellini leather sectional sofa with 3 reclining seats with soft motion of the head, back and leg rest. 1x Arm seat with motion (electric) 1x Armless s...
Stainless Steel
$37,600 / item
H 32 in W 159 in D 44 in
ASYM SECTIONAL - Modern Asymmetrical Sectional Sofa in Black Boucle
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
ASYM SECTIONAL - Modern Asymmetrical Sectional Sofa in Black Boucle The Asym Sectional sofa is a stunning piece of furniture that is both s...
Upholstery
Minotti "Dubuffet" Sectional Sofa with Three Sections
By Minotti, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Dallas, TX
Experience unparalleled luxury with the Minotti "Dubuffet" Sectional, an exceptional sofa designed by Rodolfo Dordoni. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this three-section...
Metal
Minotti Three-Section Sectional Sofa
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Minotti
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful timeless sectional sofa by Minotti. In three sections with chrome plated feet. Ready for new upholstery in your choice.
Metal
$13,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35 in W 131 in D 37 in
Pair of Three-Piece Sectional Sofas Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of three-piece curved sectional sofas. This pair will need to be reupholstered but cushions are still soft and super comfortable-seat cushions have combination foam and...
Upholstery
1960s 6 Piece Sectional Sofa
Located in New York, NY
1960s 6 piece sectional sofa. This sectional sofa has the original fabric and wooden legs. The sofa is modular and can be arranged and several ways. ...
Fabric, Wood
Kartell Hiray Sofa by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
HIRAY takes metal, one of the most important materials for the greening of the Kartell catalogue, and uses the welded wire process to shape it. The result is an essential and functional product that is nevertheless rich in emotion. Metal wires form well-defined yet lightweight structural parts of the collection’s chair...
Metal
Mies van der Rohe Three-Seat Sofa
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Mies Knoll Production three-seat sofa, reupholstered with Spinneybeck leather aniline dyed hides, tufted seats backs with down and foam filled inside. Rosewood plinth...
Leather, Rosewood
'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” Modular Sofa, designed by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi for Driade, is an iconic expression of 1970s Italian radical design. Defined by its disti...
Leather, Foam