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.
Erik Jørgensen Two-Seat Sofa, model EJ315. New upholstered
By Erik Jørgensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Erik Jørgensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather. Frame of oak. Model EJ 315/2, made by Erik Jørgensen.
Leather, Oak
$9,650 / item
H 27.96 in W 70.87 in D 27.17 in
Contemporary Couch 'Symmetry' by Studio 0405 X FRAMA, Ash wood / Oat fabric
By Frama
Located in Paris, IDF
Symmetry Couch by FRAMA Studio Designer / Maker : Studio 0405 X FRAMA Studio Material / Color : Solid ash frame in honey, foam mattress, 76% linen 21% cotton 3% polyester fabric Fi...
Wood, Cotton, Linen, Ash
De Sede DS-705 Sofa Kvadrat Baru by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Infinite seating comfort Design and comfort go arm in arm in a very appealing way in the DS-705 by Philippe Malouin. The way the armrests are casually folded inwards creates a ve...
Leather
$10,890 / item
H 26.19 in W 80.32 in D 32.29 in
Elan 23 Modular Sofa by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elan 23, the new version of the iconic sofa designed by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini, combines essential lines, rigorous forms, and superior comfort, establishing itself as a conte...
Metal
$9,273 / item
H 29.14 in W 70.87 in D 35.04 in
De Sede DS-175 Small Two-Seat Sofa in Hazel Upholstery by Patrick Norguet
By Patrick Norguet, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Belle Époque meets French touch. It is the combination of straight contours and proven comfort that makes DS-175 a style icon. The seating surface positioned on a platform and the fi...
Leather
$10,114 / item
H 29.14 in W 78.75 in D 35.04 in
De Sede DS-175 Medium Two-Seat Sofa in Hazel Upholstery by Patrick Norguet
By Patrick Norguet, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Belle Époque meets French touch. It is the combination of straight contours and proven comfort that makes DS-175 a style icon. The seating surface positioned on a platform and the fi...
Leather
$11,302 / item
H 29.14 in W 86.62 in D 35.04 in
De Sede DS-175 Large Two-Seat Sofa in Hazel Upholstery by Patrick Norguet
By Patrick Norguet, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Belle Époque meets French touch. It is the combination of straight contours and proven comfort that makes DS-175 a style icon. The seating surface positioned on a platform and the fi...
Leather
$6,976
H 26.78 in W 74.02 in D 32.29 in
Scandinavian Sofa Modell 807 by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk A/S
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Karlstad, SE
Sofa model 807 by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk A/S, Norway. This high-quality sofa with timeless design is upholstered in cognac colo...
Leather, Wood
From $4,745 / item
+ 17 moreH 18.12 in W 82.68 in D 33.08 in
Mr. Olsen 3-Seat Sofa with Smoked Oak Legs, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
A Classic, sophisticated designer sofa designed in the 1950s by the highly acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen. The Mr. Olsen sofa is an original design that is a perfect match for a gentleman’s room or a feminine sofa...
Foam
Grete Jalk Daybed for Poul Jeppesen
By Grete Jalk
Located in London, England
Grete Jalk (1920-2006) was a Danish architect and furniture designer known for her contributions to the mid-20th-century design movement. She studied architecture at the Royal Danish...
Velvet, Teak
