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.
Two Doors Cabinet in Laminate and Baveno Granite by Driade 1980s Italy
By Driade
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Cabinet with two doors, inner shelves, and drawers from the Afrorismi series, it's made in gray metalized and grooved laminate, with legs and upper support in chromed metal, and over...
Granite, Chrome
"Ercole e Afrodite Composition 1" Black or White Modular Box System by Driadelab
By Driade, Driadelab
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Ercole e Afrodite Composition 1" is a modular combinable box system on a base made of poplar chipboard, reinforced by an inserted tubular steel, with bleached oak or gray painted oa...
Stainless Steel
$7,569 / item
LOVE cabinet by Fabio Novembre for Driade
By Fabio Novembre, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
LOVE is a cabinet with two side hinged doors, with a moveable internal shelf, and with two central full-extension drawers. Structure made of MDF laquered both externally and internally. LOVE lettering in relief as a handle made of lacquered MDF, easily replaceable, thus personalising the storage unit. Adjustable cylindrical feet diameter 3.5 cm. and height 10 cm. in the same colour as the structure. Indoor use only. With its characterizing and intriguing shape, the LOVE cabinet...
Wood
Ziqqurat High Cabinet in Black and White Pattern with Red Detail by Driade Lab
By Driade, Driadelab
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vertical version follows the success of the Ziqqurat cabinet in three heights: a treasure chest available in two different heights with a hinged door and open, central compartme...
Laminate, Lacquer
Ziqqurat Low Cabinet in Black and White Pattern with Red Detail by Driade Lab
By Driade, Driadelab
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vertical version follows the success of the Ziqqurat cabinet in three heights: a treasure chest available in two different heights with a hinged door and open, central compartme...
Laminate, Lacquer
"Ercole e Afrodite Composition 3" Black or White Modular Box System by Driadelab
By Driade, Driadelab
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Ercole e Afrodite Composition 3" is a modular combinable box system on a base made of poplar chipboard, reinforced by an inserted tubular steel, with bleached oak or grey painted oa...
Stainless Steel
"Ercole e Afrodite Composition 6" Black / White Modular Box System by Driadelab
By Driadelab, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Ercole e Afrodite Composition 10" is a modular combinable box system on a base made of poplar chipboard, reinforced by an inserted tubular steel, with bleached oak or grey painted o...
Stainless Steel
"Ercole e Afrodite Composition 9" Black or White Modular Box System by Driadelab
By Driadelab, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Ercole e Afrodite Composition 7" is a modular combinable box system on a base made of poplar chipboard, reinforced by an inserted tubular steel, with bleached oak or grey painted oa...
Stainless Steel
Driade Hidalgo Lacquered – Storage unit by Driadelab - Lacquered green
By Driade
Located in Varedo, MB
Storage Unit Manufacturer: Driade Model: HIDALGO Design: Driadelab Hidalgo Lacquered is a vertical storage unit that transforms functionality into art. With its unusual and scul...
Steel
Driade Hidalgo Lacquered – Storage unit by Driadelab - Lacquered white
By Driade
Located in Varedo, MB
Storage Unit Manufacturer: Driade Model: HIDALGO Design: Driadelab Hidalgo Lacquered is a vertical storage unit that transforms functionality into art. With its unusual and scul...
Steel
"Ercole e Afrodite Composition 9" Black or White Modular Box System by Driadelab
By Driadelab, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Ercole e Afrodite Composition 9" is a modular combinable box system on a base made of poplar chipboard, reinforced by an inserted tubular steel, with bleached oak or grey painted oa...
Stainless Steel
"Ercole e Afrodite Composition 6" Black or White Modular Box System by Driadelab
By Driadelab, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Ercole e Afrodite Composition 6" is a modular combinable box system on a base made of poplar chipboard, reinforced by an inserted tubular steel, with bleached oak or grey painted oa...
Stainless Steel
"Ercole e Afrodite Composition 4" Black or White Modular Box System by Driadelab
By Driade, Driadelab
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Ercole e Afrodite Composition 4" is a modular combinable box system on a base made of poplar chipboard, reinforced by an inserted tubular steel, with bleached oak or grey painted oa...
Stainless Steel
"Ercole e Afrodite Composition 2" Black or White Modular Box System by Driadelab
By Driade, Driadelab
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Ercole e Afrodite Composition 2" is a modular combinable box system on a base made of poplar chipboard, reinforced by an inserted tubular steel, with bleached oak or grey painted oa...
Stainless Steel
Driade Hidalgo Lacquered – Storage unit by Driadelab - Lacquered orange
By Driade
Located in Varedo, MB
Storage Unit Manufacturer: Driade Model: HIDALGO Design: Driadelab Hidalgo Lacquered is a vertical storage unit that transforms functionality into art. With its unusual and scul...
Steel
Driade Hidalgo Lacquered – Storage unit by Driadelab - Gradient brick blue
By Driade
Located in Varedo, MB
Storage Unit Manufacturer: Driade Model: HIDALGO Design: Driadelab Hidalgo Lacquered is a vertical storage unit that transforms functionality into art. With its unusual and sculptur...
Steel
Driade Hidalgo Lacquered – Storage unit by Driadelab - Gradient yellow/black
By Driade
Located in Varedo, MB
Storage Unit Manufacturer: Driade Model: HIDALGO Design: Driadelab Hidalgo Lacquered is a vertical storage unit that transforms functionality into art. With its unusual and sculptur...
Steel
Driade Hidalgo Lacquered – Storage unit by Driadelab - Lacquered blue
By Driade
Located in Varedo, MB
Storage Unit Manufacturer: Driade Model: HIDALGO Design: Driadelab Hidalgo Lacquered is a vertical storage unit that transforms functionality into art. With its unusual and scul...
Steel
Heywood Wakefield Contessa Mid Century 2 Door Bar Cabinet with Hutch
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Heywood Wakefield Contessa Mid Century 2 Door Bar Cabinet with Hutch The cabinet measures: 30 wide x 18 deep x 31.5 inches high The hutch measures:...
Wood
USM Haller Modular System Six Drawer Cabinet in Light Grey
By Usm Haller
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a modular USM Haller two-column, six-drawer cabinet in original light gray, made in Switzerland, in overall good condition with some surface wear and scratches. Height: 45 ...
Steel
Danish Modern Modular Bookshelf Cabinet System in Teak Wood
By Christian Hvidt
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern modular cabinet and shelf set in the style of Christian Hvidt is circa 1980. The minimalist Scandinavian modern design features clean, geometri...
Brass
$6,900
H 28 in W 32 in D 18 in
Modern White Blossom Glass Nightstand with Misty Gray Finish by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Blossom nightstand by Ercole Home has a 2-drawer front, with Misty Gray lacquer wood finish. Handcut glass mosaic in variety shades of white and ivory decorate the surface in Blo...
Metal
$11,000
H 34 in W 76 in D 18 in
Modern White Milano Buffet in Ravenna Ivory Glass Mosaic by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Ravenna cabinet by Ercole Home has a 4-door front, with painted white wood finish on oak. Handcut glass mosaic in different shades of white and ivory decorate the surface in Ra...
Glass, Cut Glass, Wood
$4,139Sale Price|40% Off
H 90.75 in W 52.17 in D 14.77 in
Rare Victorian Haberdashery Apothecary Shops Cabinet Fully Glazed Door Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning extremely rare original mid Victorian Apothecary or Haberdashery cabinet This is a rare cabinet, a very rare survivor, highly coll...
Glass, Hardwood
$9,800
H 32 in W 60 in D 18 in
Modern Blossom Glass Credenza with Black Walnut and Platform Base by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Blossom buffet by Ercole Home has 2-door front and 2-open shelves, with gray stain wood finish on American black walnut. Handcut glass mosaic in variety shades of white and ivor...
Glass, Wood
$8,900 / item
H 32 in W 54 in D 24 in
Modern White Blossom Glass Mosaic Buffet with Natural Walnut by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Blossom buffet by Ercole Home has 2-door front with natural satin wood finish on walnut. Handcut glass mosaic in variety shades of white and ivory decorate the surface in Blosso...
Glass, Wood
$9,204 / set
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 14.97 in
Samara modular system by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa di Seveso, Italy, 1970s
By Maisa
Located in Lyon, FR
Rare Samara modular system by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa di Seveso, Milan, Italy, 1970s. Crafted in stained ash with cane and glass elements. Composed of two square modules with can...
Cane, Glass, Ash
$12,500 / item
H 62 in W 42 in D 20 in
Modern Black Dry Bar with Metal Base and Black Mosaic Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Black bar cabinet by Ercole Home has a wenge wood finish on oak. Handcut glass mosaics in black that spread across the front surface and sides,...
Metal
$13,500 / item
H 33 in W 60 in D 18 in
Modern White Blossom Flower Glass Mosaic 6-Chest of Drawers by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Blossom chest of 6 drawers by Ercole Home has a 6-drawer front, with white wash finish on oak wood. Handcut glass mosaic in variety shades of white and ivory decorate the surfac...
Metal
Unavailable|$6,710 / item
H 37.41 in W 96.86 in D 20.88 in
Ziqqurat Cabinet L Floral and Walnut by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
What could the design of a storage cabinet be like today? This is the question DriadeLab, Driade’s observatory on contemporary lifestyles, asked itself when it started to research into this project. The result was Ziqqurat:a cabinet made up of different boxes that can be piled up to create everchanging forms. This system, constructive in all respects, can be used to create arrangements of three different sizes depending on the space available.The project’s source of inspiration, ancient sumerian pyramids, is no random choice: it is such a strong theme that it even gave its name to the cabinet. In 2020 Driade, the aesthetic laboratory par excellence, proposed an expansion of the Ziqqurat collection in the iconic patterns: romantic in the floral version with tassels or pop in the white and black geometric version with black handle. The collection is therefore enriched with new 'must have' pieces that are added to the three-heighted modular container and to the vertical one: small cabinet and extra small...
Laminate, Lacquer
Two Doors Cabinet by Driade in Laminate and Baveno Granite
By Driade
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Two doors cabinet by Driade, from the "Aforismi" series. Covering in gray metalized and grooved laminate, chromed legs, top in Baveno granite, two overlapping shelves in chromed meta...
Granite, Chrome