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.
Astrolabe coffee table designed by Oscar Tusquets and manufactured by Aleph-Driade in 1988
By Driade, Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Ravenna, IT
Coffee table designed by Oscar Tusquets in 1988 for Aleph-Driade. The overall aesthetics of the coffee table are reminiscent of a compass; the central conical support leg is develope...
Aluminum, Brass
Coffee Table Designed by J. M. Frank and A. Chanaux
By Jean-Michel Frank, Ecart International
Located in Paris, FR
End of 20th century coffee table by Jean-Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux, edited by Ecart International, in sanded and stained oak. This model was not reedited.
Oak
$4,464Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 13.3 in W 85 in D 23.6 in
"Waterfall" Lacquered Coffee Table Designed by Fredrikson Stallard for Driade
By Fredrikson Stallard, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Waterfall" is a white, gold or blue lacquered polyurethane Baydur iconic coffee table, designed by Fredrikson Stallard and manufactured by Driade. White lacquered version only is available in quick ship. Indoor use only. DIMENSIONS: D. 23.6", W. 85", H. 13.3" Even a coffee table can become a piece of art if it can transcend typological limitations. Fredrikson Stallard deal with the issue by the strength of the material to be bent and shaped. The result is a completely new form, marked by an important and expressionistic depression in the centre of the top. PATRIK FREDRIKSON and IAN STALLARD began their collaboration in 1995 and have since become internationally recognized as leading exponents of British avant-garde design. They are well known for their ability to translate their creativity into simple yet emotionally engaging fine artwork and furniture. Their cutting edge, conceptually rigorous work has been regularly discussed and praised in the design press and is sought after by discerning collectors and furniture producers. Their work has been acquired by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, twice by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the French National Art Collection, and shown at the Design Museum in London, MoMA and the Museum of Art and Design in New York. Their clients include some of the leading names in contemporary design including Swarovski, Chanel, Veuve Clicquot, Comme des Garcons, Dunhill, Remy Martin, The London Design Festival, Bernhardt Design, David Gill Galleries, Contrasts Gallery, Tools Gallery, Mitterand & Cramer, The Savoy Hotel, Soho & Tribeca Grand, Tarkett and Iittala. Fredrikson Stallard has exhibited widely including in London, Milan, Paris, Madrid, New York, San Francisco, Shanghai, Basel and Miami. Their work is given extensive coverage by press and print, featuring in books and publications such as The International design Yearbook, The Furniture Machine by Gareth Williams, Collecting Design in a Contemporary Market, 21st Century design by Marcus Fairs, The New York Times, Art & Auction, The London Times...
Plastic
Waterfall Coffee Table Blue Colour by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Even a coffee table can become a piece of art if it can stand regardless of the typological limitations. Fredrikson Stallard address the issue with the strength of the material to be...
Lacquer
$8,000
H 29 in W 53 in D 53 in
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...
Aluminum
Trebol Side Table by Oscar Tusquets for Casas, Spain
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, ES
Trebol side table designed in 1993 by Oscar Tusquets for Casas, Spain. Molded fiberglass base covered with original dark blue leather and clear glass top.
Metal
Waterfall Coffee Table Yellow Colour by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Even a coffee table can become a piece of art if it can stand regardless of the typological limitations. Fredrikson Stallard address the issue with the strength of the material to be...
Lacquer
$1,602
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Side table "Carlina" by Oscar Tusquets, contemporary design, smoked glass, ash
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cheekily calling to Carlo Mollino’s greater influence on Oscar Tusquets, these tables were named Carlinas. Their clear surface exposes the now-visual supporting structures. Like Mol...
Glass, Ash
$6,942Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 28.35 in W 118.12 in D 47.25 in
Gaulino Table by Oscar Tusquets Blanca for BD Barcelona
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gaulino Table designed by Oscar Tusquets Blanca for BD Barcelona. Oscar Tusquets Blanca typically introduces himself freely as an architect by training, ...
Walnut
Division Coffee Table- Square by Phase Design
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Listed price is for the Division Coffee Table- Square with either a travertine, white carrara, or negro marquna top, and Flat Black or Flat White powder coat base. Collection of ar...
Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Steel
Carmina Coffee Table Square Sand by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Collection of small coffee tables with a leg that daintily curls above the edge of the top. Technically speaking it is just an object - and quite a plain one at that - made of lacque...
Aluminum, Steel
Italian Modern Astrolabio Center Table By Oscar Tusquets
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Center Table By Oscar Tusquets. We offer this iconic Italian modern Oscar Tusquets Astrolabio for Aleph-Driade Center Table or dining table. This table was designed by...
Bronze
Dombak Coffee Table by Phase Design
By Phase Design, Reza Feiz
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Listed price is for the Dombak coffee table in either walnut, white oak, or ebonized oak. Prices exclude packing. Inspired by its namesake – Dombak – meaning small drum. This fami...
Wood, Oak, Walnut