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.
PiùDiUno III Tapestry, Hand-Tufted Wool, 100cm, Colorful Fringes
By Driade, Omar Hassan
Located in Asti, Piemonte
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
PiùDiUno I Tapestry, Colorful Woolen Wall Art, 255 cm Diameter, Signed
By Omar Hassan, Driade
Located in Asti, Piemonte
PiùDiUno is the tapestry collection designed by Omar Hassan for Driade, which combines research and action in a tribute to contemporary art. Out of production. Omar Hassan designs t...
Wool
$929Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.38 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
Abstract Vibrant Wall Tapestry, Hand Knotted Wool, 1960s, Excellent
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
$1,665 / item
H 47.25 in W 51.19 in D 0.79 in
Jaime Hayon & Nani Marquina 'Nani x Hayon' Wall Tapestry 130x120cm
By Jaime Hayon, Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Jaime Hayon & Nani Marquina 'Nani x Hayon' wall tapestry Hayon x Nani, size 120x130, comes with wall hanging solution made with fabric sleeves sewn to the top back of the rug...
Wool
$2,950
H 0.25 in W 74.5 in D 51.5 in
Large Woven Wool Rug / Wall Art-Tapestry "Essence of Absurd #2" by Calman Shemi
By Calman Shemi
Located in San Diego, CA
Large soft painting woven wool rug / wall art-tapestry "Essence of Absurd #2" by Argentinian-Israeli artist Calman Shemi, circa 1984. This a vibrant and expressive tapestry that sho...
Natural Fiber, Textile
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
Hand Woven Bauhaus Fringed Wall Panel Artwork
By Pamela Print
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Handwoven on a dobby loom in Pamela's studio using a complex double cloth weaving technique and a combination of weave structures, this unique, striking wall hanging draws inspiratio...
Wool
$682Sale Price|20% Off
H 51.19 in W 41.34 in D 2.37 in
Mid Century Modern Colorful Wool Tapestry, 130 x 105 cm, Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid Century Modern Colorful Tapestry, circa 1970 By unknown Artist In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserv...
Wool
1980s Indian Hand Sewn Patchwork Tapestry
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Indian hand sewn patchwork tapestry.
Fabric
$409Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.84 in W 55.52 in D 0.04 in
Hand-Painted Italian Tapestry, Late 20th Century, 58x141 cm
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Hand printed tapestry on silk taffeta: by the Italian architect Zocche in the 1980s, part of a collection of Italian landscapes (now sold). I ha...
Silk
$79Sale Price|50% Off
H 12.6 in W 17.72 in D 0.08 in
Colorful Plastic Wall Art Ilustration of Three Pigs, Czechoslovakia, 1960
Located in Zohor, SK
Great, colorful, vintage wall art piece from Midcentury era in Communist regime of Czechoslovakia. The art piece is showing three pigs in the field. Origina...
Plastic
$79Sale Price|50% Off
H 12.6 in W 17.72 in D 0.08 in
Colorful Plastic Wall Art Ilustration Of Ram, Czechoslovakia, 1960
Located in Zohor, SK
Great, colorful, vintage wall art piece from Midcentury era in Communist regime of Czechoslovakia. The art piece is showing a sheep male - a ram. Originally this piece was a part of ...
Plastic
Decorative wall tapestry
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Decorative wall tapestry
Wool
$3,215Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.73 in W 77.56 in D 2.76 in
Lovely Very Large Napoleon III circa 1860 Antique French Embroidered Tapestry
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely Napoleon III circa 1860 hand made in France, extra large Embroidered Tapestry A very good looking and decorative piece in the original ebonis...
Fabric, Oak
$903
H 24.22 in W 19.1 in D 1.19 in
Colorful Enamel Wall Relief Depicting a Fall Bouquet Signed W. Stavlon
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Colorful Enamel Wall Relief Depicting a Fall Bouquet Signed W. StavlonaVery charming wall relief made of enamel. We are impressed by the craftsmanship that is visible on this piece: ...
Copper, Enamel
$315Sale Price|30% Off
H 40.56 in W 20.87 in D 0.04 in
21"x41" 100% Silk Wall Hanging with Floral Design, Embroidered Uzbek Tapestry
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Introducing our exquisite Suzani Hand Embroidered 100% Silk Wall Hanging, a captivating piece that seamlessly blends artistry and functionality. This stunning decor item doubles as b...
Silk
$1,370Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.78 in W 10.36 in D 10.24 in
Handmade Ceramic Wall Plaque, 1960s Danish Art, Signed JFP, 26cm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ceramic wall plaque handmade by Danish artist Jørgen Finn Petersen in the 1960s. Square bowl shape making the item usable as a decorative dish or centerpiece as well as an art piece ...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware