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.
Lella & Massimo Vignelli Ara Console Table in Wood and Glass by Driade 1970s
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Driade
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Ara console table with a wooden structure and a glass top, was designed by Lella and Massimo Vignelli and manufactured by Driade in 1974. Licterature: G. Gramigna, Repertorio del De...
Glass, Wood
From $10,295 / item
+ 1 moreH 8.67 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Martinelli Luce Metafora 1979 Table by Lella and Massimo Vignelli
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The four forms of the Euclidean geometry, the cube, the cylinder, the sphere and the pyramid, made of four different marbles, represent the basis of the table finished with a big she...
Carrara Marble
$5,130
H 9.85 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Metafora coffee table by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Casigliani Italy, 1970s
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in amstelveen, NL
Sculptural Metafora travertine coffee table designed by Lella and Massimo Vignelli. in the 1970s. Inspired by the four forms of Euclidean geometry, the cube, the pyramid, the cylinde...
Travertine, Marble
$3,700
H 31.7 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Serenissimo Dining Table by Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Acerbis, Italy, 1970s
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Acerbis
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Serenissimo dining table is an iconic design by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Acerbis, dating from the 1970s. It features a square turquoise-green glass top paired with cylindri...
Metal, Steel
Italian Mid-Century Brass, Wood and Glass Console Table
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Italian very solid and heavy, brass, wood and glass console table from 1970's. The top of this console is in glass. The structure is combined with laquered dark brown color w...
Brass
Vintage Console in Brass , 1970s design Renato Zevi
By Willy Rizzo
Located in taranto, IT
console in brass from the 70s, made of polished brass tubing , designed by Renato Zevi it measures 130 cm in length, approximately 70 cm in height an...
Brass
$6,843
H 37.8 in W 55.91 in D 15.75 in
Italian Midcentury Lacquered Wood, Glass and Bronze Console Table with Birds
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian midcentury lacquered wood and bronze metal birds console table with glass top in Antonio Pavia design from 1970s. The bace is in glossy lac...
Bronze
Vintage Brass and Glass Console Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish mid-century style console table. Brass colored frame with a glass insert serving as the tabletop. Please confirm item location with dealer (NJ or NY).
Glass
$6,379
H 8.67 in W 38.59 in D 38.59 in
Massimo and Lella Vignelli 'Metaphora' Coffee Table in Carrara Marble and Glass
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive Metaphora coffee table in very good condition. This coffee table is designed by Massimo & Lella Vignelli in 1979 Four forms of the Euclidean geometry, the cube, the cyli...
Carrara Marble
1970s Yellow Bamboo Console Table with Glass Top
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s yellow bamboo console table with glass top.
Bamboo
$4,291
H 28.35 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Italian Chrome - Bronze - Bakelite Console Table by Romeo Rega 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Salzburg, AT
Mid-Century Italian chromed and bronzed console table by Romeo Rega. Straight design of a modern console table with chromed brass and bronzed brass frame - Fuchsia colored bakelite ...
Bronze, Chrome
$2,319Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.98 in W 33.86 in D 12.6 in
Italian Mid Century Console Table in Wood and Glass Top
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
This Italian design console table from 1950 is truly special. Made of black lacquered wood with a wavy line on the front. Equipped with a practical drawer. The top is in decorated gl...
Glass, Poplar
$4,639Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 47.25 in
Important Vintage Table by Enzo Mari for Driade, 1970s
By Driade, Enzo Mari
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful table designed by Enzo Mari for the fine Italian manufacturer Driade in the 1970s. The table is made of plywood, with a soft wood color that highlights the beautiful grain...
Laminate, Plywood