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.
Tapestry from the Collection PiùDiUno by Omar Hassan for Driade
By Driade, Omar Hassan
Located in Milan, Italy
PiùDiUno is the tapestry collection designed by Omar Hassan for Driade, which combines research and action in a tribute to contemporary art. These multicolored tapestries draw inspi...
Wool
Abstract Vibrant Wall Tapestry by Junghans, 1960's
Located in London, GB
Colorful hand knotted wool hanging is probably a translation of the work of an artist. This was a time when modern artists work began to work with weavers...
Wool
Decorative wall tapestry
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Decorative wall tapestry
Wool
$1,095
H 10.24 in W 7.88 in D 0.6 in
Tile by Porceleyne Fles Delft depicting the pulpit from the Oude Kerk , 1961
By De Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles
Located in Delft, NL
Tile by Porceleyne Fles Delft depicting the pulpit from the Oude Kerk (Old Church) A tile in a beautiful blue color by Porceleyne Fles, Delft, depicting the pulpit from the Oude Ker...
Porcelain
$495 / set
H 8.27 in W 31.5 in D 5.71 in
Danish Antique Collection of 23 Leather-Bound Books From 1930
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A collection of 23 Danish decorative antique leather-bound library books. The books are wrapped in leather-bound covers and are comprised of a selection of warm tones and gold leaf p...
Leather, Paper
Large Modern French Tapestry by J.L Viard
By J.L. Viard
Located in NYC, NY
A tapestry by French artist J.L Viard for Murmure des Sylves. Tightly woven wool and wool blends. Signed on the front and again the reverse tag with an edition 21 of 100.
Wool
$4,025
H 39.38 in W 60.24 in D 1.19 in
Maurice André Large Colored Wall Tapestry for Robert Four Edition
By Maurice André
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Maurice André - Robert Four edition Large wool wall tapestry by Maruice André Realised circa 1960 by Robert Four Studio Original perfect condition Original perfect colors...
Tapestry
Woven Wool Tapestry in the Style of Evelyn Ackerman
By Evelyn Ackerman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautiful vintage modern wall hanging of an outdoor scene with people, animals, and trees in the styled of Evelyn Ackerman. Very good condi...
Wool
$296,007
H 159.06 in W 250.01 in D 0.4 in
Magnificent Flemish Historical Tapestry the Bull Hunting, 17th Century
Located in Rome, IT
outstanding tapestry in wool and silk, Bruxelles, second half of the 17th century. Depicting a detailed scene of The Bull Hunting. On the background of the landscape the Monument of ...
Tapestry
Woven Tapestry by Maria Kipp
By Maria Kipp
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A tapestry of woven yellow, blue, green and gold in cotton and rayon fibers. Design # 9004B-12285.
Wool
Mughal Style Metal Threaded Tapestry Framed from Rajasthan, India
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large hand embroidered and quilted textile from North India. Mughal style silk and metal threaded tapestry framed from Rajasthan, India Fanciful Asian folk art design in this disti...
Cotton
$296,007
H 159.06 in W 250.01 in D 0.4 in
Magnificent Flemish Historical Tapestry the Bull Hunting, 17th Century
Located in Rome, IT
outstanding tapestry in wool and silk, Bruxelles, second half of the 17th century. Depicting a detailed scene of The Bull Hunting. On the background of the landscape the Monument of ...
Tapestry
$242 / item
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.12 in
Italian Contemporary Hand Colored Print from the Collection "Le Parroquet"
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Print from the Collection "Le Parroquet" representing Tavoua parrot. Collection of two: - Meunier - Tavoua Printed manually on 100% cotton engraving paper in Florence Italy. Ea...
Paper