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.
Modern Italian glass and metal Pandora sideboard Antonia Astori for Driade 1990s
By Antonia Astori, Driade
Located in MIlano, IT
Sideboard or low sideboard, Pandora model, with anodized aluminum structure on the entire external part, with embossed frames on the entire front and top with embossed lines along it...
Metal, Aluminum
$3,138Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.6 in W 69.3 in D 20.48 in
Vintage 1950s sideboard sideboard in brass wood and glass Italian design
Located in None, IT
Credenza with wooden frame with gilt brass inserts and glass top, four drawers with two original keys, Italian design, 1950s. CONDITION: In good condition, may show signs of wear an...
Brass
$7,679
H 33.47 in W 70.87 in D 17.72 in
Sculptural Brass and Murano Glass Sideboard by Justfurnituress, Custom Italy
Located in Guazzora, IT
Designed and handcrafted in Italy by Justfurnituress, this sculptural sideboard is a statement piece that blends collectible design and artisanal craftsmanship. The entire front is ...
Brass
Italian Colored Glass and Brass Sideboard or Credenza
Located in London, London
Colored glass sideboard Brass base and details Postmodern mix of colors Contemporary, Italy.
Brass
$5,765Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 17.72 in
Italian Dark Green Sideboard with "Grisinato" Murano Glass and Brass
Located in Guazzora, IT
This exquisite dark green Italian buffet sideboard is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, blending Mid-Century Modern style with luxurious materials. The highlights are the four doors ...
Brass
$7,679 / item
H 30.32 in W 59.06 in D 19.69 in
Italian Contemporary Warm White Colour Murano Glass, Brass and Wood Sideboard
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful sideboard designed and handcrafted by us with structure and interior in solid wood, legs and finishes in brass and tops and decorations in warm white colored Murano glass. ...
Brass
$7,679 / item
H 30.32 in W 59.06 in D 19.69 in
Italian Contemporary Green Murano Glass, Brass and Wood Sideboard
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful sideboard designed and handcrafted by us with structure and interior in solid wood, legs and finishes in brass and tops and decorations in emerald colored Murano glass. I...
Brass
$7,679 / item
H 30.32 in W 59.06 in D 19.69 in
Italian Contemporary Sand and Brown Colou Murano Glass, Brass and Wood Sideboard
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful sideboard designed and handcrafted by us with structure and interior in solid wood, legs and finishes in brass and tops and decorations in sand and brown colored Murano gla...
Brass
$8,128Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.71 in W 18.51 in D 90.56 in
Elanta Sideboard attr. to Patrick Forget for Roche Bobois, 1990s
By Roche Bobois
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Elanta Sideboard attributed to Patrick Forget for Roche Bobois in 1990s. Externat suede panels with internal wooden drawers and metal finishes. Excellent condition.
Wood
$4,442Sale Price|20% Off
H 67.33 in W 95.67 in D 16.93 in
Bookcase, wooden sideboard design by Antonia Astoria de Ponti and Enzo Mari
By Enzo Mari, Antonia Astori, Driade
Located in Milano, IT
Modular sideboard bookcase "Bric" by Enzo Mari for Driade in wood, a work of Italian design that combines elegance and functionality. Iconic piece perfect for modern and sophisticate...
Wood
$28,402 / item
H 24.81 in W 96.46 in D 20.48 in
Laurameroni "Talento Lounge" Modern Low Sideboard in Bronze Liquid Metal
By Laurameroni
Located in Monza, IT
Low storage unit with 2 hinged doors and 2 lateral open compartments. Internally equipped with one shelf and one drawer. Structure in wood with Patina...
Bronze
$13,350
H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 20.48 in
Mid Century Modern Italian Sideboard Wood and Colored Glass. 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
Solid wood sideboard covered in colored glass and composed of 6 drawers. Sculptural legs made of solid wood and handles and profiles made of brass. Italy, 1950s. Every item LA Studi...
Glass, Wood
$7,679
H 33.47 in W 70.87 in D 17.72 in
Sculptural Brass and Murano Glass Sideboard by Justfurnituress, Custom Italy
Located in Guazzora, IT
Designed and handcrafted in Italy by Justfurnituress, this sculptural sideboard is a statement piece that blends collectible design and artisanal craftsmanship. The entire front is ...
Brass
Sold
H 28 in W 80.25 in D 15.75 in
1990's Postmodern Italian Driade Aleph Aluminum & Glass Credenza / Sideboard
By Roche Bobois, Pietro Costantini, Driade, Antonia Astori
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1990's Post Modern sideboard for sale. It was manufactured in the 90's by Driade Aleph, and was designed by Antonia Astori. It's in excellent condition, and very rare. It's a...
Aluminum
Nanda Vigo, Credenza mod. Chronotope, prod. Driade, 1971
By Driade, Nanda Vigo
Located in Rivoli, IT
Luminous storage cabinet with aluminum cladding, crystal shelves and doors, mirror interior. Nanda Vigo's projects stem from the concept of chronotopia, according to which the spati...
Crystal, Aluminum