Driade Desks and Writing Tables

Italian

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.

Creator: Driade

Philippe Starck Square Mahogany Dining Table M 'Serie Lang' for Driade Aleph

$8,000

Philippe Starck Square Mahogany Dining Table M 'Serie Lang' for Driade Aleph

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Hanover, MA

A stealth bomber-like sleek square book-matched ribbon mahogany veneer top dining table over four sharply angled polished cast aluminum legs, each having the signature and manufacturer's mark: Aleph by Starck. Designed by Philippe Starck in 1987 for Aleph France: a division of Driade, from the limited series Lang...

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Driade Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

"Moleskine" Portable Atelier Stool Designed by Philippe Nigro for Driade

$1,134 / item

"Moleskine" Portable Atelier Stool Designed by Philippe Nigro for Driade

By Philippe Negro, Driade

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stool adjustable in heigh. Black matt painted steel structure. Seat and components in massive oak. Indoor use only. Philippe Nigro designed a light looking desk: a top in birch pl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Driade Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

"Kroma" Desk by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy, 1980s

$2,899

"Kroma" Desk by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy, 1980s

By Driade, Antonia Astori

Located in Brussels, BE

"Kroma" desk by Antonia Astori For Driade, Italy, 1980s.

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Driade Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Bacco desk in clear glass attributed to Tonelli, Italy, 1980s

$3,247Sale Price|20% Off

H 31.7 in W 59.06 in D 28.94 in

Bacco desk in clear glass attributed to Tonelli, Italy, 1980s

By Tonelli

Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna

Attributed to Tonelli Design... is a glass table whose pure lines convey all the strength of its balance. Supports can be arranged mirrored or parallel ...

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1980s Italian Minimalist Vintage Driade Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

Postmodern Sketchbook Clairefontaine Desk by Pierre Sala, France 1980s.

$2,319

H 27.56 in W 34.65 in D 24.02 in

Postmodern Sketchbook Clairefontaine Desk by Pierre Sala, France 1980s.

By Pierre Sala

Located in Lille, FR

Table height: 70 cm. The top panel measures 88 cm by 61 cm without the spring. Good condition. The upper board has been repainted. Some fading on the legs, with a few spots and ot...

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1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Driade Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Paper

Baobab Desk by Philippe Starck for Vitra, 2000s

$4,523

H 28.35 in W 68.9 in D 47.25 in

Baobab Desk by Philippe Starck for Vitra, 2000s

By Vitra, Philippe Starck

Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie

Function The BaObab desk, designed by Philippe Starck for Vitra, is ideal for computer-based and paper work. Constructed as a single piece, it is designed ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Futurist Driade Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plastic

Gianfranco Frattini Sesamo desk for Bernini Italy, 1980s

$5,500

H 28.25 in W 31.5 in D 32.5 in

Gianfranco Frattini Sesamo desk for Bernini Italy, 1980s

By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini

Located in Skokie, IL

The form is both innovative and elegant: the desk functions seamlessly as an entrance accent, a refined workspace, or a secretary station, with a matching chair that tucks effortless...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Driade Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Desk designed by Alvar Andersson for Hyresgästföreningen, retailed by G.A. Berg

$18,152

H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in

Desk designed by Alvar Andersson for Hyresgästföreningen, retailed by G.A. Berg

By Gustaf Axel Berg

Located in Stockholm, SE

Desk designed by Alvar Andersson for Hyresgästföreningen, retailed by G.A. Berg Sweden. 1930s. Black lacquered birch, elm and pewter inlay. Dimensions: H: 75 cm/ 29 1/2'' L: 150 cm...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Driade Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm, Birch

Cidonio Dining Table by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy, 1970s

$5,500

H 29.93 in Dm 55.12 in

Cidonio Dining Table by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy, 1970s

By Driade, Antonia Astori

Located in Antwerp, BE

Designed in 1968 and produced in the 1970s, the Cidonio dining table is a refined example of Italian modernist design. The table features a dark-stained wooden round top paired with ...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Driade Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Bamboo Writing Desk with Drawers, 1980s

$1,948

H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 24.02 in

Bamboo Writing Desk with Drawers, 1980s

Located in Roma, RM

BAMBOO WRITING DESK WITH DRAWERS 1980 Product details Dimensions: 90L x 80H x 61D cm.

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1980s Italian Vintage Driade Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Fine French 1930s Mahogany Dining/Writing Table (8 matching chairs available)

$11,500

H 29.14 in W 70.87 in D 39.38 in

Fine French 1930s Mahogany Dining/Writing Table (8 matching chairs available)

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine French Art Deco rectangular mahogany table raised on two sculptural pedestals, accented with bronze lower moldings. Eight matching chairs available separately (not included i...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Driade Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Postmodern Dalmatian Pongo Desk by Pierre Colleu for Starform and Disney, 1980s.

$2,319

H 18.9 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in

Postmodern Dalmatian Pongo Desk by Pierre Colleu for Starform and Disney, 1980s.

By Disney Studios, Pierre Colleu 1, Starform

Located in Lille, FR

Table height: 50 cm. Total height with the head: 80 cm Good condition. Some chips on the top.

Category

1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Driade Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Resin, Plastic

Casablanca Brass, Mexican Walnut and Black Leather Desk / Nomade Atelier Design

$4,500 / item

H 28.55 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in

Casablanca Brass, Mexican Walnut and Black Leather Desk / Nomade Atelier Design

By Nomade Atelier

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

A striking balance between sharp edges and soft leather pocketing is found in the Casablanca desk by contemporary Nomade Atelier ´s Mexican design. Upg...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Driade Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antonia Astori Dining Table

$5,850Sale Price|25% Off

H 28.5 in Dm 50.5 in

Antonia Astori Dining Table

By Antonia Astori

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Located in NY. Original condition.

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Driade Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Postmodern Pluto Desk by Pierre Colleu for Starform and Disney, France 1980s.

$3,479

H 22.84 in W 51.19 in D 18.51 in

Postmodern Pluto Desk by Pierre Colleu for Starform and Disney, France 1980s.

By Starform, Disney Studios, Pierre Colleu 1

Located in Lille, FR

Table height: 58 cm. Total height with the head: 90 cm Good condition. No restorations. Some fading on the head and legs, with a few spots and other age-related marks.

Category

1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Driade Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Resin, Plastic

Previously Available Items

‘Kroma’ Desk / Table by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy, 1980s

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H 29.14 in W 70.87 in D 22.84 in

‘Kroma’ Desk / Table by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy, 1980s

By Driade

Located in DE KWAKEL, NL

Designed by Antonia Astori for Driade, the ‘Kroma’ table is a quintessential expression of Italian postmodernism — bold, architectural, and immaculately balanced. The design pairs a ...

Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Driade Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Memphis Dining Table or Desk by Astori De Ponti "Astragalo" for Driade, 1982

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H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in

Memphis Dining Table or Desk by Astori De Ponti "Astragalo" for Driade, 1982

By Driade, Antonia Astori

Located in Berlin, DE

This Memphis dining table or desk was designed by Astori di Ponti for Driade in 1982. The model is called "Astragalo". The lacquered metal bases are the centre of the table. The top ...

Category

1980s Italian Space Age Vintage Driade Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Dining Table with Cement Finished Top and Red Tubular Steel Frame by Driade

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H 28.7 in W 94.4 in D 35.4 in

Dining Table with Cement Finished Top and Red Tubular Steel Frame by Driade

By Driade

Located in Chicago, IL

A table that plays on an apparent imbalance, supporting a strong material top, by a sequence of three structures placed in a totally unpredictable way. Built as parallelepipeds and f...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Driade Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Antonia Astori “Kroma” Dining Table

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H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 34.65 in

Antonia Astori “Kroma” Dining Table

By Driade, Antonia Astori, Ettore Sottsass

Located in London, GB

A striking and rare dining table that would also work well as a desk. Produced Driade, the company which Astori cofounded in 1968. The table has a formica top which sits on top of co...

Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Driade Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Early Enzo Mari "Frate" Table for Driade

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H 28.35 in W 59.06 in D 30.12 in

Early Enzo Mari "Frate" Table for Driade

By Enzo Mari, Driade

Located in Milan, IT

Early Enzo Mari "Frate" table/desk for Driade

Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Driade Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Driade desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Driade desks and writing tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Driade desks and writing tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 3 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original desks and writing tables by Driade were created in the modern style in europe during the late 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider desks and writing tables by Cappellini, Roberto Lazzeroni, and Annibale Colombo. Prices for Driade desks and writing tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,170 and can go as high as $8,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,860.