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.
$568Sale Price / set|20% Off
Sarapis Stools by Philippe Starck for Driade Set of 2
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Conversano, IT
Iconic and sculptural, these Sarapis model stools are among the most emblematic creations by Philippe Starck for Driade, produced in the 1980s. Designed with the unmistakable postmod...
Steel
Pair of Vintage ‘Sarapis’ Metal Bar Stools by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1986
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of gorgeous, patinated vintage industrial bar stools by household name Philippe Starck for Italian manufacturer Driade. Designed in the 1986, the chairs are composed solely of m...
Metal
"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
Philippe Starck Mickville chair for Driade - Italy, 1985
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Naples, FL
Radical folding and transportable design by Starck. Suitable for use or as art pieces. Driade production 1985 France/Italy. In good vintage condition, minor scratches. A design of d...
Lacquer
"Meridiana" Polycarbonate and Steel Swivel Low Stool by C. Pillet for Driade
By Driade, Christophe Pillet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Meridiana" is an iconic swivel low stool, designed by Christophe Pillet and manufactured by Driade, with chromed or matte black painted steel structure and...
Steel
$6,628Sale Price / set|20% Off
Three Screw Stools by Ron Arad for Driade, 2000s
By Ron Arad, Driade
Located in Milano, IT
Group of 3 stools, metal and aluminum chrome-plated. Good conditions.
Metal, Aluminum
Sarapis Bar Stools by Phillippe Starck for Driade
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. France. Price is for the set. Contact us if you'd like to purchase a single item. Metal construction
Metal
"Mingx" Indoor Steel Low Stool with Back by Konstantin Grcic for Driade
By Driade, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Mingx" is an indoor low stool with back, designed by Konstantin Grcic and manufactured by Driade. Structure in printed steel sheet and rod with polyester painted in orange, light grey, bronze or black colors. Feet in ABS. Leather seat. Indoor use only. DIMENSIONS: D. 16.5", W. 17.7", H. 34.6", Seat H. 25.9" The design of the Mingx collection has reference to the same tubular profile that also inspired the ZigZag bookcase...
Steel
"Meridiana" Polycarbonate and Steel Swivel High Stool by C. Pillet for Driade
By Christophe Pillet, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Meridiana" is an iconic swivel high stool, designed by Christophe Pillet and manufactured by Driade, with chromed or matte black painted steel struc...
Steel
$945 / item
Pouf Container Arcad3 by Pow3r for Driade
By Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Push the button" used to say a famous track by the Chemical Brothers. Today the buttons are no longer those of the famous "room", but those of the gamers who from their rooms are bringing the world closer to a future in balance between real and virtual. The object that Power has designed for Driade celebrates the very first push-buttons of the 1980s arcades by transforming the old vintage buttons...
Polystyrene
"Mingx" Indoor Steel High Stool with Back by Konstantin Grcic for Driade
By Konstantin Grcic, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Mingx" is an indoor high stool with back, designed by Konstantin Grcic and manufactured by Driade. Structure in printed steel sheet and rod with polyester painted in orange, light grey, bronze or black colors. Feet in ABS. Leather seat. Indoor use only. DIMENSIONS: D. 16.5", W. 18.1", H. 38.5", Seat H. 29.9" The design of the Mingx collection has reference to the same tubular profile that also inspired the ZigZag bookcase...
Steel
Italian Post Modern White Plastic Stool Tokyo Pop by Yoshioka Driade, 2000s
By Tokujin Yoshioka, Driade
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Post Modern White Plastic Stool Tokyo Pop with Footres by Tokujin Yoshioka for Driade, 2000s Stool mod. Tokyo Pop with a round b...
Plastic
"Tokyo-Pop" White or Black Monobloc Stool Designed by T. Yoshioka for Driade
By Tokujin Yoshioka, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tokyo-Pop" is a white or black anthracite polyethylene monobloc iconic stool, matching with tables high 35.4", designed by Tokujin Yoshioka and manufactured by Driade. White version...
Plastic
$3,075 / item
MILLEPIEDI Stool by Studio Catoir for Driade
By Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Millepiedi was inspired by the archetypal 3 legged milking stool, a simple minimalistic object yet intriguing and useful. The repetition emphasises, in a playful way, the beauty of...
Wood
"Meridiana" Leather and Steel Swivel Low Stool by Christophe Pillet for Driade
By Christophe Pillet, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Meridiana" is an iconic swivel low stool, designed by Christophe Pillet and manufactured by Driade, with chromed or matte black painted steel structure and...
Steel
"Meridiana" Leather and Steel Swivel High Stool by Christophe Pillet for Driade
By Driade, Christophe Pillet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Meridiana" is an iconic swivel high stool, designed by Christophe Pillet and manufactured by Driade, with chromed or matte black painted steel struc...
Steel
"Mingx" Indoor Steel High Stool Designed by Konstantin Grcic for Driade
By Konstantin Grcic, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Mingx" is an indoor high or low stool versions, designed by Konstantin Grcic and manufactured by Driade. Structure in printed steel sheet and rod with polyester painted in orange, light grey, bronze and black colors. Feet in ABS. Leather seat. Indoor use only. DIMENSIONS: D. 14.9", W. 18.1", H. 29.9" The design of the Mingx collection has reference to the same tubular profile that also inspired the ZigZag...
Steel
$610 / item
In stock Tokyo Pop Stool White By Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Tokyo-Pop collection marks, in 2002, the debut on the international scene by Tokujin Yoshioka, now considered one of the masters of contemporar...
Polystyrene
In stock Tokyo Pop Stool Anthracite Grey by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Tokyo-Pop collection marks, in 2002, the debut on the international scene by Tokujin Yoshioka, now considered one of the masters of contemporar...
Polystyrene
$6,797Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 18.71 in D 21.66 in
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
$2,832 / set
H 34.26 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Hi-Glob Philippe Starck Bar Stools for Kartell, Italy, 1993
By Philippe Starck
Located in Weesp, NL
Philippe Starck six Hi-Glob stackable barstools for Kartell Italy 1993 in good condition. These counter or bar stools will be shipped overseas in a ...
Iron
$5,800 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.71 in D 23.63 in
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
$3,500
H 26 in W 19.75 in D 17 in
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite and Chromed Steel Vanity Swivel Stool, c 1970s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking 1970s Lucite vanity stool by Charles Hollis Jones, the celebrated “Mister Lucite” whose innovative designs helped define the Hollywood Regency aesthetic. This sculptural p...
Chrome
$2,959
H 18.51 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Side Table Basalt Model by Fredrikson Stallard for Driade, Italy
By Driade, Fredrikson Stallard
Located in Milan, Italy
Much of Fredrikson Stallard’s work is about fragmentation and deconstruction. There are many similarities between studying the beauty of the resulting forms, when deconstructing an object and the veneration of objects, or pieces of objects. Structure in drawn steel with polished gold finish. Top in lightened concrete with wax finish late-gray color. Indoor use only. Biography Patrik Fredrikson and Ian Stallard began their collaboration in 1995 and have since become internationally recognized as leading exponents of british avant-garde design. They are well known for their ability to translate their creativity into simple yet emotionally engaging furniture and product design. Their work has been acquired by the french national art collection and the Victoria and Albert museum, and shown at the design museum in London, Moma and the museum of art and design in New York. their clients include some of the leading names in contemporary design. Fredrikson Stallard has exhibited widely including in London, Milan, Paris, Madrid, New York, San Francisco, Shanghai, Basel and Miami. Fredrikson Stallard has been the recipient of some of the most prestigious design awards, including the red dot design award and the arts foundation...
Cement, Steel
$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
Waterfall Contemporary Glossy White Lacquer Coffee Table by Driade
By Driade
Located in Chicago, IL
Even a coffee table can become a piece of art if it can stand regardless of the typological limitations. Fredrikson Stallard address the issue with the strength of the material to be...
Lacquer
$1,017 / item
H 29.9 in W 18.1 in D 14.9 in
"Mingx" Indoor Steel High Stool Designed by Konstantin Grcic for Driade
By Konstantin Grcic, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Mingx" is an indoor high or low stool versions, designed by Konstantin Grcic and manufactured by Driade. Structure in printed steel sheet and rod with polyester painted in orange, light grey, bronze and black colors. Feet in ABS. Leather seat. Indoor use only. DIMENSIONS: D. 14.9", W. 18.1", H. 29.9" The design of the Mingx collection has reference to the same tubular profile that also inspired the ZigZag...
Steel
$819 / item
H 29.7 in W 26 in D 21.2 in
"Clover" Flower Shaped Monobloc Armchair Designed by Ron Arad for Driade
By Ron Arad, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Clover" is a white, orange or green polyethylene flower shaped monobloc armchair, designed by Ron Arad and manufactured by Driade. White version only is available in quick ship. Indoor and outdoor use. DIMENSIONS: D. 21.2", W. 26", H. 29.7", Seat H. 16.7" Can armchairs...
Plastic
$2,205 / item
H 33.4 in W 70.8 in D 33.6 in
"MT2" Sculptural Monobloc Sofa Designed by Ron Arad for Driade
By Ron Arad, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"MT2" is an iconic sculptural polyethylene monobloc sofa, designed by Ron Arad and manufactured by Driade, sand white colored outside and red, lilac, black or violet colored inside. ...
Plastic
$1,737 / item
H 30.7 in W 31.4 in D 40.9 in
"MT3" Sculptural Monobloc Rocking Chair Designed by Ron Arad for Driade
By Driade, Ron Arad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"MT3" is an iconic sculptural polyethylene monobloc rocking chair, designed by Ron Arad and manufactured by Driade, sand white colored outside and red, lilac, black or violet colored...
Plastic
$919 / item
H 12.41 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Kartell Invisible Low Rectangular Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Tokujin Yoshioka, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Invisible table designed by Tokujin Yoshioka combines lightness and solidity, grace and elegance and practicality and style. Its simplicity and purity ...
Plastic
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
Sarapis Stools by Philippe Starck for Driade Set of 2
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Conversano, IT
Iconic and sculptural, these Sarapis model stools are among the most emblematic creations by Philippe Starck for Driade, produced in the 1980s. Designed with the unmistakable postmod...
Steel
Philippe Starck Aleph Ubik Sarapis Bar Stools for Driade
By Aleph Ubik, Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of 3 Driade steel Serapis stools designed Philippe Starck for his design firm Aleph Ubik. Good condition with minor imperfections. Measures: Seat height is counter height at 26...
Steel
Sold
H 34.25 in W 14.25 in L 34.25 in
Philippe Starck Postmodern "Sarapis" Bar Stools for Driade - a Pair
By Philippe Starck, Driade, Aleph Ubik
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Postmodern black steel bar stools with perforated steel seats designed by Philippe Starck for his studio Aleph Ubik and manufactured by Driade, Italy, 1980s.
Steel
Philippe Starck and Aleph Ubik for Driade 3 Leg Stool/ Chair "Mickvill"
By Driade, Philippe Starck, Aleph Ubik
Located in Houston, TX
French architect, Philippe Starck, is best known for is wide range of buildings, interior design, and household objects. From restaurants to hotels, furniture to space modules, the F...
Steel
Lola Mundo Philippe Starck Driade Chair or Stool in Stock
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Lola Mundo chair designed by Philippe Starck for Driade Collectable piece of 1980s Starck works. Seat back is able to be bent for using as stool.
Steel
Philippe Starck Dark Grey Sarapis Barstools, 1986
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Philippe Sarck Sarapis barstools for Driade, 1986 Dark grey steel No longer manufactured Bibliography: Similar model reproduced in: - Charlotte & Peter Fiell, 1000 chairs, Taschen E...
Steel
Mickville Philippe Starck Driade Aleph Gold
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Mickville folding side table or stool designed by Philippe Starck for Driade Aleph. Another color is available.
Steel
Mickville Philippe Starck Driade Aleph
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Mickville folding side table or stool designed by Philippe Starck for Driade Aleph. Another color is available.
Steel
Philippe Starck for Driade, Noez Bar Stools
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Vienna, AT
Philippe Starck for Driade. Four bar stools from the series 'Neoz' with lacquered wooden frames and seats covered with white leather. Measur...
Leather, Wood
Philippe Starck One Cafe Indoor or Outdoor Bar Stools for Driade, Italy
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of never used One Cafe bar stools designed by Philippe Starck in 2006 for Driade, Italy. The stool structure is sandblasted anodized polished alumi...
Aluminum