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.
Object 085 Sofa by NG Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Object 085 Sofa by NG Design Dimensions: W 290 x D 110 x H 60 cm Materials: Velveteen Also Available: All of objects available in different materials and colors on demand. Our firs...
Other
Copacabana Sofa by Duistt
Located in Geneve, CH
Copacabana Sofa by Duistt Dimensions: W 250 x D 98 x H 84 cm Materials: Zinc and Clayton Ivory. With a bohemian look, the Copacabana sofa is the perfect blend of unique style and c...
Fabric, Oak
Object 085 Sofa by NG Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Object 085 Sofa by NG Design Dimensions: W 220 x D 110 x H 60 cm Materials: Velveteen Also Available: All of objects available in different materials and colors on demand. Our firs...
Other
Large Upholstery Field Sofa by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Upholstery Field Sofa by Madheke Dimensions: D 310 x W 124 x H 82.5 cm. Materials: Curved leather-upholstered ergonomic seat, Metal base with coated finish. Finish options: Fab...
Leather
Object 075 Sofa by NG Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Object 075 Sofa by NG Design Dimensions: W 228 x D 107 x H 78 cm Materials: Bouclé Fabric, Oak Also Available: All of objects available in different materials and colors on demand. ...
Oak, Bouclé
Casquet Sofa by ddpstudio
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
Evoking the clean and minimal lines of midcentury design, this sofa will make a statement in a modern living room. This convertible piece exudes comfort and style in a silhouette cha...
Aluminum, Steel
DS-175 Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-175 sofa by De Sede Designer: Patrick Norguet Dimensions: D 56 x W 180 x H 74 Materials: steel with matt coating (leather, fabric). Prices may change according to the chosen m...
Steel
Tora Sofa by Madheke
Located in Gurugram, IN
The Tora Sofa strikes the perfect balance between contour and contrast, combining architectural precision with effortless comfort. Its deep, inviting seats and pillowed backrest are ...
Metal, Stainless Steel
Hembra Sofa by DAaZ
Located in Geneve, CH
Hembra Sofa by DAaZ Dimensions: D 107 x W 245 x H 69 cm. Materials: Wood, fabric. DAaZ Furniture honors the spirit of adventure. We embrace the escape of the ordinary and revel in ...
Wood, Upholstery
Small Baixo Sofa by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Baixo Sofa by Wentz Dimensions: D 105 x W 200 x H 58 cm Materials: Wood, Upholstery. 2 cushions included The Baixo sofa proposes a different way of sitting. An invitation to c...
Upholstery, Wood
Object #MT-V1 Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Table by Zhoujie Zhang
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegantly designed table was created with handmade digital crafts, the same fabrication techniques devised in Zhoujie’s digital laboratory. The work's digital roots lend an arch...
Stainless Steel
