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
Hidalgo Vertical Sideboard by Driade, Curved Plywood, 2015
By Driade, Driadelab
Located in Asti, Piemonte
For a unique and original interior design, eccentric and at the same time extremely elegant, Hidalgo is a vertical sideboard with an unusual design, spokesperson for the codes and th...
Wood
Hidalgo Vertical Sideboard by Driade, Curved Plywood Design
By Driade, Driadelab
Located in Asti, Piemonte
For a unique and original interior design, eccentric and at the same time extremely elegant, Hidalgo is a vertical sideboard with an unusual design, spokesperson for the codes and th...
Wood
$5,849Sale 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
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
$9,849
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
Mae Credenza, Sideboard by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae Credenza by Crump and Kwash Solid wood case / hand-turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / premium, full extension, soft close ...
Brass
Fine Art Deco Sideboard Designed by Christian Krass
By Christian Krass
Located in New York, NY
A fine and elegant Art Deco sideboard designed by Christian Krass.
Giltwood, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian teak sideboard, designed by Barovero
By Barovero
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Large teak sideboard with gold-plated brass accents, three hinged doors on the lower section, drawers, and a drop-down door on the upper section. Designed by Barovero, 1960s. CONDIT...
Brass
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 82 in D 19.25 in
Mastercraft Amboyna Burl and Brass Concave Curve Sideboard
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Mastercraft sideboard clad in vibrant Amboyna burl veneer, with heavy brass appointments. It is quite striking, with its inverted curve ends. Four drawers on one side, and shelf stor...
Brass
$5,591
H 63 in W 98.43 in D 19.69 in
Acerbis 1980s Sideboard Designed by Lodovico Acerbis and Giotto Stoppino
By Giotto Stoppino, Acerbis
Located in Antwerp, BE
Soffio di Vento was a creation penned by Lodovico Acerbis and Giotto Stoppino that went beyond the simple need to contain with free sliding doors to avoid any pre-defined open or clo...
Wood
$12,941
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
$6,833 / 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
Strings Credenza Sideboard Gold by Nika Zupanc
By Scarlet Splendour, Nika Zupanc
Located in Kolkata, IN
Strings Credenza Sideboard Gold by Nika Zupanc is a metal cabinet made of multiple steel "strings" with a lace like edge to make an elegant side board...
Metal
Vintage 60s Teak sideboard sideboard Barovero design
By Barovero
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Teak wood sideboard with black top, with double side doors and central drawers, Barovero design, 1960s. CONDITION: In good condition, may show signs of wear given by time. DIMENSIO...
Teak
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Gabonese Ebony and Metal Sideboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking vintage Mid-Century Modern sideboard showcasing the rich, dramatic grain of Gabonese ebony paired with a sleek metal base. The deep, dimensional figuring of the ebony create...
Metal, Chrome
$2,080Sale Price|28% Off
H 34 in W 64 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Mastercraft Sideboard Designed by Bernhard Rohne
By Mastercraft
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mastercraft sideboard designed by Bernhard Rohne. This piece has wonderful detailing with inlaid burled amboyna and bronze pulls and feet. Three drawers with cabinet opening to...
Brass
$4,460
H 34.65 in W 83.08 in D 18.12 in
Norwegian Design Sideboard / Credenza in Rosewood by Westnofa Minimalist 1950s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Wonderful design sideboard / credenza from Norway produced and designed by the Westnofa Furniture Company in the 1950s. The sideboard has a wonderful Minimalist modern design with 4 ...
Rosewood
Sold
H 28 in W 80.25 in D 15.75 in
1990's Postmodern Italian Driade Aleph Aluminum & Glass Credenza / Sideboard
By Driade, Roche Bobois, Pietro Costantini, 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 Nanda Vigo, Driade
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